Where is La Siesta?
La Siesta is a large urbanisation inside the Torrevieja municipality, in the province of Alicante. It sits inland from the seafront rather than on it, with the beaches a few minutes away by car.
It is about 3 km from the coast, which is a big part of why homes here cost less than equivalent properties on the front line.
The urbanisation borders other well-known Torrevieja neighbourhoods such as San Luis, El Chaparral and El Limonar. Los Balcones and La Veleta lie to the south, and the golf urbanisations of Orihuela Costa are a short drive inland and south.
Just beyond the top of the estate is the Lagunas de La Mata y Torrevieja natural park, the protected area around Torrevieja's two salt lakes, one of which is the famous pink lagoon.
What is it like to live in La Siesta?
Calm, practical and residential. Streets are wide and mostly low-rise, and the estate is reached from a small number of roundabouts, so traffic tends to be people who live there rather than through traffic.
You can cover daily life without leaving the area. La Siesta has supermarkets, bakeries, pharmacies, banks, hairdressers, tobacconists, bars and restaurants, plus a health centre and local bus services into town.
It has one of the most established international communities in Torrevieja, with a strong Scandinavian presence alongside British, Dutch, Belgian, German and Spanish neighbours. Nordic and British social clubs, churches and interest groups are active across La Siesta and the surrounding urbanisations.
The natural park on the doorstep is used all year for walking, running and cycling, and the lakes are good for birdwatching. Winters are mild and many residents stay on through them.
How much does property cost in La Siesta?
All figures below come from our own listings at the time of writing (September 2026). They are a snapshot, not a valuation, and they move with the market.
- Detached villas: typically around €600,000, with larger or fully renovated homes reaching €1 million and above.
- Houses, townhouses and semi-detached homes: mostly around €250,000 to €350,000.
- Entry level: the cheapest homes we list here start close to €180,000.
- Middle of the range: about €450,000 across all types.
A typical La Siesta home on our books has three bedrooms and around 197 m² built, which is generous for the price. Roughly four in ten have a pool, usually private.
This is a resale area. New build is rare here, so most buyers are looking at homes from the 1990s and 2000s, some updated and some needing work. Plot sizes vary a lot from street to street, so it is worth comparing a few.
How far is La Siesta from the beach and the airport?
The nearest beaches are the long sandy stretches at La Mata and Cabo Cervera, plus the town beaches of Los Locos and El Cura. All are a short drive of roughly five to ten minutes, depending on where in the estate you are.
Keen walkers can also cross the natural park to La Mata beach on foot in around 40 minutes.
For flights, both main airports are about the same distance away:
- Alicante-Elche (ALC): around 40 to 50 minutes by car.
- Región de Murcia, Corvera (RMU): around 45 minutes to an hour by car.
Allow extra time in July and August. Torrevieja also has Torrevieja University Hospital and private clinics, and the large Friday street market at Parque Antonio Soria is a short drive from La Siesta.
Is La Siesta good for golf?
Yes, without living on a course. Eight courses sit within about 15 km, so you can play a different one most days of the week.
- Villamartín Golf: the closest, roughly 10 minutes by car. An 18-hole, par 72 course laid out by the American architect Putman and open since 1972, known for its mature trees and its par-3 17th over a ravine.
- Real Club de Golf Campoamor and Las Ramblas Golf: around 15 minutes.
- Las Colinas Golf & Country Club: about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Lo Romero, La Marquesa, Vistabella and La Finca: all within roughly half an hour.
If you would rather be on the fairways themselves, look at Los Altos or the Villamartín and Campoamor urbanisations nearby.
Who buys in La Siesta, and is it a good place to rent out?
Buyers here are usually looking for space and value rather than a sea view. We see Scandinavian, British, Belgian, Dutch, German and Polish buyers, plus Spanish families, split between permanent movers, winter residents and holiday-home owners.
It suits people who want a house with a garden, room for visitors and a pool, and who are happy to drive or take the bus to the beach.
For letting, La Siesta works best over long stays and the autumn-to-spring season, when northern Europeans come for weeks or months at a time. Peak summer holiday demand is stronger nearer the sand, so returns depend on the home having a pool, air conditioning and easy parking.
If you would like a straight answer on a specific street or property, come and see us at our office in Cabo Roig, or browse the La Siesta homes listed above.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a car if I live in La Siesta?
Most residents have one. You can walk to shops, bars and a health centre within the urbanisation, and local buses run into Torrevieja, but a car makes the beaches, golf courses and airports much easier.
Are there apartments in La Siesta, or mainly houses?
It is mainly houses: detached villas, bungalows and townhouses. Apartments do come up, but they are a small part of the market here, so buyers wanting a flat often look closer to the seafront.
What extra costs should I budget on top of the asking price?
On a resale home in the Valencian Community the transfer tax (ITP) is 9%, rising to 11% on the part above €1 million from 1 June 2026. New build instead carries 10% IVA plus 1.4% stamp duty (AJD). Notary, registry and legal fees are on top.
Is there a school near La Siesta?
Torrevieja has state primary and secondary schools, and El Limonar International School in Villamartín is a short drive away for English-language education.
Does the salt lake cause any problems for nearby homes?
Most people find the opposite: the lakes and their natural park give open views and good walking. The area is protected, so building right up to the water is restricted.
Is La Siesta busy all year or quiet in winter?
It is calmer than the seafront in summer and busier than many holiday areas in winter, because a large part of the community lives here year round or overwinters.