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Activities
There are lots of attractions to visit during your holiday. Here are some of the more popular ones. Click on the pictures to learn more.
La Mata Beach
The village of La Mata is a developing tourist centre and one of the more popular Spanish villages on the Mediterranean coast. However, you'll find it's not nearly as commercialised as the Costa Blanca resorts to the North of Alicante. It still retains that special "Spanish" feel and is in a relaxed environment.
You'll also see, that La Mata has learned a few lessons from other tourist destinations, because in La Mata, you'll find no high-rise skyscrapers or package holiday hotels and still retains a Spanish way of life.
The concentration of salt and the temperature, combine to endow this area with a particularly healthy micro-climate, recommended by doctors for its beneficial properties. Bathing in the salt lagoons is also becoming popular for many medicinal reasons. The climate in La Mata makes it an ideal location for year round holiday activities.
You'll also see, that La Mata has learned a few lessons from other tourist destinations, because in La Mata, you'll find no high-rise skyscrapers or package holiday hotels and still retains a Spanish way of life.
The concentration of salt and the temperature, combine to endow this area with a particularly healthy micro-climate, recommended by doctors for its beneficial properties. Bathing in the salt lagoons is also becoming popular for many medicinal reasons. The climate in La Mata makes it an ideal location for year round holiday activities.
Las Salinas de Torrevieja
The unusual pink color of the lake is caused by pigments of the Halobacterium bacteria and a micro-algae called Dunaliella Salina, both of which somehow manage to live and thrive in very salty environments.
So does shrimp. And that's why up to 2000 flamingos can be seen here during the breeding season. Their feathers often turn to a fascinating shade of pink from feasting on algae-filled shrimps.
The Laguna Salada produces as much as 350 grams of salt per liter of water, a very high concentration not far from that of the Dead Sea. The Torrevieja lakes provide as many as 700,000 tons of salt per year which is exported abroad. The high concentration of minerals and iodine in the area have created one of the most unique microclimates in the world, creating air that is ripe with benefits to the respiratory system. Even the muds deposited on the bottom of the lagoon are a perfect remedy for skin and joint diseases.
The best time to visit this enchanting town is during the late summer, when the colors of its waters reach a maximum intensity of pink, until reaching a sparkling fuchsia. From mid-August to the end of September the landscape is completed in its maximum splendor with the arrival of over 2,000 flamingos that come to spend their breeding season here.
So does shrimp. And that's why up to 2000 flamingos can be seen here during the breeding season. Their feathers often turn to a fascinating shade of pink from feasting on algae-filled shrimps.
The Laguna Salada produces as much as 350 grams of salt per liter of water, a very high concentration not far from that of the Dead Sea. The Torrevieja lakes provide as many as 700,000 tons of salt per year which is exported abroad. The high concentration of minerals and iodine in the area have created one of the most unique microclimates in the world, creating air that is ripe with benefits to the respiratory system. Even the muds deposited on the bottom of the lagoon are a perfect remedy for skin and joint diseases.
The best time to visit this enchanting town is during the late summer, when the colors of its waters reach a maximum intensity of pink, until reaching a sparkling fuchsia. From mid-August to the end of September the landscape is completed in its maximum splendor with the arrival of over 2,000 flamingos that come to spend their breeding season here.
Parque de las Naciones
The Garden of Nations Park with an area of 35,000 square meters, it is one of the largest green areas that we can see in Torrevieja, but it has much more to offer us.
The park has its own inhabitants, among whom we can find numerous species of birds, native to the area such as ducks, chickens and roosters, sparrows and pigeons.
The Parque de las Naciones has a play area, separated from the animals, which in turn acts as a children's playground, where you can watch the little ones enjoy themselves while enjoying the tranquility and the sound of the birds.
Inside the park, we also have an exhibition hall called "Los Aljibes".
The park has its own inhabitants, among whom we can find numerous species of birds, native to the area such as ducks, chickens and roosters, sparrows and pigeons.
The Parque de las Naciones has a play area, separated from the animals, which in turn acts as a children's playground, where you can watch the little ones enjoy themselves while enjoying the tranquility and the sound of the birds.
Inside the park, we also have an exhibition hall called "Los Aljibes".
Flamingo Aquapark
Aqua Park Flamingo is a small but a lovely water park in Torrevieja, ideal for families with young children since the park is not too big to walk around. It has a few slides suitable for younger children, with a shallow pool area for them to play in. They also have a number of larger slides for children or adults. It has and larger, deeper pool for swimming.
Parking is free. Since the waterpark is smaller than the other, it is not so busy, and less queuing for rides and food.
Parking is free. Since the waterpark is smaller than the other, it is not so busy, and less queuing for rides and food.
Dique de Levante
The Dique de Levante has formed part of the history of Torrevieja for many years. It was built before the Civil War with the main purpose of protecting the fishing and salt boats moored at the port from harsh weather conditions, particularly from the strong Levante winds.
On climbing the stairs at the start of the route, the visitor is blessed with a stunning panorama “between seas”. In one direction, the Mediterranean Sea glitters in the sun, while if you look the other way, the city of Torrevieja sprawls out in all directions.
Slightly further along the breakwater, the pedestrian is greeted by a statue of a female figure looking out to see. She has been placed there as homage to all the fishermen’s wives that made the town their home and who still do.
