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Torrevieja & the Surrounding Area
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Most of the beaches are safe for children
and meet EU standards, some have also been awarded the Blue Flag.
Why not take part in some of the water
sport facilities that can be found on most beaches.
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Just one of the stunning beaches in the area
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The beach at Cabo Roig
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Torrevieja, 30 mins drive south of Alicante, is surrounded by two
large natural saltwater lagoons, known as the “Salterns of
Torrevieja”. It is said to be good for sufferers of arthritis,
rheumatism and asthma, due to an average of 320 days sunshine each year.
There are many other beautiful places to visit, Santa Pola, Guardamar,
La Zenia, Cabo Roig & Pilar De La Horadada, these can all be found
within a 15-20 minute drive away!
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Local Facilities Include:
General Street Markets
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Monday:
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Elche, San Pedro del Pinatar
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Tuesday:
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Orihuela, Los Alcazares
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Wednesday:
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Callosa del Segura, Guardamar, La Mata, San Miguel de Salinas,
Santiago de la Ribera
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Thursday:
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La Marina (evenings), Rojales, San Javier, Urb.Marina
(mornings),Villajoyosa
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Friday:
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Los Montesinos (evenings), La Pilar de la Horadada
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Saturday:
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Almoradi, Elche, Torre Pacheco, Playa Flamenca
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Sunday:
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Elche (craft market on Plaza de
Raval), Campoverde (Pilar de la Horadada), Campo de Guardamar, Algorfa (Benijofar - San Miguel de
Salinas), Flea market in Guardamar (N332)
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In the main town of Torrevieja you will
find the amazing sea front with its popular palm walk, fun fairs,
harbour, marina, evening market, grand plazas with a myriad of bars and
restaurants to suit all tastes.
In fact, the whole area has a wide variety
of restaurants offering international cuisine while the many bars host a
choice of local entertainment.
Evenings bring the hustle and bustle of
people strolling and taking in the sights. Torrevieja boasts one of the
most pleasant all-year round climates, clear blue skies and lots of
sunshine.
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Torrivieja's Harbour by Night
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Local Information & History:
Torrevieja is the farthest south-eastern point of the province of Alicante and
here you can find the lagoons of Torrevieja and La Mata. In the past salt has
been intensively extracted from the lagoons and this activity continues in
Torrevieja today as the main industry of this town. Presently both are protected
and have been converted into a Natural Park.
The origins of this town dates back to the
beginning of the 18th century, and can be located in a Watch Tower in the bay of
the town which had custodians and a fortified castle. In about 1759 a small
group of fishermen settled around the tower. They came from nearby lands and
made their home there when they saw the abundance of fish in that part of the
coast. La Mata's salt lakes are visiting places for many birds including
flamingos.
If you enjoy boat trips there are regular trips to the island of Tabarca. This
only inhabited island in the Land of Valencia is reached by boat from Santa Pola
or Alicante. The island was baptized Neuva Tabarca in the 18th Century, when
King Carlos 111 decided to populate it with Genovese families who had been held
prisoner on the Tabarka Peninsula between Tunisia and Algeria. The island was
fortified and from then on Barbary raiders from Africa were met with resistance
they had not previously encountered. There are no cars only a walking route
around the island from which the coastline can be enjoyed and seabirds can be
watched. Tabarca is less than 2 kilometres lonq and its maximum width is 400
metres.
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