Cities in Spain: Torrevieja
Torrevieja – a popular resort town located in the south of Costa Blanca and a famous mild climate.
From the drying African winds, the city is protected by the Mountains of Granada from the south and the foothills of the central Cordiller – from the north. The average temperature in the summer is about + 25 ° C, in winter – about + 12 ° C.
Beach
Torrevienei coastline stretched on more than 20 kilometers. Sandy beaches are diluted with rocks with small cozy bays that are well suited for scuba diving.
The coast of Torreviekhi occasionally underwater flows that prevent colored flags hanging on beaches. Green flags report that safely bathe; Yellow – about what to go to the sea is dangerous. Red flags warn about binding bathing.
Del Cura Beach is located in the center of Torrevieja. This is the most popular beach of the city, at the height of the season on Del Cura is especially crowded. The beach is rent from umbrellas and chairs, there are children’s playgrounds and beach volleyball areas, as well as bars and restaurants. Del Cura was indicated "Blue flag" For four years in a row, from 2003 to 2006, as well as in 2011. The length of the beach is 500 m, width – 25 m.
Snow White Beach N&# 225; UFragos is located in the southern part of Torrevieja. The beach created excellent conditions for outdoor activities; In particular, volleyball, windsurfing and water skiing. It is also possible to rent catamarans, lounge chairs and umbrellas; Shower and dressing cabins are available. N&# 225; ufragos was awarded "Blue Flag" For four years in a row, from 2003 to 2006, as well as in 2011. Beach length – 400 m, width – 50 m.
Located north of the city center Los Locos Beach is equipped with umbrellas, sun beds, shower and dressing cabins. "Blue flag" Awarded the beach from 2003 to 2005. The length of the beach is 700 m, width – 25 m.
In the northern part of Torrevierehi spread the longest beach of La Mata. The beach is equipped with beach volleyball and football areas, children’s playgrounds, as well as shower and dressing cabins.
Accommodation
A huge number of hotel complexes and mini-hotels spread along the coastline Torreviekh. Also at the resort are rental of small villas and apartments. Most hotels are built in Torreviene in the mid-1980s, since then some of the hotels are renovated.
sights
The main attractions of Torreviekhi focused in the historic center: Vintage Churches, Railway Station and Lighthouse, which gave name in the city (Torrevieja in translation from Spanish – "Old tower"). Also in Torreviene, there is an interesting museum dedicated to the extraction and use of salt – the Museum of the Sea and the Sun (Museo Del Mar Y de La Sal).
Entertainment
Aquopolis water amusement park is located in Torreviene, open throughout the summer season, from the beginning of June to mid-September. Aquopolis is one of the largest water parks in the Costa Blanca.
In August, the resort is held an annual festival Habarov – dancing and incendiary melodies that Spanish sailors brought to the country with Cuba and named after Havana.
How to get
The nearest airports close to Torreviene are located in Alicante and Murcia.
Reviews and studies of trips
DE AGUILONES and CONEJOS batteries near Cartagena
We are going to watch batteries, former military facilities, not far from Cartagena. To drive up to the Battery De Aguilones, you need to drive through the oil processing plant. Read more →
Latina1000 | Autumn 2016
La Mata. Spain
In La Mata there is a salty lake, inhabited by birds (but we have not met them – not the season). Around the lake is a natural park with hiking trails. Read more →
AVC AVC | Summer 2016
Torrevieja. Salt walks
And this we came to the port. Can be seen among the mast. After a little walk through the city, I decided to see and then the salty lake, which is located in Torreviele. Read more →
