Wanderers : Spain - Torrevieja

Torrevieja, Spain is located in the province of Alicante, on the Costa Blanca. It's a laid-back Mediterranean beach town. Especially during off-season when we were there!

What did we do?

Playa del Cura is situated in a sheltered bay making it a popular spot.The promenade that runs alongside the beach is lined with bars and restaurants.

Monument to the Cultures
of the Mediterranean

Water Seats

Honey please don't ignore me!

Sunset

Salt Lakes of Torrevieja -- One of the unique features of Torrevieja is the nearby salt lakes, Las Salinas. The lakes are 'pink' and have interesting environmental significance. All aboard!

If you've been to Key West, you know
about the Conch Train...

1st stage of the 2019 Cycling Tour of
Spain team time trial

Barcos De Sal - Salt Boat

It's not a filter, it's the Torrevieja
salt flats

Torrevieja Marina -- We enjoy the maritime scene. A great place to admire yachts and boats.

Take a walk along the Dique de Levante Breakwater. This pier offers stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea and the surrounding area

La mujer pescadora
The fisherwoman

Faro Torrevieja

Torrevieja Lighthouse

If you haven't figured out yet, Sharon loves a market. So, of course, we visited Mercado Central "La Plasa ".

We walked through the Street Market but didn't buy anything.

What did we eat?

Bar Ruta al Sur right around the corner. Food was good and service was great.

Toasts
Guacamole, camembert, cherry
tomatoes, & anchovies

Grilled Pig's Ears

Hard pass on that in the future.

Grilled Sea Bass

Sands Bistro was a neat little place with a great deal. For 22€ you received a starter, a main, a dessert and 1/2 bottle of wine. We had our desserts to go.

His & her wines. Vino tinto y vino blanco.

Mushroom 🍄 Soup 🍲

Fish 🐠 🐟 & Dip

Sands Spicy Special
Chicken breast in a gaucho sauce with
potatoes 🥔

Fisherman's Pie
Cod, salmon, hake, prawns in a creamy
white sauce topped with Mashed potatoes 🥔

Veggies

Rhubarb Apple 🍎 Crumble with Custard

Baileys Cheesecake

'Home' So why do we eat at home? We actually get tired of eating/going out.

We like our grazing boards!

Breakfast is always 99.9% of the time yogurt with granola. Every once in a while I get a 'real' breakfast. If you are looking for eggs, don't check the dairy case. Check the bread or cereal isle. Once purchased you still do not need to refrigerate.

Ham, onions, cheese, & tomato 🍅 Omelette

Scrambled with potatoes & to

Where did we stay? AirBnB "Wonderful Apartment with Sea View Torrevieja" hosted by Khaled. It was nice enough with three bedrooms and two full baths. There was no view but it did have a nice lanai.

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Her Bathroom

His Bathroom

How did we get here? Drove 4 1/2 hours from Almuñécar. We had a gorgeous day for a drive. Along one section we lost all visibility from wind dust.