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 Lagunas de La Mata and Torrevieja, one of the most important wetlands in the Valencian Community and one of the most important saltworks 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, numerous rocky coves and wide beaches follow one another, 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 such as "Las Habaneras". Sailing and rowing lessons, etc., are given to members at the Real Club Náutico de Torrevieja. Very well connected by air: 40 km from El Altet Airport (Alicante) and 25 km south of San Javier Airport (Murcia). By car: national highway 332, Levante motorway, Mediterranean motorway, and A-37 motorway. 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 Tabarca Island.