We have purchased an apartment in El Campello recently. It is a three bedroom flat with a large balcony and only 180 meters from the beach. If it is quiet, you can even hear the sea! The location is very nice, with the pizzeria downstairs (two pizzas for only 8,90 Euro) and all other shops, bars and restaurants in the same street or nearby.
The place will be for hire and if it is not rented out, we will surely make use of it ourselves-