Where to stay in Torrevieja: areas, beaches and hotels

Torrevieja is one large coastal town rather than a string of separate resorts, so the choice is about which part of it you wake up in. Staying close to the centre puts the Museo del Mar y de la Sal on your doorstep and the Delfín, a 1972 Daphné-class submarine you can visit, about half a mile away. It suits travellers who want to walk to everything and treat the beach as a short stroll rather than the whole day.

If the sea is the priority, look at rooms near Playa del Cura or Playa de Los Naufragos, both around half a mile from the centre, or a little further out towards Playa del Acequión at just over a mile. For quieter water, Playa Cesped La Veleta and the small Cala de la Higuera are about 2 miles away, which suits those happy to trade a longer walk into town for a calmer patch of coast.

Because Torrevieja is a working town of more than 80,000 residents as well as a holiday base, the sensible approach is to choose by location and practicalities rather than by label. A central room favours those who want the museums, the seafront and evenings out within walking distance; a room nearer the beaches suits families and sun-seekers who will spend most of the day on the sand.

In July and August, when daytime highs reach 31°C and nights stay around 23 to 24°C, air conditioning and some shade by a pool matter more than usual. For a spring or autumn stay, when highs sit between 21 and 26°C, being near the beach is less of a priority and a central base works well. The hotel listings on this page show what is available for your dates, so you can compare locations side by side.

Most British travellers book Torrevieja as a package, with flights into Alicante or Murcia, the hotel and a transfer bundled together. The transfer is short either way: around 31 minutes from Alicante and 38 minutes from Murcia. You can compare package deals from Jet2holidays, TUI, loveholidays and On the Beach here, or check hotel prices alone and add car hire if you plan to explore beyond town.

The best months are March, April, June, July, August, October and November. Summer school holidays are the most sought-after weeks, so book early if you are tied to them. May and September bring the heaviest rainfall of the year, with nine rain days each, though temperatures stay warm. If you are driving down from a ferry, Dénia is about 74 miles north.