Torre La Mata

Torre La Mata or simply La Mata is a small town located 5km northeast of Torrevieja along the Costa Blanca, in the province of Alicante in southeast Spain. The town is often regarded as a dormitory suburb of Torrevieja. Many of the residents are expatriates from the United Kingdom, Germany and other northern European countries. Torre La Mata is renowned by tourists and locals for having an unspoilt Spanish charm, due to the lack of high-rise hotels and local affluency.

Places of Interest

*"Parque Natural de la Mata" - A 'Natural Park' which boasts an abundance of wildlife.
*"Paraje Natural Municipal Molino Del Agua" - A natural park of the Water Mill [http://www.thisistorrevieja.com/index.php?option=com_zoom&Itemid=27&catid=28 Pictures]
*"Cabo Cervera"
*"Playa de la Mata" - La Mata Beach
*"Las Salinas"-The salt-lakes where salt has been mined for centuries.

Links

* [http://www.lamataInformation.com/ Tourist information for La Mata, on the sunny Costa Blanca, in Spain]
* [http://www.alicante-spain.com/torrevieja.html Torrevieja] guide with a detailed Torrevieja video and lots of pictures. From a local resident.
* [http://www.thisistorrevieja.com Pictures, panoramas and information]
* [http://www.spanishvida.com/component/option,com_wrapper/Itemid,127/ Virtual Panoramas]