Last week I made a post about my short excursion to Torrevieja, Spain, and I promised you more photos from the outskirts of the city... Lately, I'm not too good with my promises as it takes me a lot of time to fulfill them, but this time, I have insisted on doing it!! 😃 The walk was fantastic and the idea that you can create a full image of Torrevieja and things around it... Also, it helps me to familiarize myself with that area and maybe re-consider the idea of buying real estate there one day... 😃
At first sight, from the previous post, I got the idea that there aren't too many things around the city... Somehow, it didn't leave "that feeling" in my heart and I didn't "fall in love" in the city... But, checking these photos, reminded me that the area around the city is beautiful and I could imagine myself going there for walks, exploring different paths and trails...
The first stop after getting out of the city center was a beach, and not just one beach... As it was October, it wasn't too hot for a bath and we didn't go there for swimming but rather for exploring the area... Along with those 2 beaches in the city center (I have shown you a couple of photos in the first post), there are many small beaches outside the city center... For example, the one in the photo above is situated between Torrevieja and Orihuela Costa, in the urbanization called La Zenia...
What is interesting to say about many cities in this area of Spain is that most of these smaller places on the seaside didn't even exist 200-300 years ago (some even 70-80 years ago)... Like Torrevieja, people who lived by the sea were fishermen and nobody cared about tourism... That's why this beach belongs to Orihuela, which is a city 30km inland! In this small urbanization, you can find many small beaches like Playa de la Zenia, Playa Flamenca Beach, or Cala Capitan... I didn't take many photos of the beach, and only this one was worth sharing... 😃
After the visit to the beach, we went to visit two salt lakes that are one of the most famous attractions of Torrevieja... As we went on the trip completely unprepared, we had no idea where to "enter" the lake area... 😃 Of course, we tried on the "wrong side" where was impossible to get closer as there was very dense vegetation around, so we consulted Google Maps for directions... 😃
On the first attempt, we tried to reach Pink Lake, but after looking at the map and how it looked IRL, I thought that it was just an old Salt Factory, so we didn't go there at all... That lake itself is very interesting as it is compared to the Dead Sea, because of its high percentage of salt, and it has 350 grams per liter of pink pigment produced by bacteria (a number similar to the Dead Sea)...
The pink lake itself is impressive, however, the surrounding area is horrible, with litter everywhere and the swamps surrounding it smell like used cat litter…
Source: GoogleMaps
After checking some comments from Google Maps, maybe it was a good decision to spend the rest of the day on the other lake...
To our surprise, the "main entrance" to the Natural Park Mata-Torrevieja was very close to the main road and we almost missed it... 🤦 Both lakes do have a history, much longer than Torrevieja as people began to use them in the 14th century for extracting salt, but also for fishing... From the beginning of the XV century, it was one of the main salt producers not just in Spain, but in Europe... Salt was exported to many European countries by ships... In 1996 it was finally declared as a Natural park!
As I said with that failed attempt to get closer to water, the vegetation is dense and because of that, it's an ideal place for many bird species that you can see on this banner...
The short trails are well marked and it was relatively easy to walk around the lake... As you have maybe spotted in one of the photos above, there were some vineyards, and that's why one of the trails is called Wine Route 🍷
There was a small museum at the entrance to the park, but for some reason, it wasn't open on the day we were there...
The question that arises after seeing these two big salt lakes is how they keep their "saltness"? 😃 The answer is in the photo below, they are connected with the sea with these artificial canals... I'm not sure, but I think that, in the time of salt extraction, the lakes were interconnected with many canals, which you can't see anymore, even if you check online maps, but some of them are going underground, under the roads...
The day was beautiful, but it was interesting that not many people use it for a walk in nature!
From the photo above, you can see that parts of the lake were "close to the public" and fenced, so we didn't reach water at all... It was one part where it was possible, but it was too far from where we parked and it was getting dark...
Last look at the vineyard for that day, but I hope not the last walk around the lake... It would be great to repeat this walk, but come in the morning and do the whole walk around the lake!
Thank you for your time,
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Loving the place bud! Especially that narrow river with the trees hanging over it!
Ah it looks like a nice place to chill and read some books!
That is just a short canal, but believe me, rivers in Spain are mostly even narrower than this, or completely dry... 😞 That is becoming a bigger and bigger problem as there is a lack of freshwater...
I had the same idea when I took that photo with a big tree and the shade it makes... Perfect place for a picnic and a book!
That looks and sounds like a pretty cool place to visit and explore, @ph1102! I understand about having 'that feeling' about a location that you're considering living. That's important to me too. I hope that you're able to return, and explore in more depth! 😁 🙏 💚 ✨ 🤙
Thanks for your kind words and I'm glad that you liked the place! I suppose that being more "picky" as we get older is normal... lol... 😂
Sure thing, you're most welcome! Indeed, I do! Well, we're often clearer about what we do and don't like, and what's acceptable or not to us! 😁 🙏 💚 ✨ 🤙
Vacation for 10 days and travel along the coast, from Valesnia to Cartagena...That sounds like an interesting active vacation to me...
