Leisure Activities:
There are a great variety of leisure activities on offer in Torrevieja, various sporting to be enjoyed include swimming at the SPORTS PALACE named INFANTA DONA CRISTINA, where there is a heated Olympic-size swimming pool, in addition to the Multisports pavilion accommodating 4,000 spectators, other facilities are the Football Stadium, Athletics tracks and Blue Sports pavilion.
FISHING; From the fishing wharf, there are boats offering excursions across the bay of Torrevieja and also over to the Island of Tabarca. Life in the Torrevieja area, offers you sunshine, culture, a relaxed way of life and a lower cost of living. Dining out is inexpensive with endless excellent restaurants to choose from. What ever you taste you will find it in the Torrevieja area. Visit the site of Torrevieja Restaurants - a guide to dining out in and around Torrevieja and covers areas such as Playa Flamenca, Villamartin, La Zenia, Los Altos, and Quesada.
General Information:
There are plenty of Banks (no British) in Torrevieja with cash machines and most of them seem to have someone who speaks English. Not many of the shops / restaurants seem to like accepting 'plastic' or travellers cheques, so keep plenty of 'euros' in your pocket. Shopping in Torrevieja is great, with plenty of bargains from designer trainers in the sports shops to English brands in the supermarkets (try the 'Carrefour'). The only thing I have found that is dearer than the UK, is golf equipment. Eating out is a pleasure and a bargain from the Spanish seafood restaurants in Torrevieja to the English, German, Swedish, Chinese etc found on the various 'urbanisations' around Torrevieja. Try the shoulder of lamb, you get a whole shoulder or a huge T-bone steak for about euro 11.
Excursions:
There are loads of day trips and excursions you can take, why not go inland, where you will probably be the only tourist and will enjoy the peace and tranquility of fantastic forests and mountains. Even boat trips from the marina to the beautiful Isla deTabarca. If you or the kids get bored try the water parks, safari parks, go-carting or local theme parks. BOWLS; There are eight bowls clubs in the Torrevieja area, San Luis, La Siesta, Quesada, La Marina, San Miguel, Emerald Isle, County Bowls and Greenlands.
SHOPPING; For the shoppers among you, there are loads of bargains try the perfume shops or even the sports shops, plus of course the promenade street markets, which are bustling with stalls selling original oil paintings to fantastic Spanish leather wear and jewellery. The new modern shopping facility 'Habaneras' shopping centre has many shops from Zara, Mango, & H&M to Super Valu & Lidl. Throw in a few small museums and you've got everything you need for a perfect holiday
Golf:
Torrevieja and its surrounding areas play host to three prestigious golf courses, where both national and international championships are held. A total of 54 holes, covering an area of 1,700,000 m² give shape to the Villamartin, Las Ramblas Campoamor, Alanda, Alicante, Altorreal, Bonalba, La Manga North and La Manga South. Many restaurants and bars nearby that provide breakfast and evening meals, perfect for any golfing enthusiasts. The International Sports Harbour Marina offers the chance to practice different water sports, along with several hundred high quality berths.
FREE BUS TOURS; These tours can be booked by calling 902886015, Coaches leave FROM McDONALD'S Carpark, opposite Carrefour shopping center, which is only 20mins walk from the apartment, they take you to any of the following, depending which day you are travelling with them, BENIDORM, BODEGA AT ALFAZ DEL PI, GUADALEST, CAVES OF CANELOBRE, & ALICANTE. (Highly recommended for a pleasant day-out).
Other Activities:
Beach, Niteclubs, Bars, Family + Kits Activities, Fiestas, Football Stadium, Safari Park, Water Park, Go-Carting, Theatre, Cinema, Shopping
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