2 Bedrooms - Apartment - Alicante - For..

We are pleased to offer this Penthouse in the center of Torrevieja, the property consists of: an open plan fully fitted kitchen, large lounge/dining area, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and a lovely terrace of 15m2, there is also access to a communal pool. You can walk to the sea, beach and promenade in just a couple of minutes, a little further and you have the supermarkets, banks, restaurants, shops, playgrounds, pharmacies, schools and much more. This apartment is available for 87,995 euros, so contact us today to ask any specific questions or to arrange a viewing.Why chose Torrevieja, here is a little history - Until 1802, Torrevieja existed only as an ancient guard tower, which gave the town its name (Torre Vieja which means Old Tower) and some labourers' cottages. But in 1803, Charles IV authorized the movement of the salt production offices from La Mata to the town itself and allowed the construction of dwellings there. In 1829, the town was totally destroyed by an earthquake, but the basins were soon reconstructed and re-opened. In 1931, Alfonso XIII gave Torrevieja city status by special grant. During this period, there was also a growing market for flax, hemp and cotton. In the 19th century, the salt was mainly shipped from the town by Swedish and Dutch ships. At the time, there was only limited demand from other regions of Spain, mainly Galicia and to a lesser extent, Valencia. Although by the dawn of the 20th century, a quarter of all the salt harvested from the lagoon in Torrevieja was sold in Spain itself, and the rest exported was to foreign markets. Today, it is still an important industry in Torrevieja and a major employer. You can visit the Museum of Sea and Salt. In recent years, the local economy has hugely expanded due to the tourist industry. This includes both a strong contingent of British, Irish, Germans and Scandinavians, many of whom live there all the year round, and Spanish people who have a second home in the city.