Amenities
Villamartin Plaza and Los Dolses (opposite the apartment) have all local amenities and are within walking distance or a short drive away.
- Supermarkets
- Medical Centre
- Pharmacies
- Car Hire
- Post Office
- Banks
- Hairdresser
Arcade
The Ozone Leisure Complex, Torrevieja contains an amusement arcade, bowling, adventure land for children, bars, restaurants and McDonald’s and Burger King.
Baths
The local mud lagoon is rumoured to cure all kinds of ailments inlcuding cardiac and respiratory diseases and even arthritis.
Beaches
Beaches – The warm Mediterranean Sea is crystal clear and calm and most beaches provide entertainment areas for children, volleyball fields, waterslides, showers and bars/cafe’s along the promenades for refreshments. Sun loungers and umbrellas are available to hire for a small fee. There are several beaches within a five to ten minute drive of the apartment, Punta Prima, La Mata, Playa Flamenca, La Zenia (approx 35min walk), Cabo Roig and many more. San Pedro beach is a also recommended – 20 mins drive South on the N332.
Bars
Again you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to having a drink or two! For those who like to relax with a drink on holiday there are a large selection of bars in the localilty, (Spanish, English, Irish and Australian etc.) Offering the usual beers, cocktails and spirits, they also offer local drinks, and the local ‘Bodegas’ are a great place to grab a glass of local wine and enjoy the entertainment provided by most bars at night.
Bike Hire
Family bike hire at affordable prices, enjoy the delights of cycling around the Costa Blanca. Whether it is beach front scenery, quiet canals, or simply the availability of a bike to go to the shops, we can deliver hire bikes to your door and collect when the hire is completed. a simple yet effective service, without added complications!
Family Bike Hire – www.costablancabikehire.com
Boat Trips
Why not take a boat trip to the island of Tabarca? Or take a cruise along the costaline and admire the beautiful scenery? There are a large selection of boat trips to choose from in Cabo Roig.
Bowling
See arcade above.
Caves of Aracena
Some of the largest caves in the world are located here, along with ruins of castles and fortresses. The beautiful underground lakes, and the sheer size of these caverns makes the visit to these caves an unforgettable experience.
Casino
In La Zenia Boulevard. Open 10am till 3am every day.
Cinema
The cinema in Torrevieja shows films mostly in Spanish,but occassionally they cater for English speaking customers.
Day Trips
Orihuela Costa Resort
The Orihuela Costa Complex which is free to enter and has an outdoor swimmming pool, tennis courts, squash courts, there is a grassed area to sunbathe (with sunbeds) plus there is bar/restaurant and english pub, in the summer months there is entertainment in the evenings. The swimming pool (which is big) is free to use most of the year but there is a small charge for the other aminities, this is a fantastic day out for the family, which both adults and kids will enjoy. It is not to be missed!
Alicante
The provincial capital, Alicante is a busy, bustling seaside city. It has several white sandy beaches, and watersports are well catered for here – diving, waterskiing, scuba, windsurfing, underwater photography etc. Also plays host to a large number of cultural and musical events, as well as operas, ballet and flamenco dancing.
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Murcia
A large city, it contains many restaurants and plazas with bars and cafes. It is a university city, and has many museums and libraries. Murcia also has some fantastic shops and shopping centres.
Benidorm
The tourist centre of the Costa Blanca. Excellent sandy beaches, and countless leisure facilities. Terra Mitica theme park is nearby, as is Terra Natura, a new theme park featuring animals.
La Manga
Ideal for those who love watersports, swimming, sailing, windsurfing are all catered for here. There is also a casino, and championship golf course.
San Pedro del Pinatar
A quiet Spanish town with unique sandy beaches. Contains many seaside fish bars. This town is home to a peaceful way of life.
Torrevieja
The old fishing port of Torrevieja has a beautiful promenade with spectacular fountains. The Marina still retains much of its original charm and character, having its own harbour and fishing fleets. In the town centre, you will find numerous shops, restaurants bars and clubs.
Dining Out
In Cabo Riog you have a choice of some of the finest restaurants on the Costa Blanca, apart from some excellent spanish restaurants that have their own entertainment (outdoor singers and flamenco dancers). Choose from Mexican to Hungarian and Italian to Russian, there’s an outdoor steak house and bar set among the palm trees (The Sunrise) opposite the complex to put you in the holiday mood, and of course a number of Chinese and Indian restaurants to fill your calendar. All these are a few mins walk from the complex.
Funfair
The funfair on Torrevieja marina is open during the summer months, and has a large selection of rides including bumper cars, and a flight deck simulator.
Go-Karting
There are two local go-karting tracks, one in Santa Pola, and another just outside Torrevieja. These offer safe fun for all the family.
Go-karting www.ventura-golf.com/html/go_karting_.html
Golf
There are three magnificent golf courses in the locality. Click here for further information and maps.
Markets
Saturday market at Playa Flamenca (9.00am – 2.00pm) is not to be missed! The Market stalls stretch for about a mile along the street, one side selling fruit, bread, olives, cheese, etc, and on the other side clothes, leather goods, shoes, linens, and furniture!
There is also a night market in Torrevieja, every evening untillate during the summer months. This craft market offers goods such as leather, ceramic, pottery, artwork etc. for sale.
San Miguel has a great market on Wednesdays. This is a typical Spanish village in the Southern Costa Blanca. The main economy here is agriculture. San Miguel De Salinas lies approximately 7km inland at the same height as the coastal town of Torrevieja.
Nightclubs
The largest club locally is ‘Pacha Torrevieja’, a sister club of ‘Pacha Ibiza’. This club is enormous, and is based outside Torrevieja in an industrial estate. The club only gets busy after 1am. There are also a number of other nightclubs in the locality.
Shopping
Dos Mares in Torrejieva and Habaneras towards San Javier are shopping malls situated only a short drive from Villamartin. La Zenia Boulevard is the nearest centre only a few hundred metres from the apartment. All offer a wide variety of shops to suit the whole family. If, after a full day shopping you want to relax, you can choose from a selection of restaurants from fast food to tapas. To keep the kids entertained, why not take them 10 pin bowling, or to see their favourite film at the cinema complex that both the first two have to offer.
Shows
Aquamarine show – Benidorm www.benidorm-spotlight.com/mundomar/
Swimming
Swimming – local public indoor swimming pool – 10 mins drive – follow N332 towards San Pedro exit when you see a large DIY store called Alpuente, follow the road past this store and the leisure pool is just on your right!
Communal swimming pool available for use on-site.
Theme Parks
Terra Mitica is a large theme park located just north of Alicante. It contains rides for all ages, and all levels of bravery! A great day out for all the family. Bars, restaurants and cafes are all located on site.
Theme Park – Benidorm www.benidorm-spotlight.com/terramitica/
Terra Natura, a new Nature theme park & Zoo – Benidorm www.benidorm-spotlight.com/terranatura/
Torrevieja Park of Nations
This park also known as Dragon Park contains a large playground, and a life-size dragon slide. It also contains a large lake, pedalos and a train ride.
Waterparks
Aquoplois is a waterpark located in Torrevieja, which is good, safe fun, and is fairly priced. Open from May-October. Bars, cafes and restaurants are all located within the complex.
Aqualandia is a large waterpark located in Benidorm – well worth the trip! – Benidorm www.benidorm-spotlight.com/aqualandia/
Water Sports
Scuba Diving and Snorkelling are catered for locally. The crystal clear waters are ideal for diving. If you would like to learn how to dive, there are a number of local instructors.