Torrevieja :
The historic town of Torrevieja is a 10 minute drive away and has a large street market, a lovely marina and lots of sandy beaches. The area boasts 7 Blue Flag beaches providing clean and safe fun for all the family, offering a full range of water sporting activities. You can wander along the beautiful new Promenade of Torrevieja and enjoy the atmosphere of the evening craft market or sit at one of the pavement cafes and watch the world go by. The Friday market is one of the largest in Europe and you will find everything here from genuine Spanish handicrafts, to low priced leather goods, shoes, textiles, silver and a huge variety of fresh local produce. Torrevieja has an average of 320 days a year of sunshine. There are plenty of malls and shopping facilities within Torrevieja.
Local Attractions :
If the family fancy a change from playing by the pool or on the beach why not visit the Aquopolis water park in Torrevieja (open summer months), safari park (near Santa Pola), caves (at Canelobre) or the funfair by Torrevieja marina throughout the summer. Aquopolis water park is a great day out for all the family. It has Rapids, Kamikaze & Zig Zag water slides. Wave Pool, Swimming Pools & Infants Pool. Jacuzzi, Mini Golf, Restaurant, Cafeteria & lots more. If you want a day away from the beach or golf courses, why not try a day in the beautiful countryside and enjoy the mountains, pine woods, olive and almond trees, orange and lemon groves plus 2 large salt lakes. The Salt lakes of Torrevieja are a favourite resting place for different varieties of migratory birds, particularly flamingo’s. Alternatively, why on take a trip to the beautiful, unspoilt, Isla Tabarca (Tabarca Island) from Torrevieja marina or a coast line boat trip. There is also go-karting for the more adventurous.
Golfers Paradise :
Costa Blanca is the ideal place for a golfing holiday. Villamartin, La Finca, Campoamor and Las Ramblas golf courses are only a 10 minute drive away. La Finca is the newest club in the area only completed late 2000 again within easy reach from the apartment. The famous La Manga club, with its three courses, is about 40 minutes drive away and is well worth a visit for the golf enthusiasts.