A look into the different towns and villages on the Costa Blanca South: Algorfa
Algorfa
Algorfa is a small inland town on the southern Costa Blanca in Spain close to Benejuzar, Almoradi, Heredades and Formentera del Segura.
If you would like to make Algorfa your next holiday destination you can either fly into Alicante airport or that of Murcia. Both airports are within a thirty minute drive of the resort.
Once at the airport you have a range of different airport transfer options to Algorfa including private shuttle buses, taxis or car hire.
Cheap flights are available daily with Monarch, Jet2, Thomsonfly, Ryanair, Easyjet and Bmi baby. You can use our Algorfa map to help you get there.
Algorfa weather being situated on the southern Costa Blanca is blessed with a Mediterranean climate meaning that there are over three hundred days of sunshine and very little winter rainfall, in fact the annual average temperature is 20 degrees centigrade.
Economically Algorfa still relies heavily on citrus farming mainly oranges and lemons. Algorfa is a relatively small community with a little over 2000 permanent residents, with all the newly built apartments Algorfa is still a quiet place to enjoy a relaxing holiday to recharge your batteries and get away from it all.
AMENITIES & FACILITIES
In the town of Algorfa itself, there are several traditional Spanish tapas bars, several shops including a pharmacy and optician.
Algorfa restaurants worth visiting include Baybrooks Restaurant, Bar Tropicana, Mañnanas Cafe Bar, the Algorfa Bistro, La Vista, Bistro Alex, Bar La Cascada, San Remo Pizzeria Restaurant and the Bar Irlanda.
NEAREST BEACHES TO ALGORFA
The nearest beach to enjoy the beach experience is Guardamar with its fine sandy blue flag beach, bars and restaurants a mere five minute drive away.
The nearest large city with its attractions, waterparks, shopping, marina, museums, bars, restaurants and promenade is Torrevieja.
There are numerous local markets on different days of the week in many surrounding towns, villages and resorts.
ALGORFA GOLF – LA FINCA GOLF
Some people think that Algorfa is a golfers paradise with the superb 5 star La Finca Course on its doorstep, but there are numerous other high quality golf courses on the Costa Blanca within easy reach, including Villamartin, Las Ramblas, Campoamor, and just an hour drive away is the famous La Manga Club. Green fees average £25 – £40 for 18 holes.
La Finca golf address:
Ctra. Algorfa – Los Montesinos. Km. 3 Finca La Rellana 03169 Algorfa (Alicante)
To reserve a tee time and find out green fees at La Finca telephone (0034) 956 96 70 58.
La Finca is a 18 hole course designed by Pepe Gancedo, with a par of 72.
Where to stay: Nearby towns and villages include Algorfa, Benejuzar, Benijofar, La Rellana, Urbanisation Montemar, Rojales and Formentera Del Segura.
Directions and how to get to La Finca golf: La Finca is approximately 30 minutes drive from Alicante El Altet airport which is 30 Km away. San Javier (Murcia) airport is 40 Km away to the south. Take the AP -7 (autoroute Alicante Cartagena) exit 743.
How much does it cost for a round of golf at La Finca? You need to check directly with La Finca for latest green fees as they change often but it will cost approximately 75 Euros to play golf at La Finca.