Torrevieja (45km south of Alicante airport) is an old fishing town, with its own harbour and small fishing fleet. Bounded by the beautiful Mediterranean on one side and thousands of acres of fruit groves inland, the scenery is breathtakingly beautiful and within moments you can be driving in picturesque open countryside, where you can stop and pick a fresh orange or lemon and enjoy the fabulous bounty that nature has gifted to this part of the world.

On Fridays the town centre of Torrevieja is transformed into a colourful market place. Every week you can find an astounding array of bargains, genuine Spanish handicrafts, leather jackets, gloves, bags, baskets, shoes, pottery, textiles and souvenirs. You may choose from hand-painted pottery jars, beautifully decorated porcelain plates and tablecloths embroidered with that dash of Spanish flair.

This is an area where there is plenty to do for both golfers and non golfers alike, in both areas, with beaches, watersports, Safari Park, horse riding, shopping and general sightseeing all close by. There are four cities within an hour's drive - Alicante to the north, Elche to the north west, Murcia to the west and Cartegena to the south and two major international airports close by - Alicante and Murcia's San Javia - both within 40 minutes drive.

You will find a wide variety of excellent, reasonably priced restaurants, bars, shops and attractions including

• The Orihuela Costa Hotel and Restaurant. Beautifully built it has a very large pool and terrace. It also has basketball courts, tennis courts and a cafeteria. The a la carte restaurant prides itself with a more international, French inspired, menu offering many delicious and mouth watering dishes.

• La Zenia hotel is located in Playas de Orihuela, 5 km. from Torrevieja, in a quiet landscaped residential area between two sandy beaches. The hotel offers a wide range of facilities and services: restaurant, comfortable air-conditioned bars and lounges, TV lounge, two superb swimming pools near at the sea edge (one of them for children), tennis court, hairdresser's, parking, shops and supermarket. For business meetings, the hotel offers a conference and meeting lounge with room for 100 people.

• The Cabo Roig Club with restaurant, bar, swimming pool, tennis courts and open air cinema. At the picturesque marina there is another excellent restaurant adjacent to the historic watch tower.

• 4 championship Golf Courses within 10 minutes drive from most properties. Green fees average £25 - £40 for 18 holes. There are 11 more courses within an hours drive. Open all year.

• Terra Mitica Theme Park, Benidorm - A unique journey through the five most mysterious and legendary Mediterranean civilisations:
  Egypt, Greece, Rome, Iberia and The Islands. Fun for all the family with incredible shows and rides from a Roman Circus to interactive entertainment using the latest special effects. Fantastic Mediterranean cuisine in the restaurants and plenty of shops too!

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