🗺️ Orihuela Costa – Maps & Directions Guide

📍 1. Area Overview Map (How Everything Connects)

Orihuela Costa is a linear coastal strip, with key areas running north → south:

Punta Prima → Playa Flamenca → La Zenia → Cabo Roig → Campoamor → Mil Palmeras

• The N-332 coastal road connects all beaches and towns
• The AP-7 motorway runs parallel inland (fastest for driving)
• Most attractions are within 5–15 minutes of each other

💡 Tip: Use Google Maps and search “Orihuela Costa” — everything is tightly clustered and easy to navigate.

📍 2. Key Hub Map: Zenia Boulevard (Central نقطة)

This is the main reference point for navigation in Orihuela Costa.

📌 Location & Access

• Address: C/ Jade 2, La Zenia
• GPS: 37°55′45″N, 0°44′4″W

🚗 Driving Directions

• From Alicante: AP-7 → Exit 763 (La Zenia)
• From Murcia/Cartagena: AP-7 → Exit 763
• From Torrevieja: N-332 south (10–15 min)

🚌 Bus Routes

• Lines: L49, Blue Line, Red Line
• Direct connections to Torrevieja & surrounding areas

🗺️ How to Use It as a Base

• 5 min → La Zenia Beach
• 5–10 min → Cabo Roig / Playa Flamenca
• 10–15 min → Torrevieja

👉 Think of it as your “central navigation anchor”

🏖️ 3. Beach Map & Directions

Coastal Route (Best Scenic Drive/Walk)

Route:
Playa Flamenca → La Zenia → Cabo Roig → Campoamor

• Connected by coastal promenade & cliff paths
• Ideal for walking or cycling
• Continuous sea views

🚗 Driving Between Beaches

• All beaches are connected via N-332
• Travel times:
  • Playa Flamenca → La Zenia: 5 min
  • La Zenia → Cabo Roig: 5 min
  • Cabo Roig → Campoamor: 5–8 min

💡 Parking tips:

• Use side streets near beaches
• Arrive early in summer (before 10:00)

🛍️ 4. Shopping & Town Areas Map

Main Locations (Very Close Together)

• Zenia Boulevard (central)
• Villamartín Plaza (inland, 5–10 min)
• Los Dolses (between both)

🚗 Directions

• Zenia Boulevard → Villamartín Plaza:
  • 5–10 min via CV-95
• Zenia Boulevard → Los Dolses:
  • 3–5 min

💡 These areas form a triangle — all within a few kilometres

⛳ 5. Golf Map (Cluster Layout)

Golf courses are grouped inland:

• Villamartín Golf
• Campoamor Golf
• Las Ramblas Golf
• Las Colinas (10 min further inland)

🚗 Directions

• From coast → inland via CV-95 or local roads
• Travel time:
  • Beaches → Golf: 5–15 min

👉 One of the rare places where 4+ courses are within 10 minutes

🎯 6. Attractions & Day Trip Routes

Torrevieja (15 min north)

Route: N-332 north

• Marina, shopping, waterpark

San Pedro del Pinatar (15–20 min south)

Route: N-332 south

• Salt lakes, mud baths

Cartagena (45–50 min)

Route: AP-7 south

• Roman history, port

Alicante (45–60 min)

Route: AP-7 north

• Airport, city centre

🚌 7. Public Transport Map

Bus Network (Simple Layout)

• Blue Line: Coastal route (all beaches)
• Red Line: Inland + hospital route

Key Stops:

• Zenia Boulevard
• Playa Flamenca
• Cabo Roig
• Campoamor

💡 Frequency: ~every hour
💡 Best for short local trips

🚗 8. Getting Around – Best Options

By Car (Recommended)

• Fastest and easiest
• All major roads well connected
• Free parking in most areas

By Foot

• Good within:
  • Beach promenades
  • Local urbanisations
• Not ideal between towns (busy roads)

By Taxi

• Short trips: €8–€15 typical
• Useful at night

✈️ 9. Directions from Alicante Airport

🚗 By Car

• Distance: ~50 km
• Time: 40–45 minutes
• Route:
  • AP-7 (fastest)
  • or N-332 (free coastal road)

🚌 By Public Transport

1. Airport → Torrevieja bus (~50 min)
2. Torrevieja → Orihuela Costa bus

(Connections depend on time of day)

🧭 10. Easy Navigation Tips

• Use Zenia Boulevard as your GPS anchor point
• Follow N-332 for coast / AP-7 for speed
• Beaches are very close together (5–10 min max)
• Inland = golf & quieter residential areas
• Coastal = beaches, restaurants, nightlife

🗺️ Simple Mental Map

✔️ Summary

• Everything is compact and easy to reach
• Zenia Boulevard = central hub
• N-332 = coastal lifeline
• AP-7 = fastest long-distance route
• Most attractions within 5–15 minutes