Local facilities:
Very close to many local beaches that have safe water and are cleaned every day. You will find an excellent Go-Kart centre, which is great fun for all the family and is only minutes away. You can play golf on three top class courses within 5 minutes drive and the green fees are very reasonable . The local market is held at Playa Flamenca on Saturdays and is very popular with everyone. You are spoilt for choice by the many restaurants in the area that serve Chinese, Indian, Italian and not forgetting the local Spanish restaurants that warmly welcome you, Patio Anduluz for a traditional Flamenco show or why not try Paella on the beach at La Zenia. This area of the Costa Blanca is also well known for having the healthiest climate in Europe due to the local saltwater lagoons which are home to over 250 species of birds. The lagoons are now designated as national parks, which can be visited and enjoyed by all.
Shopping:
New centre on site has recently opened with several restaurants, bars and a new supermarket, which is very convenient. You will also find many good local supermarkets, banks, pharmacies and other essential shops in easy reach of the apartment. Torrevieja holds a very large market on Friday mornings and host a lively craft market on the seafront in the evenings. You will also find the hypermarket 'Carrefour' in Torrevieja and next door a brand new shopping complex and with eateries called 'Habaneras' with C&A, Zara, H&M, Intersport and many other Spanish shops and is well worth visiting to spend those Euros.
Further a field:
Only 15 minutes away you can go Tenpin Bowling in Torrevieja and visit the wonderful waterpark for excellent family fun. Elche is famous for its palm trees and leather shoes and is a 30 minute drive. Or why not try Benidorm approx 1hr 15 minutes drive away famous for its lovely sandy beaches and lively nightlife. You could also visit Benidorm's theme park called 'Terra Mitica' with its many roller coasters for a great day out and is very easy to reach and only takes an hour on the AP7 (motorway) and it has it's own exit so you can't get lost!
Golf:
This is a golfers paradise with three top class golf courses within a 2 mile radius. Just up the road you have two courses Las Ramblas with its famous water hazards and challenging landscape and Campoamor known for it's long and wide fairways and lush greens and beautiful clubhouse. 10 minutes drive will bring you to Villa Martin course known as the 'millionaires playground' due to the many expensive houses surrounding the course. It hosted the Spanish Open in 2000 and is probably the best course on the Costa Blanca. Golf clubs and buggies are available for hire and proper dress code is required.
