Tourist information - Torrevieja
The prospering coastal town of Torrevieja is found 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, together with the very low annual rainfall, creates the unique microclimate. The long sunny days, with an average temp of 20 deg. centigrade, make this region great for sufferers of Rheumatism, Arthritis along with Asthma
Torrevieja is easily accessible from the International airports of El Altet (Alicante) along with San Javier (Murcia). Good coastal links on the A7 motorway allow for fast travel north as well as south and also good roads inland take you to Madrid.
Torrevieja itself is a first class tourist area, in fact among the fastest growing on the entire of the Costa Blanca. The dry climate (with more than 350 sunny days around the year) and the breathtaking sandy (blue flag) beaches, have created an ideal haven, especially when in conjunction with the esplanades, parks and gardens that have recently been refurbished.
Torrevieja was the headquarters of the most important sailing fleets of the Mediterranean and also this history has helped to develop the annual Habanera contest, an international event. Voices from all around Europe meet in Torrevieja to join in the rhythmic, tropical habaneras which originated at the voices of the seamen of Torrevieja on their long journeys trading salt with Cuba.
Among its welcoming and also wonderful features are the impressive sandy beaches, cliff walks and also natural beauty spots. For the much more adventurous there is the new marina were you can hire boats and also 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 as well as discos catering for the young at heart, or you could spend a night at the local casino!
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