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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 long sandy beach with shallow, gentle water, easy for relaxed family days.
~10 min drive
La Zenia
One of the larger local beaches, backed by a promenade and steps from La Zenia Boulevard.
~10 min drive
Cabo Roig
A sheltered cove beside the marina, with a cliff-top path and seafront restaurants.
~10 min drive
Punta Prima
An open beach and seafront promenade a little further north along the coast.
~15 min drive
Mil Palmeras
A quieter, family-friendly beach a short way south, known for shallow water.
~10 min drive
La Glea (Dehesa de Campoamor)
A sheltered cove beach near Dehesa de Campoamor, tucked between low cliffs.
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
Pool Studio
- Studio
- Sleeps 2
- 1 bath
A compact pool-access studio in Playa Flamenca, built for couples and longer stays.
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 nearest international airport, roughly 45 minutes away by road.
~10 min drive
La Zenia Boulevard
The area's main shopping centre, with high-street stores, supermarkets and plenty of places to eat.
~5 min drive
Playa Flamenca
A long sandy beach with shallow, gentle water, easy for relaxed family days.
~5 min drive
Villamartín
A long-established 18-hole course with a lively clubhouse, often the social hub for visiting groups.
~10 min drive
Cabo Roig strip
A seafront line of bars and restaurants above the marina, liveliest in the evenings.
At the airport
Car hire
Easiest collected at the airport on arrival; a car makes reaching the beaches and courses simple.
~10 min drive
La Zenia
One of the larger local beaches, backed by a promenade and steps from La Zenia Boulevard.
~10 min drive
Las Ramblas
A dramatic 18-hole layout carved through pine and ravines, memorable rather than long.
~10 min drive
Cabo Roig
A sheltered cove beside the marina, with a cliff-top path and seafront restaurants.
About 45 min
Murcia (Corvera) Airport
A second airport option to the south, useful for a wider choice of flights.
~10 min drive
Real Campoamor
An 18-hole course with wide, forgiving fairways and a relaxed, resort feel.
~5 min drive
Villamartín Plaza
A square of bars and restaurants beside the golf, a reliable spot for an evening out.
~15 min drive
Lo Romero
An 18-hole course inland, with lakes and water hazards across several holes.
On request
Taxis & transfers
Local taxis and pre-booked transfers, an easy alternative to driving every day.
~5 min drive
Los Dolses market
Local supermarkets and a weekly market, the practical side of self-catering.
~10 min drive
Punta Prima
An open beach and seafront promenade a little further north along the coast.
~20 min drive
Las Colinas
A well-regarded 18-hole course set among quiet valleys inland.
~15 min drive
Mil Palmeras
A quieter, family-friendly beach a short way south, known for shallow water.
~10 min drive
La Glea (Dehesa de Campoamor)
A sheltered cove beach near Dehesa de Campoamor, tucked between low cliffs.
Recent guests
From families who've stayed with us.
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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