A Place in the Sun

A retired couple seek a holiday home in Torrevieja, southern Spain

Retired couple Debra and Gordon are looking for the perfect holiday home in the southern Spanish city of Torrevieja. This former fishing village has grown to become one of Spain's most popular resorts, with acres of beautiful countryside and miles of spectacular coastlines hugging popular towns, villages and resorts. While Debra is keen on apartments, Gordon would love a townhouse for their budget of £120,000. Laura Hamilton shows them a selection of places that satisfy both of their desires, from a sea-view apartment and a property with a gym and a sauna to a tantalising townhouse