Torre Pacheco
Torre Pacheco is a large inland town which is typical of the area. Its industry is mainly based on agriculture, but it has lots to offer everyone. The town centre is relatively spread out, the best day to visit is on a Saturday morning when the lively street market adds to the atmosphere. There is a train station which, on a normal weekday has about six trains to the city of Cartagena and Murcia.
There is a charming 9 hole par 3 pitch and putt course situated on the edge of the town of Torre Pacheco. Opened in 1989 it is full of character and is very mature. A couple of water hazards and strategically placed bunkers offer a fun day for all. There is a small café at the entrance offering views over the course.
The IFEPA has been an exhibition centre since the 1990s. It regularly hosts a large selection of exhibitions and events such as the Second Hand Car Fair and the Equimur Horse Show.
Places of interest & ideas of things to do in Torre Pacheco
- Town Centre: spread out with selection of shops, bars and restaurants.
- Market: medium street market every Saturday morning.
- Golf Course: a charming 9 hole par 3 pitch and putt course
- Train Station: daily trains to the cities of Murcia and Cartagena.
- IFEPA: exhibition centre.
Ideas of places to twin Torre Pacheco with day or night
- Spend a Saturday morning at the lively street market in Torre Pacheco and then take a drive through the surrounding countryside and have lunch at any of the nearby Golf Course Resorts like La Torre Polaris World or Mar Menor Village Resort to see just what all the fuss is about!
- Enjoy a morning cup of coffee over looking the town centre golf course close to the train station in Torre Pacheco, then take to train to the city of Murcia or Cartagena and enjoy their many museums and shops.
- Twin a stop at Torre Pacheco with any of the places along the shores of the Mar Menor, like Punta Brava with its viewpoint or the larger and busy town of Los Alcazares.
- Visit the IFEPA when it is hosting an interesting event, there will be enough to entertain you for a whole day!
Places of Interest
Torre Pacheco IFEPA Exhibition Centre
N37°44.826 W0°57.990Parking: is in the official car park, the charge is dependent on the event but is normally free.
From here: walk into the exhibition centre.
Top tip: it is often necessary to book tickets in advance, so for all the specific details about the event see the official IFEPA website (it takes a while to load)!
Torre Pacheco Market Medium Saturday Morning
N37°44.343 W0°57.388Parking: is on the road and free, it gets busy on market day, so you can use the pay car park 1 and walk to the market.
From here: follow the shopping trolleys to the market.
Torre Pacheco Municipal Golf Course
N37°44.446 W0°57.658Parking: is on the road beside the course and is free.
From here: the club house is right beside you.
Top tip: book your tee time in advance by contacting the club directly, or with this course you can turn up and pay and play. They do like you to wear golf shoes.
Contact Information:
- Website: www.golftorrepacheco.es
- Email: golftorrepacheco@telefonica.net
- Telephone: +34 968 585 111
Torre Pacheco Pay Car Park 1
N37°44.499 W0°57.254Can be used with: • town centre • market
Torre Pacheco Town Centre
N37°44.499 W0°57.254Parking: in the pay car park 1, or if you can find a space in any of the surrounding streets for free.
From here: walk to the entrance to pay car park 1 and turn left, the main high street is about 50 metres in front of you.
Torre Pacheco Train Station
N37°44.826 W0°58.013Parking: is in the parking area and is free.
From here: enter the train station and purchase your ticket.
Top Tip: this train line is used by various regional operators, but you can find the timetable using the Renfe website. Click on the word welcome to change the site to English. The site works using the end stations of each line only, so in this case Cartagena and Murcia. In the drop down menus on the Departure select Cartagena if you want to go to Murcia or Murcia if you want to go to Cartagena. In the drop down menu for Destination select the station that you are going to, select the date, then click search. To find the time that the train stops at Torre Pacheco click on the train that you want in the Train/Route column and the time table will pop up.
