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Los Montesinos is on the CV-945 about 25 minutes from Alicante airport near Algorfa and Rojales to the north, San Miguel de Salinas to the south, Torrevieja to the west and Almoradi and Orihuela to the east, so in a great location with easy access via the very good local road network.
Los Montesinos has grown steadily in recent years and has become an independent municipality with its own mayor and town council.
The Greater Seat of the Sacred Heart is where a young oak tree was planted in memory of another centennial oak. The Nuestra Senora del Pilar church was built in 1886 and stands in the as the center point of the village. There is a very attractive square in the village with a modern and impressive building Ayuntamiento.
Los Montesinos has successfully managed to combine its important roots of growing citrus fruits and vegetables with modern day life and a degree of tourism. New settlers are attracted to the area because it retains the charm of a typical Spanish village.
The local restaurants provide a good selection of Spanish stews and rabbit dishes as well as the more modern tapas dishes, and the people of this lovely village really know how to put on a good fiesta. Make a note in your diary to visit Los Montesinos on the 30th July - the Day of Segregation which marks their independence. In October they have the fiestas to celebrate the Virgin del Pilar and La Romeria a La Marquesa in honour of Nuestra Virgin del Rosario. The 22nd November is the day of the Patron Saint, Santa Cecilia.
This is a gem of a town if you are thinking of moving to Spain permanently – you will be made very welcome and there is a good infrastructure of nearby schools and medical facilities as well as all of the necessary shops and amenities.
Situated in the centre of the southern part of the Costa Blanca with good access to the A7 motorway network and just 10 km from the coast. San Miguel de Salinas - meaning St Michael of the Salt lakes - sits 100 metres above sea level and has a population of around 7500 people. Since 1955 the village has farmed 265 hectares of land irrigated by an irrigation canal of Levante, taking advantage of the Tajo-Segura. The countryside has acres of Orange, Lemon and Almond Groves and cave houses dotted around the mountain side. The Plaza de la Libertad is the location of the towns Church built in 1723. No doubt you have heard of the Salt Lakes near San Miguel - The views are spectacular and you can see many neighbouring towns and villages all the way across to the salt lakes and natural park of La Mata and Torrevieja then beyond to the beautiful blue Mediterranean. There is a great weekly market in the town every Wednesday and you are bound to find some good bargains. This is a good community town with lots going on and a fantastic array of services and amenities. The local Post Room in the Church Square is a focal point and has lots of useful communication facilities including internet and email access. Opposite the post office is the library, cafeteria and pensioners center. The library has a wonderful mural, which is lovely to see. There are great restaurants around the town and an excellent social events calendar here means that you’ll always be bumping in to new friends in the town.
The healthcare facility Centro de Salud has a Fast Track appointment system and a recently extended reception area. Each Doctor has a dedicated Nurse and the new computer system is linked to the New Public Hospital at Torrevieja and X-Rays, Blood Tests and echo scans etc will be instantly sent to the Heath Centre in San Miguel.
There are good schools in the area so all in all we would say that San Miguel is a suitable option for families and people looking for a permanent residence rather than a holiday home. That’s not to say that San Miguel isn’t a good holiday resort – it is – with weather like theirs it has to be!!
Murcia San Javier airport is 20 minutes away & Alicante airport 45 minutes away. The nearest motorway junction is 5 minutes by car. Villamartin, Las Ramblas & Campoamor Golf Courses are 5 minutes by car.
The stunning blue flag beaches of La Zenia & Cabo Roig are only 10 minutes by car. Torrevieja with it's lovely marina, Blue flag beaches & everything you could possibly want & more is less than 10 minutes by car.
The area benefits from several schools including Spanish state schools, El Limonar International bi-lingual private school & Mar Azul private school following the full English curriculum. All of these schools cater for children ages 4 to 18 (& beyond). There are also numerous pre-school nurseries in the area.
The Costa Blanca has a reputation for being a Mediterranean paradise and is a prime location boasting a superb climate with very mild winter temperatures and the supply of plentiful days of sunshine each year. This climate draws thousands of tourists and encourages participation in a wide range of sporting activities.
In the Southern Costa Blanca, Torrevieja is the main town where the vast majority of beaches have been awarded the EEC Blue Flag Award. The Blue Flag Award denotes cleanliness making it an ideal place to settle down for a relaxing retirement or for that superb holiday home. With extensive beaches typically with sand dunes, this privileged corner of Spain offers everything that has made this country so highly favoured amongst property purchasers.
For those of you interested in a broader variety of activities, the Costa Blanca has a lot to offer with a wide range of health spas, leisure facilities, numerous excellent golf courses to a championship standard and the crystal clear waters which allow you to enjoy every water sport imaginable.
The clear blue waters and stunning underwater scenery make it a diver's paradise. You can also watch the setting of the sun whilst having a dip in the cool blue waters which is an experience not easily forgotten.
Further south, the cliffs have a creamy white tint from which the Costa Blanca (white coast) derives its name. Covered with Mediterranean flora scrub and coastal pine, this is an area whose romantic lighthouses and ancient ruins encapsulate the history and soul of the Mediterranean. The coast boasts excellent transport links via motorways, railways, ferry ports and three international airports. The Costa Blanca is one of the most stunning and unspoilt areas in Europe. With excellent average temperatures the climate is rated by the World Health Organisation as one of the healthiest in the world.
Vega Baja is the southern most district of Alicante spreading as far as Elche - Europe's largest palm forest to the north and to the historic city of Orihuela in the South. The Vega Baja is divided by the River Segura which flows into the Mediterranean Sea at Guardamar. This untouched, traditional rural area is rich in agriculture with local villages providing Alicante with the majority of their fresh fruit and vegetables.