Funfairs

Lo Pagan Beach

Parking: is on the road and is free, it gets very busy during high season, so you might have to park further away.

From here: walk down onto the beach.

Lo Pagan Children's Funfair

Parking: is on the road and is free, it gets very busy during high season, so you might have to park further away.

From here: walk to the funfair which is beside the marina. It is open during the summer months only.

Lo Pagan Dos Mares Shopping Mall

Parking: is in the car park and is free.

From here: enter the Dos Mares shopping mall and enjoy!

Top tip: take a look at the official website for the most up to date opening times and a plan of the shops. 

Lo Pagan Marina

Parking: is on the road and is free, it gets very busy during high season, so you might have to park further away.

From here: walk to the marina.

Lo Pagan Mud Baths

Parking: is in the car parking places alongside the road and is free, it gets very busy during high season, so you might have to park further away and walk or get here early in the morning.

From here: starting from the windmill go along the elevated salinas walking and cycling route, the wooden steps into the mud baths are on the left.

Lo Pagan Promenade

Parking: is on the road and is free, it gets very busy during high season, so you might have to park further away.

From here: walk down onto the promenade and enjoy, it runs alongside the beach on both sides of the marina.

Lo Pagan Salinas Walking & Cycling Route

Parking: is in the car park and is free, it gets very busy during high season, so you might have to park further away and walk or get here early in the morning.

From here: starting from the windmill go along the elevated salinas walking and cycling route out to sea past lots of wooden platforms on the left which give access to the water and more importantly the therapeutic mud, you can stop and give it a go too!! This walking and cycling route continues for miles and you feel like you can almost touch the hotels on the La Manga Strip, just turn around when you\'ve had enough!! Or continue all the way to the marina in San Pedro del Pinatar and then return to Lo Pagan using the cycle track which runs parallel to the road.

Guardamar del Segura Alfonso Park

Parking: is on the road and free, it gets very busy in the summer, so you might have to park further away and walk or use the pay car park.

From here: walk towards the entrance for the Alfonso Park which was created to stop the town from becoming buried in the sand. There are many paths through the park and it is great for a walk, cycle or picnic.

Parking tip: if it is really busy try the pay car park, look at the town hall then walk down the road to the right of the building towards the sea, past the Reina Sofia Park, the entrance to the Alfonso Park is on the left.

Top tip: you can walk through the Alfonso Park all the way to the marina and back along the beach.

Guardamar del Segura Beach North End

Parking: is in the Marina and costs 1€ for however long you want to stay, insert coin on entrance and scan ticket on exit.

From here: walk around the marina and exit through gate to north end of the beach, the pier and the Alfonso Park.

Top tip: this is a great place to park during the height of the summer if you\'ve arrived too late at the beach to get parked in the town.

Guardamar del Segura Beach South End

Parking: is on the road and free, it gets very busy during high season, so you might have to park further away and walk or get here early in the morning.

From here: walk down onto the beach, turn right for La Mata or left for centre of Guardamar and its promenade.

Guardamar del Segura Boat Trips

Parking: is in the Marina and costs 1€ for however long you want to stay, insert coin on entrance and scan ticket on exit.

From here: walk around the marina to the boat.

Top tip: take a look at the official website for the Tabarca Cruiser for up to date information about timetables and prices.

Guardamar del Segura Childrens Funfair

Parking: is on the road and free, it gets very busy, so you might have to park further away and walk or use the pay car park.

From here: you'll easily spot the children's funfair which is here every night during the summer.

Parking tip: if it is really busy try the pay car park, look at the town hall then walk down the road to the right of the building towards the sea, past the Reina Sofia Park the Funfair is on the right.

Top tip: arrive early and have a picnic on the beach whilst the sunbathers are departing, then enjoy your evening knowing that you are already parked.

Guardamar del Segura Marina & Marina Promenade

Parking: is in the Marina and costs 1€ for however long you want to stay, insert coin on entrance and scan ticket on exit.

