La Marina / San Fulgencio – a peaceful setting with a thriving international community on the southern Costa Blanca
La Marina and San Fulgencio are among the most popular residential areas on the southern Costa Blanca for those seeking a peaceful setting, good services and quick access to beautiful sandy beaches. The area has long been sought after by foreign buyers and has developed into a thriving international community where residents enjoy the Spanish lifestyle all year round.
The La Marina Urbanisation lies within the municipality of San Fulgencio and is only about 5–10 minutes' drive from the renowned La Marina beach. Alicante airport is around 25–30 minutes away by car, making the area exceptionally accessible for both permanent residence and holidays.
Lifestyle and community
Life in La Marina is calm, comfortable and sociable. The area is known for its large international community, where residents from the UK, Scandinavia, Belgium, the Netherlands and elsewhere live alongside local Spaniards. This creates a friendly, open community where it's easy to settle in and make new friends.
The area is especially well suited to:
- Families wanting a calm, safe environment.
- People looking for a permanent home or a second home in the sun.
- Investors seeking a property in an area with steady demand for both long- and short-term rentals.
- Older buyers and retirees who want to enjoy a great climate and a comfortable lifestyle.
Services and infrastructure
La Marina offers a wide range of services that make daily life simple and convenient, including supermarkets, shops, banks, pharmacies, healthcare, restaurants, cafés and a broad selection of local businesses. Many businesses offer services in English and other languages, making it easy for foreign residents to settle in.
One of La Marina's key strengths is that all essential services are close at hand and the community stays active year-round. Unlike many traditional beach towns, the area remains lively over the winter months too, making it a popular choice for permanent residence and long-term rentals.
Leisure and lifestyle
La Marina offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and leisure. The expansive La Marina beach is one of the finest on the Costa Blanca, known for its golden sands, natural dunes and crystal-clear Mediterranean waters. Nearby nature parks and walking trails also make the area popular with walkers, cyclists and birdwatchers.
A short drive away are golf courses, shopping centres and towns such as Guardamar del Segura, Santa Pola and Torrevieja, giving residents a wide range of leisure options and services. The combination of a peaceful setting, proximity to the beach and excellent transport links makes La Marina and San Fulgencio a highly desirable place to enjoy Costa Blanca life all year round.