NEW-Herrada Site

The community of La Herrada lies on the outskirts, but is very much a part, of the town of Los Montesinos. It is most conveniently located, being only a 10-15 minute journey by car into Torrevieja - a substantial city to the south of Alicante airport on the Costa Blanca, Spain. There are miles of white sandy beaches which stretch north from Torrevieja as far as Santa Pola and similarly to the south as far as the Mar Menor. In the area, just north of Torrevieja, is the city of Guadamar del Segura with superb beaches, shops and restaurants. Use the "Regional Maps" link on the left to locate these places.

The urbanisation is situated inland from - and overlooks - two coastal lakes known as the "Salinas de Torrevieja" and the "Salinas de La Mata", both being natural salt lakes which are still being worked. The lakes are also home to a multitude of wildlife, in particular about 130 different species of birds amongst which are the pink flamingoes for which the area is well-known.

To find Los Montesinos from the El Altet airport (just south of the city of Alicante) you take the A332 coast road and drive south for about 40 minutes, exiting right just after the town of Guademar del Segura onto "Lemon Tree Road", and following the signs for Los Montesinos.You will make a left turn at the roundabout where you junction into the CV90 (905). You should not have any difficulty if you print off the maps shown on the following links:

COSTA BLANCA: El Altet Airport (Alicante) to Torrevieja
(click here)

MAP OF LOS MONTESINOS / LA HERRADA AREA
(click here)