Visitor centre, Parque Natural de las Lagunas de La Mata y Torrevieja

Centro de Información del Parque Natural de las Lagunas de La Mata y Torrevieja

Visitor Centre
The  Centro de Información del Parque Natural is located close to the Laguna of La Mata and has ample car parking.
If offers a good selection of basic information about the flora and fauna of the area, as well as information about the ecosystems within the natural park. The centre has ample parking and is also the departure point for several walking and cycling routes, covering distances of 1.4 or 5.2km.

Opening Times:
The centre is open throughout the year between Monday and Saturday, and closed on Sundays.
Between September and May, opening hours are 9.30am to 2pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 1pm on Saturdays.
During June , July and August opening times are 9.30am to 2.30pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 1pm on Saturday.

Telephone: 966 920 404

Location:
The visitor centre is 200 metres from the N-332 Carretera, close to the  town of Torrelamata and can also be accessed from the A-7. The Costa Azul bus service which connects Alicante with Cartagena stops 200 metres from the visitor centre.

Click for map, Visitor Centre Laguna de la Mata, Torrevieja

Other useful information:
Near to the Laguna de La Mata and visitor centre is the municipal camping and recreation area, Lo Albentosa. This is a shaded woodland area which is opened for holiday periods and festival days. There is no charge to pitch a tent and water and toilets are also provided.
Prior to arrival it is important to confirm your intention to camp and obtain a permit from the town hall. There is no charge for this service and the area is well used by local Spanish families who take advantage of the facilities to enjoy periods such as Semana Santa so that the festivities can be enjoyed at little cost.