The community of Las Ramblas – Altamira is located within Las Ramblas Golf, surrounded by the tranquil beauty of orange and lemon groves set within a protected nature reserve and with stunning views to the sea and the distant mountains.
Las Ramblas comprises ten communities of which our own, Altamira 1, is the largest with a mixture of 247 apartments, townhouses and detached villas.
Altamira is built on a beautiful south-facing slope overlooking the 18-hole Golf Club Las Ramblas with its excellent Club House, restaurant, lush greens and pines. Our community is enhanced by the variety of its architecture, a myriad of palm trees and we are blessed with an average of 320 days of sunshine.
In addition to being well-maintained and managed Altamira has 6 attractive pools and a jacuzzi for the sole use of owners and guests.
Altamira has so much to offer and besides being such a lovely place to live or have a holiday home we are only 5 minutes away from the small commercial development at La Fuente with its numerous restaurants, bars and local shopping facilities. Just 15 minutes away we have access to the wonderful beaches of the Orihuela Costa and the excellent shopping centre of La Zenia Boulevard.
The daily average temperature at the Costa Blanca ranges from about 12 °C in January and February to about 26 °C in July and August. Even in mid-winter, there are many sunny days, with daytime temperatures reaching or exceeding 20 °C. In winter, very cold days are rare, but on colder periods, the minimum temperature can drop to about freezing; in practice, it never snows.
Rainfall in the Costa Blanca is scarce, since it is even lower than 300 millimeters (12 inches) per year, and follows the Mediterranean pattern, in fact, most of it occurs from September to March, while in summer, it almost never rains. Rainy days are particularly rare, but when it rains, it can rain a lot, and the rains can sometimes be intense and concentrated in time, causing floods. Owing to the scarcity of rainfall, the landscape is arid.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) our area is one of the healthiest places on earth. A balanced microclimate - sunny days, pleasant temperatures and the geographical location are among the main factors that contribute to the quality of life in this region.
Costa Blanca is surrounded by the warm waters of the Mediterranean Sea from the east, and a few kilometers further to the west there is a mountainous area - the inland mountain range from Murcia to Denia. The height of the mountains ranges from 1000 to 1500 meters. It acts as a buffer against conditions coming in from both the sea and inland, maintaining great weather inside and out.
Costa Blanca is particularly conducive to people with respiratory problems, asthma, skin problems such as open ulcers, psoriasis and allergies. In addition, this microclimate significantly improves the well-being of people with rheumatism, other muscle or joint problems.