Playa Flamenca Spain - In the true sense of the word, Playa Flamenca  on the Orihuela Costa, Spain could not be called a typical Spanish village, in fact up until 1972 it was just a piece of barren but beautiful coastline.

In the early 1970’s a group of Flemish investors decided to develop the area and thanks to them Playa Flamenca has grown into the popular resort that it is today.

Playa Flamenca today, is one of the most desirable locations along this stretch of the coast and the recently refurbished beach area and walkway are a joy to behold, additional work being done further along the coast will give a huge boost to the area. The planned cliff walk will eventually run all the way from Campoamor to the busy town of Torrevieja, taking in the fabulous resorts of Cabo Roig, La Zenia and Punta Prima along the way.

The well known Playa Flamenca market takes place every Saturday and shoppers from miles around flock to this exciting and vibrant market. Located on the main road through Playa Flamenca, from just past the Mercadona supermarket, it stretches for about a mile and although it can get very busy, the wide street on which it is held allows plenty of space for visitors to enjoy the experience.

All manner of goods can be purchased on the Playa Flamenca market, from fresh locally grown produce to clothes, bags, flowers and sweets, don’t forget to grab a freshly spit-roasted chicken while you are there, flavoured with garlic and absolutely delicious. You can also try a Spanish paella or a Spanish omelette, cooked in the traditional way, if you wish you can even watch while it is being created.

The Flamenca Beach commercial centre, together with Via Park are the main locations for bars, shops and restaurants, and here you will find everything you need in the way of entertainment. There are a wide range of restaurants offering dishes from all over the world, and there is also plenty of opportunities to try a spot of karaoke, watch a live act, catch up on the latest sport or join in a pub quiz.

Playa Flamenca is renowned for its fine weather and enjoys a beautiful warm Mediterranean climate with mild winters and hot summers, the area is blessed with over 300 days of sunshine every year and infrequent rainfall. Playa Flamenca is the perfect place to enjoy a family holiday or to relocate, well away from the miserable UK weather

Playa Flamenca is situated on both sides of the N332 coast road between Punta Prima and La Zenia and is just a short drive from the busy town of Torrevieja. To access Playa Flamenca you need to turn off the N332 at the Mercadona supermarket and the Orihuela Costa Town Hall

Also close by is the La Zenia exit from the AP-7 motorway. Playa Flamenca is convenient for both Murcia and Alicante airports and is about a 30 minute drive from Murcia (San Javier) airport and a 45 minute drive from Alicante.