From here: walk around the marina, exit gate to take a stroll along the promenade out to sea to see the fishermen or along the beach to see the sand dunes or through the Alfonso Park.

Guardamar del Segura Market Large Wednesday Morning

Parking: is on the road and free, it gets very busy on market days, so you might have to park further away and walk.

From here: walk uphill away from the sea towards the church the market stalls line the streets around this area.

Parking tip: if it is really busy try the pay car park, walk towards the church, the market stalls line the streets around this area.

Guardamar del Segura Night Market

Parking: is on the road and free, it gets very busy in the evening, so you might have to park further away and walk or use the pay car park underground for the Town Centre.

From here: you'll easily spot the night market which is here every night during the summer.

Parking tip: if it is really busy try the pay car park, look at the town hall then walk down the road to the right of the building towards the sea, the stalls will be opposite the Reina Sofia Park on your left.

Top tip: arrive early and have a picnic on the beach whilst the sunbathers are departing, then enjoy your evening knowing that you are already parked.

Guardamar del Segura Pay Car Park 1

Can be used with: • town centre • tourist office • promenade • reina sofia park • tourist train • alfonso park • funfair childrens summer evenings • market night summer evenings • market large wednesday morning 

Guardamar del Segura Promenade

Parking: is on the road and free, it gets very busy during high season, so you might have to park further away and walk or get here early in the morning.

From here: walk downhill towards the beach, turn left for start of promenade with its mix of bars, cafes and restaurants.

Parking tip: if it is really busy try the pay car park, look at the town hall then walk down the road to the right of the building towards the sea, past the Reina Sofia and Alfonso Park to the T junction, turn left for start of promenade with its mix of bars, cafes and restaurants.

Guardamar del Segura Reina Sofia Park

Parking: is on the road and free, it gets very busy in the summer, so you might have to park further away and walk or use the pay car park.

From here: walk towards the entrance for the Reina Sofia Park with its ponds full of terrapins and ducks, paths and floodlit children's play area, you might even be lucky enough to see a peacock!

Parking tip: if it is really busy try the pay car park, look at the town hall then walk down the road to the right of the building towards the sea, the entrance to the Reina Sofia Park is on your right.

Top tip: visit during the evening in the summer, it is open until midnight, and enjoy the close by night market and children's funfair, even have a stroll on the moonlit beach.

Guardamar del Segura Rio Segura Walking Cycling Route

Parking: is in the Marina and costs 1€ for however long you want to stay, insert coin on entrance and scan ticket on exit. Or to miss out the 2 kilometres of pavement join the path at the towns entrance by the roundabout with the waterfall fountain on it that you pass to get to the marina. To find the path walk or cycle under the bridge keeping the river on your right.

From here: walk or cycle along the banks of the Rio Segura (pavement for first 2 kilometres then it changes to hard ground). The path goes past Rojales, Formentera, Algorfa and Benejuzar and finishes 30 kilometres away in Orihuela. This route can be done as one long journey from Guardamar to Orihuela or you can use the villages as starting/stopping points.

Top tip: go with friends and two cars, leave one car in the village where you want to finish and one at the start!!

Guardamar del Segura Tourist Office

Parking: is either in pay car park underground or is free in any of the side streets if you can find a space!

From here: walk into the Church square and locate the Tourist Office in the corner next to the Town Hall where you can find out more information about the Castle (ruin), Archaeology Museum, Engineer Mira Museum, the Moorish ruins in the Dunes which is only visitable on the Tourist Train.

Guardamar del Segura Tourist Train

Parking: is either in pay car park underground or is free in any of the side streets if you can find a space!

From here: walk into the Church square and locate the Tourist Office in the corner beside the Town Hall where you can book for the Tourist Train, it operates during the summer only.

Guardamar del Segura Town Centre

Parking: is either in pay car park underground or is free in any of the side streets if you can find a space!

From here: walk into the Church square and turn left or right for the long high street on which all of the shops are located.

