Find and book the perfect apartment or villa by the sea in Torrevieja
A beautiful town on Spain's Costa Blanca, Torrevieja has the perfect combination of fun attractions for all the family, beautiful beaches and stunning landscapes. Make sure to check out the picturesque pink lakes while you're here!
When to go to Torrevieja
Summer in Spain is notoriously warm and definitely the busiest tourist season in Torrevieja. If you want to catch the sun, ride the waves and get a tan, this is definitely the time to visit to get the most out of Torrevieja. However, it's also the busiest and most expensive time to visit the Costa del Sol. For students or young people looking for cheap accommodation in Torrevieja, see if you can schedule your trip earlier in the summer, between May and early July, to avoid the busy and expensive school holiday period.
How to get to Torrevieja
The best way to get to Torrevieja from the rest of Europe is to fly to Alicante Airport. Most major cities and airlines in Europe will fly here. From the airport, there are regular and cheap bus services which go directly to Torrevieja. Lots of the cheapest flights to Alicante land after 10pm, so the buses at this time fill up quickly and you could be left waiting for a few hours. If your flight is at this time, it might be worth considering whether hiring a car for your holiday in Torrevieja would be a better option. From within mainland Spain, you can get coaches directly to Torrevieja or trains to nearby Alicante or Murcia.
How to get around in Torrevieja
Torrevieja is quite a small place, so it's easy for most tourists to walk around the city. There are a few bus routes run by Costa Azul connecting the major attractions around Torrevieja. If you have young children or struggle to walk around all day, hiring a car might be your best option although parking spaces are limited in the centre of town, so book your hotel or holiday apartment rental in the centre of town to be close to restaurants, shops and attractions.
Where to stay in Torrevieja
Cabo Roig
This strip on Torrevieja has several bars and restaurants in one place. This is the perfect place to book a hotel room if you want to have all your amenities nearby, as well as being close to the beach.
Town centre
If you're looking for cheap accommodation in Torrevieja, your best bet is to book a holiday apartment rental on Airbnb. This is the ideal option for groups of friends or young couples who want a budget holiday by the beach. Find an apartment in the centre of town to really get the most out of Torrevieja, being close to the beaches, restaurants and bars.
What activities to do
Beach
Torrevieja is on the coast and one of Spain's major attractions is its warm weather and beautiful beaches. Spend a day relaxing on the sand, surfing, reading a book, tanning and eating ice cream. There are several beautiful beaches on Torrevieja's coast, but the favourite is perhaps the Playa del Cura which has lots of beachfront restaurants and bars.
Pink lagoons
Visit the Parque Natural de Torrevieja to see Torrevieja's famous pink-tinted waters. This nature reserve has lots of beautiful plants and wildlife, but the star of the show are the naturally pink lagoons. The salt in the water gives them their unusual colour. This is not to be missed on your holiday in Torrevieja! You can even visit the free Museum of the Sea and Salt if you're interested in the science behind the pink lagoons.
Aquopolis
If you're visiting in the summer months (June to August), save a day for the local water park. This is the perfect day out for all the family, with lots of pools, slides and rides as well as picnic areas.