The Southern Costa Blanca
Welcome to Torrevieja
and the surrounding area.
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Most of the beaches are safe for children and meet EU standards, some have also been awarded the Blue Flag. Why not take part in some of the water sport facilities that can be found on most beaches. |
 Just one of the stunning beaches in the area |
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Torrevieja, 30 mins drive south of Alicante, is surrounded by two large natural saltwater lagoons, known as the “Salterns of Torrevieja”. It is said to be good for sufferers of arthritis, rheumatism and asthma, due to an average of 320 days sunshine each year. There are many other beautiful places to visit, Santa Pola, Guardamar, La Zenia, Cabo Roig & Pilar De La Horadada, these can all be found within a 15-20 minute drive away! |
Local Facilities Include:
General Street Markets
| Monday: | Elche, San Pedro del Pinatar | |
| Tuesday: | Orihuela, Los Alcazares | |
| Wednesday: | Callosa del Segura, Guardamar, La Mata, San Miguel de Salinas, Santiago de la Ribera | |
| Thursday: | La Marina (evenings), Rojales, San Javier, Urb.Marina (mornings),Villajoyosa | |
| Friday: | Los Montesinos (evenings), La Pilar de la Horadada | |
| Saturday: | Almoradi, Elche, Torre Pacheco, Playa Flamenca | |
| Sunday: | Elche (craft market on Plaza de Raval), Campoverde (Pilar de la Horadada), Campo de Guardamar, Algorfa (Benijofar - San Miguel de Salinas), Flea market in Guardamar (N332) |
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In the main town of Torrevieja you will find the amazing sea front with its popular palm walk, fun fairs, harbour, marina, evening market, grand plazas with a myriad of bars and restaurants to suit all tastes. In fact, the whole area has a wide variety of restaurants offering international cuisine while the many bars host a choice of local entertainment. Evenings bring the hustle and bustle of people strolling and taking in the sights. Torrevieja boasts one of the most pleasant all-year round climates, clear blue skies and lots of sunshine. |
Torrevieja's Harbour by Night |
Local Information & History:
Torrevieja is the farthest
south-eastern point of the province of Alicante and
here you can find the lagoons of Torrevieja and La
Mata. In the past salt has been intensively extracted
from the lagoons and this activity continues in
Torrevieja today as the main industry of this town.
Presently both are protected and have been converted
into a Natural Park.
The origins of this town dates back to
the beginning of the 18th century, and can be located
in a Watch Tower in the bay of the town which had
custodians and a fortified castle. In about 1759 a
small group of fishermen settled around the tower. They
came from nearby lands and made their home there when
they saw the abundance of fish in that part of the
coast. La Mata's salt lakes are visiting places for
many birds including flamingos.
If you enjoy boat trips there are regular trips to the
island of Tabarca. This only inhabited island in the
Land of Valencia is reached by boat from Santa Pola or
Alicante. The island was baptized Neuva Tabarca in the
18th Century, when King Carlos 111 decided to populate
it with Genovese families who had been held prisoner on
the Tabarka Peninsula between Tunisia and Algeria. The
island was fortified and from then on Barbary raiders
from Africa were met with resistance they had not
previously encountered. There are no cars only a
walking route around the island from which the
coastline can be enjoyed and seabirds can be watched.
Tabarca is less than 2 kilometres lonq and its maximum
width is 400 metres.
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things to do... Horse Riding Fishing Go-Karts Swimming Pools Sandy Beaches Forest Walks Water Park Play Parks Golf Shops Banks Hypermarkets Bars Restaurants Terra Mitica (latest theme park) Zoos Safari Parks Nature Reserve ...to name just a few! |
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