Torrevieja is a coastal city and municipality in the south of the province of Alicante, within the comarca of Vega Baja. It is located in a landscape of high scenic and ecological value on the shores of the Mediterranean and next to the Lagoons of La Mata and Torrevieja, one of the most important wetlands in the Valencian Community and one of the most significant salt flats 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. It has 2,500 shops of all kinds. It has numerous sports associations, sports facilities, numerous 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, rowing, etc. classes. Very well connected by plane: 40km from El Altet Airport (Alicante) and 25km 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 boat. Torrevieja has a huge port for private yachts and tourist boats offering cruises along the coast and to the Tabarca Island.