Torrevieja is a coastal city and municipality in the south of the province of Alicante, within the Vega Baja region. It is situated in a location of high landscape 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 largest salt exploitation sites in Europe. The municipality of Torrevieja borders with Guardamar del Segura to the north, with Orihuela to the south, and with 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. Notable beaches include La Mata, Los Locos, El Cura, El Acequión, or Los Náufragos. The city offers a wide range of shopping opportunities. It has 2,500 shops of all kinds. It boasts 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 receive classes in sailing, rowing, etc. Very well connected by air: 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 by boat. Torrevieja has a large port for private yachts and tourist boats offering cruises along the entire coast and to Tabarca Island.