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Torrevieja Introduction, History, the Salt Lakes and Things To Do |
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Check weather for the next 10 days for Alicante. However, our area is located 50 kilometres (30 miles) south and we have a micro climate of our own so we often have better weather than the Alicante area. Click here for Alicante airport weather outlook. Click here for Murcia airport weather outlook. Murcia airport is located 30 km to the south of Torrevieja or 25 km to Orihuela Costa. Or another one for Torrevieja Click here for Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia. |
| Bank Holidays |
Spanish Bank Holiday dates If you want to miss the UK school holidays, perhaps to get cheaper flights or to come during quieter periods, click here for approximate dates for 2007 and 2008. |
| Torrevieja 24 hour / 365 day CHEMIST |
C/ Ramón Gallud, 196 - Torrevieja (0034) 966 70 68 80 |
| Useful Phone Numbers |
Urgencias /
Emergencies----------------------------112 |
| Map from Valencia down to Almeria |
This covers about 3 hours driving distance in any direction from Torrevieja. Click here but it is a jpg image at 1020 x 1068 or 168kb so it may take a while to load. Save as an image and use in your own picture software if you want more control over viewing and printing. |
 | Tourist Information - Torrevieja
Offices also in Alto de la Casila, Plaza Capdepont, La Mata, Playa del Cura, Torre de Moro. |
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Tourist Information - Orihuela Costa
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Sat Nav GPS Co-ordinates |
Sat Nav GPS Co-ordinates to popular facilities, local motorway junctions. |
| Torrevieja town map with road names |
For a town map with road names, click here but it is a jpg image at 1020 x 1011 or 230kb so it may take a while to load. Save as an image and use in your own picture software if you want more control over viewing and printing. |
| Torrevieja.com |
www.torrevieja.com/eng |
| Torrevieja.co.uk |
www.torrevieja.co.uk |
| Orihuela Costa information (collated by Town Hall personnel) | www.orihuela-costa.eu |
Some Spanish Words to learn! |
Click here for a printable document of some useful Spanish words |
| Costablanca Live |
www.costablancalive.info |
| Torrevieja Cultural Programmes |
www.torreviejacultural.com |
| Torrevieja Town Hall web site |
www.webtorrevieja.com |
| Torrevieja Information |
www.torreviejainformation.co.uk |
| Torrevieja Street Maps - Version 1 |
Allows you to search through Torrevieja at street level. |
| Torrevieja Street Maps - Version 2 |
Allows you to search through Torrevieja at street level. |
| Torrevieja Pages |
Local Business Directory. www.torreviejapages.com |
| Torrevieja/Orihuela Costa bus schedules |
www.costazul.net. English version selected. |
| iTorrevieja.com |
Includes historic photos of the area! www.itorrevieja.com |
| Informacion.es (in Spanish) |
Around the Alicante area. www.diarioinformacion.com |
| Official tourism site of Valencia |
www.comunitat-valenciana.com |
| Tourist office of Spain |
www.spaintour.com |
| Travelling In Spain |
A guide to travelling around Spain. www.travelinginspain.com |
| Fiestas and Bank Holidays in Spain | www.fiestas.net and www.wowspain.com and "Red Days" |
| El Pais | A Spanish newspaper in English. www.iht.com/indexes/partners/index.php |
| Newspaper (Costa Blanca News) |
www.costablanca-news.com |
| Newspaper (Roundtown News) |
www.roundtownnews.com |
| Newspaper (The Leader) |
www.yourlocalnewspaper.info |
| CostaBlancaYellowPages.com |
The Costa Blanca Business Directory |
The Coastal Press |
www.thecoastalpress.net |
Orihuela Costa Magazine |
www.guiaorihuelacosta.com |
Torrevieja Sports |
Various sports available in Torrevieja (in Spanish). www.torreviejasport.com |
This Is Torrevieja.com |
www.thisistorrevieja.com |
Eye on Spain |
www.eyeonspain.com. A very useful site with forums as well. |
| Alicante Travel Guide | Alicante Travel Guide |
| ExPats |
www.costablancaexpats.net - A minefield of knowledge associated with people living/going to live
on the Costa Blanca. |
| This Is Costa Blanca |
www.thisiscostablanca.com. The Costa Blanca in plain English - all the information you need to live on or visit the Costa Blanca. At your fingertips all the local news, Spanish, UK, international and sports news. The local Costa Blanca news is updated daily. |
| Newcomers To Spain |
www.thisisspain.info - information for those considering moving to Spain or those already here, particularly those finding their way around. |
| British people in Spain |
www.thebritishintorrevieja.com - information and guidance to British people who are planning a visit to the Torrevieja area, living here and those who are contemplating relocation to Torrevieja. |
| British people in Spain |
www.the-british-in-spain.com - If you are looking to buy a home or become a resident of Spain, you will find this site invaluable. You will see honest and frank information regarding; costs, taxation, mortgages, security, residency, healthcare, education and much more. |
| Costa Blanca information and business services directory |
For life and living on the Costa Blanca. www.blancaonline.com |
Tourism Dictionary |
This is a tourist dictionary written for ordinary citizens. Its aim is to provide short concise and understandable information on thousands of tourist places and travel items. www.tourismdictionary.com |
| Web cam for the Costa Blanca |
www.comunitatvalenciana.com/cgi-bin/webcam/ficha.pl?plantilla=plantillaIndex.htm&idioma=IN |
| Ideal Spain |
www.idealspain.com - the largest internet guide to Spain. |
| Spanish Property Insight |
Insight for buyers and owners of Spanish property. www.spanishpropertyinsight.com/ |
| Yourable.com |
www.youreable.com - Website for information, products and services for disabled people. Features a Travel section. |
| Costa Blanca Pubs |
The Pubs Guide of the Costa Blanca. www.costapub.com/ |
| All about the SUMA (taxes!) |
www.suma.es/nuevo/Ingles/default.htm |
| Currency Exchange |
Currencies
Direct, Avda. De las Habaneras, no.78, Torrevieja, (Alicante), Spain.
