Torrevieja is surrounded by two large natural saltwater lagoons, which form the well-known "Salterns of Torrevieja". It is impossible to talk about Torrevieja without talking about its beaches with their fine sand and crystal clear waters. They have all held the European Blue Flag for Clean Seas for several years, awarded for their quality and excellent facilities. La Mata, Los Locos, El Cura, Cabo Cervera and Los Naufragos together make up the beaches of the Torreviejan coast, not forgetting the marvellous coves in the northern part, as well as the so-called natural swimming pools which are found beside the Juan Aparicio promenade right in the centre of the town. The street market is an alternative to traditional commerce and in them you can obtain numerous objects for decoration, textiles, clothing, interior design, craft, animals, footwear and horticultural produce at very reasonable prices, which can sometimes be good buys.