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TORREVIEJA
Nestling between two large salt lakes and the Mediterranean, the fishing village of Torrevieja in Spain has grown to be the most important town in the area with impressive plans for further development of the infrastructure. It is ideally placed within 30/40 minutes of both Alicante and Murcia airports and in recent years new motorways have made access to the town much easier.
Because of its location it has its own micro-climate, considered by the World Health Organisation to be one of the healthiest in the world which has attracted people from all over Spain to buy property and enjoy the sun. It has a cosmopolitan flavour that can be seen in the array of shops and services. Torrevieja has had many awards such as being among the top environmentally minded municipalities in Spain.
GUARDAMAR JUST NORTH OF TORREVIEJA
Forests, dunes and beaches in perfect harmony inside a big virgin field, make Guardamar del Segura to be a paradise in Costa Blanca.The town of Guardamar, with a population of just over 11,000, has historically played the role of guardian of the river Segura.
Around 12 km of beach; pines; very old trees; a Mediterranean park with fountains and lakes that give life to squirrels, swans, fishes…Guardamar’s strategic position on a hill over the Vega Baja made it the ideal settlement for the various peoples that inhabited this part of Spain.
Guardamar owes its very existence and livelihood to the River Segura. Activities around the restored mouth of the river include fishing, camel rides and the Molino de San Antonio. All the local restaurants offer top-quality prawns and outstanding rice dishes, the pride of Alicante cuisine.
The prime natural feature are the dunes formed from sand deposited by both the river Segura and the sea, and blown inland by the east winds. This natural area is today the main distinguishing feature of Guardamar and it includes the Reina Sofia and Alfonso XIII parks, ideal for a leisurely stroll or for cycling. These are attractive spots for noting the local vegetation and observing the water birds that come to nest in this ecosystem, including herons and other species.
If you like sports, Guardamar offers you every possible sea sport such as sailing, windsurfing, water-skiing, underwater diving, canoeing, jet skiing, etc. The Marina de las Dunas at the mouth of the river offers all these as well as 498 moorings.
Guardamar del Segura has extensive sports facilities, the most important being the “Las Rabosas” Sports Centre and the magnificent Municipal Sports Centre, with its Olympic swimming-pool, 3 football pitches, basketball courts, five-a-side soccer pitches, tennis courts, pelota courts, covered sports. The municipal Marina de las Dunas is a splendid addition for tourism in Guardamar del Segura. It is located at the mouth of the river Segura, in a unique natural environment on the eastern coast of Spain.
It has 494 moorings and all the services and facilities of a top-ranking marina. It also offers 2 kilometres of the new navigable river course for small boats, a risk-free place for sea sports.This is the ideal place for starting out or for ending any day at sea. Because Guardamar is for living all year round.
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| The Moor Tower (Torre del Moro) La Mata Tower (Torre de la Mata) La Mata and Torrevieja's Natural Lake Parks Salinas - The Salt lakes Church of the Inmaculate Conception Sacred Heart of Jesus church Museum Maestro Ricardo Lafuente Museum of the Sea and the Salt Museum of Holy Week Recinto de las " Eras de la Sal" (Precinct) Casino |
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| January: The three wise men Carnival February: Carnival May: The May Fair June: Saint John's Bonfires, the sacred heart festivities 16th July: Virgen del Carmen July: Election of the queen of the salt, Habanera songs on the beach July and August: International Contest of Habanera songs and choirs 15th August: Promotional fiesta parades in the region, "Reina de la Sal" October: La Mata town festivities November: Saint Cecily 8th December: The immaculate conception |
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| Tourist Info Torrevieja Plaza de Capdepont, s/n 03180 Torrevieja (Alicante) Tel: 96 570 34 33 Fax: 96 571 59 36 |
In its prime location on the Costa Blanca, Torrevieja will be popular for decades to come and for more than the year round sun, sparkling sea and the incredible natural environment.
It’s a welcoming, friendly area that an active expat community has helped shape. There’s everything you’ll ever want for your annual escape or well earned retirement; good food, nightlife, world class golf, sailing and superb beaches.
It’s easy to reach from the UK too, so you can take off whenever you choose.
There are plenty of like-minded folk here; the large, active and welcoming expat community prove how attractive Torrevieja life really is.
Blessed with four blue flag beaches, you can enjoy the family friendly facilities at Playa de los Locos, or head for palm fringed seclusion at Playa Vivers.
Hundreds of ways to fill your day, here are just a few; watch pink flamingoes in their lagoons, halve your golf handicap, sail, swim or just indulge yourself.
Spanish markets are attractions in their own right and Torrevieja has one of the largest, most thriving, markets in Spain.
If you’re lucky enough to buy or invest, we can hand pick from dozens of perfect properties for you.
