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Torrevieja Tourist Information - Torrevieja (‘Old Tower’) - One of the best known resorts on the southern Costa Blanca, Torrevieja was, up until recent years just a small fishing town, in fact at the beginning of the 19th Century it consisted of just an old watchtower and a few scattered houses.It grew after 1802 maintly due to its becoming the headquarters for salt production in the area.
The production of salt along this part of the coast has been significant for centuries, the Romans realised its importance and in fact used the ‘white gold’ as a currency during their occupation of the area. For many centuries the main salt production took place at La Mata and it was actually so valuable and important that it is reputed to have funded the expeditions of Christopher Columbus.
The production of salt along this part of the coast has been significant for centuries, the Romans realised its importance and in fact used the ‘white gold’ as a currency during their occupation of the area. For many centuries the main salt production took place at La Mata and it was actually so valuable and important that it is reputed to have funded the expeditions of Christopher Columbus.
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In 1802 Carlos IV ordered the removal of the administration of salt from La Mata to Torrevieja and the town grew from this time as an important town for salt production and export.
In 1820 Torrevieja gained its independence from Orihuela which was a significant turning point for the town, a setback however came in 1829 when a huge earthquake devastated the whole region and much of the town was destroyed.
Due to the trade in salt Torrevieja formed many alliances with foreign countries especially those of South America, Cuba in particular and this is reflected in its world famous Habaneras Choral Song Competition held every August, reminding us of the days when travelling sailors brought back new songs and dances from a far away Cuba.
In 1820 Torrevieja gained its independence from Orihuela which was a significant turning point for the town, a setback however came in 1829 when a huge earthquake devastated the whole region and much of the town was destroyed.
Due to the trade in salt Torrevieja formed many alliances with foreign countries especially those of South America, Cuba in particular and this is reflected in its world famous Habaneras Choral Song Competition held every August, reminding us of the days when travelling sailors brought back new songs and dances from a far away Cuba.
Salt is still important for Torrevieja, although nowadays even more important is tourism and property development. The town has grown rapidly over the last 20 years or so, and this is due mostly to the modern phenomenon of North Europeans wishing to own their own home in the sun. The former single storey houses of Torrevieja have now mostly been torn down and replaced by blocks of apartments, with a high percentage being owned by non-Spanish residents. This has also resulted in major development along the surrounding coastline and new resorts have appeared where there was formerly nothing ie at Playa Flamenca.
In the summertime (August especially) Torrevieja comes alive and it is as popular with Spanish holidaymakers as with North Europeans, and the people of Madrid in particular love this part of the coast and head there in their thousands.
The most popular area is the promenade, from the marina up to Playa del Cura along which there is a wide variety of bars, restaurants and ice-cream parlours, together with a daily ‘craft market’ and an excellent funfair.
Torrevieja has a great range of facilities and its new Habaneras shopping centre is very popular with visitors. The water park Aquopolis is popular with the children but is only open during the Spanish school holidays (June to September). Torrevieja is also a great place for fiestas and celebrations and there always seems to be an excuse to dress up and parade through the streets.
Torrevieja is renowned for its wonderful healthy Mediterranean climate and has been named many times by the WHO (World Health Organisation) as one of the healthiest places on earth to live. A unique micro-climate exists due to the atmosphere created by the surrounding salt lakes and the whole area enjoys mild winters and hot summers, rainfall is pretty irregular and you can normally expect to see sunshine at whatever time of year you visit, Torrevieja typically enjoys at least 300 sunny days per year.
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In the summertime (August especially) Torrevieja comes alive and it is as popular with Spanish holidaymakers as with North Europeans, and the people of Madrid in particular love this part of the coast and head there in their thousands.
The most popular area is the promenade, from the marina up to Playa del Cura along which there is a wide variety of bars, restaurants and ice-cream parlours, together with a daily ‘craft market’ and an excellent funfair.
Torrevieja has a great range of facilities and its new Habaneras shopping centre is very popular with visitors. The water park Aquopolis is popular with the children but is only open during the Spanish school holidays (June to September). Torrevieja is also a great place for fiestas and celebrations and there always seems to be an excuse to dress up and parade through the streets.
Torrevieja is renowned for its wonderful healthy Mediterranean climate and has been named many times by the WHO (World Health Organisation) as one of the healthiest places on earth to live. A unique micro-climate exists due to the atmosphere created by the surrounding salt lakes and the whole area enjoys mild winters and hot summers, rainfall is pretty irregular and you can normally expect to see sunshine at whatever time of year you visit, Torrevieja typically enjoys at least 300 sunny days per year.
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