Why move to Punta Prima
Move here for the beautiful climate, gorgeous blue flag beach and a wealth of local amenities all within walking distance.
Punta Prima is a seaside urbanisation on the Costa Blanca, located within 30 minutes of both Murcia and Alicante airport. The Mediterranean climate means you can expect around 320 days of sunshine a year – perfect for losing many an afternoon splashing around in the warm waters of Punta Prima’s excellent blue flag beaches.
Everything you need is within walking distance as Punta Prima has a small commercial centre with a good range of shops and restaurants, not to mention banks and a gym. For larger shops, head to nearby Torrevieja, which is only ten minutes away by car. Here you will find a range of amenities including one of the largest street markets in the Costa Blanca and Las Habaneras, a large shopping centre where you will find many popular high-street brands. If it’s fun for the family you’re looking for, there are lots of options including a waterpark, cinema, ten pin bowling, marina, submarine and the beautiful beaches of Playa Flamenca. If it’s nightlife you crave, you’ll also find a range of bars, clubs, and restaurants.
For golf-lovers, there are numerous golf courses to choose from including Villamartin Golf Club, Las Ramblas Golf Club and Las Colinas Golf Club to name just a few.
Community
Punta Prima has an international community, with a large number of British expats. The area is also popular with Spanish holiday home owners. As such, it is much busier in the summer than winter.
Property
There are plenty of beachside properties including a mixture of apartments, town houses and villas. You will also find several luxury apartment complexes in the area, many of which offer large communal gardens, swimming pools, security services and secure parking.
Amenities
You are very well situated with a range of local amenities such as shops, restaurants, bars, a gym and banks all within walking distance and all open year round.
Transport
There are good transport links in the area: buses run hourly to Torrevieja and its only a 30 minute drive from Murcia and Alicante airports.
Employment
If you’re looking for work in Punta Prima, it’s highly recommended that you learn Spanish. However, as there is a large expat community, there are plenty of jobs where speaking English gives you an advantage. Most jobs are connected to the tourist industry but you will also find opportunities in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL).
Health
There are a number of medical facilities in the area, including doctors, dentists and vets. These are all within walking distance, but if it’s a hospital you need you’re only a short drive from the Hospital Universitario in Torrevieja.
Schools
There are a number of schools in the area within a ten minute drive. If you want to follow the English curriculum, you’re a fifteen minute drive from the private El Limonar International School Villamartin.
Cost of Living
You’ll find great value for money here, with lower living costs considerably less than in the UK and also other parts of Spain.