Door opening in Aguas Nuevas in Torrevieja

Aguas Nuevas: the modern residential area of Torrevieja

Aguas Nuevas, also known as Nueva Torrevieja, is a residential area located in the municipality of Torrevieja, in the south of the province of Alicante (Comunidad Valenciana), within the Vega Baja del Segura district. It is one of the city's most recent and sought-after developments, with a modern layout of urbanisations, wide streets and a quiet atmosphere, very close to the beaches and the natural surroundings of the north of Torrevieja. In this guide we go over its most relevant facts: population, economy, festivals, tourism and gastronomy.

General information

Being a residential area —and not an independent municipality— Aguas Nuevas does not have its own official INE figures, but forms part of the municipal area of Torrevieja (which exceeds 113,000 registered inhabitants according to the municipal register). It is a consolidated and growing area, with a notable proportion of permanent residents alongside numerous second homes. It enjoys the privileged climate of Torrevieja, with an average annual temperature of around 18 °C and more than 300 days of sunshine a year, and is very well connected to the centre and to the N-332.

Demographics and nationalities

The character of Aguas Nuevas is markedly international, like Torrevieja as a whole, one of the most multicultural municipalities in Spain. The split by sex is balanced, with an approximate percentage of 50% men and 50% women. Among the most present nationalities, the following stand out:

• Ukrainians, Russians and Eastern European population, very numerous in Torrevieja.
• Britons and northern European residents.
• Spanish population, including young residents and families who choose the area as their first home.

The area is especially attractive for families, teleworkers and second-home buyers, for its neighbourhood feel and its tranquillity.

Economy

The economy of Aguas Nuevas revolves around three great pillars:

• Residential tourism: the area's driving force, with a very active property market of new-build and resale.
• Retail and hospitality: supermarkets, bars, restaurants and shops that serve everyday needs.
• Services and construction, closely tied to the urban growth of this part of Torrevieja.

Emergency and home security services

Aguas Nuevas is made up of numerous modern urbanisations —apartments, terraced houses and detached homes, many with a pool and communal gardens— with a mix of permanent residents and second homes. That is why reliable locksmith services are especially necessary in the area. It is very common for owners who spend periods away to return and find the door jammed, or for incidents to arise with keys inside the house after arriving on holiday.

Our emergency door opening service covers Aguas Nuevas and the whole of the Torrevieja municipal area, with on-call locksmiths available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. By day or in the early hours, in high season or in winter, there is always a professional ready to act quickly on openings of homes, apartments, villas, storerooms, garages, lock changes and armoured doors, a service greatly valued by the large international community that lives in the area all year round.

Festivals and traditions

Aguas Nuevas shares the intense festive calendar of Torrevieja. Among its most notable celebrations are:

• The patron saint festivals in honour of the Purísima Concepción, patron of Torrevieja, in December.
• The International Habaneras and Polyphony Competition, in summer, declared of International Tourist Interest.
• The festivals of the Virgen del Carmen, patron of seafarers, in July, and the city's summer open-air dances.

Tourism: what to visit

Aguas Nuevas offers quiet tourism, with the beach and nature a step away:

• The beaches of the north of Torrevieja, such as Cabo Cervera —with a blue flag and crystal-clear waters— and the extensive Playa de La Mata.
• The Natural Park of the La Mata and Torrevieja Lagoons, with its pink lagoon and its flamingos, very close by.
• The Torre del Moro, a historic viewpoint over the coast, and the wooden seafront promenade over the dunes of the Molino del Agua.
• The centre of Torrevieja, with its seafront promenade, the marina and the Eras de la Sal, a few minutes away.

Gastronomy

Aguas Nuevas cuisine shares the tradition of Torrevieja, which combines the produce of the sea with the market garden of the Vega Baja. Among its typical dishes and products, the following stand out:

• The caldero torrevejense, an emblematic dish, with rockfish and rice.
• Seafood rice dishes and fresh fish.
• Salted fish and mojama, a legacy of the salt tradition.
• Arroz con costra and the traditional stews of the district.

Other points of interest

Aguas Nuevas is one of the most recent residential expansions of Torrevieja, hence its alternative name of Nueva Torrevieja. Its planned layout, with wide streets, green areas and urbanisations with a pool, has made it one of the preferred areas for those seeking comfort and tranquillity without giving up the closeness of the sea, the leisure and the services of the city. Between the privileged climate, the northern beaches and the Natural Park of the Lagoons, Aguas Nuevas brings together all the attractions of living in Torrevieja with the hallmark of a modern neighbourhood. A place where having trustworthy 24-hour locksmiths brings the peace of mind that residents and second-home owners deserve all year round.