Tel: 965 707971, Fax: 965 707969. E-mail: currenciesdirect@nexo.es. Website: www.currenciesdirect.com. |
| Furniture Stores |
Muebles
Virtu S.L., Calle La Loma, 76 y 101, Torrevieja, (Alicante), Spain.
Tel: 966 703138. Mobile: 619 198778. |
| Dentist |
Pro Dental Care,
Urbanisation Aquapark, 35,
Opp. Carrefour,
Torrevieja.
Tel.: 965708576.Urbanisation Aquapark 35 (opp Carrefour),
03184 Torrevieja.
Phone Number: 965 708 576.
Fax Number: 965 711 897. Email prodentalcare@gmx.de. Website - www.prodentalcare.co.uk. Languages: English, German, Spanish and French. ProDental provide a comprehensive and complete range of dental services including preventive care, restorative care, cosmetic and surgical dentistry. |
| Translation Service |
Click
here for Google Language Tools |
| Business Exchange Rates |
Current exchange rates. www.xe.com/ucc/ |
| Learn Spanish |
Spanish Language website. www.studyspanish.com/index.htm |
| Electric Meters |
Click here for G&G Services - Air Conditioning Installations, Repairs And Servicing |
| Roller Blind Repairs / Mosquito Blinds / Solar Control Film |
An excellent,
competitive and speedy Roller Blind Repairs / Mosquito Blinds / Glazing service in the Torrevieja area. Contact Ray Rasher on rayrasher@hotmail.com
or main phone 965329087 or mobile 659763517. |
| English Radio Station |
Onda Cero International, 95.9 FM 94.6 FM & 97.3 FM. All day, every day. Based in Altea (North Costa Blanca) but receivable in South Costa Blanca with a good radio / strong signal. |
| Give a dog a chance in life |
Go
to the Dog Rescue Centre at Dolores called SAT Torrevieja - we did
and we now have a lovely dog who had been thrown in a ditch when he was
6 weeks old! |
| Bike Rental |
Tel
96 670 3749 or 6666 27975 to hire a bicycle in the Torrevieja area (free delivery and collection). |
| Locksmiths |
Frank
Skroblin, Costa Blanca Service Centre, Comercial Centre La Florida,
Local 39, 03189 Orihuela Costa. Tel 24 hour 676 399 878, office 965 329
834. |
| Building and Other Work |
The Building and Landscaping Company S.L., Torre de la Horadada. Legal Spanish registered company offers Osma Stormline rainwater guttering, construction and building projects, garden landscaping and pool clearing, plumbing and water heater replacement, painting and decorating, through wall vents (to stop damp patches). For a a free, no-obligation quote, contact Phil Guest.tel 966769767/639083261 or Email: philjguest@hotmail.com |
| Support for British Nationals Abroad |
Support
for British Nationals Abroad - summary. |
| Air Conditioning |
Mike Jones
supply and install air conditioning and security
systems. Will also install free issued air conditioning units including
the popular Carrefour units sold for less than 200 units (suitable for
most lounges and bedrooms). Tel Mike on 678 845991. He installed a unit
in my own house and it was a nice job at a competitive price. |
| PC City |
Parque Vistahermosa, Freeway A7, Exit 68 |
| Neighbourhood Watch in Spain |
www.nhwinspain.com |
| Electricians |
Electrical
Services, British time served tradesman, based in La Florida. Tel:
965319645 or 680914547. |
| Long Term Parking near Alicante Airport |
Aupa. Open 24 hours. Tel 0034 96 568 7716. From only 5 euro a day - much cheaper than parking in the terminal car parks. Website at http://www.aupaparking.net/. Email: info@aupaparking.net. |
| Orthopedic equipment |
HELP Torrevieja. Registered charity that responds to all types of emergency situations. Tel 96 570 4282. Rambla Juan Mateo Garcia 4 Torrevieja (behind the Tourist Office). Open Monday to Friday 10.00am to 13.30pm - emergency phone line manned out of office hours. Orthopedic equipment including wheelchairs, walking frames and crutches for a small rental fee. Other services include hospital and home visiting, volunteer drivers, interpreters. Email: helptorrevieja@terra.es. |
| English Television System |
Under review due to changes during 2008 |
| Coach Trips |
Various trips throughout the year - ring for details. Trips include Murcia, Benidorm, Benidorm Palace, Jalon Valley, Valencia and further in the summer. Reasonable cost. Picking up in Torrevieja, Playa Orihuela, La Mata and surrounding area. English spoken. Coaches air conditioned. Excursions of less than 3 days, book by phone, pay on coach. Only firm bookings accepted. Enquiries / reservations tel 966 785 910., any day 10am to 2pm. |
| Cinema - English Speaking Films |
The
Cine Club shows up to date films in English (with Spanish subtitles)
every Saturday and Sunday evening at the excellent Cinema in Pilar de la
Horadada. The cinema which can hold about 600 people is just off the main
street in Pilar de la Horadada and has ample free car parking. Tickets are
just 4 euros and there are |
| Gestor to complete Wealth Tax Form |
Abaco Asesores, C/. Maria Parodi 8,3°, 03180 Torrevieja, Telephone, 0034 96 670 3750 e-mail info@abaco-mail.com |
| Plumber |
Rod
Smith for all refrigeration, air conditioning and plumbing needs. Very
competitive prices. Lives in Playa Flamenca. Have use him on a job - recommended.
