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Torrevieja is a fishing village at the southern Valencian community, 41 kilometers away from Alicante to the north. Its name means an Old Tower.
The town is located southwards on the Costa Blanca and its main attractions are the Natural Salt Lakes,tourism, fishing and the beautiful blue flag carrier beaches. So if you prefer to a quiet and tranquil holiday, why not choose this area. Of course, on peak seasons, here is quite filled with local and foreign tourist especially at beaches.
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|  | This coastal town in the south of Alicante province has a temperate continental climate. The town has two protected Natural Parks with two salt lakes and with no doubts, these salt lakes is the town most existence. In 1802 the salt production moved from La Mata. Its salt production is one of the biggest in Europe. the town is also popular to its yearly Certamen Internacional de Habaneras y Polifonia competition. Torrevieja also boast large beaches namely:
La Mata Beach in Torrelamata , Cabo Cervera, Los Locos, El Cura, El Acequion,Los Naufragos and Ferris.
Accomodations:
Club Aldea Del Mar 3 stars
Hotel Masa International 3 stars
Apartamentos Marina Internacional 3 stars
Marina Dos Torrevieja Internacional 3 stars
Cabo Cervera 3 stars
Hotel Masa International 3 stars
Torrejoven 3 stars |
For gasronomy and entertainment, the Spanish food tradition consists of many "cuisine" from different parts of the country, Baskish , Andalus, Valencian and so on. International cuisine are not rare.
So, start exploring the town by foot starting at the harbor and enjoy the beautiful views of the coastline until Cabo Roig of Orihuela....and idle somewhere at the marina or at the paseo with some drinks. Enjoy! Cheers!
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| Pros: | "Micro climate, Good Cuisine and Multiculture" | | Cons: | "Can't just make a rush visit!" | | In A Nutshell: | "Not only good for holidaymakers!" |
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joiwatani Wed Feb 4, 2009 23:08 UTC
Great restaurant tips! I review restaurants in Seattle once a month! | Redang Sun Jun 10, 2007 16:34 UTC
Interesting page! | jstme Mon May 8, 2006 23:26 UTC
I love tapas with clara ;-) thanks | scottishvisitor Thu Apr 20, 2006 16:50 UTC
Nice updates here - loved the extra pictures Happy Travels Joan |
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