Why move to Dehesa de Campoamor
Life at Dehesa de Campoamor is perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy the great outdoors, with beautiful beaches, glorious countryside and a healthy year round climate.
On the Orihuela Costa, a major centre of expat life at the southern part of the Costa Blanca, Dehesa de Campoamor is popular with both expats and Spaniards for its incredible Blue Flag beaches – with three exquisitely tended sandy shores that you will be able to enjoy all year round thanks to the great weather. The delightful micro-climate, created by dazzling salt lakes and the surrounding mountains, was described by the World Health Organisation as one of the healthiest in the world.
Also adding to the general sense of well-being is an elevated coastal footpath backed by a spectacular red cliff face where you can look out to sea or take a stroll into the neighbouring town. Look a bit further inland and you’ll discover the region’s rich flora and fauna, something that many visitors to the region miss – ancient pines, sand dunes and even pink flamingos in the lakes. The River Nacimiento is rich with plant life and a popular spot for birdwatchers. Golfers will be in seventh heaven too with three 18-hole golf courses to choose from.
Community
Dehesa de Campoamor is one of the more popular parts of the Orihuela Costa with the Spanish: 60% of the 33,000 population are native and clearly know a good thing when they see it. The remainder are expats and second home owners from the UK, Ireland, France, Russia and Scandinavia and Bulgaria – you could encounter people from hundreds of different nationalities living here!
Property
With a range of purpose built properties, you know what you’re getting in Dehesa de Campoamor. Numerous townhouses, apartments and villas can be found in the area, with many inexpensive high-rise apartments offering fabulous views of the coast as well as more expensive luxury villas surrounding the central beach.
Amenities
A good selection of restaurants can be found around the beach, with supermarkets and a sports centre in town. Banks and other amenities can be found a short walk away in Cabo Roig, or jump in the car and head to the impressive shopping centre at La Zenia Boulevard. Should you need to moor a yacht, there are 348 berths in the marina.
Transport
With Murcia just a fifteen minute journey and Alicante a half hour along the fast toll road, this is the ideal location if you own a second home. Once you are here, there’s easy access around the region even without a car; a regular bus service connects you with Torrevieja and many locations beyond.
Employment
Opportunities are for the most part are seasonal and within the tourist industry. However you’re well placed in Dehesa de Campoamor for working in the larger resorts like Torrevieja and the neighbouring city of Murcia.
Health
The town has its own public medical centre along with a dentist and pharmacy. For anything else you’ll need to make the short journey to the hospital at Torrevieja.
Schools
Although there is nothing in Dehesa de Campoamor itself, there are a selection of schools within an easy drive. The nearest International English language school is just ten minutes drive inland at Blue Lagoon, with a choice of Spanish public schools at Los Dolses and Playa Flamenca.
Cost of Living
In Dehesa de Campoamor it is perfectly possible to live very frugally, with reasonably priced restaurants and a good range of larger shops to help keep costs down.