Guardamar or Guardamar del Segura to give it its correct name lies at the mouth of the Segura river. Inhabited by the Iberians, Phoenicians and Moors at various points in its history it had to relocate due to natural causes. The original town was destroyed in 1829 by an earthquake and so the town was rebuilt nearer to the coast, beset by problems due to the sand, a Pine tree wood was planted to protect the town. This wood, the “Dunas de Guardamar” has now given the town a certain character and has become an official Area of Natural Interest.
Another lovely place to visit in Guardamar is the Reina Sofia Park, an attractive and relaxing place to explore at your leisure with its lakes, waterfalls, pathways and local plants and wildlife.
There are several popular white sand beaches along the 14 kilometre long Guardamar coastline, the most popular being the Centro and Roqueta beaches.
For those who enjoy good seafood Guardamara is definitely a place you should visit. The town’s giant prawns are recognised as the best in the Costa Blanca and are featured proudly in the local restaurants together with other local specialties such as the fish stew and elvers with garlic.
The ruins of the old Moorish mosques and the castles dating from the 12th century make interesting places to explore and the town’s museums tell their story well. A typical Spanish town in its relaxed atmosphere and fascinating history, on Wednesdays it livens up when the popular Market takes place.
