Brief Description of the Area:
The nearby town of Torrevieja is 28 miles south of Alicante on the Costa Blanca (10 min from Cabo Roig), with its fine sandy beaches. The area boasts of 300 days of sunshine per year. Torrevieja is a typical Spanish town with an expanding harbour and marina. Torrevieja caters for all tastes, with bars, restaurants, an aqua park, 10 pin bowling, go-cart tracks whilst the Cabo Roig urbanisation is quieter with Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Mexican, Italian, Japanese, Belgian, German and of course the famous Spanish Restaurants. It also has some of the best Pubs in the area.
Take a trip to Tabarca on a glass bottomed boat for a great day out. (Please contact us for our website address) Paste the link in your browser for a look.
Near Benidorm, there are three large theme parks situated: Terra Mitica, Mundomar and Aqualandia. It takes about an hour and a half driving to get there. All are well worth a visit. Visit 5 local Markets,Visit Guadalest Mountain Region for stunning views .
Golf :
Enjoy all year round golf in pleasant surroundings coupled with a quiet and relaxing break by the sea. This villa is within 15 minutes drive of 3 ,18 hole golf courses. VILLAMARTIN, which has previously hosted international competitions, CAMPOAMOR, and LAS RAMBLAS, .3 other golf courses are within 30 mins. Play a different course every day and rest on the seventh !! English is spoken at all the courses. The location of the villa provides the best of both worlds with good golf and a quiet and relaxing holiday by the sea. THERE ARE 7 CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF COURCES IN ALL WITHIN 10 TO 30 MINUTE DRIVE INCLUDING:
ROCLA
LA SERANA
LA TORRE
LA ROMERO
These aswell as the aforementioned are all worth a great day out!
The climate :
This area of Spain has average temperatures of 20 degrees C, higher in summer. It boasts a minimum of 300 sunny days a year and has been described by the World Health Organisation as among the healthiest climates in the world. The Mar Menor is the largest salt water lake in Europe. It's calm shallow warm waters are rich in iodine and salt making it highly invigorating with imense therapeutic value. The Mar Menor shares the same microclimate with Torrevieja and benificial health properties. It has the warmest winters in Spain and was recently declared to have the cleanest air in Europe by the World Health Organisation
Ski:
It is possible to Ski (Believe it or not) at Sierra Nevada but it is a 4 hour drive. We have done this in winter and stayed over to visit Grenada and all it has to offer. Just google it for information. The children swam in the sea in November wearing wetsuits whilst we sat in the sun reading the newspapers! All depends on how adventurous you are.
Golf:
What can one say 'GOLFERS PARADISE' is what springs to mind. Great weather all year round, championship courses, six in all nearby. The best 19th holes in Spain and no early closing !!. Good restaurants to wine and dine in while discussing the next 'Birdie' or 'Hazard'. Below are some courses and approx fees.
Las Ramblas Club de Golf,
Tel: + 34 965322011,
Fax: + 34 965322059,
This course is an 18-hole par 72.
Facilities: Changing rooms, lockers, parking, pro shop, lessons, clubs, buggies and a restaurant are available.
Club de Golf Villamartin,
Tel: + 34 966765160,
Fax: + 34 966765158,
This course is an 18-hole par 72.
Facilities: Changing rooms, lockers, parking, pro shop, putting green, lessons, clubs, driving range, buggies and a restaurant are available.
Real Club de Golf Campamor,
Tel: + 34 965321366,
Fax: + 34 965322454,
This course is an 18-hole par 72.
Facilities: Changing rooms, lockers, parking, pro shop, lessons, clubs, driving range, buggies and a restaurant are available.
Unless stated otherwise, all courses are subject to handicap restrictions of 28/36. NA = No handicap restriction.
Soft spikes required at all courses.
Other Activities:
Go-Karting, Internet cafe. Childrens Playground. Farmacia, Medical Centre. Hairdresser, Theraputic Massage & many others