Dive Academy Santa Pola

The Dive Academy is owned and run by Damon Rose, he has been a master instructor since 1998. The Academy is based at the beautiful marina in Santa Pola where they have a shop selling all things dive related, offices and boat which the academy uses for taking you out to sea! The Dive Academy is a BSAC (British Sub Aqua Club) training Centre as well as holding a PADI 5 Star status. 

There are many different packages available, so it is best to check the Dive Academy's own website for the most up to date information or better still call into the shop at the marina for a chat. The packages, dive sites and experiences have been specially designed and we know that they will be enjoyed by all!

Examples of Packages

If you have never dived before why not try the half day Snorkel Safari, it is a great day out for the whole family! All you need to bring is your swimming costume, towel and smile and we will take care of everything else. You will have a presentation on the marine life you will be seeing and a brief explanation on how to snorkel safely. Then it is into the sea for a fun packed hour or two of Snorkelling around Tabarca island!!

If you want to go out into the deep blue then start with The PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience. It is a fantastic way to be introduced to the amazing underwater world which is only accessible on scuba!

For the more ambitious and already qualified there are the Scuba Diver 1 day course, Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Diver and many other Specialist courses and experiences.

Opening Times

• Vary depending on the season.

Telephone Numbers & Email

• (+34) 965 414 510 (Shop/Office)
• (+34) 648 463 310 (English)
• (+34) 680 198 890  (Spanish)
• Email: info@diveacademy-santapola.com

Languages Spoken

• Spanish
• English
• Dutch

More Information

• Dive Academy's website click here.
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• Photos of taken by the Dive Academy click here.

Parking: is in the marina pay car park right beside the shop.

Santa Pola Beach Centre & North

Parking: is on the road and is free, it gets very busy during the high season, so you might have to park further away and walk or get here early in the morning.

From here: head for the sea and enjoy the beach.

Parking tip: the free parking continues parallel to the beach for about 1 kilometre, so stop anywhere you see a space!!

Santa Pola Beach South

Parking: is on the road and is free, it gets very busy during the high season, so you might have to park further away and walk or get here early in the morning.

From here: the sea and beach of Playa Llisa is in front of you.

Top tip: the 'rural beaches' which adjoin Playa Llisa are excellent for kite surfing, the wind is normally best in the afternoon.

Santa Pola Boat Trips

Parking: is in the pay car park 1 and is charged by the length of stay, keep your ticket and pay when you are ready to leave.

From here: exit the car park to the right and walk along beside the boats towards the fishing fleet, the boats for Tabarca depart from here.

Parking tip: parking in the pay car park 1 will be relatively expensive if you are going to the Island for the whole day, so free parking is available on the roads around this area, but spaces can be very hard to find, especially during holiday times.

Top tip: the restaurants on the Island are very expensive, it is best to pack a picnic.

Santa Pola Coastal Walk

Parking: is on the road and is free, it gets very busy during the high season, so you might have to park further away and walk or get here early in the morning.

From here: walk along the promenade with the sea on your left and start the walk beside the information board. This walk along the 'rural beaches' takes about 2 hours, you can follow the markers on the dunes or walk along the 'rural beaches'. You'll pass the remains of a salt transporting boat, two civil war shelters, the inlet channel and then ultimately the outlet channel for the salt lagoons, where the walk ends.

Top tip: these 'rural beaches' are excellent for kite surfing, the wind is normally best in the afternoon, so time your walk accordingly!

Santa Pola Fishing Marina & Fish Market

Parking: is in pay car park 1 and is charged by the length of stay, keep your ticket and pay when you are ready to leave. Free parking is available on the roads around this area, but spaces can be very hard to find, especially during holiday times.

From here: exit the car park to the right and walk along beside the boats, follow the pier around to the right, the fish market is directly in front of you.

Top tip: the auction is held Monday to Friday at around 17.00.

