Guardamar del Segura was once a farming and fishing village in an important location. It sits in a commanding position and overlooks the Vega Baja region on top of a hill. Its more than picturesque, its views are spectacular of the forest, the Mediterranean Sea and its gorgeous beaches. Apartments for sale in Guardamar, Alicante, Spain are in highly sought after indeed. Guardamar as it’s more commonly known, exudes a rich lifestyle with its beautiful Spanish apartments for sale.
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What is there to do in Guardamar?
There is a stunning large beach which doesn’t get over crowded and is the perfect place to enjoy a lazy day in the sunshine. Natural shelter at the beach, is by way of the large sand dunes which adds to the sheer beauty of this area. Along with plenty of colourful blooms it really is a beautiful spot. Flanked by palm trees, the promenade is the ideal place to take a stroll by day or night. There are many cafes, bars and restaurants, plus the usual shops, you can take your time to browse in.
The lovely marina is where you will find expensive yachts and boats and if you love to sail this is where you need to spend your time. Maybe, go on private boat trips or possibly you have your own boat – even better! There is a superb range of water sports activities including sailing, water skiing, windsurfing, diving, fishing, canoeing and jet skiing are just some water sports activities on offer.
Avid golfers can enjoy the good selection of golf courses in the local area, especially in Ciudad Quesada. Just one hour drive away is a vast selection of golf courses suitable for every level and ability.
Walkers and cyclists can head to any of the lovely parks and it’s where the little ones can play in safety in a safe environment. There are also lots of wildlife in the parks including fish, swans and birds.
Experience a family fun day out, where the thrill seekers can visit the water park with its excellent range of rides, slides, festivals and shows, in the summer months especially. If you like to keep fit, the sports centre in the local area is the place to head to, where you will find a good range of facilities including tennis and basketball courts and a communal swimming pool. Buying an apartment for sale in Guardamar, Alicante, Spain serves up all this and more to you, whenever you choose to visit.
In Guardamar there are a great range of cafes, bars and restaurants that serve up traditional Spanish cuisine plus international menus. Guardamar is famous for its fresh seafood and shellfish accompanied by delicious side dishes. If you want a more upbeat nightlife, head to Torrevieja for bars, restaurants, discos and nightclubs and dance the night away until dawn. Alicante is a little further and this is excellent for shopping, enjoying your time in the old town and sightseeing monuments and museums. Let’s not forget the majestic hilltop setting of the Castillo de Santa Bárbara, with its panoramic and picturesque vistas of the spectacular Mediterranean coastline. Property for sale in Guardamar, Alicante, Spain is a sound investment choice.
Which resorts are close to Guardamar?
Guardamar is nestled in-between Santa Pola and Torrevieja and is also close to the Orihuela Costa and the larger resorts of Alicante, Benidorm, Cartagena and Murcia. Investing in your own apartment in Guardamar, Alicante, Spain for sale means you can dip in and out all of these wonderful resorts whenever you want a bit of culture and excitement. Delightful Guardamar is ideally located to discover more of mainland Spain. You are able to travel with ease from this lovely small resort to other resorts within the vicinity. Torrevieja is only a 16 minute drive away (12.6 km), Santa Pola is 24 minutes away by car (23.3 km) and Alicante is a 46 minute drive (41.6 km) with Murcia 53 minutes (68.8 km) Cartagena 57 minutes (71.9 km) and Benidorm is 1 h 8 minutes (91.8 km). Overseas apartments in Guardamar, Alicante, Spain for sale are ideally located, allowing everyone to travel in sunny Spain.
Enjoy a holiday and visit some exciting cites in Spain, even if you live in Guardamar. Take long weekends or week long breaks away where you can explore Spain and its fascination culture. The port city of Valencia is just a 2 hours and 12 minutes car ride from Guardamar (198.7 km) it’s known for its museums, planetarium, and oceanarium along with its rich culture, beaches and walking trails, plus designer shops where you can spend, spend, spend.
Madrid is the capital of Spain, it’s a 4 hour 16 minutes’ drive (442.4 km) away. Madrid is found in central Spain and if you are a keen culture and history enthusiast a visit to this city is a must. The Royal Palace with its Armory of exhibits, lovely parks and art galleries exhibiting art works from Spanish masters such as Goya, Velázquez to name but a few at the Prado Museum. Madrid has the most beautiful boulevards where one can see the rich and famous.
Barcelona is located in the Catalonia region and is an 8 hours and 45 minutes’ drive (439 km) from Guardamar. Barcelona is a cosmopolitan city, known for its landmark buildings such as the Sagrada Família Church. The art museums of Fundació Joan Miró and Museu Picasso exhibit modern art and architecture. Sites of Roman archaeology can be found at the City History Museum.
