Torrevieja is one of the largest towns in the Valencian Autonomous Community and home to more than 120 nationalities. The quality of Torrevieja's beaches is excellent, so much so that six of them fly the Blue Flag. Let's take a detailed look at all the beaches and coves around Torrevieja!
In 2024, six Blue Flags will fly over Torrevieja’s beaches, reflecting the excellent care and maintenance they receive. The beaches that received the award are: Cala Piteras, Los Náufragos, El Cura, Los Locos, Cabo Cervera and La Mata. In this article, we describe each of these beaches and others you shouldn’t miss while visiting Torrevieja. Take a dip any time of year!
Playa de La Mata
La Mata beach is over 3 kilometres long and is the largest beach around Torrevieja. It is the most popular beach in the municipality, both for locals and tourists, with beach bars along its entire length. It has a promenade that runs all along the beach, offering water activities for those who love the sea. One section of the beach merges into the dunes of the Molino del Agua National Park, where there are footpaths for taking a stroll.
Cala de Cabo Cervera
The Cabo Cervera cove has it all. It’s very peaceful, has been awarded the Blue Flag and offers some of the best sunsets on the Torrevieja coastline. This is often the best place for diving and discovering the marine wildlife around Torrevieja. You will need some water shoes, as there are rocks and pebbles, and it’s not as easy to access as the sandy beaches.
Torrevieja’s Coves: Piteras, la Higuera, la Zorra and del Mojón
The Torrevieja coastline boasts a number of coves with crystal-clear turquoise waters and an unrivalled seabed. These coves adjoin one another: Cala Piteras, which has been awarded the Blue Flag; Cala la Higuera, Cala la Zorra and Cala del Mojón. These fine sand and pebble coves are ideal for snorkelling, paddle surfing and enjoying the Mediterranean Sea’s deep blue waters. Don’t forget your water shoes!
Playa de Los Locos
This is one of Torrevieja’s most famous urban beaches and holds the Blue Flag. It also has very good accessibility all along the beach for people with limited mobility and has a children’s playground for the little ones. The promenade that borders it makes this beach perfect for both strolling and bathing. The restaurants and beach bars that line this beach are perfect for enjoying a drink or a bite to eat.
Playa del Cura
This is one of Torrevieja’s most popular urban beaches and is the busiest in high season. It has also been awarded the Blue Flag quality certification. Easy pedestrian access makes this beach a favourite with many tourists in summer. Its waters are very calm, but the beach is quite narrow, so it quickly fills up with people from early in the day. There is a wide range of restaurants, shops and supermarkets close to the beach.
Man-made and natural swimming pools – Las Rocas
These man-made and natural pools are located right on Torrevieja’s seafront promenade, and are commonly referred to as Las Rocas (The Rocks) by the locals. On days when the sea is calm, they are ideal for diving and snorkelling. They are easily accessible and the depth along the shoreline is very shallow. As they are so well situated, there is a wide range of restaurants, cafés, bars and shops, making it easy to eat out in the area.
Playa del Acequión
This is quite an unusual beach because it’s located on Torrevieja’s fishing quay. It’s not very deep, so kayakers and paddle surfers alike use this beach as a place to practise their sport. From here, you can also watch the boats and yachts heading out to sea from the harbour. On the Acequión beach itself, there is a wide variety of cafés and bars where you can eat with a view of the sea.
Playa de Los Náufragos
It’s one of Torrevieja’s best beaches and has been awarded the Blue Flag. Its fine sand and palm-tree-lined promenade make this beach the perfect place for sunbathing. There are also a variety of restaurants, beach bars, water leisure activities like paddle surf and water bouncy castles, a beach volleyball area and even a children’s playground in the area.
Cala Ferris
Venturing to the southwest part of the Torrevieja coastline, you will encounter the little paradise that is Ferris and its tiny, 200-metre cove, ideal for snorkelling and scuba diving. From this area, you can see Torrevieja on the horizon and enjoy Cala Ferris’ crystal clear waters. This idyllic setting features sand dunes, palm trees and green areas, ideal for strolling and taking a dip in the sea. Are you inspired to see it for yourself?
