Known as one of the major tourist destinations on the Costa Blanca, Torrevieja is popular for its beaches and iconic salt lakes.

• What to do in Torrevieja
  • Waterparks
  • Nature Reserve of La Mata and Torrevieja
  • Museums
    • Sea & Salt Museum
    • Natural History Museum
    • Print Museum
    • Floating Museums
• Where to Eat in Torrevieja
• Where to Stay in Torrevieja
• The Surrounding Area
  • Guardamar del Segura
  • Orihuela Costa

What to do in Torrevieja

Waterparks

If you want to cool off in the summer Torrevieja not only has 14km of beaches but also family-friendly water parks that open seasonally from June to September.

• Aquopolis
• Aquapark Flamingo

Nature Reserve of La Mata and Torrevieja

The Nature Reserve is famous for its two large saltwater lagoons, one of which has a striking pink colour and also serves as an important habitat for wildlife.

There are plenty of boardwalks, lookouts and and observatories where you can explore and relax the natural beauty of the park.

Museums

Sea & Salt Museum

The Sea & Salt Museum of Torrevieja is dedicated to the origins, customs and traditions of the town.

The collection contains a variety of ethnological and archaelogical pieces of Torrevieja's fishing and seafaring history as well as salt crafts and ship models.

Natural History Museum

The Natural History Museum has an extensive collection of fossils, shells and specimens gathered over the years. Exhibits range from marine mammals and molluscs to local bird species and replica's of their eggs.

Print Museum

La Imprenta is a small museum dedicated to the history of printing, with vintage presses, tools and examples of traditional print work on display.

Floating Museums

At the port of Torrevieja you can find two floating museums: the S-61 Delfín submarine and the Albatros III patrol ship. Both are open to the public, offering a glimpse of daily life and working conditions aboard these vessels when they were in service.

Where to Eat in Torrevieja

Torrevieja has plenty of choice when it comes to dining, with many popular restaurants.

• Floridita - offers a variety of dishes, but specialises in Cuban cuisine.
• Guest - Mediterranean dining with a focus on grilled meats.
• Heal-thy - Internationally inspired plant based dishes, great for vegans.

Where to Stay in Torrevieja

Accommodation ranges from seafront hotels to central options with easy access to the marina and old town.

Some popular choices include:

• Hotel Masa
• Hotel Playas de Torrevieja
• Hotel Madrid

The Surrounding Area

Guardamar del Segura

Guardamar del Segura is known for its sandy beaches and dunes, as well as the pine forest that was part of a reforestation project.

Orihuela Costa

Orihuela Costa is the coastal area of the wider Orihuela municipality, best known for its sandy beaches, golf courses and the large shopping and leisure centre, Zenia Boulevard.