Torrevieja offers great Blue Flag beaches, a unique nature reserve, numerous activities and a wealth of experiences to make all your days enjoyable.
Many people from across Europe have been drawn to settle in Torrevieja, so now it’s almost unrivalled for the amount of activities that are available in the area.
There are five golf clubs, four bowls clubs and endless opportunities for other sports like netball, badminton, tennis and of course water sports such as windsurfing, scuba diving and sailing.
You can even learn to belly dance in Torrevieja.
Getting back to nature, Torrevieja's two salt water lagoons offers brilliant bird watching, walking, cycling and horse riding opportunities.
Spectacular views of the coast can be found from Torre Del Moro, the 14th century tower on Cape Cervera. Built as a watchtower to warn of pirate attacks, it is now Torrevieja’s greatest symbol.
Torrevieja has four beautiful beaches where you can make the most of the 320 days of sunshine you’re guaranteed each year.
Cura Beach’s fine golden sand is decorated with palm trees for shade on hot sunny days and there are excellent restaurants and bars nearby.
Golden Locos Beach has been adapted for people with mobility problems, with ramps and trained volunteers on hand, so anyone can go for a cooling swim in its deep, clear waters.
Blue Flag Mata Beach has beautiful gold sand and a full range of facilities for bathing and sports. Its situation in the Laguna de la Mata Nature Reserve, gives it special status.
The best beach for water sports is Náufragos, a sheltered beach offering excellent conditions for a range of sports from windsurfing to sailing. It has crystal clear water and fine white sand and also has a Blue Flag.
VILLAMARTIN
Villamartin is situated 10 kms from the main town of Torrevieja and is a beautifully landscaped development which provides magnificent surroundings not only for the golfer, for which it is best known, but in fact for the whole family.
The Villamartin Plaza where there are more than 30 bars and restaurant's with cuisine from all over the world, Spanish, French, German, Indian, Chinese, Italian and Mexican the list goes on & on! A variety of entertainment is provided in the Plaza Square during the evenings.
Supermarkets and Banks are also situated within the Plaza complex.
Just 5 minutes walk away is the Villamartin Golf course with 18 holes and fantastic Clubhouse Bar and Restaurant. There are also two further 18 Hole Golf courses within 10 minutes drive away, perfect for the dedicated golfer!.
PUNTA PRIMA
Punta Prima's fantastic location is really even better considering its proximity to popular tourist venues and the sea.To the north Señorio de Punta Prima borders the town of Torrevieja and the beaches of Orihuela to the south. Señorio de Punta Prima is only about 45 minutes’ drive from the centre of Alicante, the administrative and economic capital of the region, and only 40 from Alicante’s international airport El Altet. Getting to the smaller airport at Murcia, San Javier takes only 20 minutes. Señorio de Punta Prima boasts a multitude of sporting and cultural activities and attractions within a 10 minute drive. There are also four marinas: Torrevieja, Campoamor, Torre de la Horadada and Los Alcãzares.
For golf aficionados there are no fewer than five golf courses waiting to be played: Villa Martin, Campoamor, Las Ramblas, La Marguesa and La Finca. If you count the ten prospective courses presently on the drawing board, Señorio de Punta Prima is nothing if not a golfer’s dream. 
La Mata is situated on the coast with a lovely palm tree lined beach
Cura Beach
Beach located between Punta Margallo and the northern dike of an important port, of fine and golden sand and with a beautiful palm environment. Behind it restaurants and other catering services follow one another showing one of the most bustling images in this tourist area.
Locos Beach
Fine golden sand, slight swell, flat sea bottom under clean deep blue waters are the characteristics of this beach. To the north, its environment is marked by small creeks following one another extending until Cabo Cervera. Beach adapted to people with reduced mobility.
Náufragos Beach
Sheltered by the southern dike of the port, it is one of the beaches in Torrevieja with more ludic and sport animation and wide range of activities. Of semi-urban aspect, it shows clean waters and fine almost white sand. Its environment is marked by Las Salinas and La Laguna in Torrevieja.
El Saler
Almost five kilometres of open beach of fine golden sand are a real luxury making it one of the most crowded beaches in the area. Sheltered from western winds by a dune chain of high ecological value and a wide extension of pinewoods giving its environment a wild and natural aspect. In summer, Garbí wind blowing in the evening makes this beach one of the favourite ones for windsurfing keens.
La Zenia Beach
Along the littoral of Orihuela, small rocky creeks opening to give way to small beaches shape an usual image which recurs from north to south, and this beach is a good example. Beach of fine and golden sand, with waters showing clearly green giving the beach a very attractive aspect. One of the creeks gathered in La Zenia, known as Cala Bosque, is adapted to people with reduced mobility.
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