Torrevieja is a typical and genuine Spanish town with traditional shops to attract the many tourists who visit the area.  Named from the translation of “old” or “ancient tower”,  the tower originally a Moorish defence has been recently restored with gardens laid around.

The town has an excellent indoor market, which is open every day and where deliciously fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, fish and spices are displayed and sold by the typically Spanish stallholders. Local restaurants are a wonderful source of “tapas” (small Spanish snacks) with chilled local wine and beers. Costa Blanca wines comes from Monovar, Pinoso, Villena and Benejama.

Every August there is an international contest of traditional folk songs.
This event, called the “Habaneras” is one of the cultural high-points of the Torrevieja year and is supported by artistes from all over the world.

The sea front in the town has been set over to pedestrian use with swimming and seating areas, palm trees and monuments all adding to the natural beauty of the Mediterranean Sea Shore. 

One of the major social items in Spain is the evening walk or “paseo” where tourists can join the local residents.  One of the walls of the main harbour has been extended and raised to form a one-kilometre walk. 

In the evenings, the area around the harbour is alive with a street market where all manner of the world’s artand crafts are available.

There is a wealth of public parks in Torrevieja. The Aquatic Park is a water theme and fun park with swimming pools, slides and rides to suit all the family.

The Park of Nations is laid out as a large map of Europe with each country clearly identified.  The Aromatic Park has been planted with an estimated 15,000 aromatic species of  plants.

As in all of Spain, religion is a very important part of life. During the times of religious festivals the square and the area surrounding the church is filled with people.