- Torrevieja Region - Climate and lifestyle
The Torrevieja region, its climate and lifestyle
First the climate in the area around Torrevieja is rated by the WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION (WHO) as one of the world's healthiest. Which means temperate winters and mild summers with temperatures which range between 18 and 25 degrees for most of the year. Perfect for Golf, beach, pool, al fresco dining or an evening walk past the local Puerto.
Originally Torrevieja was a small fishing village set around the 15th cetuary tower known as "Torre-Vigia", the town's inhabitants have been characterised by their friendliness, hospitality and their openness to different cultures infact, nowadays, they are accustomed to living with people from 112 countries.
The majority of tourists come from U.K, Germany, Ireland, Belgium and Nordic countries. During recent years, Torrevieja has taken giant steps towards consolidating itself as a first class tourist resort. The spectacular growth experienced by Torrevieja has generated 8000 new jobs in 18 months and the creation of 700 new companies. The current annual trade volume is over 3.6 billion euros.
Torrevieja faces the 21st century with dynamism and has been chosen by a growing number of people as an ideal location in which to establish their residence. The demand for main residences has increased by 45 percent in the last ten years. During the same period, the number of second homes has experienced a 60 percent rise. The number of inhabitants has risen from 16.000 to 80.000.
At the same time, Torrevieja has become the fith largest city within the Valencia region. Torrevieja is a town undergoing constant change.
The whole coast is well known as a safe and secure area with a sophisticated and cosmopolitan environment that benefits from facilities and amenities, such as world-class shopping centres and numerous tourist attractions incorporating both natural beauty spots and man made attractions.
The Market development
Performance of the funds invested by a later resale has shown to be very favorable with same the trend going on. Prices increased by aprox. 15% year by year.
Regardless of economic ups and downs there is one single unchanging factor that no expert could begin to dispute - the sunshine and the healthy climate. It is predicted that 800,000 families from the UK and from Germany will purchase property in spain over the next five years. It is also predicted that the 12.6 billion Euros generated from the tourism industry will rise in excess of 8%.
With a sharp increase in air traffic and cheaper travel from the low-budget carriers the Spanish coast can only enjoy the benefit of growth, a new airport will open close to Murcia, San Javier Airport will increase its capacity signifcantly over the next years - putting at the service for this region 3 Airports. The travel time by car from Alicante, Murcia or San Javier Airport to Orihuela Costa is approximately 35 mins.
