Costa de Valencia

If you leave, Denia, Xavea or other towns in the north of the Costa Blanca, and continue driving north on the AP-7, you will reach the Costa de Valencia, which includes the entire coastline of the province of the same name. Here the quality of the beaches and the beauty of the Mediterranean sea that bathes them is still the same as in Costa Blanca, and you will also find a fair share of fishing villages that are now focused on tourism. However, most of the tourism that you find on the Costa de Valencia is Spanish. Although also here you can find emerging expat communities in towns like Oliva or Gandia, these will be much smaller than those which have settled further south in Denia, Moraira or, of course, Torrevieja. The Costa de Valencia and, further north, the Costa del Azahar, are the places to look for a property for sale if your priority is to enjoy the Mediterranean while having an integrated life with the local Spanish community. The Costa de Valencia offers 300 days a year of sunlight and mild temperatures, in addition to an array of wonderful blue flag beaches. It is not surprising, then, that 5 million visitors arrive every year to this stretch of coastline to enjoy its wide range of social life and relaxation. A great plus is that its capital, Valencia, is one of the largest cities in Spain that can boast of a great quality of life, as well as of a broad cultural heritage and an avant-garde architectural environment. But the historical wealth of the region is not limited to Valencia, and you will find many vestiges in the coastal towns, such as the fabulous Castillo de Cullera, Castillo de Sagunto and, further inland, the Castillo de Xátiva. And, of course, this is a region known for festivals and traditions of world fame, such as the Tomatina de Buñol, Moros y Cristianos, Las Fallas or Holy Week. This is also the region in which you will frequently hear the Valencian language, which is considered a dialect from Catalan and has a unique history. From the second half of the fifteenth century, Valencian began to be known as the language spoken in the Kingdom of Valencia. If you decide to buy a house on the Costa de Valencia, some notions of Valencian will come in handy to make new friends. However, if you prefer to concentrate on learning Spanish, you can also be sure that you will never have problems communicating. There is life beyond Costa Blanca. Come to Costa de Valencia and start to get to know the coastal towns of a less globalized Spain, which will allow you to experience a more genuine cultural immersion and better learn the local language. And all of this, while enjoying fabulous sunsets over the Mediterranean, the best options for sports and cultural tourism and a fantastic regional cuisine (did anyone talk about paella?).