The Costa Blanca notebook

A little local knowledge. A better holiday.

Find your bearings on the southern Costa Blanca. Start with the place, add the days you love, and leave room for a long lunch.

The coastal walking path at Cabo Roig in January 2022
Cabo Roig · 2022 · Simo Räsänen / Ximonic · CC BY-SA 4.0 · cropped to fit

The Costa Blanca notebook

What does your kind of holiday look like?

Salt on your skin, an early tee time, or no rush to go home. Start planning the days you want.

The neighbourhoods

Find your holiday base

San Miguel, La Zenia, Torrevieja or Villamartín? Compare six Costa Blanca bases for beaches, golf, everyday life and getting around before choosing your stay.

By the sea

Pick your beach day

Compare La Zenia, Cala Capitán, Playa Flamenca and Campoamor for a beach day from San Miguel. Map links, arrival planning and useful family considerations.

Stay a little longer

Make a winter of it

Planning one, two or three months on the Costa Blanca? Explore a winter apartment stay in San Miguel and the costs, comfort and availability to confirm.

On your own schedule

Golf, with room to unwind

Plan a golf stay in San Miguel near Villamartín, Las Colinas and other Costa Blanca clubs. Compare the group setup, transport and independent tee-time booking.

Together time

A week with the family

Plan a family week from San Miguel de Salinas with beach days, time at home and manageable outings. Check the apartment's fit for your children before booking.

The practical things

Get here, get settled

Compare Alicante ALC and Murcia RMU for a stay in San Miguel de Salinas. Plan a hire car, airport transfer, luggage space and your first evening.

Your home base

Everyday San Miguel

Get to know San Miguel de Salinas as a holiday base. Practical advice on walking, coastal outings, groceries and choosing an apartment in this inland town.

Costa Blanca South

Get your bearings

Explore places by the days you have in mind. These are area suggestions, not a ranking of available properties.

7 places to explore

Plan your stay

From a first idea to a stay

  1. Find your fit

    Explore the home and the area. Share anything you need for a comfortable stay.

  2. Ask about dates

    Send your dates and group details directly to the owner through the enquiry form.

  3. Agree the details

    Confirm availability, the total price and terms personally before booking travel.