The Attractions Of Torrevieja
Why Torrevieja?
Torrevieja is the perfect option for any tourist who likes to be active and not just spend time at the beach, bathing in the sun and enjoying the warm water. Torrevieja is the Spanish city that stands half way between the sunny Alicante and the beautiful Murcia and the fact that it is situated on the Costa Blanca makes it an attractive seaside holiday destination for millions of tourists from all over the world.
The name of the city actually means ‘’Old Tower’’; there was an old tower known as the Torre Vieja built with the purpose of protecting the fishing village that Torrevieja used to be from the attacks of the cruel Berber pirates.
Sightseeing in Torrevieja
Torrevieja is one of those places in Spain full of history and full of places that tell its history. There is a series of monuments that you are not allowed to miss if you want to understand what the real essence of the city is.
The churches occupy an important place on the sightseeing list, so you should visit the Our Lady Rosary Church or Inmaculada Conception Church because they are exquisite examples of architectural styles.
The list of museums that you can visit is also very long; visit the Museum of Sea and Salt, the Ricardo Lafuente Museum or the Albatros III Museum. The sightseeing list should continue with the natural parks which are numerous in Torrevieja.
La Mata, El Honda, Las Lagunas and Santa Pola are just a few of those natural parks that deserve your interest. All these parks are abundant in wildlife and surrounded by breathtaking landscapes that will absolutely impress you and give you the feeling that you have to go back there at least once in your lifetime.
However, these are not the only attractions that Torrevieja has; as I told you, the sightseeing list is very long. A must have on the list is the Casino and the Tower of Cape Cervera surely deserves your attention. Last but not the least, make sure that you visit Torrevieja’s salted lakes and enjoy the Torrevieja sun and its beaches for at least a few hours.
Lots of fun
Torrevieja is the place where tourists have a very wide variety of restaurants to choose from and great bars and golf clubs, so a lot of opportunities to have fun and enjoy the time off.