General Area:
Nearby town of Torrevieja The bustling town centre of Torrevieja with cosmopolitan shops, street markets, resident funfair and many restaurants and more lively nightlife is a short distance away. Buses are available hourly during the day or taxis are widely available in the evening. On a Friday the largest outdoor market in Spain is held here and there are various markets in the area on different days of the week. Torrevieja has a water park with a good range of rides and pools which is great for adults or kids just 10 mins drive away. Go Karts are available all year round on the coastal road between La Zenia and Torrevieja suitable for adults & children. A day trip to Isle of Tabarca is available during summer on Tuesdays & Thursdays from the jetty by Torrevieja marina.
Local Area:
La Mata, Torrevieja is a beautiful Spanish coastal town, 30 minutes drive from Alicante airport and 25 minutes from Murcia airport. This area enjoys exceptional weather throughout the year. In nearby Torrevieja you will find the commercial centre and a vast array of shops (including a Carrefour hypermarket), bars and restaurants to suit all tastes. In addition, the stylish Habaneras Shopping Centre opened in 2005, providing a variety of shops including C&A, H&M, Mango and Zara. The sea front provides an attractive promenade where you will find a marina, small funfair and craft stalls open from 10am til late for those last minute gifts to take back home. Within 15 minutes drive you can play 3 championship golf courses and numerous other courses further afield, as well as many blue flag beaches. The nearby La Hoya sports complex includes an Olympic size pool and tennis courts.
Other Attractions:
Alicante is good for shopping with a beautiful marina, Benidorm approx 1 hr away has the largest water park in Europe & the Terra Mitica theme park for white knuckle rides, La Manga famous golf & sports complex is just 30 mins south, Murcia has a stunning cathedral and shops, Cartogena which has naval history and the mountains which can be seen from the outskirts of Torrevieja are all easily accessible with Spains good roads. Villamartin plaza near the golf course is superb for eating & drinking with a wide choice of restaurants and quality shops. The natural salt lakes on the outskirts of nearby Torrevieja contributed to the area being named as one of the healthiest places to live in the world by the World Health Organisation. The salt concentration in these large pools draws moisture out of the air and with sunny days and an average temperature of 20 degrees and low annual rainfall the area is ideal for anyone suffering from Asthma, Rheumatism or Arthritis.
Golf:
Golf facilities The three championship courses of Villamartin (0034) 966 765160, Campoamor (0034) 965 320506 and Las Ramblas (0034)96 322011 are within a 5 min drive and are open to non members, golf clubs & buggies can be hired for a small fee at the golf courses. La Finca at Algorfa is 20 mins away and La Manga is 30 mins drive. UK winter time is the busiest time for golf in Spain due to their mild climate. Courses may use temporary greens during June & Sept. It is advisable to pre-book your tee off times and you will need to take your handicap certificate with you.
Other Activities:
Golf