The area of Playa Flamenca belongs to the municipality of Orihuela Costa, in the province of Alicante, Spain. The name, “Flamenca”, as some mistakenly believe, is not given by the natives of Northern Belgium – Flanders, who built the first developments in the area.

Flamenca Beach – Infrastructure

Playa Flamenca is located next to Las Estacas in an urban environment; however, it has a new promenade which offers easy access to the beach. The infrastructure, especially the tourist infrastructure, is advanced and of high quality: from the convenient car parks built in 2007, to the multitude of cafes, bars, restaurants and supermarkets that can be found in the area. Orihuela Costa Town Hall is located in this area and the Tourist Information Centre is close by.

Just one kilometre from Playa Flamenca you can find:

  • La Zenia Boulevard Shopping Centre – Calle Jade 2, 03189, Orihuela, Spain.
  • Dive! Dive! Dive! (diving school) – Calle Parranda 31 Orihuela Costa, 03189 Playa Flamenca, Spain.
  • El Casino Mediterraneo Orihuela-Costa – Calle Jade 2 Centro Comercial Zenia Boulevard, 03189, Orihuela Costa, Spain.
  • The MiniGolf La Mosca – Placa Peri, 1, 03189 Torrevieja, Spain.
  • The Anna Sherbakova Beauty Medical Center Facial Treatments and Body Massage – Calle Naranjo, 4 Local S9 Centro Comercial

Costa Zenia, 03189 La Zenia, Spain.

Of particular note is the Saturday street market – Playa Flamenca Street Market, Calle Nicolas de Bussi, 03189 Playa Flamenca, Orihuela, Spain. The market is open from 9 am until 2 pm. You can always find the freshest fruit and vegetables from local farmers; olives with a wide variety of fillings; delicious hams, cheeses, sausages and many other genuinely Spanish products. In addition, there are seasonal clothes; leather goods – bags, belts and wallets, high-quality shoes made in the famous factories of Elche and various household items.
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The gastronomic abundance of the local restaurants leaves no one indifferent; apparently, in the area of Playa Flamenca, all the most popular cuisines worldwide are gathered. Judge for yourself:

  • Mediterranean Fig and Olive Restaurant. Address: C.C. Horizonte, Calle Limón, 6, 03189 Playa Flamenca, Alicante.
  • Italian Restaurant Leonardo Ristorante. Address: Unit 122 Flamenca Beach Shopping Centre, Calle Santa Alodia, 03189, Alicante.
  • Paddy’s Point Irish Pub & Restaurant. Address: 13, Calle Flores, C.C Zeniagolf, Local.
  • Week 8 Asian Restaurant. Address: 03189 Playa Flamenca, Alicante.
  • The American Restaurant Sunrise Restaurant. Address: C.C. La Mosca, Loc.15, C/. Santa Alodia 2, Playa Flamenca, 03189 Dehesa de Campoamor, Alicante.
  • The Indian Restaurant Shakira Indian Restaurant. Address: Centro Comercial Playa Flamenca, Local 105, Calle Santa Alodia, s/N.º, 03189, Alicante.

Playa Flamenca and Coves


The area of Playa Flamenca is bordered to the north by the beach of Punta Prima, and to the south by the beach of La Zenia:

  • Type of beach: sandy.
  • Length: 172 m.
  • Average width: 42 m.
  • High season influx of people: high.
  • Blue Flag: yes.
  • Lifeguard or first aid point: yes.
  • Lifeguard and watchtower for beaches: yes.
  • Washbasin, showers, WC.
  • Bus stop: yes.

The beach has an area with access to the sea for boats and yachts. Nearby are two picturesque coves, Cala las Estacas and Cala la Mosca, both connected by a promenade with wonderful views of the Mediterranean.

The village park, Plaza Cala de la Mosca, deserves a special mention. In this quiet area, you can relax on a bench under a palm tree, take the children to the playground, go for a walk with the dog, or exercise on the fitness machines; on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 am, small groups usually meet to exercise together. If you keep walking, you will find yourself on the wild and rocky beach of Cabo Peñas, where animals are allowed.

Playa Flamenca – real estate

Район Ориуэла-Коста: Плайя Фламенка
The housing market in Playa Flamenca is very broad: there are spacious detached houses, compact townhouses, modern country houses, comfortable apartments and luxurious penthouses. Most of the developments are gated, with communal areas including swimming pools and manicured lawns. Along with the development, on the beachfront, there is a promenade connecting the aforementioned bays.

According to the real estate website Idealista, in July 2020, the average price of property in the Playa Flamenca area was 1752 €/m2. In addition, you can buy a one-bedroom apartment for €67,000; a two-bedroom apartment from €70,000; a three-bedroom apartment from €72,000. On the other hand, it is possible to buy a villa from 75 000 € and a duplex from 84 700 €.

Playa Flamenca – how to get there

  • Distance from San Javier airport, Murcia – 19,6 km.
  • Distance from Alicante airport – 51 km.
  • Playa Flamenca can be accessed via the N-332 or the AP-7 motorway. National public transport services from Orihuela Costa to
  • Playa Flamenca are operated by the company Costa Azul, and the current timetable can be found on their website: costazul.net.

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