Local Amenities
There are plenty of amenities close by such as shops, restaurants and a bank. The Villamartin Plaza is adjacent to the apartment and offers a tremendous choice, upwards of 30 restaurants and bars, plus a great little supermarket, where you can get a local red wine (take your own bottle of course) for as little as 1 Euro. Just 1.5 k on route to the beach is a larger supermarket (Consum) plus various bars, restaurants and trinket shops.

Torrevieja
Torrevieja is not a 'resort' and doesn't cater for the package holiday industry at all. It's popular with and suitable for couples, families and golfers alike British, Spanish and other visitors come here to enjoy some of the best beaches and sunshine in Spain. In fact, there are over 24 beaches to enjoy from small coves to one over 20 kilometres long! Several beaches hold the prestigious Blue Flag award for cleanliness and most of them have fresh water showers and lifeguards Torrevieja offers something for every taste. Peace and tranquillity through to a fabulous variety of restaurants and bars, some of the best ice cream in Europe and a few night clubs. It is home to some fantastic golf courses and is where one of the biggest street markets in Spain is to be found With its Orange and Lemon groves, fruit and vegetable farms, the food is always fresh and very cheap. Eating out is both an experience and a pleasant surprise when the bill eventually arrives

Torrevieja things to do
Whether you want a relaxing break or prefer to explore, the area has something for you. If your ideal holiday is relaxing on the beach by day and spending the evenings people watching you can. Alternatively perhaps you'd prefer to explore unspoiled villages or visit historic towns? How about a visit to the water park, some ten pin bowling, golf, tennis or horse riding, perhaps even go kart racing? Every night pavement artists and craft stalls can be found on the promenade by the fun fair in Torrevieja where you'll find leather goods, pottery, jewellery and other bargains to haggle over. There's a market every day in the area and some fantastic shops if you need a little 'retail therapy'

Torrevieja things to do (Funfair)
The funfair by the marina is open in the summer months and is great fun for everyone, they often have some very different rides to those you'll find at fairs in the UK including a full flight simulator where you can take off and land a Boeing 737! There are two Go-Kart tracks in the area, one to the south of Torrevieja, the other near Santa Pola. Safe fast fun for all the family with snack bars and restaurants on site too. You could visit one of the two water park and get very wet in the slides, flumes and waterfalls. With bars. Cafes, restaurants and picnic areas as well as the rides this could be a great day out! There are many boat trips all around Torrevieja. Take a trip to the nearby Island of Tabarca or sail along the coast and admire the beautiful scenery. You can also enjoy an evening dinner cruise with on board entertainment during the summer

Torrevieja General Information
Costa Blanca has lots of sunshine all year round and very little rain, 'shorts' weather most of the year. You are within 3 mins. drive of several supermarkets, local bars and restaurants offering excellent food and good value, wonderful bodegas for wine lovers, enjoy a picnic in the nearby pine forests, take advantage of the daily markets with many bargains to be had. Torrevieja town is a hive of activity with its outdoor cafe/bars, restaurants and where artists perform in the church square or along the harbour/side and for nightlife visit the evening fairs, clubs and theme parks. Alicante and Benidorm is 1.5 hours drive with late night cabaret shows and theme parks.

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Owners Details:
richard@ourplaceinthesun.net