Torrevieja city is located on the Costa Blanca in the province of Alicante. It lies about 50km south of the city of Alicante (nearest airport). All of the beaches hold the European Blue Flag for ‘Clean Sea’ and excellent facilities. La Mata, Los Locos, El Cura, El Acequion and Los Nafragos together make up the beaches of the Torrevieja coast. Fantastic beaches and terraces along the promenade have
numerous playgrounds and areas of interest for the little ones. The aqua park (Aquopolis) is a popular destination during the summer months, catering for types of visitor. Every Friday, Torrevieja holds one of the largest open-air markets in Spain, and sells all kinds of food, textiles, clothes and accessories. Street markets also take place nearby every day of the week in different areas. The town has a good shopping area with lots of independently owned shops selling a variety of goods. An indoor market is open daily, selling fresh produce including fish, meat, fruit and vegetables. Torrevieja has a variety of entertainment for the young and young at heart. There are more than a hundred bars and clubs. There is also a wide variety of restaurants catering for all tastes. You can sample traditional Spanish, German, English and Italian cuisines. The surrounding countryside has an abundance of orange and lemon groves. Distant mountain ranges contain valleys with vineyards, and ventas (roadside inn/restaurant) serving traditional food at great value. It is an ideal location for a summer or winter sun holiday with an average of 320 days of sunshine a year. The area is also regarded by the World Health Organisation for having the healthiest climate in Europe.
