Local amenities:
Local amenities are located a five minute walking distance away, there is a small supermarket, an Indian restaurant, fast food take-away and 3 pubs serving food. One of the pubs has an internet availability. Within ten minutes walking, there is Mercadona, Aldi and Champion. In the other direction, ten minutes walk towards the sea, brings you to another Mercadona. The hypermarket, Carrefour is worth a visit, and also the shopping centre which is next to it. Most shopping can be done in the local markets, which are definitely worth a look. On a Friday Torrevieja has one of the largest markets in Spain. The Aqua Park is open in the summer months between June and September and is not far from the apartment, (well worth a visit for the youngsters).
Golf:
You can leave the family at the beach and enjoy yourself away from them at one of Spain's many Golf courses. The Villamartin Championship Golf Course is located about two miles away. Also there are courses at Las Rambles and Campoamor which are a short distance away. Clubs may be hired, as well as electric buggies. You can finish the day with refreshments at the restaurants or clubhouses.
The coast :
There are some lovely places to visit along the coast. Alicante has beautiful beaches with esplanades to stroll along. There are water sports to enjoy as well as numerous restaurants and bars. Further down the coast is Santa Pola, a very pretty Spanish seaside town and fishing port well worth a walk around. Guadamar is a lovely place to visit, with wonderful beaches to sunbathe on. Bars and restaurants are on the sea front at La Mata, which is a popular local beach. The promenade is always a busy place, where you can watch the world go by whilst having a relaxing drink or snack at one of the bars.