Local attractions:
Beaches - Cabo Roig, La Zenia, Playa Flamenca, Campoamor. .
Walking/ hiking, and bird watching - Las salinas de Santa Pola nature reserve, rich in migratory birds. .
Water park - Torrevieja Aquopolis water park. .
Water sports - Water skiing, jet skiing, dinghy hire, speed boat hire, banana boats - at Cabo Roig marina. .
Golf courses - Villamartin, Campoamor, Las Ramblas.
Slightly further afield:
Golf - World class golf at La Manga. .
Safari park - Rio Safari Elche. .
Unesco World Heritage site - Elche palmery. .
Historical towns - Elche (Elx), Murcia, Orihuela.
Travel:
The apartment is only 40 minutes from Alicante airport, and slightly less from Murcia airport. There are many companies offering cheap car rental from either airport (book in advance for best rates), and this is the easiest way to get around and explore the area; the apartment is very easy to find, with ample on-street parking. Alternatively, airport transfers (pre-booked) cost around 50 Euro (Alicante) or 40 Euro (Murcia) each way for up to 4 people. There are also regular buses to and around the area.
Other Activities:
Aquopolis waterpark at Torrevieja, banana boats/ tubes, speed boat rental, dinghy rental, jet skiing, go karting...