Los Montesinos is a charming Spanish town full of character and tradition. Los Montesinos is one of the towns in the Vega Baja of the Costa Blanca South, Spain. It is located in the province of Alicante within the Community of Valencia,

A short drive from Torrevieja, where you can find many bars and restaurants and lively nightlife, it is easily accessible from the AP7 motorway or the main dual carriageway CV-905. It is approximately a 20-minute drive from Murcia airport and a 35-minute drive from Alicante airport, making this a very popular destination on the Costa Blanca. The ‘Blue Flag’ beaches of Guardamar del Segura are just 10 minutes’ drive away.
Los Montesinos has a feeling of calm and tranquility. It sits on the edge of the beautiful salt lake that creates a microclimate that makes it one of the healthiest places in the world to live according to the World Health Organization. It is surrounded by fields of orange and lemon trees and in spring you can smell the wonderful scent of orange and lemon trees and notice the many almond trees with their pink-lilac blossom.

Los Montesinos owes its name to the noble family that ruled the town and the surrounding lands in times past. Further back in history, it has Roman origins, including the main road in the direction of Jacarilla, Bigastro and Orihuela. Known as the Via Augusta, it was the most important road in Spain during the Roman occupation.

The main economy of the town has been mainly agriculture, however in more recent times the industrial district has grown with many Spanish and British companies offering a variety of services and industries.

There are two schools in Los Montesinos, the primary school is Virgen del Pilar and the secondary school is Los Montesinos les Antonio Sequeras. Both are highly reputable and sought after schools.

Los Montesinos is a great place to retire as the climate in this area is mostly dry and sunny throughout the year, with hot summers and mild winters, which is great for people suffering from arthritis, rheumatism and asthma.

Despite its growth, the city has retained its typical Spanish flair and has a very friendly community of Spanish and English. All essential facilities and services are within walking distance, from fresh food shops, supermarkets, more than 30 bars, restaurants and tapas bars, schools, a music academy, a medical center, a municipal sports center, parks and a lots of other shops and amenities.

It’s great to be in a friendly place where you can forget about the car and walk to everything you need.

The town has numerous festivals throughout the year, like all the towns in the area,
Although here the main party is in October and lasts a whole (frantic) week.

On the outskirts of the town is the hamlet of La Marquesa, and every September a festival is held in honor of the Virgen del Rosario.

The party is open to everyone from 11 in the morning and continues until the night. It’s so nice to be able to spend the day in a real Spanish environment. There are usually a few Brits there for part of the day, but mostly Spanish families enjoying their picnic-style lunch. There is also a huge delicious paella free for all and it is absolutely delicious. Some of the locals wear their national dress, also the horsemen trot their beautiful horses around the grounds in preparation for the procession where they follow the statue of the Virgin through the fields behind the much photographed old church of La Marquesa.

There is a bar and BBQ, however most people grab their coolers with their own food and drinks, sit at one of the tables and settle in for the rest of the day while listening to the DJ playing a selection of music. during the afternoon and the live band at night. It is very fun to dance with the local people and try to converse with them in our poor Spanish.

You will find that your Spanish improves a lot after the first few glasses of Rioja, and fabulous when you are on the second bottle!
Welcome to the ‘REAL’ Spain!!