Shopping
Food shopping is plentiful with a selection of supermarkets within easy reach. Further afield there is a large English speaking Consum supermarket on the road from La Zenia about 5 minutes by car. Driving along the N332 towards Torrevieja there are many other shopping outlets, stores and supermarkets including a large Carrefour Supermarket. In Torrevieja there is a huge Carrefour Hypermarket from where you can purchase almost anything. Situated in the same commercial area is the large Habaneras Shopping Centre which has a number of designer shops. Underground parking is available below the Habaneras Centre and there is always ample space to park around Carrefour.
There are many other shops in the centre of Torrevieja. Explore the narrow maze of streets, taking advantage of the many traditional Tapas bars and cafés on almost every corner. Alicante, Murcia and Cartagena offer a wider shopping experience. Street markets feature heavily in the Spanish calendar and there is a large market in Torrevieja everyday and in nearby Playa Flamenca on a Saturday morning. San Miguel, only 5 minutes drive away, holds a popular market every Wednesday as does Guardarmar with San Pedro holding a Monday market.
La Fuente Commercial Centre Canal walk to Los Dolses Shopping area Torrevieja Town Centre
Local Beaches
All within 5-10 minutes drive are excellent local blue flag beaches of La Zenia, Cala Capitan, Campoamor, Mil Palmeras and Cabo Roig all with white soft sand. In July, August and the beginning of September there is a shuttle bus that runs between Villamartin and the beach. There are plenty of other fantastic beaches for you to explore, many offering water sports. If you take the N-332 road north from La Zenia towards Torrevieja you will drive through the Playa Flamenca resort which also has two very popular beaches.
Torreviejas' Beach Torrevieja Beach Art Torrevieja Beach Promenade
Torrevieja
Torrevieja is approximately 45 km south of Alicante next to the crystal clear waters of Spain’s Costa Blanca, and surrounded by two large natural salt water lakes, visually pink in colour, with flamingoes being regular visitors.
The town centre is only 6km (15 min drive) from urbanisation Villamartin and is a popular Spanish resort. With an annual average temperature of around 24ºC it has been an obvious choice for holiday and retirement homes and many British people have chosen to make it their permanent residence. It does however retain its local traditions and remains a typical bustling Spanish town. Its well kept beaches of soft white sand are very popular and get very busy during the height of Summer, they offer safe bathing and various water sport activities.
It has an array of quality shops, street markets, bars and nightclubs. It boasts many delightful sea-front Cafes, Tapas bars and Restaurants. The promenade, which is illuminated at night, stretches the whole length of the town. There is also a large marina which is home to a Spanish submarine donated as a historical museum to the town. It is open to tourists to board and explore at certain times of the day.
Sea Front Restaurants Street Craft Markets Torrevieja Centre Fountain
Other Attractions
Torrevieja hosts one of the largest water-parks in the Costa Blanca, “Aquapolis”, which is a 15 min drive away. Discounts are available for over 65’s, infants and groups. There is a water-park in Quesada which is also a 15 minute drive away.
Why not enjoy a day out at the Rio Safari Park on the Elche Santa Pola road. The park has a wide range of animals as well as dolphin displays, swimming pools and water slides.
The area offers a vast array of outdoor activities, including go-karts, water sports, climbing, fishing and horse riding. A one hour drive will take you to one of the most beautiful and fun themed parks in the world, Terra Mitica, where there is something for everyone including shows and thrill rides. Or, why not visit the water-park at Aqualandia located in Benidorm, again only one hour’s drive away.