Santa Pola Fishing Marina Promenade

Parking: is in pay car park 1 and is charged by the length of stay, keep your ticket and pay when you are ready to leave. Free parking is available on the roads around this area, but spaces can be very hard to find, especially during holiday times.

From here: exit pay car park 1 to the right and walk along beside the boats towards the fishing fleet, follow the marina around to the right and continue on past the buildings for a walk along the short promenade.

Santa Pola Funfair Pola Park

Parking: is on the road and is free, it gets very busy during the high season, so you might have to park further away and walk.

From here: the Pola Park is right beside you, it is open weekend evenings only during March, April, May, June and September and every evening during July and August. Entrance to the park is free, just pay per activity.

Top tip: take a look at the official website for the Pola Park for up to date information about timetables and prices.

Santa Pola Marina

Parking: is in pay car park 1 and is charged by the length of stay, keep your ticket and pay when you are ready to leave. Free parking is available on the roads around this area, but spaces can be very hard to find, especially during holiday times.

From here: this is the marina.

Santa Pola Market Large Monday & Saturday Morning

Parking: is on the road and is free, it gets very busy when the market is on, so you might have to park further away and walk or get here early in the morning.

From here: the large market is directly in front of you.

Top tip: the Saturday market is larger than the Monday one, so take your pick!

Santa Pola Pay Car Park 1

Can be used with: • tourist office • town centre • marina • boat trips • fishing marina & fish market • fishing marina promenade 

Santa Pola Promenade Centre & North

Parking: is on the road and is free, it gets very busy during the high season, so you might have to park further away and walk or get here early in the morning.

From here: as you look at the sea, turn left for the beaches, promenade and the start of the scenic driving route or turn right for the town centre, fishing port and marina.

Parking tip: the free parking continues parallel to the beach for about 1 kilometre, so stop anywhere you see a space!!

Santa Pola Promenade South

Parking: is on the road and is free, it gets very busy during the high season, so you might have to park further away and walk or get here early in the morning.

From here: walk along the short promenade keeping the sea on your right. You can walk all the way to the marina, but there is no promenade for most of the route, so you can either walk along the sand or use the pavement behind the beach houses!

Santa Pola Salt Museum & Nature Reserve

Parking: is in the car park and is free.

From here: the Salt Museum is right beside you, entrance is free.

Santa Pola Scenic Drive Northern Point

From here: this is the coordinate for the northern point in Gran Alacant of the coastal road which runs beside the sea underneath the cliffs from Santa Pola. 

Top tip: it gets very busy especially during high season, so is sometimes best avoided in the summer.

Santa Pola Scenic Drive Southern Point

From here: this is the coordinate for the southern point in Santa Pola of the coastal road which runs beside the sea underneath the cliffs from Gran Alacant.  

Top tip: it gets very busy especially during high season, so is sometimes best avoided in the summer.

Santa Pola Tourist Office

Parking: is in pay car park 1 and is charged by the length of stay, keep your ticket and pay when you are ready to leave. Free parking is available on the roads around this area, but spaces can be very hard to find, especially during holiday times.

From here: exit the car park to the right and walk along beside the boats towards the fishing fleet, you will see the tourist information office on your right just before the beach. Find out about the Castle, Fishing Museum, Sea Museum, Aquarium, Salt Museum, El Palmeral Park with its Roman Villa.

Santa Pola Town Centre

Parking: is in pay car park 1 and is charged by the length of stay, keep your ticket and pay when you are ready to leave. Free parking is available on the roads around this area, but spaces can be very hard to find, especially during holiday times.

From here: exit the car park to the right and walk along beside the boats towards the fishing fleet, at the tourist information office (it is a good idea to collect a free map) enter the streets on your right and explore the relatively spread out town centre.

Torrevieja Auditorio Conservatorio Internacional de Musica

Parking: is in the car park and is free.

From here: the auditorio is beside the car park.

Torrevieja Beach North

Parking: is in the pay car park 1 and is charged by the length of stay, keep your ticket and pay when you are ready to leave. Free parking is available on the roads around this area, but spaces are very hard to find.

