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THE WONDERFUL COSTA BLANCA !

Miles of clean sandy beaches, clear waters, a stunning natural landscape and fascinating history and local fiestas, you´ll find them in Alicante and Murcia. These bustling cities in Southern Spain are also blessed with a year-round temperate climate and boast a lively cultural scene as well as delicious local cuisine.

With so much to see and do in this sun-blessed area of Spain, the best way to make the most of your holiday in Alicante and/or visit to Murcia is to hire a car. Car hire in Murcia and Alicante will allow you to get off the beaten track, set your own agenda and see all that these beautiful places have to offer.

Linked via a high speed road, Alicante and Murcia both have their own unique attractions for visitors. Alicante itself is in fact the main point of entry for most tourists visiting Murcia, as this is where the international airport is found. While some travelers simply hop off the plane and head straight for their base in Murcia, it´s well worth incorporating a few days here into your holiday in Southern Spain.

Alicante has scores of holiday resorts that range from relaxing and romantic to lively and activity-packed, making it a great destination for all types of traveler. The abundant Blue Flag beaches make Alicante a popular spot with families and the shopping, dining and partying scenes are well established in the city. From Alicante, the picturesque city of Murcia is easily reached by the E15 road and is another great spot for travelers of all tastes and budgets. From chic boutique hotels to lively party resorts and family-friendly hotel complexes, you´ll find them here - along with some 200 sandy beaches. The surrounding countryside is both beautiful and wonderfully varied and a hire car makes it easy to explore the scenic medieval villages and towns that dot the landscape, as well as taking in attractions like the verdant Xalon (Jalon) valley with its free wine tastings, wine cellars, and good wine2 from the barrel from just 1 euro a litre. Like fruit ? Come anytime between November and April and squeeze your own fresh orange juice from oranges bought fresh picked that cost 5 euros for !0 KILOS. Its a good life.