Hotel Fontana Plaza
Torrevieja - Rambla Juan Mateo, 19
Fontana Plaza is a modern hotel in the centre of Torrevieja, just 120 metres from the Paseo de la Libertad maritime promenade.
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A trip to Torrevieja tastes of salt: the history of this town in the province of Alicante, nestled between two salt lakes, is inextricably linked to the sea and the salt trade.
You can benefit from the therapeutic properties of salt with a bath in a pink lagoon or test your skills as an environmental photographer by capturing the elegant flamingos of the salt lake with your shots.
Be enraptured by the notes of the habaneras, popular songs rooted in the sea routes of the salt trade or visit one of the interesting thematic museums exploring the distinctive elements of Torrevieja’s strong identity.
Are you here for the sweet life? You can choose from fully equipped urban beaches, wild coves, rocky beaches and natural swimming pools – after all, you are on the Costa Blanca!
The salt lagoons of Torrevieja are an extraordinary natural spectacle and contribute to creating a special microclimate with proven health benefits that attract an international audience of tourists interested in wellness.
There are two huge salt flats in Torrevieja, interconnected and declared a nature reserve: one is named after the town, the other is known as La Mata.
The Torrevieja lagoon is also called the pink lagoon because of the incredible colour of its waters, probably caused by the presence of pigments from the Halobacterium bacteria that live in extreme saline environments and an algae called Dunaliella Salina. But in summer, the lagoon gets even pinker thanks to the thousands of flamingos that spend their breeding season here, making this unique place even more enchanting.
Bathing in the pink lagoon has extraordinary health benefits and is both a pleasant and enjoyable experience.
Don’t miss the opportunity to try this natural spa. Dive fearlessly into the lagoon waters, which never exceed a depth of one and a half metres, and let yourself go completely: thanks to the high concentration of salt, you will float effortlessly!
A bath in the salty waters of the pink lagoon is a real treat for the skin: the beneficial properties of salt have long been known and it is used for the prevention and treatment of skin diseases.
As it evaporates, the salt water releases a high concentration of iodine and mineral salts into the air, which improve respiratory system functions (when you say good air, eh!).
If you want to increase the benefits for your skin, but also for your muscles, joints and tendons, do as the locals do: sprinkle your body with the black lagoon mud, walk for a while along the salt banks until the mud has dried, then dive into the water. For more relaxation, repeat several times!
Torrevieja boasts over 20 kilometres of coastline, where wide sandy beaches alternate with small rocky coves. The Playa de Los Locos, in the heart of the city, is one of the most popular for its golden sand and crystal-clear waters. Over 700 metres long and awarded the Blue Flag, it offers all essential services: from sunbed and umbrella rental to chiringuitos where you can enjoy paella and fresh fish. Its name (‘crazy beach’) derives from the lively waves that characterise it, particularly appreciated by surfers.
Continuing southwards you come to Playa del Cura, the urban beach par excellence. At 500 metres long and with a wide promenade full of bars and restaurants, it is perfect for families. Its calm waters and gently sloping seabed make it ideal for children, while the numerous sports activities and children’s games guarantee fun for all ages.
Playa de La Mata, which stretches for almost 2.5 kilometres in the northern area, is an oasis of tranquillity compared to the more central beaches. Surrounded by natural dunes and pine forests, it offers a wilder and more unspoilt environment. Quiet areas can still be found here even in high season, and its promenade is perfect for romantic sunset strolls.
For those seeking more intimate coves, the Calas de las Piteras and Cala Ferris offer a charming alternative to the large beaches. These small rocky coves are perfect for snorkelling, with crystal-clear waters revealing a wealth of underwater life. Their natural beauty and more reserved atmosphere make them particularly popular with those seeking tranquillity.
In addition to its natural spa and beaches, Torrevieja offers many other possibilities for recreation and relaxation. Along its 14 km of coastline are several waterfront pedestrian boulevards, all designed for the comfort and well-being of citizens and visitors alike; come for a stroll, eat an ice cream, have a drink or simply laze around the city’s promenades.
If an urban walk isn’t enough for you and you want to do some trekking, choose one of the many hiking trails in the area, which can also be enjoyed on a mountain bike.
Check out the fishing and commercial port area that keeps the centuries-old seafaring tradition of Torreviejas alive.
The city of Torrevieja boasts some of the most original museums on the Costa Blanca. These are thematic museums that testify to the city’s strong ties with the sea and its traditions.
If you want to visit just one, the Museo del Mar y la Sal, an ethnological museum that investigates the inseparable relationship between Torrevieja, the sea and salt, with an interesting section dedicated to ‘salinero’ handicrafts, is a must.
Important testimonies to the city’s maritime tradition are its three floating museums: the submarine S-61 Delfin, the patrol boat Aduanera Albatros III and the schooner Pascual Flores. The latter is a reconstruction of the boats used by Torrevieja’s sailors for the salt trade.
Torrevieja boasts interesting cultural centres and auditoriums where music, theatre, dance and art and photography exhibitions are organised.
These include the Municipal Theatre, the International Auditorium, the Centro Cultural Virgen del Carmen, the Palacio de la Música, the Alijibes and Vista Alegre exhibition halls.
One of the typical traditions of Torreviejas are the habaneras, popular songs of Caribbean origin that originated during the round trips of local sailors carrying salt to Cuba.
Every year, this tradition is revived during the Certamen Internacional de Habaneras y Polifonía, a festival held at the end of July in the old enclosure from which the ‘salineros’ of Torreviejas used to leave for the Caribbean. It is certainly the city’s most important cultural event.
Less formal is the Noche de Habaneras en la Playa, a night when you can listen to the most popular habaneras in the enchanting natural setting of Playa del Cura.
If you want to learn more about habaneras, visit the Museo de la Habanera Ricardo La Fuente, a loving tribute from the people of Torrevieja to this fascinating musical tradition and one of its undisputed masters.
Torrevieja is quite extensive and has a very wide range of accommodation on offer due to its very high tourist vocation. There are several areas in the city where you can find accommodation, from the Marina Salinas sports port, overlooked by some nice hotels, to the city’s beaches.
Some parts of Torrevieja are entirely touristy, such as La Mata in the north overlooking the beautiful sandy beach, full of hotels of all categories, or the areas of Jardin del Mar and Villasol to the north of the old town, where there are almost exclusively terraced houses that serve as second homes or flats for rent.
We offer a selection of hotels at Torrevieja to suit all categories of travellers. The most booked by tourists are the sea-facing hotels, often right on the beach. If you want to play it safe, choose one of the following: they are among the most booked hotels in Torrevieja, sorted by number of reviews.
If you prefer space, privacy and the ability to prepare your own meals to a hotel holiday, book a holiday home at Torrevieja. We recommend a few below, but in this case we advise you to book early because houses and apartments for rent at Torrevieja are in high demand.
Torrevieja enjoys a privileged location on the Costa Blanca, easily accessible from several directions. The city is mainly served by two international airports.
Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) is the closest, located approximately 50 km away. It is connected to Torrevieja by a regular bus service that takes about 45 minutes.
Murcia Airport (RMU) is located approximately 40 km away and is also connected by a shuttle bus service, with a journey time of approximately 30 minutes.
For those arriving by train, the nearest station is Alicante, from where regular bus services depart for Torrevieja (journey time 1 hour). The city is also well connected to the Spanish motorway network via the AP-7 (Mediterranean motorway).
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Torrevieja is located in the province of Alicante, along the coastal strip commonly known as the Costa Blanca. Behind it is Lago Rosa, officially the salt lagoon of Torrevieja.
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