Torrevieja is situated next to the sea in the south of the Valencian Community. It is surrounded by two large natural saltwater lagoons that form the well-known "Salterns of Torrevieja ", which are considered to be the biggest in Europe and second in the world.

Alicante, the provincial capital is about 47 Kms away, and the international airports of El Altet and San Javier are about 35 Kms away.

In recent years Torrevieja has become a first-class tourist location, it boasts 360 days of sun a year and an average temperature of 18°C.

There are many beautiful beaches, squares, walks, parks, gardens and other natural beauty spots (Ferriz), aswell as some wonderful historical monuments such as the "Modernist Casino" which dates from the beginning of the century and has a famous hall; the "Recinto de las Eras de la Sal" an open, air theatre.

San Miguel de Salinas is a typical village in the Southern Costa Blanca. The village lies approximately seven kilometres south west from the coastal town of Torrevieja.