Make a self catering villa in La Torreta, Costa Blanca, Spain your home away from home

Close to the lovely beaches which the Costa Blanca is famous for, self catering villas in La Torreta are in a peaceful area which is ideal for walking and cycling. It is within walking distance or a short bus journey of the town of Torrevieja where there are plenty of shops, restaurants, street markets, a large hypermarket and plenty of nightlife. It also has a bullring, fairground, theatre and several cinemas. There are regular festivals here throughout the year. Further afield are the blue flag beaches of La Mata and Guardamar.

Things to do in La Torreta, Spain

Cycle to Laguna de La Mar - Cycling is a popular way to enjoy the sunshine as you explore the area around your villa in La Torreta. The nearby nature reserve of Laguna de La Mar is within easy reach and is in a quiet, tranquil area.

Beaches - This area is popular for its gorgeous beaches along with 350 sunny days a year to enjoy them. Theses blue flag beaches offer sunbathing, swimming and plenty of watersports.

Places to visit near La Torreta, Spain

Salterns of Torrevieja - These two natural saltwater lagoons near Torrevieja are the biggest in Europe. They offer a peaceful area for walking and are a bird watcher’s paradise, especially during the migration season.

Murcia - The city of Murcia is the capital city of the region and has a wealth of history and architecture dating back over 800 years. The Cathedral de Santa Maria is a magnificent Baroque Cathedral built in the 15th century. The entrance doors alone are worth seeing and the interior is magnificently decorated with gold. There is a Cathedral museum which is also very interesting. The Almudi Palace and the Castle of Monteagudo with its Arabic influences are also worth a visit.

The nearby Museum Ramon Gaya displays the powerful work of this local artist, whose work was influenced by Vasquez and Rembrandt. There are many other Museums and art galleries to be explored during your visit to Murcia, which is just 69km (42 miles) from your villa in La Torreta.

Cartagena - Situated just south east of Murcia, and an easy 57km (35 mile) drive from your self catering villa in La Torreta, Cartagena is another historical city with beautiful architecture. The Archaeological Museum displays relics from the many ancient civilizations which once ruled Spain.

Weather in La Torreta, Spain

Temperatures in the Costa Blanca area of Spain are mild in the winter and hot in the summer. Average temperatures in July and August may reach 33C (91F) with no rain. Winter temperatures rarely drop below 10C (50F) and average 17C (62F) during the day so villa rentals at La Torreta are popular in the winter months too.

Flights to La Torreta, Spain

The nearest airport to your villa at La Torreta is Alicante International Airport which is 40 km away. The drive takes about 35 minutes. This airport has regular cheap flights from all over Europe.