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Why bring the family here
Warm, practical and genuinely easy.
Orihuela Costa is about as family-friendly as the Costa Blanca gets: shallow beach entry at Playa Flamenca, easy driving distances, La Zenia Boulevard for a rainy afternoon. Not too glitzy, not too remote.
Our family stays are chosen for private outdoor space, pool access and layouts that give everyone enough room. A proper kitchen means you're not eating out every night unless you want to.
Why it works for family
- Private & shared pools
- Room for the whole family
- 5 min to the beach
- Direct booking only
- Private pools
- Easy driving
- Direct booking, no fees
The trip
Your family, end to end.
Beaches
Beaches within easy reach.
~5 min drive
Playa Flamenca
A run of fine-sand coves linked by a seafront promenade, the closest beaches to the door.
~10 min drive
La Zenia
A golden-sand Blue Flag beach with a year-round beach bar, beside the promenade to Cabo Roig.
~10 min drive
Cabo Roig
A sheltered cove of soft sand below a 16th-century watchtower, beside Cabo Roig marina.
~10 min drive
Punta Prima
The northernmost Orihuela beach, on the Torrevieja boundary, with a lift down to the sand.
~15 min drive
Mil Palmeras
A lively 535-metre beach at Pilar de la Horadada with a summer market and free activities.
~10 min drive
La Glea (Dehesa de Campoamor)
The largest single stretch of sand on the Orihuela coast, beside Campoamor marina.
Your base
Stays that make a family week easy.
Best fit · Family
Casa Naranja
- 3 bed
- Sleeps 6
- 2 baths
Three bedrooms, a private pool and a garden, space for the whole family to spread out with room for everyone to have their own corner.
Private poolGardenSecure parkingWi-FiFull kitchenA/C + heating
Every stay, framed for family
El Galán Penthouse
- 2 bed
- Sleeps 4
- 1 bath
Two bedrooms, a shared pool and a roof terrace, a comfortable fit for a smaller family or one with younger children.
Communal poolRoof terraceWi-FiA/C + heatingFull kitchenSmart TV
Casa Sagra
- 1 bed
- Sleeps 4
- 1 bath
A private garden-level apartment in Villa Martín with exclusive use of the pool, tucked into a quiet cul-de-sac within walking distance of local bars and restaurants and a short drive from Villamartín Plaza, Zenia Boulevard and the beaches.
Pool accessWi-FiFull kitchenA/C + heatingStudioCouples
Mirador Apartment
- 1 bed
- Sleeps 2
- 1 bath
A bright one-bedroom apartment above Cabo Roig, with a sea-view terrace and an easy base for a couple's week.
Roof terraceSea viewsWi-FiFull kitchenA/C + heatingSmart TV
Sample trips
One week. Low effort. High return.
A rough shape for a family week based around one of our larger stays. Adjust for ages, energy levels and how strongly you feel about kids doing activities.
The easy default: pool mornings, gentle beaches, and evenings that don’t turn into a battle.
- Day 1
Arrive, find the pool, keep dinner simple. A first-night win.
- Day 2
Shallow, gentle sand at Playa Flamenca in the morning, pool in the afternoon.
- Day 3
A pool day at base: nobody in a car, everybody happy.
- Day 4
The bigger beach and promenade at La Zenia, with ice cream and a wander around La Zenia Boulevard.
- Days 5–7
Alternate pool and beach, with the quieter sand at Mil Palmeras for one calmer day.
For families who like a plan: a different outing each day, with the pool as the reset button.
- Day 1
Settle in and let everyone burn off the travel in the pool.
- Day 2
Beach morning at Playa Flamenca, then back to base before the afternoon heat.
- Day 3
The cove and marina at Cabo Roig: paddling, a short cliff-path walk, an early dinner on the strip.
- Day 4
A change of pace at La Zenia Boulevard: shops, lunch, and a cooler afternoon indoors.
- Days 5–7
Mix it up: a quieter beach at Mil Palmeras, a repeat of the favourite, and a last big pool day.
Built around naps and shallow water: short drives, calm beaches, and no day that asks too much.
- Day 1
Arrive and keep it simple: the pool, an early tea, an early night.
- Day 2
Gentle, shallow water at Playa Flamenca for the morning, home for the afternoon nap.
- Day 3
A quiet beach day at Mil Palmeras, away from the crowds.
- Day 4
A weather-proof trip to La Zenia Boulevard, with the pool later if the sun returns.