One thing is certain, if you repeat the tour of these lakes, you will not need salt for the food you bring. You can take it at the plantation.
Do you have plans to do it? It does sound like a nice plan... I did travel to Lisbon from the Alicante area, but I did it in 7-8 days, which wasn't enough... So, your idea of 10 days for this area sounds perfect!
I meant this as a tour for you, since you mention revisiting that area 😀
I have had an idea about the next tour for years: Belgrade-Lisbon by plane, a tour of Lisbon and Sintra and then by car to Albufeira... With a tour of must-see locations along the way.
10 days. I believe that is enough?
Hmmm... We didn't visit Sintra, so I had to google it... Hehehe... Lisbon itself requires at least 6-7 days for exploration... We were 3-4 there and didn't check many things as it is huge! On the way from Lisbon to Valencia, you will need a month... hahahahaha... 😂
So many nice places to visit... :)
Looking at these sunny posts i am stuck in between of wanting sun and warm weather and snow. the thing that we have now i hate the most :)
Hehehee... These are old, October 2022 photos... But, it is nice weather these days too... I was on a walk wearing shorts and a T-shirt a few days ago!
Tbh., I don't miss cold winter days at all! That kind of nostalgia I don't have 😂
i don't mind the nice winter. snow, nice - temperatures for few weeks. this mud, almost snow, rain, wind, +15 today -5 in 3 days is super annoying :)
Thanks for taking us there too via your photographs. I wouldn't say that those are breathtaking views but good enough to have an idea about the surroundings.
Do you still consider buying real state there? 😀
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Yes, I do considering... But, I have other options that are closer to my current location... Still have time as crypto doesn't want to Moon yet... 😂
Would be quite a thing to buy a new place there after your visit! Might change your life for the better for sure.
I hope that it will become true... I just need a small push from the crypto markets... 😃
It looks different from the usual forests that I see you go to. It's nice to spend some time in nature and the lakes sound like a nice change too.
Hehehe.. I indeed like forests a lot... 😃 Have no idea why, maybe I like to get lost... 😂
On the other side, it's great to make a change and visit different places... This was a refreshing 1-day excursion...
I love this post!! The place made me remember my own city! It’s very beautiful when you find this impressive natural landscapes. The day was absolutely perfect for the trip!
It was a perfect day! Beach and nature! You can't beat that! 😃
I'm glad to hear that it reminded you of your city... It's always great to bring up good-old memories...
Thank you very much for your comment!
Quite a different walk this time. Good that you chose the right lake to spend time at. It is great to be so close so many seaside towns.
That's true... The whole coast is very populated so in a range of 100-200km, you can find dozens of places to visit! Not just towns and cities, but also places like this one, trails in nature, or hiking in mountains...
It has been a while since I was in Spain, I hope to come back one day and explore.
This is a charming place. I love your pictures, it's like traveling to the place just by seeing and reading your description.
Thank you very much! I'm happy to hear that you liked this virtual walk that you took with me... :)
Really?
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But some extra supplies of food would be good to prepare 🤣🤣
If not, there will be crying and agonizing... 😂
Go fishing 😉
Maybe like this 😂
Exploring the outskirts of Torrevieja sounds like a journey of hidden treasures, from serene beaches to intriguing salt lakes.
It was a nice short excursion... I'm already planning a new one... 😃
In my country, many alike places have been turned to a seaside resort somehow as they are just close to the sea.
The good thing that Spain did is that there is no such thing as private beaches and every single meter of Spanish seaside is public!
I miss being able to travel and walk around far and wide. Thankful that you share your lovely adventures. In a way, I get to travel too albeit virtually. LOL! Happy Sunday!
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Happy to hear that you went for this virtual walk with me, Rosyel!
Happy new week, @ph1102! 😁 🙏 💚 ✨ 🤙
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The biggest advantage of going on such a trip is that one's mind relaxes a lot, especially seeing such beautiful places makes one very happy.
Walking is a relaxing therapy for me... When I do the walk in nature that is even more beneficial for my body and soul!
Yeah you are right.
I miss Spain and I love going to the beaches.
It is winter here, but on days when it's sunny, you can go sunbath on the beach... 😃
sunbath is <3
Nice photos! Thanks for sharing them! :)
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Great to have checked on Google Maps to know more about the place you were visiting. The area you visited has a beautiful landscape, love the lake that runs through the area :)
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A very beautiful place, the views of nature and the sea there are truly amazing
It is a great place for a walk, or just for breathing a fresh air and relax!
such a wonderful place to walk
It is a great place for a walk! Thanks for checking out the post!
I love the route that leads to the beach
Also, the pictures are so beautiful
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It was a great day! City, beach, and lake!
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