La Nucia Postal Codes: 03520 to 03530 | Marina Baja, Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana

Key Facts

La Nucía is a municipality located in the Marina Baja comarca (county) of the province of Alicante, within the autonomous community of the Valencian Community, Spain. Situated in the southeastern part of the Iberian Peninsula, it lies approximately 8 kilometers inland from the Mediterranean coast and about 10 kilometers north of the city of Benidorm. Geographically, it occupies a position in the foothills of the Serra Gelada mountain range, contributing to its scenic, slightly elevated terrain. As of recent estimates, La Nucía has a population of around 19,000 residents and covers an area of approximately 21.5 square kilometers. The municipality is administratively divided into several urbanizations and neighborhoods, including the main town center, Els Tolls, and various residential zones that have developed around its golf courses and sports facilities. La Nucía is notably home to the extensive Ciutat Esportiva Camilo Cano sports complex, which includes numerous athletic facilities and has hosted international sporting events. The local economy has traditionally been based on agriculture, particularly almonds and olives, but has increasingly diversified into tourism, services, and residential development, capitalizing on its proximity to the Costa Blanca. For detailed postal code information and further subdivision data for its various zones and urbanizations within La Nucía, please consult the relevant postal code directory sections of this website.

Neighboring Regions

• Altea
• Benidorm
• Callosa d'en Sarrià
• Finestrat
• Polop