Forests, dunes and beaches are in perfect harmony, making Guardamar del Segura a perfect paradise in the sunny Costa Blanca. The town of Guardamar, with a population of just over 11,000, has historically played the role of guardian of the river Segura.
Around 12 km of beach, pine trees, a Mediterranean park with fountains and lakes that provide a habitat to squirrels, swans and fishes, the strategic position of Guardamar on a hill over the Vega Baja made it the ideal settlement for the various peoples that inhabit this part of Spain.
Guardamar owes its very existence and livelihood to the River Segura. Activities around the restored mouth of the river include fishing, camel rides and the Molino de San Antonio. All the local restaurants offer top-quality prawns and outstanding rice dishes, the pride of Alicante cuisine.
The prime natural feature is the dunes formed from sand deposited by both the river Segura and the sea, and blown inland by the east winds. This natural area is today the main distinguishing feature of Guardamar and it includes the Reina Sofia and Alfonso XIII parks, ideal for a leisurely stroll or for cycling. These are attractive spots for noting the local vegetation and observing the water birds that come to nest in this ecosystem, including herons and other species.
If you like sports, Guardamar offers you every possible sea sport such as sailing, windsurfing, water-skiing, underwater diving, canoeing and jet skiing. The Marina de Las Dunas at the mouth of the river offers all these as well as 498 moorings.
Guardamar del Segura has extensive sports facilities, the most important being the “Las Rabosas” Sports Centre and the magnificent Municipal Sports Centre, with its Olympic swimming-pool, 3 football pitches, basketball courts, five-a-side soccer pitches, tennis courts, pelota courts and covered sports. The municipal Marina de Las Dunas is a splendid addition for tourism in Guardamar del Segura. It is located at the mouth of the river Segura, in a unique natural environment on the eastern coast of Spain.
It has 494 moorings and all the services and facilities of a top-ranking marina. It also offers 2 kilometres of the new navigable river course for small boats, a risk-free place for sea sports. This is the ideal place for starting out or for ending any day at sea. Guardamar is for living all year round.