Shopping and Markets:
There is a very good small supermarket in the Plaza close by.The nearest larger supermarket - 'Super Value' is less than 5 mins drive away at Los Dolses . Within another 5 mins drive there are many more to choose from including Lidl and Consum to name but two.
Local Spanish markets can be found on Saturdays at Playa Flamenca and San Miguel on Wednesdays. Further afield there are markets at Torrevieja on Fridays, and San Pedro on Mondays. Everything is sold from bread, cakes and vegetables to towels, linen, shoes, clothes, rugs, ornaments, etc. etc. The list is endless!
Climate :
Between the months of November and March the rainfall is very low. Clear blue skies and temperatures in the low 20's can be expected. (T-shirts and shorts are often the order of the day). According to the World Health Organisation this area of the Costa Blanca has got the healthiest climate in Europe.
Local Attractions:
Tennis Courts - Villamartin Golf Club and Course has tennis courts and a swimming pool which can be used for a small charge.
Boat Trips - Several boat trips are available from Torrevieja Fishing Port. There is an all day trip to the beautiful, unspoilt, Isla Tabarca (Tabarca Island), departing at 11.00hrs and returning 18.00hrs (every day except Friday). The crossing time is approximately 40 minutes. This departs from Torrevieja Marina, in the centre of town, opposite the fountain.
Also there are 'coastline' boat trips lasting only 30 minutes, if you just want to get a view of Torrevieja from the sea. They depart at 11.30, 12.30, and 13.30 everyday, from Torrevieja Fishing Port.
Golf courses in the area -There are 5 Spanish golf courses in the area, Villamartin Golf Course, Las Ramblas Golf, Campoamor Golf Course & La Finca plus Altorreal in Murcia.