San Javier Airport, more commonly referred to as Murcia Airport is a busy airport which welcomes a good range of flights from Spanish and in particular UK low cost airlines.  A split military and civilian airport, it is situated only a fifteen minute drive in your low cost hire car from Murcia.  The airport of choice for tourists heading for the Costa Blanca it boasts a good range of facilities, including shops, currency exchange and the low cost car hire companies Auriga Crown, Avis, Centauro, Europa, Europcar, Goldcar, Solmar and Victoria.  That said, it is a great idea at such a busy airport to make sure you have your low cost hire car selected and secured before you travel.  That way, you’re certain to get the vehicle of your choice at the price you’re prepared to pay.

Once you’ve picked up your low cost hire car at San Javier-Murcia Airport, you’ll be ready to head off to your destination.  Many passengers who land here are heading for Torrevieja which is an extremely popular Costa Blanca resort.  

So why is Torrevieja so popular with people who arrive at San Javier-Murcia Airport?  First and foremost, Torrevieja is a popular resort thanks to its reputation as being a particularly safe place, as well as its abundance of clean beaches, waterpark and its accessibility.  With an estimated 50% of Torrevieja’s population being “non-Spanish”, it’s clear for all to see that this destination attracts people from all over the globe and in particular British, German, Swiss and Norwegians.

What many tourist sites don’t speak about when they’re promoting Torrevieja is its historic sites of interest.  In fact the name of the town Torrevieja, which means “old tower” refers to the old watch tower associated with the town which is acutally situated just a short drive outside of the town in your low cost hire car on the road to La Mata.  Torrevieja’s development over the years is historically down to the salt lakes which are still operational around the town today. 

Salt was the main trade of Torrevieja and is much evidenced in the museums in the town.   That said, if it’s golf that floats your boat, jump in your low cost hire car and head for one of the five courses which are to be found all within a half hour’s drive of Torrevieja:  La Marquesa, La Finca, Villamartin, Campmar or Las Ramblas.