• One the oldest towns on the Costa Blanca, Benissa is an area of beautiful countryside and coastline, terraced vineyards, mountains and palm trees situated midway between the wine growing Jalon Valley and the Mediterranean sea at Calpe.

• Many visitors are attracted by the beautiful countryside and coastline, the excellent climate and, for the north Costa Blanca, reasonable property prices. Property in Benissa is still able to offer a lot more for your money than Moraira or Calpe, either of which is only a 10 minute drive. Typical of the coastal area are established urbanizations with 70's - 80's built traditional villas with thick walls and often with separate guest apartments and large established Mediterranean gardens, as well as a range of luxurious sea front property.

• The old town is much the same as it has been for centuries - narrow streets, churches, shops, town square (Plaza) and the town hall along with a vast array of typically Spanish restaurants and bars. Property in Benissa town, consists mainly of 3 storey village houses, which are deceptively spacious inside, and apartments - many with panoramic views across the vineyards towards the sea.

• Heading away from town down beautiful winding roads through terraced countryside and towards Benissa's 4km of coastline, the sea views are fantastic and dotted around are lone country villas and fincas, along with the occasional restaurant.

• Many are not aware that the municipality of Benissa does actually have its own coast, and see the area purely as 'the coast road' between the towns of Moraira and Calpe. However, the Benissa Costa is a beautiful area and visitors can find a mix of cliff tops, rocky coves, sandy beaches, tiny bays, beach bars, picnic areas, and mountain greenery. In the majority of cases the villas in this area offer exceptional views of mountains, sea and the Penon de Ifach (Rock of Calpe).

• On the borders of Calpe and Benissa is the sports harbour where you can find diving, windsurfing, kayaking and many other water sports being taught. Property in this area 'Les Bassetes', consists mainly of luxury first and second line villas overlooking the harbour. Further along the coast road is La Fustera, Cala dels Pinets, Cala de La Llobella, Cala l'Advocat, Baladrar and Cap Blanc where there are many urbanisations, mainly mountainside such as Fanadix, Montemar, Buenavista, Los Almendros and San Jamie which sits on the boundary between Benissa and the municipality of Teulada/Moraira.

• Property in Benissa offers excellent value for money with detached villas for as little as 230,000 Euros, and all along this winding coast road are bars, restaurants, shops, banks, supermarkets, beach bars, and of course the Mediterranean sea. A serene location, fantastic views, local facilities and with a local bus service to the lively towns of Moraira and Calpe close by, this area offers the visitor the best of both worlds.

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