The Costa Blanca is the coastline that stretches 170 miles along Spain’s east coast and is centered on Alicante, running from Valencia in the north to La Manga in the south. The countryside at the north end of the Costa Blanca is attractively mountainous and rocky. Northern coastal resorts such as Javea, Denia, Moraira, Calpe and Oliva all have plenty to offer and have a wide selection of property to suit investors and home seekers alike. The area is well serviced by Alicante airport and Alicante is a holiday resort in itself and a wonderful city with great shopping. Along with wonderful beaches, most of the major resorts have facilities for water sports such as skiing, boating and jet-skiing, and several have diving and snorkelling available. Scuba diving has taken off in a big way on the Costa Blanca and wind surfing, now one of Spain’s fastest growing sports, is also very popular here.