Guía Turística

Every 21 March a tribute is made to the memory of the earthquake isolating Guardamar, Torrevieja and Almoradi and causing a total of dead 386 victims.

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The climate in Torrevieja is very stable, belonging to the temperate Continental type, with predominantly mild temperatures in winter as in summer.

Torrevieja is a coastal town in the south of Alicante province.

The long Torrevieja coastline is made up of several coves and inlets, some of them well suited for swimming.

These natural pools were artificially created to when the Juan Aparicio Esplanade was redesigned

Taxis can usually be found in their designated areas. Some of these are near the Town Hall, the town centre, at the bus station, near the local police station, at health centres and in various residential areas.

Torrevieja still retains, in spite of its spectacular growth in population, many of its traditions, from the popular singing of Habaneras in family celebrations to the visiting of the La Mata pinewoods at Easter time.

The name of Torrevieja is inextricably associated with its International Habaneras and Polyphonic Competition which takes place towards the end of July in the area of the Eras de la Sal, the cathedral of the Habaneras.

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Street markets are very popular in Torrevieja and the surrounding villages.

Torrevieja offers a wide range of sporting facilities for practising almost all kinds of sports.

The town has a full calendar of festivals for all tastes. In very general terms, these are the most important:

The official language of Torrevieja is Castilian Spanish, although on some official signposts are also written in Valenciano which is the co-official language of the Valencian region.

Taxes are included in the price of each product.

These are essential tools for being able to get around the town and get to know its beautiful coastline, its wide range of leisure activities and its green spaces.

Address and phone number of embassies in Torrevieja and Alicante.

Museum of Sea and Salt, Tomas Valcárcel Museum of Easter, Ricardo Lafuente Museum.