Torrevieja is first attracted by tourists with its sandy beaches and a neighborhood with two amazing salns of lakes - Emerald Salad de la Mata and Pink Salinas de Torrevieja. Most of the tourists try to get to this resort in order to immerse yourself in the delights of a beach holiday, enjoy the gentle Spanish sun, squeeze in the waters of the Mediterranean Sea. Meanwhile, the journey to Torrevieje is in no way limited to a relaxing and monotonous pastime. In this sunny city, in addition to the beaches, have other interesting sights with history.
Old Tower (Torre Del Moro) - The main symbol of the city. Initially, the tower was built in the XIV century. She was part of a guard complex that gave the name a small village. Over time, the design was destroyed. However, the locals for jointly collected money rebuilt the tower in the same place, turning it into a kind of reminder of where the historical roots of Torrevieja come from.
Tourists can admire the architectural monument to Torrejon's Highway. And guests of the city are invited not easy to explore the tower outside, but also to arrange a real photo session on a big clearing near Torre Del Moro. From here there is an excellent panoramic view of the sea and the bay. To get inside the tower, unfortunately, it is impossible. It is closed on the castle.
The next outstanding attraction of Treavery is located on Plaza de la Constitucion. She is beautiful Church of the Immaculate Conception (Iglesia Arciprestal De La Inmaculada Concepción) which twice was erected at the same place. The first construction of the Catholic Temple occurred in 1789. However, after forty years as a result of the earthquake, the main temple of the city was destroyed. The restoration of the church was engaged only in 1880. In order for the reconstructed and partially new-difference church, the initial appearance was used by stones from the old building and destroyed watchtower. The result of the terrain of the architect and the team was the wonderful building in the neoclassical style, decorated with two towers.
Currently, the Catholic Temple can freely visit everyone. Inside it is saved by the sculpture of extraordinary beauty, among which Virgo Carmen, the image of the crucified Jesus Christ. However, the main treasure of the arrival is the statue of the patron saint of the city - St. La Purism Concepcion and the church altar.
Another remarkable corner of Torrevierehi, who will not get around, is Urban embankment . It looks pretty and well maintained. At the beginning of the pedestrian coastal line of tourists, a monument to the "man of the sea" is encountered, walking out a little further, the bronze figure of the beauty of Lola, sitting on a bench on the rocky shore, comes across the bronze figure. In general, the embankment of the resort is filled with a large number of sculptures and monuments. Plus, from her 2 kilometers in the sea is a walking wave.
True, on a hot summer day, a promenade in a long pier decide not all the vacationers. But those who are drunk for a walk under the sun, at the end of the way, find a small platform with a lighthouse. Here you can sit on a bench and admire the sea scenery. By the way, the embankment and the breakwear look very romantically in the evenings, when the lanterns are lit and the moonwalk appears on the water.
Inquisitive tourists during the rest in Torrevieja can be interested in local museums. There are several of them in the city, but only three are considered the most visited - the Museum of the Sea and Salt, the Easter Museum and the Khabanner Museum.
Museum of the Sea and Salt (Museo Del Mar Y de La Sal) Located near the Harbor at the address: Patricio Perez, 10. This is a relatively young entity start working in the city in 1995. Its expositions and exhibitions are talking about the traditions and customs of this region, reveal the secrets of shipbuilding and fisheries, and also explain the importance of salt for local residents. In the museum you can see many old photos, models of boats and boats, exhibits from salt and invaluable archaeological finds raised from the seabed. For all those who want to enter the museum of the sea and salt are free. A visit to this place will not take much time, but will remember for a long time.
- Works Museum daily from 10:00 to 14:00. From Tuesday to Friday to look here in the afternoon from 16:30 to 21:00, and on Saturday a walk through the chairs will also work from 17:00 to 21:00.
IN Easter Museum (Museo De La Semana Santa) Tourists expect exhibits relating to traditions and customs of the passionate procession - a variety of figures, paintings, photos and necessary attributes for the celebration of the passionate week. One of the exhibitions of the Museum is devoted to the chronology of the transformation of an important church holiday in a modern tourist event. Travelers, like the townspeople, can make a free visit here.
- You can find the museum on Formentera Street. In the warm period, it is open to visitors on weekdays from 10:00 to 13:00 and from 17:00 to 20:00. With the onset of cold weather, the museum's schedule in the second half shifts for an hour from 16:00 to 19:00.
Museum de la Khabanner "Ricardo Lafuante" Located in a small building at the station area. Its exposition consists of music records, photographs and written memories of Great Musican Ricardo Lafunce Aguado. Written by Habanner became famous for the whole world.
- Tourists can look into the museum can from Monday to Friday. In the morning it is open from 10:00 to 13:00, then after the break, the work continues from 16:00 to 19:00.
For a variety of travelers can inspect the floating museums of Torrevieja. The functions of one of them performs Submarine C-61 Dolphin (Museo Flotante Submarino S-61 Delfín) . This ship has become the first floating museum in Spain. Inside the unusual landmarks, tourists will have the opportunity to explore the submarine device and feel the living conditions for its crew. True, in the "subsoil" of the museum allowed visitors with an increase in minimum of 115 centimeters.
- The floating museum has been working in the summer period from Wednesday on Sunday in the afternoon - from 17:00 to 21:00. Starting from October to May, the submarine is open to inspection in the morning - from 10:00 to 14:00.