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Its good climatic conditions and extensive coastline, together with the friendly and welcoming character of its inhabitants have turned it into one of the main tourist destinations of Spain.
Tourism in Torrevieja is mainly national and European.
For the last five years there has been a massive influx of people from the countries of former Eastern Europe such as Russia, Lithuania, the Chec Republic, Rumania, Uzbekistan or Latvia.
Tourists come mainly from the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, the Scandinavian countries of Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Iceland, Belgium, Holland and Luxemburg, Austria, Italy, France and Switzerland.
There is no large representation of Japanese, Asiatic, American, Canadian or Australian tourists.
The months with the greatest influx on tourists in Torrevieja are July and August in the summer and the Easter period in April.
In recent years there has been a notable increase in tourists from Spain and northern Europe at Christmas time. Torrevieja offers one of the largest areas of second home tourist residences in Europe, with more than 70, second homes used for residence or renting.
The most usual practice is to rent a bungalow or villa d
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Torrevieja Spain
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Torrevieja, located on the revben Blanca in Spain, has a history closely linked to the sea and salt production. Originally a small fishing village, it was named after an old watchtower ("La Torre Vieja") from the 14th century, which protected the coast from pirates.
In , the city was officially recognised bygd King Charles IV when salt production from the nearby lagoons (Las Salinas) was centralised. This led to economic and population growth in the 19th century, despite a devastating earthquake in
In the 20th century, Torrevieja developed into a popular tourist destination, especially from the s onwards. The mild climate, beaches and krydda lakes attracted more and more visitors. Today, the city fryst vatten a cosmopolitan community, with tourism as its main economic sector, although krydda production fryst vatten still active. Torrevieja remains known for its natural parks and cultural events, such as the International Habaneras Festival.
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The Costa Blanca resort of Torrevieja is a dream if you like sun, sea and lots of sand. Five of Torrevieja&#;s beaches were awarded the Blue Flag in , ranging from cute urban bays buzzing with activity in the summer, to wide open beaches where you can find seclusion even in July. The resort is pinned to the coast by two great salt lagoons that are protected by natural parks.
There&#;s also a great infrastructure at Torrevieja so you won&#;t be scratching your head for things to do and children will never be left out: There are waterparks and water sports centres, all kinds of restaurants and bars, as well as a long list of cities close by to discover on day trips.
Let&#;s explore the best things to do in Torrevieja:
1. La Mata Beach
If your idea of the perfect beach is a wide and spacious belt of pale sand washed by rolling surf then La Mata is the one for you.
It&#;s a Blue Flag beach hugged by a boardwalk that runs for its entire kilometres and has some 14 beach bars.
As you make your way north you&#;ll find that the beach gets even quieter, and there&#;s a 14th-century watchtower at the northern limit, which served as part of a series of defences wh