| A tour of Torrevieja is like a step into the past but | | | | golf courses and other activities for outdoor |
| with all the luxuries of the modern day. The city | | | | enthusiasts. |
| gives way to sandy white beaches and a warm sea, | | | | If you are travelling with the family, Torrevieja is just |
| but the crowning jewel of Torrevieja sightseeing is | | | | a short distance from some of Spain's most exciting |
| the old town itself. | | | | amusement parks. The Aqua Park is located in town |
| Old Town Torrevieja | | | | and is an indoor swimming pool. Here you can enjoy |
| Torevieja is named literally for an old tower that | | | | swimming year round no matter what the weather |
| became popular with tourists as far back at the early | | | | has in store. |
| 1800s. It was here that the salt industry made its | | | | Nightlife in Torreveija |
| home. Torevieja is still known for its fishing, harbour | | | | After a relaxing day of sun and sand or a mountain |
| and salt industry, but also its wonderful old tower. | | | | adventure it is time for some nightlife. Torreveija has |
| Along with the tower, many tourists are enamoured | | | | entertainment of every kind for all types of people |
| by La Immaculata Conception Church. There is also | | | | and interests. There is everything from the fast beat |
| the museum of sea and salt and the fish market, | | | | of the discos and bars to watching quiet sunsets at |
| where fish on occasion are actually auctioned off! | | | | the marina. |
| The harbour provides a scenic and relaxing place to | | | | Each evening in the summer there is a street market. |
| stroll along the water, just up from the sandy | | | | You can walk along the street and shop for clothes, |
| beaches. This palm lined walkway wraps around the | | | | trinkets and any kind of souvenir imaginable. |
| city for the perfect walking distance. | | | | Local fiestas are held throughout the year and boast |
| Whatever tours you take around Torrevieja you will | | | | the cultural climate of the city and region. Depending |
| find guides who speak both Spanish and Valencian. | | | | on the time of year you travel there is the fiesta of |
| Also, you can find English speaking tours of the more | | | | the three wise men, held in January, the San Juan |
| popular attractions. | | | | fiesta in June, and the Virgen de Carmen festival |
| For the Adventurer | | | | each July. Dates are published in the daily |
| If you enjoy the outdoors there is plenty of | | | | newspapers. One of the most well-known festivals is |
| Torrevieja sightseeing for you. The mountains are a | | | | the Habaneras music festival. It started in the 1800s |
| short distance away and provide hiking and | | | | as a celebration of the relationship between La |
| spectacular views of the sea. Several sandy beaches | | | | Habana in Cuba to Torrevieja. It has been held every |
| are encircled by apartments and hotels, but this just | | | | year since. |
| makes getting to them that much easier. There is | | | | Finally, what would sightseeing being without a little |
| also a choice of rocky beaches or pebbled beaches if | | | | tasting going on? Local food includes fresh fish and |
| you like climbing and exploring by the sea. | | | | rice stews, but there are restaurants offering food |
| Torrevieja is located on the southern part of the | | | | choices from around the region and the world. |
| Costa Blanca. It has two salt lakes and the sea, | | | | When sightseeing in Torrevieja, there is literally |
| making it the salt industry centre it has become. To | | | | something for every member of the family to enjoy. |
| the north is the Alicante airport and the cities of | | | | Singles, gays, couples, and families will find relaxation |
| Javea, Santa Pola, and Benidorm. Just west of | | | | and excitement indoors or out. |
| Torrevieja is Murcla. All around the region there are | | | | |