Torrevieja is where spanish people take their holidays and
many of them buy a second home there. So what is there to
do in downtown Torrevieja - lots!
 Shopping
in Torrevieja
The promenade is alive with market stalls open all year round
til late. It boasts one of the largest street markets in Spain.
Each evening, close to the port you will find the craft market
where you can buy hand made jewellery or maybe some carved art
from Africa or even some leather goods at a fraction of the
price at home. Every Friday people come from miles around to
pick up a bargain or to buy fruit and vegetables fresh from
the farm.
The streets near the seafront have a wide selection of shops
and malls. Less 10 minutes drive from the city centre is the
Carrefour Hypermarket, with over 60 checkouts, you can buy anything
from food to CDs to household furniture or clothes. Well worth
a visit.
Shops near Amapolas II
The nearest shops to Carrefour are the Hardware and Ceramics
stores, only about 5 minutes walk towards Cabo Roig. A 5 minute
short drive will take you to the local supermarket - Mercadona.
Just head towards Torrevieja, passing the La Zenia roundabout,
and take the next left and drive beneath the N332 and up the
hill to the Supermarket.
Activities
 There
are many activities in and around Torrevieja including horse
riding, water sports, water parks, golf, kart racing, to name
but a few.
There are 3 golf courses within a 3 mile radius
all of which are to Championship standard. Villamartin Golf
Club (Host to the Spanish Open), Las Ramblas of Orihuela Golf
Club and Real Golf Club, Campoamor.
Terra Mitica, a fantastic theme park North of
Alicante, is less than an hour from the townhouse and is a wonderful
day out. It is set in 5 different ages including Roman Times,
Medieval Spain, Egypt and more. It has lots of rides and adventures
for children and adults, including the largest wooden rollercoaster
in Europe. It is a fun day out for all the family.
More
information and pictures on Terra Mitica
Tennis is everywhere with many clubs and courts
available to play all year round. Swimming is very popular either
in the pool or warm Mediterranean. Water sports, sailing, horse
riding, gyms, football, squash, dancing, darts, aerobics are
all available there plus many more.
The beaches of Southern Costa Blanca are famous
throughout Europe with long stretches of soft white sand and
sparkling clear Mediterranean sea, each boasting the European
Blue Flag awarded for clean beaches and unpolluted water.
 Something
not to be missed is a trip to the small but beautiful Isle of
Tabarca. The Cruceros Tabardo ships can take you there every
day, as well as to Cabo Roig, where you will enjoy the most
beautiful views of Torrevieja. Every afternoon there are excursions
along the coast, that can be closed with a romantic cruise in
the evening and a delicious dinner. A night you will always
remember.
Fiestas (festivals)
There are many festivals in Torrevieja, mostly based around
a religious theme. They are colourful and dramatic and they
usually bring throngs of locals and tourists onto the strees
of Torrevieja.
 January:
The Three Wise Men Carnival
February: Carnival
May: The May Fair
June: Saint John's Bonfires, The
Sacred Heart Festivities
16th July: Virgen del Carmen
July: Election of the queen of
the salt, Habanera songs on the beach
July and August:
International Contest of Habanera songs and choirs
15th August: Promotional fiesta
parades, "Reina de la Sal"
October: La Mata Town festivities
November: Saint Cecily
8th December: The Immaculate Conception
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