About Torrevieja
Location
Torrevieja is a fast developing Mediterranean
coastal town situated approximately 30 miles from Alicante on the
Costa Blanca, in the south east of Spain. The nearest airports are Alicante
(El Altet) which 26 miles away and Murcia (San Javier) which is about
20 miles. It is easily accessible due to the main N322 road and the A7
motorway.
Climate
The climate in the Torrevieja is said, by the World Health
Organisation, to be one of the healthiest anywhere in the world. The
combination of the salt lakes and the surrounding mountains creates a
unique microclimate. This climate is said to be good for sufferers of
arthritis, rheumatism and asthma. Certainly 320 days of sunshine, an
average yearly temperature of 18 degrees Celsius and very low annual rainfall,
isn't going to do you any harm!
Leisure
There are numerous glorious beaches, as you would expect in the
Torrevieja area. La Mata, La Zenia, 
Playa Flamenca, Los Locos, El Cura
and Lo Ferris to name just a few. These are some of the best (blue
flag) beaches in the Mediterranean and most have entertainment area
for children, volleyball nets, bars and restaurants. Plus of course,
golden sand and crystal clear water. The climate and the beaches of
course lend themselves to a variety of  water sports like wind surfing,
surfing, water skiing and so on. The International Sports Marina
also offers facilities for yachting and diving. Paragliding
is also very popular in the area and there a couple of centres just up
the coast at Santa Pola. The town also has a
new Sports Palace which
is a state of the art complex with facilities for most sports,
such as squash, football, swimming, badminton, basketball etc. It
really is a very impressive and stylish building. The Aqua Park has
lots of water slides suitable for all ages and is well worth a visit.
Golf
is also very
big in the Torrevieja area with five excellent courses.
Villamartin
Las
Ramblas
Campoamor
La Finca
Algorfa
La Marquesa Ciudad Quesada
Markets
There are many local markets held weekly in the Torrevieja area.
They are excellent for buying a wide variety of products, including
fruit, vegetables, clothing, shoes and almost anything you may need.
Some of the markets are:
Monday - Elche, Orihuela, Santa Pola and San Pedro
Tuesday - Alicante, Orihuela and Altea
Wednesday Guardamar, La Mata and San Miguel
Thursday - San Javier, Rojales and Alicante
Friday - Torrevieja and Los Montesinos
Saturday - Almoradi, Santa Pola, Elche and Alicante
Sunday - Guardamar to Quesada road, & Quesada to Montesinos road
via Club Laura
Clubs Charities &
Associations
For a list of over 100 clubs etc in the Torrevieja area click HERE
Useful Telephone Numbers
Local Police - 96 671 5129
Vega Baja Hospital - 96 677 6166
Iberdrola Torrevieja - 96 571 0248
Alicante Airport - 96 691 9000
Telefonica Information - 1003
To see photographs of Torrevieja
click HERE
Current Torrevieja Time &
Temperature
Click
above for 7 day forecast
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