Parc Natural de Las Lagunas de La Mata y Torrevieja

Worth the visit to enjoy the walk and see local birds in the wetland. Bring binoculars if you have them. The visitors centre include a small aquarium with invertebrates that the flamingos eat.

Spectacular view, if you are lucky enough to see a sunset here. The water is not deep at all, but if you go into the water barefoot, your feet get cuts and the salt will make sure you regret not preparing well enough. Beware! 😊

I was on holidays in Torrevieja last week and every evening we was going for a walk and rest at La Mata place is stunning great to walk on the beach or u can walk via promenade ( walkway) . There is a few bars and restaurants to seat and relax also . Lifeguards are there also so it's safe to swim for kids .

Cool place to walk and enjoy the nature

I visited Parc Natural de la Mata in January 2024, and it was one of the main highlights of my trip to Torrevieja – though getting there was an adventure in itself! 😭 After seeing photos on social media of the famous pink salt lake with flamingos, I was incredibly excited to visit. On Google Maps it appeared to be a 45-minute walk from where I was staying, which I thought would be fine under the mild Spanish winter sun. How wrong I was – and honestly, what on earth is going on with Google Maps? 😩 My route ended up taking me along the edge of busy highways 😱 over a rather nerve-wracking bridge 😱 and through areas that really didn’t feel pedestrian-friendly. After surviving that stretch, I passed through some residential streets, only to find the green verge leading up to the park rather spoilt by an unfortunate abundance of dog mess 💩 Not the most charming welcome 👎 But once I actually entered the park, all was forgiven. Parc Natural de la Mata is a haven for wildlife, especially migratory birds, and the landscape here is wonderfully expansive – wide open stretches of wild vegetation, serene walking trails, and views that feel both raw and peaceful 💕 While the famous lake had only a blush of pink during my winter visit, and there were no flamingos in sight, I later learnt that the vibrant pink hues are at their strongest in summer, and flamingos are more likely to be present. Even without those Insta-perfect touches, the scenery was unique and captivating, unlike any other nature reserve I’ve visited. If you’re visiting Torrevieja, Parc Natural de la Mata is absolutely worth seeing – but if you’re not driving, I’d strongly recommend researching the safest walking or cycling route, or arranging a taxi, to avoid my “highway-hopping” experience. 😭 Come in summer if you want the pink lake and flamingos, but at any time of year, the park’s natural beauty makes it a place to remember.

We parked the car wonderfully as the area was well maintained 🙏 Good and free parking area from where it was good to start cycling 🥰👍 Wide and clean 😘

Great quick stop to take in nature. Lovely pink lake with flamingos. You can see the pink lake from a few locations via the multiple entry points so its worth driving around and walking 10 or so mins if you cant find parking in the designated public spots.

Nice nature area with 3 hiking trails and several outpost to watch birds.