When we talk about this city we essentially refer to two things: salt and sea. Firstly salt, because it is the real origin of this town.
- The Torrevieja coast is very long, covering a total of 14Km of coastline, along which there are numerous beaches and coves where you can cool down and relax.
- Torrevieja´s climate with more than 300 days of sunshine a year makes it a popular all year destination.
- Rice is a strong component of our gastronomy. The most important rice dish in Torrevieja is the “arroz caldero” made with stock from rock fish. Torrevieja also has a great variety of small, traditional trades.
- Its salt flats with 2 lagoons surrounding it are famous for being the home of some 250 different bird species. These lagoons have been designated as national parks and offer beautiful views including flamingos.
- Torrevieja on the Costa Blanca in Spain features one of Spain’s best yacht clubs with berths for 1,500 boats. During Roman times Torrevieja used to be known for its outstanding port and the remains can still be seen at the tower of La Mata.
- A wide variety of different sports are available in Torrevieja, flying club, athletics
track covered tennis courts, sauna and many more. Authentic sporting complex with a national and internationals outlook. It comprises of an area of more than 300.000 square meters dedicated exclusively to sport. - Torrevieja offers an extensive and varied cultural agenda and the International Auditorium and Conservatory of Music. Witch is considered the most important
infrastructure in the city. - Museums in Torrevieja are necessarily related to the sea and the salt. These are the primary resources that originated Torrevieja. One of the most visited museums is the Submarine S61 Dolphin.
- One of the city’s most important cultural events is the International Habanera and Polyphony Contest. It is an International event where you will be able to enjoy songs which originated from the crossings made by the Torrevieja sailors to the Caribbean.
- There are also many local fiestas going on throughout the year:
- The three wise men the 6th of January.
- Carnival in February.
- Holy week processions during Easter in April.
- San Juan and Virgen del Rocío in June.
- Virgen de Carmen in July.
- San Emigdio and San Roque in August.
- Virgen del Rosario in October.
- Election of the Queen of salt in November.
- Immaculate Concepcion in December.