| 1> | | | | an average annual temperature of around 19 degrees |
| | | | centigrade and in excess of 300 days of sunshine |
| Located on the Southern Costa Blanca, the welcoming | | | | each year. The whole region has very little rainfall |
| Spanish village of Algorfa has an interesting past and a | | | | — the Segura river valley generally having the |
| bright future. | | | | lowest annual rainfall in the whole of Spain. |
| Algorfa — Situated between Almoradi and | | | | Also worth seeing whilst in Algorfa are the quaint cave |
| Rojales in the Vega Baja region of the Costa Blanca, | | | | dwellings at nearby Rojales, the Parque Natural de La |
| Spain is the tiny citrus farming village of Algorfa. | | | | Mata y Torrevieja (a fine Natural Park with walking |
| Located on the banks of the River Segura, Algorfa lies | | | | routes and rich wildlife), the substantial gardens at the |
| on rich and fertile land, its surrounding countryside is full | | | | Palace of the Marquis de Fontabla at Jacarilla and the |
| of orange and lemon groves. Algorfa enjoys | | | | 19th C neo-gothic church on the Benejuzar road. |
| spectacular views both to the mountains and to the | | | | Also worth a visit is the bustling Algorfa Sunday |
| azure blue Mediterranean Sea. | | | | market a great place to pick up a bargain. |
| From evidence uncovered by an archaeologist of | | | | Algorfa is an excellent location for sports and leisure |
| Orihuela in 1903, there seem to have been settlements | | | | pursuits, there are some fine walking and cycling |
| on the land around Algorfa in about 3,000 BC. The | | | | routes in the area, superb water sports facilities in the |
| discovery of implements and human remains are an | | | | coastal towns and a beautiful golf course nearby. |
| important clue to Algorfa’s first inhabitants. | | | | There is a fine recreation centre in the village offering |
| Algorfa and its municipality was officially founded in | | | | various sporting facilities such as tennis, swimming, |
| 1328 by a privilege granted by Alfonso II after which it | | | | squash and five-a-side football. The golf course is at |
| became part of the kingdom of Valencia. The original | | | | La Finca Golf Club, an excellent 18 hole, par 72 course |
| village comprised only fifteen houses with fifteen | | | | set in wonderful surroundings with stunning views of |
| families. The privilege was withdrawn after the War of | | | | the surrounding countryside. |
| Succession in 1714 by Felipe V, but was restored | | | | Though Algorfa is an inland village, it is still very close to |
| before the end of the 18th Century by Carlos IV. | | | | a number of fine sandy beaches, the popular seaside |
| Modern day village life in Algorfa centres mostly | | | | resort of Guardamar del Segura is just a 15 minute |
| around the pretty village square, this is where most of | | | | drive away. The beaches of La Mata, Torrevieja and |
| the traditional local fiestas take place and also other | | | | the Orihuela Costa are also within easy reach. |
| activities and celebrations. The square is also where | | | | So there you have it — the little Costa Blanca |
| the Town Hall is located, together with the church and | | | | village of Algorfa a place to live and enjoy life. |
| the police station. The village square is a popular place | | | | Algorfa can be accessed from the AP-7 motorway |
| to enjoy a quiet drink or a snack. Algorfa is an | | | | (Cartagena — Crevillente) and from the CV-91 |
| exceptionally friendy place and visitors are always | | | | between Guardamar del Segura and The historic city |
| welcomed with a smile. | | | | of Orihuela. Algorfa is approximately 35 minutes drive |
| Algorfa enjoys a fabulous Mediterranean climate with | | | | from both Murcia and Alicante airports. |