Apartment for sale in Zona Pueblo, Guardamar del Segura, Alicante

Guardamar del Segura is one of those rare places on the Spanish coast where nature truly reigns supreme. Instead of a wall of high-rises, the village is characterized by a unique green belt: La Pinada. This vast forest of pine and eucalyptus trees was once created to stop the encroaching dunes, and today it forms a wonderfully shady labyrinth of walking and cycling paths that separate the town from the eleven kilometers of golden sandy beaches.

Walking through the village, you'll immediately sense the relaxed atmosphere. For a moment of tranquility, the Parque Reina Sofía is an absolute must; it's a green oasis where peacocks strut proudly and squirrels dart deftly between the trees. For those who prefer heights, a walk to the ruins of the Castillo de Guardamar offers a magnificent panorama of the Mediterranean Sea and the surrounding countryside. After such a walk, there's nothing better than settling down on the promenade for a plate of local shrimp or a rice dish with the famous nyora (dried peppers).

There's plenty to discover beyond the village limits as well. On Wednesdays, you can stroll through the local market, but the real experience can be found on Sundays at the nearby 'lemon market,' a bustling collection of stalls amidst the orchards.

If you'd like to explore the surrounding area further, you're centrally located to various cultural highlights. A short drive away, you'll find the impressive pink salt lake of Torrevieja, or the city of Elche, famous for its gigantic palm grove, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For a day trip on the water, you can cross from nearby Santa Pola to the car-free island of Tabarca, where you can snorkel among the fish in crystal-clear waters. Guardamar is the perfect blend of a tranquil retreat and a launching pad for adventure on the Costa Blanca.

Murcia and Alicante airports are reachable in just under an hour for Murcia-Corvera and about 30 minutes for Alicante, respectively. Guardamar del Segura is located to the south of the Costa Blanca of Alicante, at the confluence of the Segura River with the Mediterranean Sea.

This cozy tourist town has everything you need for a comfortable stay thanks to its splendid climate and its 8 wide sandy beaches, 4 of which are recognized with a Blue Flag for their high quality and impeccable services. The sun shines here 320 days a year, and the average sea temperature in August is +27 degrees Celsius, in the cold season - around +20 degrees Celsius.

The city is quiet, very green, surrounded by many citrus orchards and coniferous forests, parks and sand dunes. The abundance of pine and eucalyptus parks, the lack of industrial production and the proximity of the salt flats of La Mata and Torrevieja turn the air of Guardamar into a healing elixir.

The history of the city lies in the ruins of the Castle of Guardamar. In the 13th century it served as a fortress that protected its inhabitants from Muslim attacks and was almost completely destroyed by an earthquake in the 19th century. Antique lovers will also love the ruins of the ancient Phoenician port of La Fonteta and the excavations of the Iberian village and necropolis of Cabezo Lucero, where, in 1987, a stone bust of an Iberian lady was found, with clothing similar to the Lady of Elche, dating back to 450-350 BC. The Lady of Guardamar is considered one of the symbols of the city and is exhibited in the Archaeological Museum of Alicante.

Also interesting is the House-Museum of the Engineer Francisco Mira, who saved the city from the advance of the dunes with the planting of thousands of pines, eucalyptus, cypresses and palm trees. These plantations, in an area of 800 hectares, give shape to the Alfonso XIII Park. In the center of the city is another park, the Reina Sofia Park. There are peacocks here. You can feed the squirrels. Ducks and turtles live in the ponds. There is a children's playground and attractions.

At the mouth of the Segura river there is a marina, where active recreation lovers can practice sailing, surfing, diving and sport fishing.

In summer, tourists from different countries come here. 40% of the population is foreign. The infrastructure of the city satisfies all the needs of the residents. The construction sector is actively developing, the demand for housing in this area is high. Purchase and rental prices are rising, making Guardamar a promising investment destination.