Neocine Premium Paseo del Mar opens on Wednesday 15 July at the new Paseo del Mar Leisure Centre in the Port of Torrevieja. The complex, developed by Inmuebles y Negocios del Sol, aims to bring a high-end cinema experience to the heart of the town. All screens are equipped with Christie 4K laser projectors, offering sharper images, brighter colours and improved contrast. The cinema also features Dolby Atmos sound technology, capable of positioning up to 128 audio objects within a […]

National Police have dismantled a suspected drug trafficking organisation in Elche, arresting seven people – six men and one woman aged between 31 and 43. They are being investigated for alleged drug trafficking and membership of a criminal group. The operation involved officers from Alicante, Elche and Albacete. During the final phase of the investigation, police carried out four simultaneous searches at properties in Elche, seizing 85 grams of cocaine, 45 grams of cannabis, 6,850 euros in cash, three precision […]

The Region of Murcia has generated more than half of its electricity from renewable sources in a single month for the first time. Figures from Red Eléctrica show that renewables accounted for 50.7% of total production in June 2026, up from 38.3% in June last year. Of the 889,301 megawatt-hours produced during the month, more than 451,000 came from clean sources, the majority from solar photovoltaic installations. Regional Environment Minister Juan María Vázquez said 2026 marked the year in which […]

Valencia province is set for a renewed surge in temperatures today, bringing an end to the cooler conditions of recent days. Forecasters say the latest गर्म spell is expected to last until Monday, with very high values returning across much of the area. The day will begin with clear skies throughout the province. From around midday, some developing cloud may partially cover inland areas, although no significant rainfall is expected. Temperatures will once again be the main feature. Maximums are […]

A minor earthquake measuring 1.8 was recorded near Torrevieja at 7.09am on Tuesday, according to Spain’s National Geographic Institute (IGN). The epicentre was located in the salt lagoon area southeast of Los Montesinos, at a depth of 5 kilometres. Local weather and environmental group Proyecto Mastral said the tremor was felt lightly by some residents. However, there have been no reports of injuries or material damage. Quakes of this magnitude are often experienced as a slight vibration, particularly by people […]

Torrevieja’s Department of Markets has confirmed that the weekly street market will not be held on Friday 24 July or Friday 31 July due to the Low Festival, which is taking place at Parque Antonio Soria. To allow traders and customers to continue their usual buying and selling, both markets have been rescheduled. The market originally planned for 24 July will now take place on Monday 10 August. That means there will be two market days that week: Monday 10 […]

Torrevieja Council and concessionaire Avanza have presented the new official map of the town’s urban bus service, ahead of its phased introduction this summer. The tool is designed to help residents and visitors identify routes, stops and connections at a glance. The new map clearly sets out eight colour-coded lines, each with its own route diagram. The network is organised around a main محور along Avenida Doctor Gregorio Marañón, from which most services branch out to different neighbourhoods and urbanisations. […]

Orihuela City Council has announced a new edition of its free “Summer Sports 2026” programme, offering outdoor activities across Orihuela Costa during July and August. The initiative, organised by the Department of Youth, is designed to provide healthy leisure options for children, young people and adults. Councillor for Youth, Anabel García, said the programme encourages families to enjoy sport together in shared spaces, while each participant takes part in age-appropriate activities. Sessions will be held from 7.00pm to 8.30pm every […]

Torrevieja City Council has launched a new unit of Mobility Officers aimed at improving urban traffic management and easing pressure on the Local Police. The twenty officers and one supervisor formally took up their posts on Friday 10 July and are due to begin operational duties next week, once a period of specialist training has been completed. The new team will initially be based at the Local Police station in Los Balcones. Later this year, they are expected to move […]