| The fabulous seaside resort of Cabo Roig sits on the | | | | an average temperature of approximately 20 degrees |
| Mediterranean coastline like a jewel in a crown. | | | | centigrade. There is very little rainfall in Cabo Roig and |
| Actually known as "the jewel of the Costa Blanca", | | | | what does fall occurs mostly during the winter months |
| Cabo Roig is best known for its fine sandy beaches, | | | | (mostly in November and February). For those who |
| its luxurious detached villas and its prestigious marina. | | | | don't like it too hot, May and October are perhaps the |
| Cabo Roig is possibly the finest resort along this | | | | most pleasant months to visit, sun worshippers will hit |
| stretch of the Costa Blanca coastline and this fact is | | | | the beaches of Cabo Roig in July and August and |
| reflected in the number of holidaymakers who visit and | | | | "bake" in temperatures that can reach 40 degrees |
| return year after year. | | | | centigrade. |
| One of the best known sights in Cabo Roig is the 16th | | | | After a day in the sun most visitors head for the |
| century watchtower around which Cabo Roig primarily | | | | bustling Cabo Roig strip with its ever increasing |
| grew. The watchtower was one of many built along | | | | selection of bars and restaurants offering food, fun |
| this coast to look out for approaching Berber pirates | | | | and frolics to suit every taste. There are some |
| who frequently attacked villages along the coastline. | | | | excellent restaurants providing dishes from around the |
| The watchtower now looks down on the recently | | | | world including Spanish, Italian, Indian, Chinese, Mexican, |
| renovated marina with its 200 plus moorings. | | | | Hungarian, German, English and Irish. |
| The beaches in and around Cabo Roig are very clean | | | | There is plenty to see and do in and around Cabo |
| and generally safe (perhaps with the exception of La | | | | Roig, and having a rental car would be a great |
| Zenia beach which does have some dangerous spring | | | | advantage. For golfers there are 3 excellent golf |
| currents). The two main beaches of Cabo Roig are | | | | courses within a 5 minute drive and other no more |
| Cala Capitan and Cala Caleta, both are well maintained | | | | than a half hour away. The go-karts at Punta Prima |
| and are extremely popular during the summer months. | | | | will be popular with the children and this is a great |
| Cala Caleta has a popular beach bar which is an | | | | place to spend an hour or two, they offer cars for all |
| excellent place for a tapas snack and a cooling drink. | | | | age groups and abilities and even have some |
| There is a superb cliff walk from Cabo Roig beach to | | | | mini-carts and mini-quads for the young ones. Be sure |
| La Zenia beach and there are numerous secluded | | | | to take a trip into the local town of Torrevieja, the |
| coves where you can catch the sun with very little | | | | busy Friday market is huge and is well worth a visit. |
| company, even during the summer season. If you | | | | All in all Cabo Roig is the perfect place to get away |
| prefer to catch something a little more exciting, the | | | | from the stresses and strains of everyday life, enjoy |
| fishing is also wonderful and the dorada in particular | | | | some sunshine and re-charge your batteries. |
| give a fine fight on light gear. The water is crystal clear | | | | Cabo Roig is located on the N-332 coastal road |
| and ideal for scuba diving, snorkeling and spear fishing. | | | | between Torrevieja and Campoamor and is readily |
| Sailing, wind surfing, jet skiing and boat-hire are other | | | | accessed from the AP-7 motorway (Dehesa de |
| popular activities available in the area. | | | | Campoamor exit or La Zenia exit), it is convenient for |
| Cabo Roig the whole of the Costa Blanca, enjoys a | | | | both Alicante (45 minutes) and Murcia (20 minutes) |
| wonderful climate and it is claimed to be the most | | | | airports. |
| temperate region in the whole of Spain. The area | | | | The writer Steve Locke lives on the Costa Blanca, |
| enjoys well over 300 days of sun each year and has | | | | Spain. |