Torrevieja Travel Guide

Spain's Costa Blanca is home to Torrevieja, a city well known for a warm, Mediterranean climate and long sandy beaches, all of which were awarded the Blue Flag in 2016. Popular with tourists, Torrevieja is not just great for beaches -- there’s also quite a bit to do around the area, with water parks and many bars and restaurants, plus the location is perfect for exploring cities nearby.

Things to Do in Torrevieja

Choose which beach best suits your agenda, with Playa del Cura being a better bet for young kids. It’s also got a wonderful palm-lined street with many cafes, bars, and places to eat. Of course beaches mean water sports, and you can snorkel, kayak, or paddle board here.

Torrevieja is also home to two large salt lagoons, which many come to enjoy and float around in, soaking up the health benefits of a good salt bath. Torrevieja means old tower, in Spanish and you can see the embodiment of this at the Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepcion, a beautiful neoclassical church built from the very old stones that once were part of the watch towers that used to dot the coastline here. In the town, there are plenty of atmospheric and very Spanish squares and parks, with open fountains and plenty of benches to grab a shady spot for a siesta on those hot Spanish summer afternoons.

Best Places to Stay in Torrevieja

Most people try to stay at a beachfront property in Torrevieja.

Best Time to Visit Torrevieja

Visiting in the summer is the most popular time of year for tourists, as the weather is great and very reliable.