Torrevieja is a captivating and bustling town situated by the sea on the Costa Blanca. This beautiful and cosmopolitan area is only 30 minutes drive south from Alicante International airport. It is easily accessible through an extensive network of motorways, linking it with Madrid, Barcelona and the rest of Europe. The town is surrounded by two large natural saltwater lagoons which are extensively farmed for their salt, and are also protected habitats for an abundant and varied bird life.
With an annual average temperature of 20º and 340 sunshine days a year, the privileged dry microclimate of the area together with the concentration of salt in the air and waters constitute a major source of health and well-being. In fact, the region has been declared by the World Health Organisation to be the healthiest place to live in Europe.
The region has a rich history and has been at the crossroads of civilisations, which remnants are visible in many places evoking fairy-tale like passages from history.
The good climate, fabulous attractions and popular year round festivities of Torrevieja, together with the friendly and welcoming character of its inhabitants has turned this area into one of the main tourist destinations of Spain.
In spite of the ever-increasing popularity of Torrevieja and the growing numbers of visitors, the city does not cater for the package holiday industry. It is considered a destination for friends and relatives of holiday homeowners or permanent residents.
The city and the surrounding areas have a myriad of attractions to suit all tastes, from museums, landmarks and historic buildings to amenities including shopping centres, sport venues and a great variety of restaurants covering a wide range of international cuisine such as English, Russian, German, Mexican, Indian, Thai, and Chinese. For the sports enthusiast there are four international golf courses as well as a fabulous Nautical Club and Marina complex. Shopping can be great fun since the area has an extraordinary assortment of unique and traditional shops together with big supermarkets and designer boutiques.
Torrevieja is an ideal location if you are looking to experience life to the full and indulge a more leisurely life-style in this unsurpassed location. At Pastor International you can rest assured that you will always get friendly, knowledgeable and honest advice to guide you through the whole process of buying a home in Spain.