- Days 5–7
Short mornings out, long afternoons in, and the beaches that worked best a second time.
Everything in the area: drag to browse, tap any spot for details.
About 45 min
Alicante–Elche Airport
The main Costa Blanca gateway, and the nearer of the two airports for most guests.
~10 min drive
La Zenia Boulevard
The province’s largest shopping centre, a big open-air mall of 150-plus shops a short drive from the door.
~5 min drive
Playa Flamenca
A run of fine-sand coves linked by a seafront promenade, the closest beaches to the door.
Terra Natura Murcia
An immersive animal park north of Murcia, with lions, giraffes and hippos alongside Iberian wildlife.
Torrevieja salt lakes
The famous pink lagoon, a protected natural park where salt-loving algae turn the water rose.
~5 min drive
Villamartín
The area’s best-known course and the social heart of the resort, a par-72 layout that hosted the 1994 Mediterranean Open.
Aqua Natura Murcia
The summer water park attached to Terra Natura, with slides, a lazy river and children’s splash areas.
~10 min drive
Cabo Roig strip
The cliff-top “Strip” above Cabo Roig beach, a lively run of restaurants and Irish bars.
At the airport
Car hire
All the major rental firms operate at both airports, with desks in arrivals.
Laguna de La Mata
The quieter sister lagoon, ringed by trails and bird hides, with the park’s visitor centre.
~10 min drive
La Zenia
A golden-sand Blue Flag beach with a year-round beach bar, beside the promenade to Cabo Roig.
~10 min drive
Las Ramblas
A dramatic Pepe Gancedo design that rambles through ravines and rocky canyons above Dehesa de Campoamor.
~10 min drive
Cabo Roig
A sheltered cove of soft sand below a 16th-century watchtower, beside Cabo Roig marina.
About 45 min
Murcia (Corvera) Airport
The alternative arrival airport near Murcia, handy when a UK route or fare suits better.
~10 min drive
Real Campoamor
The only royal (“Real”) course in Alicante, a sheltered par-72 inaugurated in 1988 by the Count of Barcelona.
Sierra Escalona
A swathe of pine forest inland, the largest woodland of the Vega Baja and a raptor stronghold.
~5 min drive
Villamartín Plaza
A multi-level plaza of bars and restaurants around a palm-filled courtyard, right by the golf course.
~15 min drive
Lo Romero
A modern par-72 with water on thirteen holes, built on a former fruit farm at Pilar de la Horadada.
On request
Taxis & transfers
Official, metered taxis at both airports and across the Orihuela Costa resorts.
~5 min drive
Los Dolses market
The handy local centre for an everyday shop, with the area’s weekly street markets a short hop away.
~10 min drive
Punta Prima
The northernmost Orihuela beach, on the Torrevieja boundary, with a lift down to the sand.
Torrevieja boat trips
Catamaran cruises from Torrevieja marina, with swimming, snorkelling and paddleboard stops.
Vía Verde de Torrevieja
A flat, traffic-free walking and cycling greenway on the old salt railway, past the lagoons.
Cabo Roig diving & snorkelling
The clear rocky coves at Cabo Roig, among the best local spots for snorkelling and diving.
~20 min drive
Las Colinas
A five-star Cabell Robinson design in a secluded valley, ranked among Spain’s very best courses.
~15 min drive
Mil Palmeras
A lively 535-metre beach at Pilar de la Horadada with a summer market and free activities.
Pola Park
A compact family amusement park in Santa Pola with up to 25 rides, above the salt flats.
~10 min drive
La Glea (Dehesa de Campoamor)
The largest single stretch of sand on the Orihuela coast, beside Campoamor marina.
Historic Orihuela
The historic city inland, with a Gothic cathedral and five national monuments in a short walk.
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Family stay questions
Common questions.
It depends on the stay. Our larger family option has a private pool and garden; El Galan has a quiet shared pool suited to smaller families. We'll always be clear about which is which before you book.
Playa Flamenca and the nearby coves have shallow entry and easy parking, which makes them manageable with younger children. The coast is a short drive from our stays.
Let us know what you need at the time of booking and we'll do our best to arrange it. We'd rather confirm exactly what's available for your stay than over-promise here.
Rain is uncommon, but La Zenia Boulevard (a large open-air shopping centre) is close by, and there are water parks and indoor options within easy driving distance for the days the pool isn't an option.
Family escapes · Orihuela Costa