Torrevieja Attractions – A Wealth of Things to Do and See

When you are considering a holiday in Torrevieja and the surrounding area, you want to know what tourist attractions does Torrevieja have so that you can plan your holiday. Well, if you choose Torrevieja as your holiday destination, you have a wealth of Torrevieja attractions to choose from, as well as other tourist attractions and things to see and do in the surrounding area.

Where is Torrevieja?

Torrevieja is situated on the southern end of the Costa Blanca coastline on Spain’s Eastern coast. Its location makes it perfect for touring both the Costa Blanca attractions and for exploring nearby Murcia and the Costa Calida.

City Information

Torrevieja is definitely worth a visit when you are on holiday in the Costa Blanca and also makes an ideal base for your Costa Blanca holiday, due to its proximity to two international airports – Alicante and Murcia. Here is some more info about Torrevieja in Spain:

• Its name means “Old Tower” – It is named after its 16th century guard tower.
• Torrevieja has retained its Spanish charm and is free of high rise apartment blocks which plague some Spanish coastal resorts.
• It has its own micro-climate – This wonderfully healthy micro-climate, which is especially good for allergy sufferers and those with rheumatism and arthritis, is due to the surrounding salt water lagoons.
• There is plenty to see and do – Holidaying in or around Torrevieja gives you a whole host of attractions to enjoy.
• Torrevieja has great facilities – Beautiful beaches, a variety of bars, restaurants and shops, the nearby Habaneras shopping centre, a harbour, markets, hotels, apartments, sports facilities and much more!

Attractions In and Around Torrevieja

There is never a shortage of things to see and do in Torrevieja, so make sure that you’ve given yourself enough time to explore the city and its surroundings. The most popular Torrevieja attractions include:

• Fabulous Torrevieja beaches – Many of the Costa Blanca beaches have Blue Flag awards.
• Towns and Cities – Enjoy sightseeing in Torrevieja and the nearby towns and cities of Murcia, Alicante, Cartagena, Santa Pola, Tabarca Island,  Orihuela and Guardamar del Segura.
• Las Salinas – Enjoy birdwatching or just taking in the scenery at this nature reserve.
• Golf – The Costa Blanca and Costa Calida have some of the finest golf courses in Spain and many of them are within easy reach of Torrevieja.
• Sports – Participate in water sports, go horseback riding or play bowls.
• History and Culture – Celebrate fiestas with the local people, browse around museums, visit historical sites and monuments.
• Family fun – Enjoy go-karting, days out at the nearby Benidorm theme parks or Torrevieja’s Aquapolis water park.

Transportation

Torrevieja is midway between Alicante Airport (El Altet) and Murcia Airport, at San Javier, both of which have a variety of international flights including the cheap airlines.

If you are looking at a map of Torrevieja Spain and the Costa Blanca, you will see that Torrevieja is on the N332 Costa Blanca coast road. It is easy to reach all of the main Costa Blanca resorts by car, using the N332 or the E15/A-P 7 motorway and cars can easily be hired from Murcia or Alicante airports.

Accommodation

The city itself offers a variety of Torrevieja accommodation options including Torrevieja hotels, self-catering apartments, villas and also campsites. Just make sure that you book early, Torrevieja is a popular holiday destination.

Surroundings

Not only is Torrevieja a beautiful city, it also has beautiful surroundings. Nearby places of interest include Las Salinas Nature Reserve, the Mar Menor lagoon at La Manga, the city of Orihuela and the rest of the lovely Orihuela Costa, the Costa Blanca resorts of Guardamar, Santa Pola, Alicante, Villajoyosa, Benidorm, Altea, Calpe, Javea and Denia, and Tabarca Island.

Property And Real Estate

For those wishing to own an investment property or home on the Costa Blanca, Torrevieja offers a vast array of properties to buy. There are many estate agents to register with and websites to look on and whatever your perfect Torrevieja property – city apartment, villa with pool, rural finca or cortijo – you can find it in Torrevieja or the surrounding area.