Inland from the beaches lies one of Spain’s most fertile areas, well known for the citrus trees that supply fruit worldwide, almond trees that blanket the ground with rich blossom and date palms in massive forests. Here we find beautiful towns and villages such as Pego, Jalon, Orba, Benitachell and Benissa. South of Alicante, the Costa Blanca southern stretch of coastline boasts endless miles of sandy coves and palm fringed beaches, many of which have been awarded Blue Flag status. It is slightly drier than its northern counterpart and the scenery is quite different. Towns and villages scatter the length of the coast. One of the best known is Torrevieja, with its colourful markets, shops and fishing harbour, it remains extremely popular with those wanting easy access to all amenities. Southern Costa Blanca also offers a great choice of golf courses including the prestigious Villamartin, Las Ramblas, Campoamar and La Finca courses. The Costa Blanca is one of those regions where everyone can find their place in the sun, from cosmopolitan towns where life goes on 24 hours a day to sleepy little villages where the peace and tranquility is unique. And with a climate envied the world over, Costa Blanca continues to be one of the most desirable areas for property purchase in all of Europe.