Torrevieja one of the most popular areas south of Alicante and was the first for Internationals to outnumber locals. Torrevieja is approximately 45 minutes drive south of Alicante and has approximately 90,000 inhabitants. People from many different nationalities live in Torrevieja such as Spanish, British, Swedish, French, German, Russian, Moroccan, South American, and more. Torrevieja is well situated to reach both Alicante and San Javier/Murcia  Airports at 45  minutes in the car.