From here: the beach is about a 10 minute walk from here, exit pay car park 1 and turn right, continue along the promenade until you reach the beach known as Playa del Cura.

Torrevieja Beach South

Parking: is on the road and is free, if you can find a space.

From here: the beach known as Playa del Acequion is straight in front of you!

Parking tip: spaces maybe available in the pay car park 2 underground or in pay car park 3 beside the old marina. Exit either car park and walk towards the beach keeping the sea on your left hand side.

Torrevieja Boat Trips

Parking: is in the pay car park 1 and is charged by the length of stay, keep your ticket and pay when you are ready to leave. Free parking is available on the roads around this area, but spaces are very hard to find.

From here: make your way towards the boat warehouses beside the car park and opposite the submarine, the boats to Island of Tabarca depart from here.

Top tip: The cruise lasts approximately 45 minutes and opperates daily from March to November. There is a notice board beside the boat that displays the most up-to-date time table. Return tickets cost 21€ for adults, 10€ for children aged 5 to 10 years and it is free for children under 5. The restaurants on the Island are very expensive, so it is best to pack a picnic.

Torrevieja Car Park 1

Can be used with: • tourist office • tourist train • beach north • new marina • marina promenade • market day & night • promenade • fun fair • centro cultural del carmen • teatro municipal • palacio de la musica

Top tip: take your ticket and pay when exiting the car park. 

Torrevieja Car Park 2

Can be used with: • town centre • beach south

Top tip: take your ticket and pay when exiting the car park. 

Torrevieja Car Park 3

Can be used with: • beach south • old marina • boat trips

Top tip: take your ticket and pay when exiting the car park.

Torrevieja Car Park 4

Can be used with: • entertainment area • habaneras shopping mall

Top tip: this car park is free.

Torrevieja Centro Cultural del Carmen

Parking: is in pay car park 1 and is charged by the length of stay, keep your ticket and pay when you are ready to leave. Free parking is available on the roads around this area, but spaces are very hard to find.

From here: walk past the day and night market and follow the signs to the Centro Cultural del Carmen.

Top tip: print off this map and take it with you!

Torrevieja Entertainment Area

Parking: is in pay car park 4 and is free.

From here: exit the car park using the escalators, go up one floor to level 1 and walk away from the front of the mall, past all of the shops to the exit at the back, cross the street and continue past the restaurants, the Ozone complex is at the end and the bowling alley is hidden in the far left hand corner.

Torrevieja Funfair

Parking: is in pay car park 1 and is charged by the length of stay, keep your ticket and pay when you are ready to leave. Free parking is available on the roads around this area, but spaces are very hard to find.

From here: you'll see the funfair right beside pay car park 1, it is generally open in the evenings during high season. 

Torrevieja Habaneras Shopping Mall

Parking: is in the car park 4 and is free.

From here: exit the car park using the escalators, you have now arrived in the three story shopping mall! The shops are normally open Monday to Saturday from 10.00 to 22.00 and on a Sunday during the summer months.

Top tip: take a look at the official website for the most up to date opening times and a plan of the shops.  

Torrevieja Marina New

Parking: is in pay car park 1 and is charged by the length of stay, keep your ticket and pay when you are ready to leave. Free parking is available on the roads around this area, but spaces are very hard to find.

From here: walk out of pay car park 1 where you drove in, turn right and continue along the pavement until you arrive at the new marina.

Torrevieja Marina Old

Parking: is in pay car park 3 and is charged by the length of stay, keep your ticket and pay when you are ready to leave. Free parking is available on the roads around this area, but spaces are very hard to find.

From here: exit the car park, walk past the buildings to the marina with its boats and restaurants.

Torrevieja Marina Promenade

Parking: is in pay car park 1 and is charged by the length of stay, keep your ticket and pay when you are ready to leave. Free parking is available on the roads around this area, but spaces are very hard to find.

From here: walk out of pay car park 1 where you entered, the 1.6 kilometre long marina promenade is straight in front of you.

