Torrevieja (the old tower).
Like many Spanish resorts, Torrevieja was once a sleepy fishing village, destroyed by an earthquake in the 1920's, rebuilt and has subsequently become one of the best known resorts on the Southern Costa Blanca today, with a population reaching into the 200,000's & much higher at holiday and Fiesta times. Torrevieja is the Orihuela Costa's nearest neighbour to the north.Torrevieja, like much of the Costa Blanca was a Moorish outpost to defend the Country against the Christian Invasion, but Torrevieja now thrives as a bustling Mecca for a vast array of Spaniards, Eurpoeans from many different Countries, both as a home, place of business and to the hundreds of thousands of visitors it receives each year, as it sweeps along the Mediterranean and meets with La Mata (North) and Punta Prima (South), at the start of the Orihuela Costa.
Torrevieja is a vibrant, ecelectic mix of locals and foreigners alike, and is probably the next best known resort to Benidorm. Crammed full of people all going about the daily business of the area, Torrevieja attracts a plethora of visitors from all around the globe. It is one of the most established holiday resorts known to Europeans on the Southern Costa Blanca and is used as a marker for people finding their way South to the Orihuela Costa and beyond & North, towards places like Alicante, Benidorm and the Northern Costa Blanca.
Torrevieja Quick Guide.
- Nearest Beaches :- 3/4 all at the edge of town. Torrevieja beaches have no blue flag status, are quite small, but are pleasant and right on the paseo, awash with shops, cafes bars and the like. Most popular are Playa del Cura or Playa los Locos.
- Easy Access :- Yes, but parking can be a nightmare, especially in August, when the town is rammed with Madridellos, foreigners and people from all over Spain.
- Facilities :- Everything you could ever wish for, holiday tat, high end shopping, amazing ice cream parlours, shopping malls, beaches, stunning sights
- Nearest Hotel:- Too many to mention, but the Masa Hotel and a.
- Public Transport:- Buses run form the Orihuela Costa and the whole region into one of the 2 Bus Terminals in the town. Largest is next to Mercadona in the middle of town.
- Shopping:-Your hearts desires form the fruit and veg in the market to a hot tub, to a car.
Go Explore !!
Sand Sculptures on the beach.
Salt of the Earth. The salt lakes of Torrevieja.
If there is one thing that Torrevieja is famous for, then it has to be it's Salt Lakes. The Torrevieja Salt Lakes are still a major producer of salt today, shipped world wide.
Historically, Torrevieja was built on the strength and prosperity of the salt lakes and they are still a major income of the town.
These sprawlling, vast lakes, one of which still produces and the other now a nature reserve, add an eerie, mystique to the landscape.
The biggest of the 2 lakes (the pink one) is like a gigantic pink lake, creating what could almost be described as a river based border between Torrevieja and the Orihuela Costa, the vibrant pink of the lakes even casting a pink glow on overhead clouds.
The other salt lake (the blue one), is smaller and now a reserve for birdlife, plants and flowers and other life, native to the area.
Torrevieja even boasts a Salt Museum, where you can catch all of the history of the lakes, how the town prospered due to their existance and some sculptures created from the salt.
Recommended. Torrevieja. In no particular order.
Restaurante El Muelle. This expansive, modern and traditional restaurant, offers fresh seafood, pasta dishes and it's speciallity, STEAKS, steaks and more steaks. With stunning views over the Paseo & the Med. you can sit in air-conditioned comfort in the window, the main restaurant or downstairs, or you can soak up the atmosphere, dining on the Paseo itself. 10 stars....
Centro Comercial Habaneras.
Situated just outside the main town, on the Torrevieja - Crevillente road, you can shop-til-you-drop at this 3 level Mall for clothing, jewellery, fragrances and perfumes, electricals, sports, technology and much much more besides. Stop when you drop, or just take a break for a cafe con leche, a cool, refreshing clara(shandy), or sandwiches, pizzas, ice cream...THE WORKS!!!
The Friday Market.
Reputed to be one of the largest Markets in Spain and certainly on the Costa Blanca, Torrevieja market has it all...leather, suede, denim, toys, fruits & veg.,plants, household goods, the list could go on and on...head there early, before it gets packed with tourists and locals alike. LOOK OUT for the lethal ' wheelie trolleys'..not good for the ankles and shins.
Aquopolis Water Park.
A watery, get soaked day for kids of all ages. Ride the boomerang, take a twisty-slippery tube ride into a splash landing, or sunbathe by one of the many pools. Whatever you do, this centre, near Habaneras provides a water-tastic day out for one and all (June - September). Look out for discount vouchers around, or ask in the Tourist Office at the end of Vista Alegre.
Pacha Nightclub.
For all the party animals, headonists and late-nighters, world renowned brand Pacha, Torrevieja is situated just outside of Torrevieja town, offering you blasting nights, foam parties, cool outdoor terraces and some of the best international D.J.s from around the planet. Look out for promotional flyers, special nights etc in all the bars around town or ask in the Tourist Office.. WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE YOUR VENUE FEATURED ON THESE PAGES?
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