On climbing the stairs at the start of the route, the visitor is blessed with a stunning panorama “between seas”. In one direction, the Mediterranean Sea glitters in the sun, while if you look the other way, the city of Torrevieja sprawls out in all directions.
Slightly further along the breakwater, the pedestrian is greeted by a statue of a female figure looking out to see. She has been placed there as homage to all the fishermen’s wives that made the town their home and who still do.
Aquopolis
Get your adrenaline pumping or simply cool off and relax at Aquopolis Torrevieja, a family water park. Speed down one of the slides, all classified according to their thrill level--high, moderate, and for children--including rapids and racing slides. Battle swells in the wave pool and relax in the Polynesian pool, where water jets massage your back. Bring along a picnic or have a bite to eat in one of several restaurants and food kiosks. Lounge chairs and lockers are available to rent.
Punta Prima Beach
Go-Karting is a must when visiting Punta Prima with a visit to the Asturia Restaurant to follow, a very large Resaurant with English speaking staff. The food is of a very high quality especially the many different paellas, with good value for money. Free car park with Mediterranean views.
There are three golf courses in the area as well as water sports, fishing, sailing to be enjoyed. A visit to the local market to buy your fruits and vegetables, shoes, bags and clothes can be made on Saturdays at Playa Flamenca.
There are three golf courses in the area as well as water sports, fishing, sailing to be enjoyed. A visit to the local market to buy your fruits and vegetables, shoes, bags and clothes can be made on Saturdays at Playa Flamenca.
Museo flotante submarino S-61 Delfin
The Floating Museum of the Submarine S-61 Delfín, the first ship of the Spanish Navy to become a Museum.
The visit to the interior of the submarine allows you to know the interior and imagine what the living conditions of its crew were like. To enter it is necessary to measure at least one meter and fifteen centimeters and it is not recommended for people who are afraid of small spaces or suffer from claustrophobia.
The visit to the interior of the submarine allows you to know the interior and imagine what the living conditions of its crew were like. To enter it is necessary to measure at least one meter and fifteen centimeters and it is not recommended for people who are afraid of small spaces or suffer from claustrophobia.
Mercadillo de Torrevieja
Lots of market stalls offering accessories such as authentic leather bags, baby clothes, sunglasses and more.
The real delight here are the food stalls though. Here you can buy an abundance of vibrant fresh fruit and vegetables, freshly baked bread and cakes, as well as meat and hot food too.
A wonderful way to spend a couple of hours if you're staying nearby.
The real delight here are the food stalls though. Here you can buy an abundance of vibrant fresh fruit and vegetables, freshly baked bread and cakes, as well as meat and hot food too.
A wonderful way to spend a couple of hours if you're staying nearby.
Habarenas Shopping Centre
Habaneras is a commercial center that since its inauguration in 2005 has become an integral part of the Torrevieja society. It receives more than 4 million visitors from the five continents that enjoy its shops and restaurants. Habaneras is a center of Mediterranean architecture, open outdoors, where you can walk quietly and enjoy the good weather of the Spanish southeast in any of its terraces and relaxation areas. It has more than 60 shops and restaurants distributed among the three floors of commercial surface. It also has 850 parking spaces which, together with its common areas and the free services it offers, make it the reference shopping centre in Torrevieja.
Playa del Cura Beach
The Monument to the Culture of the Mediterranean known as The Columns is there, it is probably one of the most photographed places in Torrevieja.
The amount of services offered to tourists stands out, with numerous beach bars, kiosks, restaurants and ice cream parlours to have a drink between bathing and relaxing on the sand.
In summer, this beach is the scene of the “Habaneras Night on the Beach” where crowds of people gather for dinner and listening to ´habaneras´ music.
The amount of services offered to tourists stands out, with numerous beach bars, kiosks, restaurants and ice cream parlours to have a drink between bathing and relaxing on the sand.
In summer, this beach is the scene of the “Habaneras Night on the Beach” where crowds of people gather for dinner and listening to ´habaneras´ music.
La Bella Lola
La Bella Lola represents the seafaring origins of Torrevieja.
The sculptures represent Lola's story. A young woman from Torrevieja deeply in love with Antonio, her sailor and husband, who went out to fish at sea every day.
One day her ship did not return to port and, according to the local story, that on May 12, 1919, Lola left the port with only a white cotton nightgown and her black hair gathered in a bow. There he learned of the tragic end. Neither the ship 'La Gaviota' nor any of its ten crew members would return to port. The sea had engulfed the fishing boat with its wild waters. That day they ended the search for survivors.
After the news, Lola was still there, day and night, looking at the serene sea and waiting for the return of her beloved Antonio.
The sculptures represent Lola's story. A young woman from Torrevieja deeply in love with Antonio, her sailor and husband, who went out to fish at sea every day.
One day her ship did not return to port and, according to the local story, that on May 12, 1919, Lola left the port with only a white cotton nightgown and her black hair gathered in a bow. There he learned of the tragic end. Neither the ship 'La Gaviota' nor any of its ten crew members would return to port. The sea had engulfed the fishing boat with its wild waters. That day they ended the search for survivors.
After the news, Lola was still there, day and night, looking at the serene sea and waiting for the return of her beloved Antonio.
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