Torrevieja ("Old Town") is one of the largest cities of the Spanish province of Alicante in the center of the Costa Blanca resort area .The resort's popularity is due not only to the wonderful climate and excellent beaches, but to the many salt lakes scattered around Torrevieja - they serve as one of the largest salt mines in the whole of Europe .In addition, in the delta of the Segura River near Torrevieja is the largest plantation of citrus trees in the whole country, which provides fresh fruits not only to Spain, but also to much of Western Europe .
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How to get here
Torrevieja is located 35 km from the international airport in Alicante. The cost of flight to Alicante will be approximately 16 thousand rubles. From the airport every hour in the direction of Torrevieja there are buses. The road to the resort will take about 40-50 minutes. Bus routes connect Torrevieja with many resorts in Spain.
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Climate
| Average monthly temperature, ° C | ||||||||||||
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | sen | Oct | but I | Dec | |
| in the afternoon | +16 | +17 | +18 | +20 | +22 | +26 | +29 | +30 | +28 | +23 | +20 | +17 |
| at night | +7 | +7 | +8 | +10 | +13 | +17 | +20 | +21 | +18 | +15 | +11 | +8 |
| water | +14 | +15 | +15 | +16 | +17 | +21 | +24 | +25 | +24 | +21 | +19 | +18 |
This place is unique in terms of climatic conditions: in summer there is no strong heat (average temperature is +25 ° C), in winter there are no severe colds (on average + 10-12 ° C). Such a mild local climate makes the mountain ranges that surround the area from the north and south, and salt lakes. They say that in Torrevieja only two seasons - spring and summer, and rains never go more than two days in a row. The sun in Torrevieja shines 320 days a year.
Hotels in Torrevieja
In Torrevieja, you can find accommodation of any category, but most of all here hotels 3 *. The cost of the night in a similar hotel will cost around € 40. In addition, in Torrevieja you can rent an apartment or house. Accommodation in a removable 2 (3) -room apartment for 3 (4) people will cost approximately € 400 per day.
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| Hotel Doña Monse from 3,377 rubles Torrevieja Avenida Orihuela, 75 - Urb. Los Balcones | ||
| Hotel Cabo Cervera from 3 171 rubles Torrevieja Carretera de Torrevieja a La Mata | Hotel Masa International from 3 446 rubles Torrevieja Avenida Alfredo Nobel, 150 | Hotel Fontana Plaza from 3 102 rubles Torrevieja Rambla Juan Mateo, 19 |
Beaches of Torrevieja
Torrevieja is located on the coast cut by the rocky outcroppings: some parts of the city are surrounded by water from three sides, and many beaches are hidden in small coves. All the beaches in Torrevieja are sandy and very clean, due to which all of them were awarded the "blue flag" for their ecological compatibility and facilities. Many of them have rather specific names, such as "Priest Beach", "Crazy Beach" or "Flamingo".
In addition, it is worth paying attention to the salt lake of Salada de Torrevieja, located on the western outskirts of the city. In the rays of the setting sun it acquires a specific pink color. Water and mud of the lake have healing properties similar to the water of the Dead Sea.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions Torrevieja
On the seashore of Torrevieja there is a pier built during Roman times, a lighthouse of the 14th century stands nearby.
In Torrevieja, there are many museums free of charge for local and for tourists, such as "Sea and Salt", "Holy Week", named after Ricardo Lafuente - a man who revived the traditions of singing local seamen, as well as the head of the city choir and the founder of the international vocal festival Habaneras. Also in the city is the Conservatory and the Music Palace, where the performers of the Spanish and European stage perform periodically.
- To discover the amazing chocolate of Valor in a small cafe at Calle Concepcion, 7 03180. Chocolate is produced in Villajoyosa, there is also a museum of this factory.
- Take a boat to the island of Tabarka (departure from the local port every day at 11:00, return at 17:30).
- Spend the whole day in the amusement park Lo Rufete, here you can rent quad bikes, ride, shoot from the bow, play paintball or just walk on foot routes.
- Ride on a tourist train through the city (leaves every 40 minutes from Paseo de La Libertad and finishes its route at Torre del Moro).
In Torrevieja there are several wonderful parks, in the shade of which it is so nice to hide from the midday heat. In the National Park everything is provided for a pleasant stay: spacious lawns for barbecue and sports games, walking paths in the shade of spreading trees, ponds and fountains, children's and concert grounds.
Not far from the city is another park - Molino del Agua, considered a national reserve. About nine dozen species of birds, including the rarest pink flamingos, live in a small area of pine forest overlooking the lagoon of Salada del Mala. In the park there are several cascading ponds, connected by miniature waterfalls and ringing streams. Here lies the excursion path to the tower of Torro del Moro and the observation deck on its top, from where the magnificent view opens.
Another among the tourist sites of Torrevieja is the landscape dune park and a large water park, numerous bowling centers, discos and night clubs, basketball courts, football and rugby fields, and tennis courts for those who like active recreation. In the near future, a modern mud baths and a large conservatory will be opened in the city, the construction of which uses the newest architectural and scientific developments.
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The festival "Habaneras" is held annually in Torrevieja in August. His name was given in honor of the capital of Cuba - Havana, from where local seafarers brought songs that came to the liking of local residents. The rhythm and sonority of many of them so tightly entered the Spanish tradition, which is guessed at one of Bizet's most famous operas - "Carmen."
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