Turre
is a small town of flat roofed white washed houses originally
of Moorish origin, and more recently with strong traditional links
with the Spanish gypsy community, giving it a colorful and interesting
background. Although only located 5km inland from Mojacar, house
prices and the cost of living in Turre tend to be less expensive
than those of the coastal resorts.
For
such a small town Turre has a surprising range of restaurants,
from traditional Spanish, Argentinean Steak houses and Chinese
to Indian and Italian Pizza Houses. There is a wide and varied
nightlife in the main Street which runs the length of the town.
Although the side streets and residential areas tend to be vary
quiet, making Turre an excellent location for all types of families,
for couples with young children and the retired the quiet sleepy
back streets are an ideal retreat and for the teens and those
looking for a more exciting lifestyle the local bars provide varied
entertainment often with live music.
Turre
offers all the facilities that would be required of any average
family with a small local school, doctor’s surgery, pharmacy,
supermarkets and shops. The town also holds a lively weekly street
market with stalls of fresh produce, shoes, clothes and household
goods. The local square is the at the heart of this small town
with its coffee shops and bars it is easy to while away an hour
watching the world go by.
A
large part of the district of Turre is in the Sierra Cabrera,
a mountain range of dramatic beauty. 2km outside of Turre proper
and at the base of the Sierra Cabrera is the exclusive urbanization
of Cortijo Grande. Set in a wild and picturesque landscape the
Cortijo Grande is an area of exceptional natural charm. An idyll
for hikers and bird watchers and with its newly renovated 18 hole
golf course set among the orange and lemon citrus groves, more
exclusive restaurants and bars Cortijo Grande is a delightful
find.
NB
- Cortijo Grande is also listed separately as its outstanding
beauty deserves a special mention.
