Local shops/amenities

Intermarche and Kwik Save Supermarkets- within walking distance
Mercadona, Carrefour and Lidl Supermarkets- a short drive away
Full range of local shops within walking distance.
Local street markets
For shopaholics - brand new shopping mall in Torrevieja (Zara, H&M and more) and huge new shopping malls in Elche (35mins) and Murcia (45mins)
Museums and cave galleries
Historic towns and architecture

Local Health centre

Recommended pubs/restaurants

The Pub- traditional English pub menu
Bar Catorce- great for lunchtime baguettes
Woody's- their traditional English breakfast is a must
El Corazon- short drive from the villa but the food and views make up for it
Gran China and Nan King (chinese)- does exactly what it says on the tin
Taj Mahal and Bombay Dreams (indian)- a touch of the east

Full Details can be found in the Welcome Book.

Local activities

Beaches- at Guardamar, Torrevieja, La Marina and more
Los Caballeros del Hondo- horse riding, lessons and hacks
Fortuna Spa- 30 minutes drive. A spa town well worth a visit.
Aqua Parks
Heaps of Golf courses to choose from
Crazy Golf for the amateur
Tennis
Gym
Bowls and Ten-pin Bowling
Scuba Diving and Jet skiing at the beach in Torrevieja
Go-karting
Bird watching and walking in the nature reserves
Cycling (local hire available)