The northern part of the Costa Blanca has emerged as an area with many good bargains for house-hunters, it has been stated.

Seekers of Costa Blanca property can particularly find good prices in small villages lying inland, reports the Times.

Buying agent Lisa Francis told the paper that in the town of Xavita it was hard to find a property for under £150,000 two years ago, but a townhouse there can now be had for £60,000.

She said a three-bed villa with a pool and land in the nearby village of Anna is another good example, commenting: "It would have cost £280,000 at the top of the market, but the owners will now take offers of about £140,000."

As well as finding bargains, Costa Blanca property hunters can enjoy some classical culture in the region.

The British Museum’s Greek Collection has been put on display at the Museum of Archaeology in Andalucia.

Last week the Queen of Spain formally opened the exhibition, which includes artefacts like the second century BC disc thrower.

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