Area info
Benissa town and administrative centre is located on a hill 4km from the sea, the roads to the coast are through terraced hillsides rich with vineyards, olive trees, almond trees and citrus orchards. This small but vibrant community offers a perfect blend of traditional Spanish culture, stunning natural landscapes, and a welcoming atmosphere.
Benissa Costa urbanisations follow the windy coast road from Moraira to Calpe, these developments of detached villas, both new and old, are broken up by pine woods both large and small.
The areas of San Jaime, Baladrar, Montemar, Cap Blanc and La Fustera are particularly popular with the summer villa rental market, families from all over Europe come to enjoy the villas with pools lifestyle.
San Jaime has the nine hole Ifach golf course, set in a valley, surrounded by hillsides dotted with impressive villas and greenery.
The Benissa coastline is rugged, but there are a lot of small coves and beaches to be explored and an abundance of different nationality restaurants and bars to choose from.
The majority of the property sales in this area are villas that are 25-30 years old, some have been renovated by developers but the majority have had the same owner since new. The plot sizes tend to be large with pools and mature gardens, the villas are layered with terraces and generally have sea views.
Benissa Costa is a peaceful area, very popular with relocating Europeans, has most of the amenities that you could want close to hand. It is a short drive to the towns of Benissa, Calpe and Moraira and it provides easy access to the motorway for travel to either Alicante and Valencia airports.
The Benissa countryside around the town and in the area stretching from Calpe to Jalon and Teulada offer some of the most beautiful fincas in the area, with views of the Sierra Bernia mountains and sometimes over the coast these really are dream properties.
Benissa also boasts a variety of recreational activities for residents and visitors alike. Whether you are interested in water sports, hiking, golfing, or simply relaxing on the pristine beaches, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Resident population: 14,000
