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Why sun & pool here
The Costa Blanca south is warm when everywhere else isn't.
Orihuela Costa sits far enough south that October still means pool weather and November is still mild. The shoulder seasons (September through May) are genuinely good here, not just marketed as such.
Our stays are set up for exactly this kind of trip: terraces for morning coffee, shared or private pools, easy access to the coast. Nothing that needs booking six months ahead.
Why it works for sun & pool
- Year-round pool access
- Private or shared terrace
- 300 days of sun a year
- Direct booking only
- 5 min to the coast
- No platform fees
The trip
Your sun & pool, 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
All our stays suit a pool week. Here's how each one feels.
Best fit · Sun & pool
El Galán Penthouse
- 2 bed
- Sleeps 4
- 1 bath
Private roof terrace, shared pool and easy Orihuela Costa days.
Communal poolRoof terraceWi-FiA/C + heatingFull kitchenSmart TV
Every stay, framed for sun & pool
Pool Studio
- Studio
- Sleeps 2
- 1 bath
A compact studio with shared pool access, an easy budget base in Playa Flamenca.
Pool accessWi-FiFull kitchenA/C + heatingStudioCouples
Casa Naranja
- 3 bed
- Sleeps 6
- 2 baths
A private pool and garden a short walk from the Campoamor dunes.
Private poolGardenSecure parkingWi-FiFull kitchenA/C + heating
Mirador Apartment
- 1 bed
- Sleeps 2
- 1 bath
A sea-view roof terrace above Cabo Roig, built for slow coastal days.
Roof terraceSea viewsWi-FiFull kitchenA/C + heatingSmart TV
Sample trips
Seven days. Zero agenda. One good week.
A rough shape for a sun and pool week based at one of our stays. Adjust freely: the whole point is that nothing needs adjusting.
Barely leave the terrace: the pool at the centre of the day, the beach only when you fancy a change.
- Day 1
Arrive and settle in. A short run to Los Dolses market for the week’s basics, then a first evening on the terrace. The only plan today is no plan.
- Day 2
A slow pool morning. Late-afternoon dip at Playa Flamenca, five minutes away, then dinner in.
- Day 3
A pure pool day: a long lunch on the terrace, a book, and nowhere to be.
- Day 4
A change of scene at the cove at Cabo Roig, then dinner along the Cabo Roig strip as the sun drops.
- Days 5–7
Find your rhythm: pool mornings, beach afternoons, and an easy evening or two around La Zenia Boulevard.
A different stretch of sand each day: coves, promenades and long lunches by the water.
- Day 1
Settle in, then an easy first swim at Playa Flamenca to find your feet.
- Day 2
The promenade and open sand at La Zenia, with lunch and a wander around La Zenia Boulevard after.
- Day 3
The cove and cliff-top path at Cabo Roig, then dinner on the Cabo Roig strip.
- Day 4
Further up the coast to Punta Prima for a change of pace.
- Days 5–7
Quieter sand at Mil Palmeras, pool days in between, and the beaches you liked best a second time.
Shoulder-season warmth at half speed: late starts, long lunches, and the pool mostly to yourself.
- Day 1
Arrive and do nothing in particular. An evening stroll and a quiet dinner nearby.
- Day 2
Coffee on the terrace, an hour by the pool, then a gentle swim at Playa Flamenca.
- Day 3
A leisurely lunch on the Cabo Roig strip with the sea in front of you.
- Days 4–5
Pool, book, repeat, with a market run to Los Dolses market for fresh supplies.
- Days 6–7
One last cove swim at Cabo Roig before a slow pack-up.
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.
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Practical things
Common questions.
The shared pool at El Galan is available year-round and the climate here is genuinely warm well into autumn and from early spring. High summer is hottest, but September, October, April and May are reliably good pool weather. Mid-winter swimming is bracing rather than balmy - but the sun is usually out.
Yes - El Galan is air-conditioned for summer and heated for the cooler months. We'll confirm the exact set-up for any other stay when you book.
The Orihuela Costa beaches and coves - Playa Flamenca, Cabo Roig and others - are a short drive from our stays. We'll give you exact directions and our favourite spots when you book.
Orihuela Costa is residential and relaxed rather than a nightlife destination. El Galan sits in a quiet building with a pool shared by a small number of residents - the pace is deliberately slow. If you're after late-night clubbing, the bigger resorts further north are a better fit.