Tourist information -
Torrevieja
The thriving coastal town of Torrevieja is situated about 30 miles south of Alicante. The main attraction of Torrevieja are the salt lakes. The concentration of salt in these picturesque lagoons helps to draw the moisture out of the air. This, combined with the very low annual rainfall, creates the unique microclimate. The long sunny days, with an average temp of 20 deg. centigrade, make this area ideal for sufferers of Rheumatism, Arthritis and Asthma
Torrevieja is easily accessible from the International airports of El Altet (Alicante) and San Javier (Murcia). Good coastal links on the A7 motorway allow for fast travel north and south and good roads inland take you to Madrid.
Torrevieja itself is a first class tourist area, in fact one of the fastest growing on the whole of the Costa Blanca. The dry climate (with over 350 sunny days in the year) and the magnificent sandy (blue flag) beaches, have created an ideal haven, especially when coupled with the esplanades, parks and gardens that have recently been refurbished.
Torrevieja was the headquarters of one of the most important sailing fleets of the Mediterranean and this history has helped to develop the annual Habanera contest, an international event. Voices from all over Europe meet in Torrevieja to join in the rhythmic, tropical habaneras which originated in the voices of the seamen of Torrevieja on their long journeys trading salt with Cuba.
Among its welcoming and attractive features are the magnificent sandy beaches, cliff walks and natural beauty spots. For the more adventurous there is the new marina were you can hire boats and then of course there is always the choice of a round of golf at one of the excellent golf courses.
You will find a good variety of nightlife in Torrevieja, with bars, restaurants, shops and discos catering for the young at heart, or you could spend a night in the local casino! |