For the avid shopper, there are all the shops you need in Guardamar, plus the local markets. There is a different vibe from the day markets to the evening markets. Day markets tend to be bustling, noisy and busy whereas the evening markets are much more laid back and visitors take their time to look around. Apart from all of the fresh fruit and veg, you can also buy souvenirs, ceramics, pottery and trinkets which make lovely gifts and turn your flat for sale in Guardamar, Alicante, Spain into a cherished home. If you want to visit the large shopping malls, visit nearby Torrevieja, with its brand name stores and designer shopping. Are overseas homes for sale in Guardamar, Alicante, Spain ticking your boxes?
Why buy an apartment for sale in Guardamar, Alicante, Spain?
It’s not only holiday home buyers or people who want to invest in an apartment in Guardamar, Alicante, Spain for sale, who buy these properties. Investors will buy also as they are a lucrative investment in more ways than one. If you wish, you could buy and let out your apartment when not using yourself and earn an income from your property investment. All you need to do is find a local management rental company and they can look after your apartment for you. They can handle the bookings for you and they will clean your apartment before and after a customer has visited. If you prefer, you can let out to family and friends only and the management company can simply clean the apartment and oversee it on your behalf.
We are seeing holiday makers preferring to stay in a private apartment for the duration of their holidays rather than book an all-inclusive hotel deals. A private apartment gives much more space with many bedrooms, enough for a family to stay in. A private complex with gardens ensures the freedom to come and go as one pleases. A hotel doesn’t offer this, no matter how good it is.
What are apartments for sale in Guardamar, Alicante, Spain like?
They are stylish, sleek and contemporary in design, beautiful white apartments are a delightful contrast to the summer blue sky and the blue hues of the Mediterranean Sea. Large airy apartments with a modern fitted kitchen and modern bathroom. The terraces are spacious and ideal for al fresco dining. Superb quality fixtures and fittings add to the décor. Beautiful tiles both floor and wall add to the clean lines. Apartments usually start from 2 bedrooms but if you want 3 bedrooms plus, check out the duplex apartments for sale in Guardamar, Alicante, Spain. The views will also be better as they are generally towards the top of an apartment block. For even better views, you need to be at the very top of a building in a penthouse apartment in Guardamar, Alicante, Spain for sale. Here you can have from 4 bedrooms upwards with amazing views and privacy. All of these apartments are well designed and offer lovely residential homes or holiday homes. The complexes are sprawling and the apartment blocks have lots of space in between them. They are set in large communal landscape gardens with large communal swimming pools with lots of sunbathing terrace areas set out with sun loungers and umbrellas. Communal seating areas set the tone for friends to meet for a catch up, or where you can read in a peaceful setting.
If this is still not enough for you, you need to take a look at luxury apartments for sale in Guardamar, Alicante, Spain. Chic and stylish these homes scream luxury and they should. These properties serve up the best views imaginable with spacious and bright living areas, large bedrooms and beautifully designed kitchens and bathrooms. Floor to ceiling windows allow plenty of sunlight in and huge balconies and terraces allow lots of privacy. Not everyone wants to sunbathe in communal areas on a complex and catching the rays on your terrace without prying eyes, is perfect for some. It goes without saying, the views from the roof top terraces are spectacular, taking in the surrounding landscape and the mesmerizing Mediterranean Sea. Capture the views and hold on to them, if you returning home from your holiday bolt hole. If you live full time in Guardamar, these views are yours by day and by night.
How do you get to Guardamar del Segura?
Flights from the UK to Alicante International Airport which is the closest airport to Guardamar, is just a 2 hour, short haul, direct flight. Once at the airport, the transfer to Guardamar is only a 45 minute drive. Transfers can be booked in advance and can be via shuttle bus, private transfer, private car hire or you can grab a taxi as there are plenty outside of arrivals. Apartments for sale in Spain are the preferred choice of many holiday makers.
What is the weather like Guardamar del Segura?
Guardamar has a typical Mediterranean climate, as seen in the Costa Blanca region. It enjoys a cool sea breeze during the hot summer months and it’s sheltered by the mountains against the cold winds during the cold months. The coldest month is January which sees average temperatures of 17°C. August is the driest and hottest month with high temperatures of 31°C but be warned it can get hotter. The most daily hours of sunshine is 11 hours per day found in July. This weather is absolutely perfect for those who prefer to live year round in apartments for sale in Guardamar, Alicante, Spain.
Are you searching for a holiday home for sale in Guardamar, Alicante, Spain? This delightful location is a gem indeed and if you want to make Guardamar, Alicante, Spain apartments for sale your permanent residence or holiday home, it will enrich lifestyle beyond your wildest dreams. Plenty of holidays can be taken all through the year, or it’s the prefect retirement residence. There is a decent size expat community, who get together often for days out and who socialise in the evenings. One advantage of purchasing an apartment in Guardamar, Alicante, Spain for sale, is the lifestyle it brings with it and you deserve it!