La Mata
Village type seaside town Alicante province
If you enjoy walking alongside the Mediterranean sea, then you will find it difficult to beat the beaches of La Mata and Guardamar del Segura, with the war
width="290" height="218" />m Mediterranean sea to one side and the protected dunes on the other, that are currently being planted with flora to prevent further erosion and which makes them more attractive.
La Mata still keeps the feel of a traditional Spanish village despite the overbuilding surrounding the Torrevieja area. There is a very pleasant plaza next to the sea front with a variety of cafes and restaurants, where you can enjoy eating al fresco. The salt lake of La Mata and the adjoining lake of Torrevieja have protected parkland areas, with a variety of flora and fauna.
La Mata is the location of a popular street market - held every Wednesday, it is open from 8am to 1pm and is a great place to stock up on fresh, locally grown fruit and vegetables, and also shoes, handbags and other products. The location of the market is Canal de Acequión.