This 3 Bedroom 1 bathroom apartment is situated in La Mata and is close to the beaches, restaurants and local shops. The property is fully furnished and there is a fully fitted kitchen which has all white goods. Full hot and cold air conditioning. There is a Solarium with stunning views and an area for patio furniture. There is also a large communal swimming pool. This property is great for a permanent home or holiday home. PRICE NEGOTIABLE

LOCAL AIRPORTS

Alicante 40 minute drive

Murcia 30 minute drive

LOCAL AREA

La Mata, officially known as TorreLaMata and sometimes referred to as LaMata and Torre La Mata, is an excellent place for a holiday in Spain and unlike a lot of towns on the Costa Blanca, it still retains a Spanish identity.

The village of La Mata is a developing tourist centre and one of the more popular Spanish villages on the Mediterranean coast. However, youll find its not nearly as commercialised as the Costa Blanca resorts to the North of Alicante. It still retains that special "Spanish" feel and is in a relaxed environment.

Youll also see, that La Mata has learned a few lessons from other tourist destinations, because in La Mata, youll find no high-rise skyscrapers or package holiday hotels and still retains a Spanish way of life.

The concentration of salt and the temperature, combine to endow this area with a particularly healthy micro-climate, recommended by doctors for its beneficial properties. Bathing in the salt lagoons is also becoming popular for many medicinal reasons. The climate in La Mata makes it an ideal location for year round holiday activities, especially if you want to fulfil that yearning for some sunshine during those dreary winter months in the UK.

On average, La Mata enjoys 320 days of sunshine per year and an average daily temperature of 17°C. Temperatures in July and August are typically 30°C. Many people prefer the months when the weather can be near perfect: April, May, June, September, October and November.

La Mata offers all the typical activities for the holidaymaker and as you go through this website youll get a flavour of whats on offer.

Go down to the beach at La Mata and walk along the front, at lunch times and in the evenings this area and the surrounding streets are a hive of activity, with many busy cafes, restaurants and bars. These streets also offer many shopping opportunities, plus, the street market is in La Mata every Wednesday morning, (see the market page here for more details).

The area of La Mata, just 5 minutes drive north from Torrevieja, consists of a few different areas - Los Leandros, Cabo Cervera (also mis-spelt sometimes as Cabo Cevera), Aquas Nuevas (also known as Aguas Neuvas), Parque Mar (also known as Parquemar), Pinomar (also known as Pino Mar) and Molino Blanco.

The nature reserve is a brilliant place to visit, the walks or the cycle routes are all well signposted and the picnic area which is accessible for wheel chair users is first class (my wife uses a chair so we know this out of experience) in fact all the main parts of La Mata, are wheel chair friendly. If you ever get asked about wheel chair access for disabled people I would be only to pleased to pass on our experiences with the wheel chair".

Picnic area in the nature Park (Parque Molino del Aqua), which is completely wheel chair accessible

Parc Natural de La Mata

La Mata is surrounded by a large and beautiful natural salt water lake which forms the "Salinas de La Mata" and is an official Spanish nature reserve. These lakes attract a wide variety of bird life.

The Parc is very easy to find on the N332 at La Mata. Clearly signposted with the distinctive brown sign, and the visitor centre is visible from the road. Inside there are interactive information boards and brochures in many languages, which show the routes for walkers and cyclists. Yellow for walking,

red for cycling. Although most of the paths are tree-lined, there are parts that have very little or no shade, so a tight-fitting hat (it can be windy!) is advisable. The walkways are loose and sandy, so sensible shoes are a good idea too. Take plenty of water, as there is no cafe, or any other refreshments on sale in the Parc.

The parc is peaceful, totally unspoilt and its only concession to the presence of humans is a beautiful picnic area called La Pinada where you have a great view of the lake through the pine trees that protect you from the sun.

On the lake is a wide variety of water fowl and other wildlife, including the famous flamingos. In the wooded areas you may also be lucky enough to see lizards, dragonflies of various colours and other intriguing insect-life. In Spring, the wild flowers provide a splash of colour as you walk towards the lakes from the visitor centre.

In all (including spending time in the hides and lookout points), you may want to spend at least a couple of hours walking around and enjoying this splendid place for a while!

COSTA BLANCA

The entire Costa Blanca region has a rich and distinguished history and many artefacts have been found dating back to the Neolithic Era. Lying as it does in an important strategic position on the Mediterranean coastline, the Costa Blanca has been invaded and occupied by various important civilizations including Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Visigoths, Carthaginians and Moors. Each civilization has left its own identity on the region and each has resulted in significant cultural and religious consequences for the indigenous population. Perhaps the greatest influences on the region were caused during the Roman and Arab occupations, which both moulded the areas subsequent history.

A different kind of invasion occurred during the 20th Century - that of tourism, and this has probably resulted in the most rapid and dramatic changes in the Costa Blanca’s history so far. A huge amount of development has taken place and the economy of the region has undergone sweeping changes. Towns and villages which formerly relied on fishing, agriculture and salt production now rely almost entirely on tourism and related industries and many new jobs have been created, increasing the wealth of the region and its inhabitants.

The main attraction for holidaymakers (especially north Europeans) is of course the wonderful climate, with over 300 days of sunshine each year and very low rainfall, it is the perfect location for a relaxing summer holiday or a well earned winter break. Sunshine is virtually guaranteed from May to October so it is not necessary to confine visits to the popular months of July and August. In the months of December and January the Costa Blanca normally enjoys some beautiful sunny days, so it is a great place to take a break away from the dismal weather of the UK and other north European countries.

For many it may even be a mistake to visit during July and August as temperatures can soar into the 40’s and for some this is simply too hot. If visiting during these months make sure you bring plenty of high factor sun lotion for yourself and particularly for young children, if in doubt try to confine your visits to the cooler months. May and October are usually beautiful and sunny but without the uncomfortable high temperatures, June and September can also be very hot.

The Costa Blanca has some of the best beaches in Spain and they are usually very well cared for and safe, there are a large number of ‘blue flag’ beaches and these are normally cleaned every day and will often have life-guards on duty during the busy summer months. Some of the more popular beaches can get very busy during July and August but if you take some time to explore a little, you may find quiet and isolated beaches even during the high season.

Overall the Costa Blanca has much to offer holidaymakers and tourists of all types, fine beaches for sun lovers, ancient towns and cities for culture lovers and wonderful natural parks for nature lovers. Try a visit some time soon and enjoy a little of what the Costa Blanca has to offer.

The Costa Blanca and The World Health Organisation describes the climate of the Costa Blanca as being the best in the world. The summers are hot and the winters in are mild with many clear blue sunny days. The climate and weather is very healthy especially for people suffering from arthritis, asthma and rheumatic conditions