COSTA BLANCA BOWLS

The ever popular European sport of bowls has a solid foundation on the Costa Blanca. With a perfect all year round climate and facilities available it is no surprise that the game of bowls has attracted a huge following. With the game being available to male and female players of all ages it has turned a popular game into a social gathering.

Bowls was once the game of the elderly and retired but nowadays it has caught the attention of a new generation of younger players.

Joining one of the many bowls clubs on the Costa Blanca opens up so many social avenues it is a great way to make new friends while acquiring the skills of line and distance. There are bowls clubs the length of the Costa Blanca who all play in their regional leagues.

Many visitors come to the Costa Blanca to play bowls as part of their holiday. This is understandable when the long winter months restrict the playing of the sport outdoors in other parts of Europe.

Most clubs have a local coach available for beginners though they are normally unqualified as a coach in it's own right. They are generally experienced players made available to teach anyone looking to take up the sport.

Most of the clubs have dress code and prefer members to wear whites and flat rubber shoes. There is a lot of discussion amongst the clubs regarding dress code with many new players preferring to wear casual attire while the older members insist that white is the color best associated with the sport.

Playing bowls on the Costa Blanca is a wonderful pastime and a great opportunity to make new friends and learn a new sport at the same time.