LOCATION OF PROPERTY AND THE AREA

The Market Town of Torrevieja has much to offer for its many shops, cafes, restaurants, and markets. Bargains galore are to be found at its night market adjacent to the town Yacht marina. Friday brings the largest street market in Southern Spain to Torrevieja, where you can buy almost anything. For those looking for active entertainment there is a choice of two Aqua Parks (open June-September). Karting, Horesriding, Water sports and Bowling Alley available locally.

The Torrevieja area whilst retaining a traditional Spanish flavour and atmosphere has developed and become a very popular resort area. The Costa Blanca is renowned for its glorious weather and miles of sandy safe beaches. The climate in the Torrevieja region is said, by the World Health Organisation, to be one of the healthiest anywhere in the world. The combination of the Salt Lakes and the surrounding Mountains creates a unique micro-climate. This climate is said to be good for sufferers of arthritis, rheumatism and asthma. Certainly 320 days of sunshine, an average yearly temperature of 18 degrees Celsius and very low annual rainfall, isn't going to do you any harm!!

There are numerous glorious beaches, as you would expect in the Torrevieja area. Punta Prima, Cabo Roig , La Zenia, Playa Flamenca and Campoamor to name just a few. These are some of the best "blue flag" beaches in the Mediterranean and most have entertainment areas for children, volleyball nets, climbing frames, bars and restaurants. Plus of course, golden sand and crystal clear water. The climate and the beaches lend themselves to a variety of water sports like wind surfing, board surfing, water skiing and so on.

Two further Yacht Marinas, close to the villa, are to be found at Cabo Roig and Campoamor. For those who like a stroll or prefer much longer walks, the coastal promenades and footpaths stretch from Torrevieja to Campoamor with delightful views of this very picturesque coast-line.

If one is into "mud bathing", then Lo Pagan , a popular holiday resort for the Spanish is famous for its salt and mud lakes, and these are used therapeutically. These 'muds' have a very high concentration of calcium, magnesium, potassium and fluoride, as well as chlorine and sulphur. This reputedly makes the mud very suitable for a range of skin complaints and also anti-inflammatory to treat rheumatism, arthritis and gout. Whether you are going to take the waters or the mud, the new paseo walkway past the mud pools is a very pleasant place to be.