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TorreviejaTorrevella
Go for 2–3 nights as a beach-and-salt-lakes base, not as a sightseeing city: walkable centre, cheap beds, 20 km (12 mi) of coast.Go for 2–3 nights as a beach-and-salt-lakes base, not as a sightseeing city: walkable centre, cheap beds, 12 mi (20 km) of coast.
Torrevieja is a low-rise resort town on the Costa Blanca south, 41 km from Alicante, built around a salt industry and two salt lakes. It is not a monument city: people come for beaches, the Natural Park lagoons, the Friday street market and long stays in holiday flats. Two or three nights covers the town; a week suits beach time and day trips.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowds, heat, parking), peak Easter week
- Airports
- ALC · RMU
- Nights
- 2–3
Rules in force · 9Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Iberia ↗Plan meals on the Iberian clock: Spanish kitchens serve lunch from about 13:30–14:00 and dinner from 20:30–21:00; Portugal eats an hour or so earlier. Early evenings are for tapas or petiscos, not full meals.
- Iberia ↗Inland Spain and Portugal (Seville, Córdoba, Madrid, the Alentejo) pass 40 °C in heatwaves from late June to August: sightsee before 11:00 and after 18:00, and keep July–August for the coasts and the green north.
- Iberia ↗Andorra and Gibraltar have their own border and customs rules and are reached only through Spain (or France for Andorra); read their pages before adding them, especially if you hold a limited Schengen visa.
- Spain ↗Spain is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Spain ↗High-speed trains have airport-style baggage screening at the station and boarding gates that close a few minutes before departure: arrive early.
- Spain ↗Carry your passport or ID: police may ask for it, and hotels must register every guest's document.
- Spain ↗The Alhambra in Granada and the Sagrada Família in Barcelona sell timed tickets that sell out weeks ahead in season; book on the official sites before you fix your dates.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Torrevieja112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Torrevieja, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Spain-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckEU and EEA plans roam at home prices; UK and other plans may charge — check before you land.Spain-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe across the mainland; it tastes of chlorine in some coastal areas.Spain-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added.Spain-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Spain-wide
- SafetyA calm resort town; the real risks are pickpockets at the Friday market and crowded beaches, plus summer heat and unshaded salt-lake paths.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee).Spain-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All services · 091 National police · 062 Guardia Civil (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSmall shops close about 14:00–17:00 and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Small shops close about 2:00 PM–5:00 PM and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Spain-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportALC Alicante–Elche Miguel Hernández (About 40 km (25 mi) north; bus or car to Torrevieja, roughly 45–60 min).ALC Alicante–Elche Miguel Hernández (About 25 mi (40 km) north; bus or car to Torrevieja, roughly 45–60 min).
- Getting aroundThe centre is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1.20–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- Beercaña in a bar / can at a supermarket€1.50–3 (≈ US$2–4)€0.60–1 (≈ US$1–2)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxicheck€8–12 (≈ US$10–14)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week€8–20 (≈ US$10–25)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseo Flotante submarine entry€2 (≈ US$3)
- Budget bedHoliday flat (up to 4), a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per room€90 (≈ US$110)
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €95 (≈ US$120) · High €180 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ALC Alicante–Elche Miguel Hernández (About 40 km (25 mi) north; bus or car to Torrevieja, roughly 45–60 min) · RMU Región de Murcia International (About 25 km (16 mi) south; car or transfer, roughly 30–40 min)ALC Alicante–Elche Miguel Hernández (About 25 mi (40 km) north; bus or car to Torrevieja, roughly 45–60 min) · RMU Región de Murcia International (About 16 mi (25 km) south; car or transfer, roughly 30–40 min)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Feb
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18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Mar
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Apr
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) low), wettest Jan (4 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Torrevieja: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
4 rd
Feb
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
4 rd
Mar
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
4 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3 rd
Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
1 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
3 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4 rd
Dec
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
4 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The centre is walkable. Costa Azul buses link the centre, La Mata and the beaches; taxis are plentiful. A car helps for the salt lakes and out-of-town beaches, but parking near the centre is hard in July and August.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Alicante
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus from the Estación de Autobuses, or car on the A-7
Castle, old town and the nearest passenger port.
Elche
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Bus or car, 23 km (14 mi) northwestBus or car, 14 mi (23 km) northwest
Palm grove and the Mystery Play basilica.
Murcia
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus or car on the A-7, 53 km (33 mi) southeastBus or car on the A-7, 33 mi (53 km) southeast
Cathedral and old town; easy half day.
Tabarca island
cautionDoor to door: Half day
Boat trips from the harbour in season
Sailings are seasonal and weather-dependent: check times before you go.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Centro / Paseo Vista Alegre
Walk to the harbour, Museo del Mar y de la Sal and the bus station; best for a short stay without a car.
Playa de los Locos
Beachfront flats and bars; 15–20 min walk north of the centre.
La Mata
Quieter suburb by its own beach and the northern salt lake; 10–15 min by car or bus.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- €80–130 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
- High
- €130 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 3 nights × €90 | €270 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × €95 | €570 |
| Alicante airport bus, both ways2 × €14 · check | €28 |
| Costa Azul local bus, one day2 × €3 · check | €6 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €10 | €20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €89 |
| Trip total≈ €164 per person per day, bed included | €983≈ US$1,200 |
2026 estimate in euro; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1.20–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Menú del día at lunch | €10–15 (≈ US$12–18) |
| Beer: caña in a bar / can at a supermarket | €1.50–3 (≈ US$2–4) / €0.60–1 (≈ US$1–2) |
| 5 km taxicheck | €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) |
| Museo Flotante submarine entry | €2 (≈ US$3) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | €8–20 (≈ US$10–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Pickpockets work the crowded Friday market, often in pairs; keep valuables unreachable.
- Report theft to the Guardia Civil, not the local police, and keep the report number for insurance.
- Parking near the centre is scarce in peak season.
- Salt-lake paths are exposed: no shade, take water.
Emergency numbers
- All services
- 112
- National police
- 091
- Guardia Civil
- 062
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- All services112
- National police091
- Guardia Civil062
Embassy
No embassies in Torrevieja; the US has a consulate in Valencia, the UK a consulate in Alicante (check addresses).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Alicante airport → Torrevieja, bus: about €7 (≈ US$9) one way, 45–60 min (check)
- Torrevieja → Alicante, bus: about €7 (≈ US$9), about 1 h (check)
- Taxi in town: €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) for 5 km (3.1 mi) (check)€8–12 (≈ US$10–14) for 3.1 mi (5 km) (check)
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (OH-lah)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-syahs)
- La cuenta, por favor — The bill, please (lah KWEN-tah por fah-VOR)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (KWAN-toh KWES-tah)
- ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? — Can I pay by card? (PWEH-doh pah-GAR kon tar-HEH-tah)
- ¿Dónde está la playa? — Where is the beach? (DON-deh es-TAH lah PLAH-yah)
Guardia Civil report number is what insurers ask for.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Torrevieja. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (crowds, heat, parking), peak Easter week · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for ALC and RMU: last bus, taxi fallback, flat check-in rungs.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: harbour and Vista Alegre, Museo del Mar y de la Sal, Playa de los Locos, La Mata.
- Place pages with verified hours (Museo Flotante submarine, Museo del Mar y de la Sal, Casino) and eat pages with last orders.
- Salt-lake and market fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialTorrevieja tourist office
- officialTorrevieja town hall
- secondaryWikivoyage: Torrevieja, revision 5293967 (CC BY-SA 4.0)