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Surrounding areas
Torrevieja is situated on the Southern side of the Alicante province, in the Vega Baja del Segura Region. The towns around Torrevieja are essentially agricultural as the lands are watered by the today limited waters of the River Segura. Despite the economic difficulties that affect almost all agricultural towns, the enormous tourist development of the coastal areas has provoked some towns into showing more and more interest towards the tourism boom.
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Therefore, Torrevieja is today surrounded by five golf-courses that are between 10 and 20 minutes drive from the city centre. Thus making the salt City into a strategic place for all golf lovers who regularly enjoy visiting the various courses.
At the same time, nearby towns such as: San Miguel de Salinas, Almoradi, Rojales, Algorfa, Bigastro, Catral, Callosa, Redovan… offer visitors a look at life in inland Spain whilst at the same time providing modern commercial facilities as well as a high number of local and traditional celebrations. |
Special mention should be made towards the City of Orihuela. This authentic museum-city has many points of interest starting with its Cathedral as well as the numerous Churches and historical buildings. In recent years, Orihuela has experienced an enormous growth around its coastal areas where thousands of houses have been constructed in what is known as the “Orihuela Beaches” or coast.
Lastly, we should mention the two nearest towns to Torrevieja, which are Guardamar and Pilar de la Horadada. Although they are less built up than Torrevieja, they still offer visitors some pleasant beaches as well as an important quality in its services.
Extending to the surrounding areas, we find important towns such as Elche, with its amazing palm-tree groves, which have been declared a “World Heritage Site”. The celebration of the “Misteri d’Elx” was also declared a “World Heritage Protected Site” by the UNESCO.
Approximately 40 minutes sailing time from the port of Torrevieja, we stumble across the Island of Tabarca, the only inhabited island in the Community of Valencia. It is especially busy during the summer months when it becomes a haven for many sailing boats in search of clear blue water as well as the gastronomic delights. The waters surrounding the island have been declared as a “Maritime Nature Reserve” and any type of fishing is prohibited.
Opposite Tabarca, we find the town of Santa Pola, which has numerous sites such as its castle and an interesting aquarium.
Less than 50 kilometres away from Torrevieja are the cities of Alicante, capital of the province and Murcia, capital of the Autonomous Community of Murcia. They provide all the same amenities that one would expect in any other major city |
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