Torrevieja is a coastal town in the south of Alicante province on the Costa Blanca. It is situated within the district of Vega Baja, it has a population of almost 100,000 inhabitants and is contained within town boundaries which are adjacent to Guardamar del Segura to the north, Rojales and Benijófar to the west, Montesinos and San Miguel de Salinas to the southwest and the Orihuela beaches to the south. Torrevieja is 41 kms away from Alicante to the north, 23 kms from Elche to the northwest, and 53 kms from Murcia in the southeast. Torrevieja has a protected Natural Park with two salt lakes, and 20 kms of coastline containing six large beaches - La Mata, Cabo Cervera, Los Locos, El Cura, Los Náufragos and Ferris - and about 20 coves with an abundance of cliffs.
The climate is temperate continental, with temperate winters and mild summers with temperatures ranging between 18 and 25 degrees for most of the year
This is by far the most surprising aspect of Torreviejan culture. As the salt works form part of the culture of Torrevieja, so also our craft has salt as its common factor. A salt boat is made on wood covered with white cloth interlaced with white thread to form the sails.
However, the traditions of Torrevieja reflect the style of the Torrevejenses, as they have gradually become institutionalised to form part of the festive calendar of the town, as in the case of all the festivals in honour of the "Purísima" amongst others.
Torrevieja weekly market held Every Friday at New Torrevieja urban area There are on average 1200 stalls
Christmas is a nice time in Torrevieja, Christmas Carols outside the church - wonderful nativity scene in the church square.
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