Torrevieja Market Day & Night

Parking: is in pay car park 1 and is charged by the length of stay, keep your ticket and pay when you are ready to leave. Free parking is available on the roads around this area, but spaces are very hard to find.

From here: walk out of pay car park 1 where you drove in, continue past the start of the pier then turn left, the day and night market is directly in front of you. During the summer it gets going around midday and closes at midnight, in the winter there are a lot less stalls and it tends to be open from midday until early evening.

Torrevieja Market Large Friday Morning

Parking: is on the road and is free, it gets very busy when the market is on, so you might have to park further away and walk or get here early in the morning.

From here: follow the shopping trolleys to enter the large market.

Top tip: this large market is held in the residential zone of the town, inland from the centre, so isn't a walkable distance from the sea!

Torrevieja Municipal Sports Centre

Parking: is in the car park and is free.

From here: walk across to entrance for the swimming pool, gym or to take part in any of the classes.

Top tip: the facility is known as the Palacio de Deportes Infanta Cristina, for more information take a look at the official website.

Torrevieja Palacio de la Musica

Parking: is in pay car park 1 and is charged by the length of stay, keep your ticket and pay when you are ready to leave. Free parking is available on the roads around this area, but spaces are very hard to find.

From here: walk past the day and night market and follow the signs to the Palacio de la Musica.

Top tip: print off this map and take it with you!

Torrevieja Promenade

Parking: is in pay car park 1 and is charged by the length of stay, keep your ticket and pay when you are ready to leave. Free parking is available on the roads around this area, but spaces are very hard to find.

From here: walk out of pay car park 1 where you drove in, turn left for the short promenade past the day and night market to the Club Nautico or right for a longer promenade past the shops and many beach front restaurants.

Torrevieja Teatro Municipal

Parking: is in pay car park 1 and is charged by the length of stay, keep your ticket and pay when you are ready to leave. Free parking is available on the roads around this area, but spaces are very hard to find.

From here: walk past the day and night market and follow the signs to the Teatro Municipal.

Top tip: print off this map and take it with you!

Torrevieja Tourist Office

Parking: is in pay car park 1 and is charged by the length of stay, keep your ticket and pay when you are ready to leave. Free parking is available on the roads around this area, but spaces are very hard to find.

From here: walk out of pay car park 1 where you drove in, turn left and enter the day and night market, the tourist office is on the opposite side of the road at the sharp bend.

Torrevieja Tourist Train

Parking: is in pay car park 1 and is charged by the length of stay, keep your ticket and pay when you are ready to leave. Free parking is available on the roads around this area, but spaces are very hard to find.

From here: exit pay car park 1, the tourist train stop is located behind the day and night market near the 'wave waterfall' fountain, please ask at the tourist office for a timetable.

Torrevieja Town Centre

Parking: is in the pay car park 2 and is charged by the length of stay, keep your ticket and pay when you are ready to leave. Free parking is available on the roads around this area, but spaces are very hard to find.

From here: walk from pay car park 2 towards the buildings keeping the sea behind you, after about 300 metres you will reach the street called Ramon Gallud, this is the main high street of Torrevieja with the impressive church and its square to enjoy.

Top tip: collect a free map from the tourist office, which is on the opposite side of the road to the day and night market where the road bends sharply.

Torrevieja Water Park Aquopolis

Parking: is in the car park and is charged by the day.

From here: the water park is right beside you, it is open during the summer months only.

Top tip: Take a look at the official website for the Aquopolis Torrevieja for up to date information about timetables and prices.

Torrevieja Water Park Flamingo

Parking: is on the road and is free.

From here: the water park is right beside you, it is open during the summer months only.

Top tip: situated on urbanisation La Siesta just on the edge of Torrevieja. It is open June & September 11.00-18.00 and July & August 11.00-19.00. Tickets for adults are 11€ OAP's and children are 9€ and under 4's are free. For more information take a look at the official website.