Almoradí - Alicante Province
Town in the Vega Baja
The town of Almoradí is located on the northern side of the Segura River, in the Vega Baja region of the Alicante province and is approximately 25 minutes drive from the coastal towns of Torrevieja & Guardamar del Segura. With a population of 13,000 this is a well established community, and as a result there are a good selection of shops, restaurants & other facilities in place; in addition to government managed amenities such as schools, doctors etc.
The town has been known for the manufacture of furniture, but owing to the new global economy is forced to import a large percentage of the goods on offer.
In recent times there has been increased interest in the town. This is mainly due to residential tourists who are attracted by the relatively low prices (for the region), or ex-pats looking for a taste of real Spain. It has to be said Almoradí does offer something a little different from that of many of coastal towns; it is quieter, & has retained much of its inherent culture & tradition.
Sporting enthusiasts are still well catered for here, with the town boasting a good municipal swimming pool & other facilities. Almoradí is no more than a 20 minute drive from a good selection of golf courses; including: Villamartin, Real Club de Campoamor and Las Ramblas all close together along the Playas de Orihuela, with La Finca golf club nearby
(festivals) throughout the Almoradí calendar, some of which are a real spectacle & well worth a look. The cuisine is another major bonus though made up of mainly traditional Spanish fare; although international tastes are also catered for.
Saturdays features one of the best street markets in south east Spain, having a variety of stalls, the plaza is a very enjoyable place to take a break from browsing the stalls and enjoy a coffee and brandy, while listening to live music played by south American Indians.