Torrevieja is
to be found on
the coast of
Spain, known
as the Costa Blanca, between Alicante in the north and Cartagena in the south. Torrevieja is surrounded by natural salt lagoons that form the 'Salterns of Torrevieja'. They are considered to be the largest in Europe.
Torrevieja has
been
increasing in
size since the
1800's and has
now reached
huge
proportions.
its expansion
continues in
every
direction with
hundreds of
thousands of
new properties
springing up
each year.
There are very
few nations
not
represented by
residents
here. The area
has a huge
community of
English and
German
residents. Torrevieja is close to becoming a city.
Things to
do in the Torrevieja area Terra
Mitica theme
park. Close to
Benidorm. Tel
902 020 020
Take the Lemon
Express
tourist train
from Alicante
to Denia.
More info here.When it comes to entertainment in Torrevieja, you will never be short of somewhere to go. There are now more than a hundred bars in Torrevieja.
Children in Torrevieja are well catered for as there is a funfair that opens every day at 6pm, a mini-golf course and several parks and gardens. The Naciones Park (Park of Nations) is one of the largest with a 6,000 square metre lake where you can rent small boats.
What to see in Torrevieja
Everywhere you look you will see references to the massive salt industry in Torrevieja. Pictured above
is the
conveyor used
to transport
salt to the
large tankers that wait just offshore. It can be found right on the sea front near the marina.
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The Modernist Casino
This unique building dates from the turn of the century.
The port at La Mata
There are remnants of a Roman port here.
The beaches in Torrevieja
Torrevieja has several superb beaches with a very nice promenade, dotted with palm trees. The sand is golden and the water is safe. There are several small bays to either side of the town.
The port in Torrevieja
Torrevija has a modern sports marina with berths for all size of boats. You can find lots of watersports in the marina area including sailing lessons, diving, kayak hire and more.
The Church Arciprestal de la Inmaculada Concepcion
This church dates from around 1789 but was rebuilt in 1844.
The Natural History Museum
Located in the old RENFE station, this museum illustrates the history of Torrevieja and its industries of fishing, sailing and salt production. The museum is open Monday to Saturday, 10am-2pm and 5pm-8pm, 11am-2pm on Sundays.
The Conservatory of Music
This €40 million project has just been completed (2011) and is the pride of Torrevieja. Located close to St.Jamie Hospital, off the N332, this building forms part of the university and provides state of the art music and video facilities, unequalled in Europe.
The Musicians Monument and the Monument to the Coralista
One of the most photographed monuments in Torrevieja, stands on the Paseo Vistalegre. It consists of a group of bronze musicians and a conductor. Close by is a shady area, perfect for hot summer days.
The Museo del Mar y Sal
The Sea and Salt Museum is unique and shows the history of how Torrevieja depended on the sea and the salt producing industry.
Pictured right is one of the nicest places to sit in Torrevieja. The benches are constructed in true Gaudi stlye, decorated with multi-coloured broken tiles.
La Laguna Rosa is an exhibition centre showing the salt industry in Torrevieja. It's free to look round and you can see various displays including an audio-visual explanation.
Shopping and markets in Torrevieja
The tourist market in Torrevieja is located near the port.
Local
markets in the Torrevieja area
Monday: Elche,
Orihuela,
Santa Pola,
San Pedro del
Pinatar
Tuesday:
Alicante,
Orihuela
Wednesday:
Guardamar, La
Mata, San
Miguel de
Salinas
Thursday: San
Javier,
Rojales,
Alicante
Friday:
Torrevieja,
Pilar de la
Horadada
Saturday:
Almoradi,
Playa Flamenca,
Santa Pola,
Elche,
Alicante
Sunday: Elche,
El Campo de
Guardamar, El
Zoco Benijofar
Tourist services in Torrevieja
There's a tourist office in Torrevieja that is conveniently located on the main road as you enter the town from the N332.
Getting aound Torrevieja
Torrevieja is just 50km from Alicante airport and this is where most visitors fly into.
