Torrevieja is a coastal city and municipality in the south of the province of Alicante, within the Vega Baja region. It is located in an area of high landscape and ecological value on the shores of the Mediterranean and next to the La Mata and Torrevieja Lagoons, one of the most important wetlands in the Valencian Community and one of the most important salt mining operations in Europe. The municipality of Torrevieja borders Guardamar del Segura to the north, Orihuela to the south, and Los Montesinos, Rojales, and San Miguel de Salinas inland. It has 20 km of coastline: from La Mata Beach to Punta Prima, there are numerous rocky coves and wide beaches, 13 in total. The beaches of La Mata, Los Locos, El Cura, El Acequión, and Los Náufragos stand out. The city offers a wide range of shopping opportunities with 2,500 stores of all kinds. It has numerous sports associations, sports facilities, many educational centers, a private hospital, a public hospital, hotel facilities, and shopping centers like "Las Habaneras". At the Real Club Náutico de Torrevieja, members can take sailing and rowing classes, among others. It is very well connected by air: 40 km from El Altet Airport (Alicante) and 25 km south of San Javier Airport (Murcia). By car: national road 332, Levante highway, Mediterranean highway, and A-37 highway. By train: various RENFE stations in Alicante, Elche, and Murcia. By public transport such as bus and by boat. Torrevieja has a large port for private yachts and tourist boats offering cruises along the coast and to Tabarca Island.