There is a nature reserve at El Pinet, and there are miles of pine forests just in from the beach where you can picnic or walk in the shade.
La Marquessa golf course is a 10 min drive away at Rojales, and Las Ramblas and Villa Martin golf courses are about a 20 min driv away. The famous golf complex of La Manga is about 60-70 min away.
Scuba diving, horse riding, go-karting and boat trips are all in easy reach.
There are markets in La Marina on Thursdays and Sundays. Every day of the week sees markets somewhere in the area - Santa Pola, Guardamar, La Mata - with evening 'trinket' markets in Santa Pola, Guardamar and Torrevieja during the summer season.
There are lots of interesting Spanish villages within a short drive and the spectacular town of Torrevieja is well worth a visit with is vibrant night life and street markets.
Whatever your age or type of holiday you are looking for you will be more than pleased with what La Marina has to offer.
