Ways to fill your time, including restaurants:
There is much more to do in the area apart from lazing on the beautiful beaches, and playing golf.
To get the best out of the area, you may wish to hire a car. However, a car isn't essential as there are many places within walking distance or accessible by public transport.
There are too many attractions, markets, bars and restaurants to list, but the following list may give you some idea ....
La Cinuelica has both Chinese and Italian restaurants within the development, from which you can also order takeaways. The Rocajuna bar is good for a drink, and hosts a Friday quiz night.
Within a 15 minute walk, you are spoilt for choice. As well as restaurants specialising in traditional Spanish dishes and fish, you can choose from Italian, Greek and Indian restaurants, as well as the classic English fish'n'chips. Our favourites are Restaurant Nautilus at Punta Prima beach, Patio Andaluz which has flamenco dancing twice a week, and Puccini's Italian.
Sightseeing and Markets:
Torrevieja and Alicante have to be top of the list here.
Orihuela and Murcia are towns also well worth visiting.
Mar Menor is famous for its' salt water lagoon.
Gaudalest village and church high in the mountains is interesting, it is more enjoyable out of season.
Embassament De La Pedrera hydro electric lake.
You can visit a different market every day, should you wish.
The Saturday market at Playa Flamenca is the largest in the area, and sells just about everything.
Monday: San Pedro del Pinatar
Tuesday: Orihuela, Benijofar
Wednesday: La Mata, San Miguel de las Salinas, Algorfa, Guardamar,
Thursday: Bigastro, San Javier, Urbanization La Marina
Friday: Torrevieja, Pilar de la Horadada, Los Montesinos
Saturday: Playa Flamenca
Sunday: Campo de Guardamar, Algorfa, Urb La Marina, ‘Zoco’ (Quesada), Campoverde
For children and the young at heart.:
Go-Karts, just 10 minutes walk away.
Rio Safari Park, Elchie - about 30 minutes in the car.
Torrevieja Water Park, open in the summer months.
10 Pin Bowling, just next to Habanaras shopping centre, which is a 15 minute drive.
Jet skis at La Zenia (15 minutes) and Campoamor beaches.
Horse riding at el Rancho.
Fishing trips of all descriptions and durations - equipment available for hire locally.
Golf:
The wonderful year-round climate of the Costa Blanca makes any time an ideal time
for a golf break with your golfing buddies at La Cinuelica.
The championship courses of Villamartin, Campamour, Las Ramblas and La Finca are within 15 minutes drive, with the exclusive golf and sports complex of La Manga 30 minutes away. We know the best way to make golf bookings with guaranteed tee times and reduced green fees!
Villamartin
Course designer : Paul Putman
This 18-hole course is on mountainous ground, with the many trees and water features making the course very interesting for players who like to take a few risks. The course isn't too long, and is well adapted to the natural surroundings and terrain.
Las Ramblas
Course designer : Pepe Gancedo,
Featuring lakes, deep gorges, bridges and thick wooded areas,
set in the Spanish countryside, the tight fairways are a good test of even the finest golfer.
The leafy Mediterranean pines create an unforgettable backdrop for the course, which has spectacular views of the Mediterranean Sea.
Real club De Golf Campoamor
Very picturesque, set in a valley with stunning views of the countryside and med coastline. Lush grass, beautiful pine forests and orange trees, all overlooking the area from Torrevieja to La Manga del Mar Menor.
La Finca
Course designer : D. Jose Gancedo
Set at the bottom of mount Escotera in Algorfa,
Tricky fast greens, the 5th is an island green and the 17th is protected by a large lake.
Other Activities:
Go-karting
marks the location of the property in Orihuela Costa
