The Best Parks In Torrevieja
Torrevieja is full of little green gems dotted all around the town. After years of wandering through them, no two are the same.
Some are perfect for a good workout, others feel like a peaceful escape where you can just sit and unwind. A few are absolute playground heavens that keep the kids buzzing with excitement for hours.
Parque de las Naciones
10 am–11 pm
Situated right in Torrevieja on the southern Costa Blanca, a town famous for its Blue Flag beaches and the therapeutic salt lakes that create its unique microclimate. Parque de las Naciones is one of the city’s top visitor draws.
Covering a generous 26,000 m², the park lies on the edge of the town centre in the urbanisation that shares its name, bordered by the CV-905 road and the N-332 coastal highway.
It takes its name from its celebration of Europe: at the heart of the park you’ll find a large-scale model of the European continent, with each country marked out. Packed with walking paths, playgrounds, ponds, and plenty of shaded spots, the park is home to a wide variety of plants, birds, and even a few resident peacocks and squirrels, making it a favourite with families and nature lovers alike.
Often used for local events.
Rda. Cesar Canovas Girada, 03181 Torrevieja, Alicante
Parque La Siesta
9 am–9:30 pm
The newest park to opened in Torrevieja,
The standout feature of the park is the impressive Torrevieja Pumptrack Park – the biggest paved wheeled-sports circuit in Europe, spanning a huge 4,000 m². Perfect for BMX, skateboarding, scooters, and inline skates, the track is cleverly split into three colour-coded areas (green for beginners and kids, blue for intermediate riders, and red for advanced users), so everyone from toddlers to seasoned pros can enjoy it safely and at their own level.
It also has a childrens play area, A cafe, football pitches, basket ball and paddle ball courts plus lots more other sports areas.
C. Granados, 11, 03184 El Chaparral, Alicante
Parc Natural de Las Lagunas de La Mata y Torrevieja
24 Hours
Laguna de La Mata is a stunning protected nature reserve offering a relaxed, flat trail that loops right around the lagoon. Perfect for walking, cycling, or even pushing a stroller with kids and pets. The wide, well-marked path has almost no hills and is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
Covering around 700 hectares, this beautiful green-blue lagoon (coloured by algae and micro-organisms) was granted protected status by the Valencian government in 1989. Although salty, it’s less saline than its neighbour, the Torrevieja lagoon, and is fed by a channel from the Mediterranean. Its primary role is to warm seawater before it’s moved to the Torrevieja lagoon for salt production.
Together with the Torrevieja, Santa Pola, and El Hondo wetlands, it forms a vital triangle of habitats that thousands of migratory birds rely on for breeding, feeding, and resting.
Around the park you’ll find picnic spots, viewing platforms, and several bird hides, the perfect places to sit quietly and watch flamingos, herons, ducks, and many other species in their natural environment.
Ctra. Nacional, s/n, 03188 Torrevieja, Alicante
Parque De La Estación
10 am–11 pm
The old Torrevieja Railway Station park (Parque de la Estación) is super easy to reach: it’s just a 10–15 minute walk from the town centre (Plaza de la Constitución) or a couple of minutes from the nearest bus stops, which are less than 200 m away. If you’re driving, there’s street parking around the perimeter, though it can fill up quickly in high season.
The park is fully accessible, with entrances on every side and no steps or barriers for wheelchairs or pushchairs.
It’s a favourite hangout for the Torrevieja Skating Club, who often meet up here for group skates. You’ll also find plenty of green lawns, a good-sized children’s playground, and lots of benches in the shade.
Every year the park hosts the popular May Fair (usually 9–12 May) with traditional Andalusian casetas, flamenco and dance performances, live music, and plenty of food stalls. Throughout the year it also welcomes food markets, concerts, and other community events.
Av. de la Estación, 03185 Torrevieja, Alicante
Parque del Molino de Agua
24 Hours
Parque del Molino del Agua (Water Mill Park) sits between central Torrevieja and the La Mata area, right beside the seafront promenade and only about 450 metres from the sandy La Mata beach.
At the heart of this compact 5,000 m² park stands a faithful replica of the historic water mill that once operated here, giving the park its name.
Getting there is straightforward: it’s just a 10-minute drive from the town centre with free parking usually available right next to the entrance. If you’re using the bus, lines A and A2 drop you 300–500 m away (Calle Morera or Parquemar stops), leaving a quick 5–7 minute walk.
Many visitors prefer to arrive on foot from La Mata beach, enjoying a lovely seaside stroll past the dunes. It’s one of the prettiest short walks in the area.
Ctra. Nacional, s/n, 03188 Torrevieja, Alicante
Parque Los Balcones
24 Hours
Parque Reina de la Sal, tucked away in the Los Balcones neighbourhood of Torrevieja, is a large, family-oriented green space packed with things to do for every age group. Spread across several hectares, it’s linked by more than 500 m² of bright, colourful pathways that make getting around easy for everyone. You’ll find plenty of shady pine trees, lush lawns, and an educational garden with signs explaining the local Mediterranean plants.
Sports lovers are well catered for: there are eight pétanque courts, two traditional Asturian bowling lanes, a pair of basketball courts, a multisport pitch for futsal and handball, two small football fields, an outdoor calisthenics area with 12 stations, and several table-tennis tables.
Kids have one of the best playgrounds in town – swings, slides, climbing frames, seesaws, and a big sandpit, all on soft safety flooring. Dog owners will love the huge 2,000 m² fenced dog park complete with agility equipment, shaded benches, and plenty of running space.
The park is on Avenida María Asunción in Los Balcones. It’s only a 10-minute drive south from central Torrevieja along the CV-95, and street parking right beside the entrance is free and usually plentiful, even in summer. Bus line E from the town centre stops almost at the gate, and every entrance is step-free and pushchair/wheelchair-friendly.
C. Iradier Bal, 45, 03186 Torrevieja, Alicante
Parque Aromático in La Mata, Torrevieja
10am – 11pm
Parque Aromático (Aromatic Park) in Torrevieja is a delightful sensory garden filled with classic Mediterranean herbs and flowers: lavender, rosemary, thyme, jasmine, orange blossom, basil, and sage. The scents drift through the air, turning a simple walk into a calming, almost therapeutic experience.
Winding paths lead you between themed zones where different fragrances and textures blend together. You’ll pass circular beds of aromatic plants, some raised on elegant metal frames that cast beautiful patterns of light and shade throughout the day.
Families love the large, modern children’s playground with swings, slides, climbing structures, seesaws, and a big sandpit, all set on soft, impact-absorbing flooring for safety.
There’s also a fantastic 2,000 m² dog park, one of the biggest and best-equipped in the area. Complete with an agility circuit, shaded seating, and plenty of open space for dogs to run and play.
Av. Torreblanca, 29, 03183 Torrevieja, Alicante
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If you need to travel around Torrevieja and the Orihuela Costa, check out the bus routes for the area here.