One of the nicest ways to see Torrevieja is by horse drawn carriage. These depart from Paseo de la Libertad near the tourist office. Tours last around 20 minutes but you can arrange with the driver to take your own customised route. There's also a tourist train in Torrevieja that runs from Paseo de la Libertad to the Torre del Moro viewpoint. You can hop on and off the train along the route. At around €3 per person, it's a great way to see much of Torrevieja. The trains run every 40 minutes.
idealspain visits Torrevieja
We visited
Torrevieja in
November 2001.
We found the
town to be
nothing like
we expected it
to be and were
bitterly
disappointed.
Although the
sea-front area
was well kept
and very
attractive,
the town in
the background
can only be
described as
disorganised
chaos. The
street system
was badly
managed and
impossible to
navigate by
car. We found
ourselves
constantly
disorientated.The
residential
areas
comprise
of
several
huge
urbanisations,
all
of
which
appeared
to
have
spread
in
every
direction
with
very
little
attention
being
paid
to
organisation.
New
building
work
seems
to
be
adding
to
the
confusion.
However,
in
general
this
is
another
good
holiday
resort
that
offers
beaches, sunshine
and
sangria.
Idealspain went back to Torrevieja in February 2011. We instantly noticed that Torrevieja had improved dramatically. Old roads have been renewed and many areas have been tidied up. A lot of the dirty bars have gone and been replaced with clean and modern businesses. Torrevieja sea front is superb and the whole resort is perfect for family holidays.
Tourist Information Centre, Torrevieja
Plaza de Capdepont, s/n
03180, Torrevieja
Tel - 965 703 433
Town Hall, Torrevieja - 965 710 861
Red Cross, Torrevieja - 965 711 818
Electricity, Torrevieja - 965 711 600
Fire Brigade, Torrevieja - 966 704 480
Local Police, Torrevieja -965 710 154 - Emergencies 092
Guardia Civil, Torrevieja - 965 710 113 - Emergencies 062
Health Center, Torrevieja - 966 700 877
Post Offices in Torrevieja
C/Caballero de Rodas , 55 - 965 710 679
8, Purificación street, La Mata - 966 922 718
37, Desiderio Rodríguez Avenue, El Paraíso urbanisation - 966 702 022
Torrevieja Port - 965 710 194
Sailing School "La Escandalosa" Internacional Marina.
Playa Acequión
Tel 608 665 054
Sailing School International Marina.
Playa Acequión
Tel 965 710 112
Clubs and societies in Torrevieja
The Golden Girls
Alternate Wednesday afternoons between 2pm & 4pm at The Emerald Isle, La Florida
Tel Kath Rowe - 965 329 092
Torrevieja Philatelic Society
1st and 3rd wednesday each month at The Plough, TorretaII
Tel 966 789 018
Cycling Club (Club Ciclista) - San Miguel de Salinas
Road Cyclists meet at 10am every Tuesday & Thursday in the square, San Miguel de Salinas
Tel Hans - 636 183 314
Torrevieja Writers Circle
Meets every Wednesday 11am to 1pm at Lo Monte Hotel, Pilar de la Haradada
Tel Chairman Nik Morton - 966 796 866
Costa Blanca Runners
Tel Alan -965 706 016
Badminton
At Pilar de la Horadada every Monday, Wednesday & Thursday, between 10am & 12am
Tel John -966 786 774
Torrevieja Football
17 - 28 years old
Tel 966 709 688
Torrevieja table Tennis Club
Mondays and Wednesdays at the Abbet Tavern, La Florida, between 2pm and 6pm
Tel Tony - 965 328 607
Bridge Club Torrevieja
Meeting at Rte Antonios, Avda de los Naciones, 16 (150 metres from Ciudad Quesada) Monday and Thursday
Tel Jon Scholte - 966 718 440
Netball Club
At Playa Flamenca, 11 -16 years old plus adults. Wednesdays 6pm to 8pm and sundays 11am to 1pm
Tel Sue Dunne - 617 575 168
Torrevieja Gilbert & Sullivan Society
Tel Society Secretary - 966 710 118
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