A Day Out Torrevieja
Torrevieja is a large seaside town which sits at the centre of the southern Costa Blanca, about 40 kilometres south of Alicante. It has the reputation of being a 'melting pot' as it's permanent population of some 105,000 residents, over half of which are non-spanish, swells to nearer 500,000 during peak holiday times. It is also said that more than 100 different languages are spoken in the town. Consequently Torrevieja is a busy, bustling town that has a lively atmosphere all year round, day and night.
There is ample here to see and do to keep the visitor entertained for a day or more! The two harbours offer a relaxing atmosphere where you can sit back and unwind and relax. There are two major beaches either side of the marinas which get very busy during the summer. The beach front promenade and 1.6 kilometre long marina promenade are both excellent places to stretch your legs or burn off the ice cream! The day and night market along the sea front means that there is always something to do and the funfair provides more entertainment during the summer evenings. Try the tourist train to find out about the history of Torrevieja or visit the Tourist Office for information about its museums including the Delfin S61 submarine which you can visit.
Places to stop during a day out Torrevieja
- Town Centre: this is a very central location and most places of interest can be easily reached by walking from the car park including; the main shopping street, the tourist office, the small year round day and night market, the summer evening funfair, both beaches, the promenade, the 1.6km long marina pier and the new marina.
- Old Marina: this is a great place for a morning coffee or menu del dia as the cafes and restaurants are situated right on the waters edge.
Places of Interest
1 Torrevieja Town Centre Pay Car Park
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From here: all of the places of interest are within easy walking distance.
Places of interest and things to do from Torrevieja Town Centre Car Park
- Town Centre: walk out of the car park where you drove in and turn left to enter the day and night market, continue until the sharp bend in the road opposite the tourist office, cross the road here and continue straight on away from the sea, 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.
- Tourist Office: walk out of the car park where you drove in and turn left to enter the day and night market, continue until the sharp bend in the road, cross the road to enter the tourist office and collect a free map, plus find out more about all the museums.
- Tourist Train: walk out of the car park where you drove in and turn left to enter the day and night market, the stop for the tourist train is located behind this market near the 'wave waterfall' fountain. Please ask at the tourist office for a timetable.
- Funfair: you'll see the funfair right beside the car park. It is generally during the high seasons in the evenings.
- Market Day & Night: walk out of the car park where you drove in and 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.
- Promenade: walk out of the car park 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.
- North Beach Playa del Cura: the beach is about a 10 minute walk from here, exit the car park where you drove in and turn right, continue along the promenade until you reach the beach known as Playa del Cura.
- Marina New: walk out of the car park where you drove in, turn right and continue along the pavement until you arrive at the new marina which has a small selection of bars and restaurants.
- Marina Promenade: walk out of the car park where you drove in, the 1.6 kilometre long marina promenade is straight in front of you.
2 Torrevieja Old Marina Car Park
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From here: both the old marina and the beach are just beside the car park.
Places of interest and things to do from Torrevieja Old Marina Car Park
- Old Marina International: the exit the car park beside the ticket machine, walk between the buildings to the marina with its boats and restaurants.
- South Beach Playa del Acequion: you'll see the beach right beside the car park, exit the car park where you drove in and turn left along the path to the beach.
