Torrevieja translated is “old” or “ancient tower” which is found on the north side of the town overlooking the sea.  Originally a Moorish defence now recently restored, with gardens laid around it.  It's is a popular place for wedding couples to be photographed with the blue Mediterranean sea as a backdrop.

Torrevieja is the home of Cagida, selected over 30 years ago for its unique lifestyle combining a truly Spanish town with all the modern necessities of life, just 30 minutes drive from two airports.

This thriving all year round town is the perfect place to live.  This is the area where Spanish people take their holidays, and many buy a second home.This really is one of the most healthiest places in the world to live .

The two natural salt lakes are very beneficial for those people with chest problems, arthritis, rheumatism, etc.

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The wonderful winter climate with lowest average temperature of 15ºC together whit 320 days sunshine each year, combined with the famous Mediterranean diet of fresh meat, fish, vegetable, fruit and even a glass of delicious local wine, go towards making a healthier lifestyle a reality.

People from north Europe who have made this their full or part time home will tell you “there is not enough hours in the day”.  There is so much to do , with such a climate there's so many activities to do in the open air, with 4 golf courses, sailing and scuba diving clubs, day trips around the spanish farmland of the country and nightlife into the small hours.

The beaches carry the European blue flag ensuring pollution free bathing.  Walking is a delight either along the long sandy beaches or around the conservation area surrounding the salt lakes.  Maybe you prefer to relax with a glass of wine and some tapas outside one of the hundreds of bars and restaurants with tipical mediterranean diet.

Torrevieja boasts one of the largest street markets in Spain and every Friday people come from miles around to pick up a bargain or to buy fruit and vegetables fresh from the farm.  Each evening, close to the port you can buy hand made jewellery or maybe some carved art from Africa or leather goods at a fraction of the price at home.  The indoor market is open daily for fish, fruit, vegetable and fresh meat and is situated in the centre of the town.