La Siesta: residential neighbourhood beside the Pink Lagoon of Torrevieja
La Siesta is a large 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. Located on the outskirts of the city, about 3 km from the centre, it is a quiet and consolidated neighbourhood, surrounded by nature and with views of the famous Pink Lagoon. Together with the neighbouring area of El Chaparral, it forms one of the most valued residential cores of the municipality. 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— La Siesta 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 highly populated area, with permanent residents and numerous second homes. It enjoys the privileged climate of Torrevieja, with mild temperatures all year round, and is very close to the Natural Park of the La Mata and Torrevieja Lagoons, with good access to the N-332 and the AP-7.
Demographics and nationalities
The character of La Siesta is markedly international, like Torrevieja as a whole. 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:
- Britons and Irish, very numerous groups.
- Swedes, Germans and Russians, alongside Eastern European residents.
- Spanish population, including residents from the north of Spain who live or holiday in the area.
Its quiet, family-friendly and very international atmosphere makes it one of the favourite areas both for permanent residence and for a second home.
Economy
The economy of La Siesta revolves around three great pillars:
- Residential tourism: the area's driving force, with villas, terraced houses and apartments, both resale and new-build.
- Local retail and hospitality: supermarkets, bakeries, pharmacies, bars, restaurants and terraces with a local atmosphere.
- Leisure and boating: the closeness to the yacht clubs and leisure areas generates notable service activity.
Emergency and home security services
La Siesta is made up of numerous urbanisations —villas, terraced houses and apartment blocks— 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 La Siesta 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, villas, apartments, storerooms, 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
La Siesta 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, in July, and the city's summer open-air dances.
Tourism: what to visit
La Siesta offers quiet tourism, with nature and leisure a step away:
- The Natural Park of the La Mata and Torrevieja Lagoons, with the spectacular Pink Lagoon and its colony of flamingos, at the doorstep of the area.
- The Parque de La Siesta, with children's areas, padel courts, agility circuits and one of the largest pump tracks in Spain.
- The yacht clubs (Real Club Náutico de Torrevieja and Marina Internacional), for sailing, kayaking, paddle surfing or diving.
- The beaches of Torrevieja and the city centre, less than 10 minutes away by car.
Gastronomy
La Siesta 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, alongside a wide offer of tapas and international cuisine.
Other points of interest
La Siesta is one of the most extensive and consolidated residential areas of Torrevieja, much appreciated precisely for its balance between nature, tranquillity and services. Its great privilege is to look out over one of the most emblematic landscapes of the Comunidad Valenciana, the Pink Lagoon, whose characteristic colour is due to the bacteria and micro-organisms that live in its highly saline waters. With all services covered without leaving the neighbourhood, a consolidated international community and the sea and the centre a few minutes away, La Siesta brings together all the attractions of living in Torrevieja. A place where having trustworthy 24-hour locksmiths brings the peace of mind that residents and second-home owners deserve all year round.