Torrevieja Pink Lagoon

Highlights

  • • Intense pink colour from Dunaliella salina algae
  • • Guided tourist train circling the lagoon (EUR 8.95)
  • • Over 600,000 tonnes of salt produced yearly
  • • Best season: April to September
  • • Adjacent La Mata lagoon with birdwatching hides

Description

The Torrevieja Lagoon is one of Europe's largest salt lakes, famous for its intense pink colour caused by the alga Dunaliella salina and the bacterium Halobacterium. The salt works produce over 600,000 tonnes of salt a year. The visual spectacle is most intense between April and September, when high temperatures concentrate the pigments.

A guided tourist train (EUR 8.95) circles the lagoon, explaining the salt industry and the park's biodiversity. Swimming is prohibited. Next to the pink lagoon stretches the La Mata lagoon, a freshwater wetland with birdwatching hides.

Key Information

Pricing

Free

Accessibility

High

Kid-Friendly Pet-Friendly No Booking Required

Guide

Essential information for visiting Torrevieja Pink Lagoon

Location

How to get there

By carBy public transport

In this area

TorreviejaMunicipio
Practical Information
Pricing
Free
Features & Services
  • Accessibility:High
  • Kid-Friendly:Yes
  • Pet-Friendly:No
  • Booking:No Booking Required