Local Activities

There are many varied activites that you can take part in around Cabo Roig. Here you will find a list of the most popular attractions, arranged alphabetically.

Arcade

The Ozone Leisure Complex contains an amusement arcade, bowling, adventure land for children, bars, restaurants and McDonalds and Burger King.

Baths

The local mud lagoon is rumoured to cure all kinds of ailments inlcuding cardiac and respiratory diseases and even arthritis.

Bars

For those who like to relax with a drink on holidays, there are a large selection of bars in the localilty. Offering the usual beers, cocktails and spirits, they also offer local drinks, and the local 'Bodegas' are a great place to grab a glass of local wine and enjoy the entertainment provided by most bars at night.

Beaches

The apartment is only 6 minutes walk from the local Playa Cabo Roig Beach, a sheltered beach with calm waters. You will find many 'blue flag' beaches in the vicinity, which play host to water sports and beach cafes.

Playa Cabo Roig - Beach bar, marina, watersports
La Zenia - Beach bar, cafeterias
Playa Flamence and Punta Prima are also nearby beaches.

Boat Trips

Why not take a boat trip to the island of Tabarca? Or take a cruise along the costaline and admire the beautiful scenery? There are a large selection of boat trips to choose from in Cabo Roig

Bowling

See arcade above.

Caves of Aracena

Some of the largest caves in the world are located here, along with runis of castles and fortresses. The beautiful underground lakes, and the sheer size of these caverns makes the visit to these caves an unforgettable experience.

Cinema

The cinema in Torrevieja shows films mostly in Spanish,but occassionally they cater for English speaking customers.

Day Trips

Benidorm

The tourist centre of the Costa Blanca. Excellent sandy beaches, and countless leisure facilities. Terra Mitica theme park is nearby, as is Terra Natura, a new theme park featuring animals.

La Manga

Ideal for those who love watersports, swimming, sailing, windsurfing are all catered for here. There is also a casino, and championship golf course.

San Pedro del Pinatar

A quiet Spanish town with unique sandy beaches. Contains many seaside fish bars. This town is home to a peaceful way of life.

Torrevieja

An expanding location, Torrevieja contains marinas, and a modern sports pavillion, and plays host to several music festivals, and cultural events.

Alicante

The provincial capital, Alicante is a busy, bustling seaside city. It has several white sandy beaches, and watersports are well catered for here - diving, waterskiing, scuba, windsurfing, underwater photography etc. Also plays host to a large number of cultural and musical events, as well as operas, ballet and flamenco dancing.

Murcia

A large city, it contains many restaurants and plazas with bars and cafes. It is a university city, and has many museums and libraries.

Dining Out

In Cabo Roig you will find restaurants serving Chinese, American, European, Indian, French and Italian cuisine, and even the old reliable chip shop! Local restaurants also serve a large selection of local delicacies, wines and beers. Dining out in Cabo Roig is much cheaper than in Ireland.

Funfair

The funfair on Torrevieja marina is open during the summer months, and has a large selection of rides including bumper cars, and a flight deck simulator.

Go-Karting

There are two local go-karting tracks, one in Santa Pola, and another just outside Torrevieja. These offer safe fun for all the family.

Golf

There are three magnificent golf courses in the locality. Click here for further information and maps.

Markets

There are two local markets in Cabo Roig: Playa Flamenca, which is open on Saturdays, and Torrevieja Market, which is open on Fridays. These are both large markets, and you can buy everything from household items to vegetables, jewellery and foodstuffs.

There is also a night market in Torrevieja, every evening untillate during the summer months. This craft market offers goods such as leather, ceramic, pottery, artwork etc. for sale.

Nightclubs

The largest club locally is 'Pacha Torrevieja', a sister club of 'Pacha Ibiza'. This club is enormous, and is based outside Torrevieja in an industrial estate. The club only gets busy after 1am. There are also a number of other nightclubs in the locality.

Theme Park

Terra Mitica is a large theme park located just north of Alicante. It contains rides for all ages, and all levels of bravery! A great day out for all the family. Bars, restaurants and cafes are all located on site.

Torrevieja Park of Nations

This park also known as Dragon Park contains a large playground, and a life-size dragon slide. It also contains a large lake, pedalos and a train ride.

Waterpark

Aqualandia is a waterpark located in Torrevieja, which is good, safe fun, and is fairly priced. Open from May-October. Bars, cafes and restaurants are all located within the complex.

Water Sports

Scuba Diving and Snorkelling are catered for locally. The crystal clear waters are ideal for diving. If you would like to learn how to dive, there are a number of local instructors.