Tel 628810523. |
| Granite/Marble worktops/flooring |
Marmoles Torrevieja S.A., C/.Joven Trinidad,1, 03180 Torrevieja. Tel/Fax 96 571 0948. |
| Consulates |
UNITED KINGDOM |
| Interpreter |
Speaks Spanish, German, French, Italian. 20 euro per hour. Alan tel: 965706783. |
| Clothes sizes |
(inches to metric) 32" = 40. 34" = 44. 36" = 46. 38" = 48. 40" = 50. |
| Domestic Appliance Repairs |
Repairs to washing machines, tumble dryers, dishwashers, electric cookers, vacuum cleaners, etc. Legal and qualified. Free call out (I know, I've used him!). Call Stewart on 966 785 451 or mobile 654 939 202. Nice English chap, reasonable prices. |
| Spanish Property Prices |
www.kyero.com/price_guide/ |
| British Insurer in Torrevieja |
Knight Insurance Brokers S.A. Office in Torrevieja and Cabo Roig. For house, car, medical insurance, etc. Tel: +34 96 676 0037. www.knight-insurance.com |
| Learning the Spanish language |
Cronin Language Services. CLS was created in 2002 by the teacher, writer and communicator Jane Cronin and is based in the area of Costa Blanca South, Alicante Province, Spain. |
| Keeping kids amused in the car |
Kit2Fit IS the travel kit expert - one stop convenient shopping for all your kids travel accessory needs. If it's air travel, sea travel, rail or road our travel games and must-haves will keep them amused. |
Kids in Spain |
Information and advice for families in Spain - www.kidsinspain.es |
Local PC Shop |
CompuRed Computers. Tel 96 570 5411. Centro Comercial Todo Todo |
Post Codes around the area |
Los
Balcones - 03186 |
| Checking El Gordo lottery numbers |
Website at www.elgordo.com |
| Dentist |
Many of the Northern Europe and Scandinavian dentists are expensive in Spain, but are generally more thorough. Fillings can range from 40 to 90 euro dependent on who you go to. After trying several around the area, we found 2 friendly, good value dentists in the same practice - Dr. Filippa Weichbrodt and Dr. Gry Nibe, Smile Dental Clinic, Avda. Delfina Viudes Parc. 10, 1st Floor, 03183 Torrevieja. www.smiledental.es. Tel 966 705083. Near the AquaPark. Used to be at Punta Prima by the blue bridge. |
| Awnings |
Try Toldos Pilar, by Al Puente Brico on the N332. Phone number 965351376. Did our friends quickly and efficiently. Around 360€ for average size awning and 550€ for 3 vertical blinds that turn balcony into a canvas conservatory (2006 prices). |
| Sat Nav GPS Locator |
Click here to find co-ordinates for a place on a map |
| Earthquakes around this end of the Med!! |
Click here. It needs to register about 2.8 or more before you are likely to feel much, unless you are at it's epicentre. |
| Going to Gibraltar? |
Click here for loads of info. |
| Recommended Optician |
The one by CAM Bank in Playa Flamenca near Mercadona (but not in the precinct) is excellent. My wife and I have both been there on separate occasions (last time was December 2007). They speak, English, German, Icelandic, Spanish. |
| Resale (Second Hand) Car Sales in Orihuela Costa | We recommend Alistair and William at (Orihuela) Costa Cars. We have used these guys a number of times in the past 6 years and always had efficient and friendly service and great quality used cars. Tel 966730116 or 672072721. Fax 96 6730715. Email: info@costacars.es. Website: www.costacars.es. Address: Ctra. Alicante-Cartagena N-332 KM 50, C/. Alambra, La Zenia, Orihuela Costa 03189. Just up the road from La Zenia Roundabout. |
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