Seeing torrevieja spain

Nestled in between Cartagena and Alicante is Torrevieja, Spain. With a name meaning ‘old town’ it is in the Alicante Province.

The climate is perfect for traditional travel. In the summer it is hot and sunny, and in the winter, it is mild, barely ever reaching freezing. The most popular travel time of the year is in the summer when the tourists flock to the beaches of Costa Blanca. In the tourist season it becomes a European melting pot with residents of Scandinavian, British, and German descent all heading to this region for their holiday.

Getting to Torrevieja

The trip to Torrevieja will likely begin with a flight into the Alicante airport. There are a number of airlines that service this airport; so getting a flight that suits your needs should not be a problem. When it comes to getting affordable prices, there are some discount airlines that fly into Alicante, and a great price can be had in the off travel seasons.

After you get to the airport there are a few ways to get to Torrevieja. There are busses that run on a frequent schedule to the city and can be a very affordable travel option. You can also take a taxi, or even get a car of your own from a car hire company so you can have complete travel freedom.

What to do in Torrevieja

If you ever wondered where salt comes from, you will find the answer in Torrevieja. There are two massive salt lakes in the area, and this region produces about a half million tons of salt annually. There is even a Museum of Sea and Salt to educate people about the area and salt production. This makes salt the major industry in the area, but other major industries are fishing and, of course, tourism.

The salt is not all carted away; some of it is of benefit to the region in the form of salt baths. These relaxing and healthy baths are available in The Natural Park of the Lagoons of the Mata. Those who are said to benefit from these baths are those who have some types of skin conditions or arthritis.

For those who need a shopping fix, one of the largest open-air markets in all of Spain is located in Torrevieja. It houses a farmers market with fresh fruits and vegetables as well as a craft market where you can find an endless variety of offerings from leather goods, to hand made carvings and jewelry.

For those who always want to get 18 holes in on their holidays, there are also many golf courses to choose from in Torrevieja, to please even the most discerning golf enthusiast. At locations such as the Torrevieja Golf Club you can play a round, with fees anywhere from thirty five to eighty Euros. The price is not only dependent on the course you are playing, but also the time of the year and how busy the course is. If you are going during a busy time, you will want to book your tee time far in advance.