Torrevieja Tourist Information, a guide to the town of Torrevieja in Costa Blanca.

Torrevieja Tourist Information - Costa Blanca

If you look at the sea front of Torrevieja from the air, you would see that it is in fact made up of three large sandy coves, that are only linked to each other by man made foot paths. The first cove to the north is the start, or if you like the end of the promenade that would take you from one end of town to the other. The beach itself is nice but has rocky areas that are not kind on the feet. A main road runs its full length. If you are staying in town it is walking distance to hotels and apartments, and of course, all the bars and nightlife you could want. Depending on the holiday you are looking for, it could be the best palace to be. Walking on to the promenade and to the south, you would come to the next beach and more of the same, only that there is no road and the walkway has been built with the lot of thought. With fantastic cafes and a view across the ocean to the ships and small boats that always seem to be going by, you would find all of this so relaxing you could not help but to stop and linger for a while. Shops have been built along the front and so have the market stalls, which offer all those items that we feel we must buy on holiday but never look at again when we get home. After the beach part of town, you would come to the marina and more sand, in fact quite a lot of sand. In some parts, it must be 100 meters to the water. Lots of space to stretch out, the road still runs along its length but it is too far away to notice.

Torrevieja, literally "old tower", is historically known for its role in the salt trade. Torrevieja is surrounded by two large salt lakes, Torrevieja and La Mata. These two lakes produce more than half a million tons of salt annually. During your visit to Torrevieja, you should stop in at the Museum of Sea and Salt to learn more about this long tradition in the area. Culturally, Torrevieja serves as a sort of language divider between the Catalan spoken in the North and the Castellan Spanish spoken in the remainder of Spain. Torrevieja is typically bilingual, with many people speaking both Catalan and Castellan Spanish. Given the large English speaking tourist population, you'll find it an easy place to travel even as a non-Spanish speaker. Torrevieja is best known by tourists for its lovely beaches. The waters along the Costa Blanca are crystal clear, with long expanses of fine sand beaches. Local coves make ideal swimming spots. The Torrevieja harbour is home to more than 300 fishing boats and many more private sport boats. Boat tours of the Costa Blanca are available for interested visitors. Not only are the clear waters of Torrevieja's beaches available to its visitors, but mud baths in the healing waters of lakes La Mata and Torrevieja are also well renowned, and recommended for treatment of a variety of ailments. The Torrevieja town square is charming and quaint. If you're in the area around the winter holidays, it is well known for its intricate Nativity display. You might also enjoy a visit to the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Torrevieja, dating to 1880. The church is home to some lovely artwork.

Torrevieja is known for its active nightlife with many thriving pubs, bars and nightclubs. You're sure to find evening entertainment options that suit you, whether it's a traditional Spanish evening on the town, a modern nightclub or an English pub. The energetic night time scene in Torrevieja has made it a popular destination for younger travellers. While Torrevieja is not home to large department stores, small shops and amazing outdoor markets selling everything from fish to textiles await you on your visit. If you're only planning a short visit, try to be in Torrevieja on a Friday to experience a grand street market. Smaller street markets may be found elsewhere in town on other days. You will find that much of old Torrevieja is accessible on foot, and this can be the best way to explore the harbour, markets and town square.