Ciudad Quesada is an extensive urbanization within the town of Rojales converted into a small and charming town provided with the main services and numerous leisure points. The location is great, next to La Marquesa golf course and with the beaches of Guardamar del Segura just ten minutes away by car. In addition, it is partially surrounded by the La Mata lagoon, a space of biodiversity and full nature with 700 hectares of surface. In its vicinity is also the Elche-Alicante airport, one of the busiest in the country with a long list of destinations including many cities in the United Kingdom and the entire center of Europe. Low-cost airlines, such as Ryanair, Easyjet or Monarch, have very affordable seats every day of the year.

The inhabitants of Ciudad Quesada are, for the most part, of British and Central European nationality, so there is a multicultural atmosphere to which some shops contribute with typical products from these areas of the old continent. This characteristic is mixed with the distinctive tranquility without the risk of boredom that Ciudad Quesada offers. In this sense, one of its jewels is the Aquapark water park, a perfect plan for the whole family with 30 years of life.

Located on a pleasant south-facing hillside in the Alicante province, Ciudad Quesada offers a great and exciting quality of life in the sun.

It is a relatively new area of ​​Rojales that has been expanded to include the pleasant urbanizations of Pueblo Lucero, Doña Pepa, Pueblo Bravo and Lo Pepín. While it is not beachfront, it is close enough to shore to allow you to catch glimpses of the tantalizing sunrises and sunsets of the sparkling Mediterranean. The city also has exceptional views over the famous Torrevieja lagoons, which are among the most important working salt lakes in Europe; along with the impressive view of the Sierra de Orihuela, an important natural reserve and seedbed of flora and fauna, and the exuberant “La Marquesa” street.

Mod cons

The city has developed rapidly over the past two decades, with a wide spectrum of properties to suit all needs and budgets, including detached villas, smaller gated communities, bungalows, and apartments. The amenities available within Quesada have also improved over time, so that it is now home to a wide variety of bars, restaurants, shops and supermarkets, along with several banks, dental clinics, pharmacies, hairdressers, newsagents, tobacconists and a new Medical Center located in the Doña Pepa urbanization. There is also a cultural center that hosts a variety of shows, workshops and exhibitions; and a city hall to support residents with all kinds of local housing / welfare issues and other important paperwork. Food and tapas are available to eat or take away. The Aqua Park is another popular attraction, which opened 30 years ago to become the second largest water park in the country. Covering an area of ​​21,000 square meters, the park has a selection of slides, swimming pools and sunbathing areas, and is open from the end of May to the end of September.

Golf Resort

One of the things that has really contributed to Quesada being internationally recognized is its prestigious golf course, “Club de Golf Quesada”, which was founded in 1989 by one of the city's founders, Mr. Justo Quesada. Its proximity to the provincial capital, Alicante, and the bustling city of Torrevieja caused interest in the club to spread rapidly, making it one of the most popular courses in the region. It changed its name to "La Marquesa Golf & Country Club" in 1994, in line with an ambitious Real Estate Project launched by the Quesada Family, which led to the creation of some 15,000 homes in the first instance. The residential area surrounding the golf course now comprises more than 30,000 properties, as well as a thriving clubhouse and shopping area. The club has a multicultural representation, with a significant percentage of expats who have helped create a warm and friendly atmosphere. Aside from the glorious fairway, budding golfers have the opportunity to perfect their swing on the green, which is located right in front of the Club House and is completely free. The club is also home to one of the most impressive driving ranges on the Spanish east coast, with an area for long and fast swings with artificial grass (in the covered area) or natural grass, as well as an approach, chipping and bunker area.

Education

If you have school-age children. There are several international schools in the vicinity, there is the Den Norske Skolen private education center and the Willow International Academy. Meanwhile, located in the Doña Pepa Urbanization, the “Berlingua International School” is a private academy that offers additional linguistic support to adults or children. The academy employs fully qualified tutors and offers courses in English, French, German and Spanish. Each study program is designed to meet the needs of students at a certain level, in addition to serving specific audiences and age groups, such as teenagers and retirees.

Clubs and associations

Aside from the golf club, Quesada is home to a lawn bowling club, which travels throughout the region to compete in the sport. There is also a bridge club, billiard and dart leagues, tennis, squash and badminton clubs, a running club, various dance classes including aerobics, line dancing, belly dancing, and Zumba fitness. Age Concern and the Asociación de Ayuda operate in the area to Support residents with all kinds of problems, from financial problems to health problems, while the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC) is also extremely active in the city and works to promote cancer detection and prevention programs, as well as to support patients and their families. Each of these organizations, including others like Paul Cunningham Nurses, Debra (The Butterfly Children), and Easy Horse Care, are always looking for volunteers willing to help them with their fundraising ventures or work at their local charity shops. So if you want to get involved in the community in some way once it's established, it may be worth getting in touch with one of them.

Culture

It is true that British bars, restaurants and other businesses abound, attracting mainly expats looking for a cozy atmosphere where they can feel at home. Older residents, in particular, will rejoice in their 'local', where they can always have a decent chat and find their favorite drink, served just the way you like it. If you like how that sounds, Quesada is your place. However, there are not only pubs, there are several international food outlets such as "Don Carlos", "Lizarran", "Patagonian Steak House" and "De Bassus".

Additionally, the traditional villages of Rojales, Benijofar, Guardamar, Los Montesinos and Algorfa are within walking distance, allowing you more freedom to soak up the Spanish culture and relaxed pace of life. Life in Quesada can offer you the best of both worlds and is essentially what you do!

Making friends

With so many other foreign families already living in Quesada, it should be relatively easy for you to make friends with other like-minded people if you decide to move here permanently.