Torrevieja has initiated a traffic control scheme to manage congestion in the city centre during the summer months, specifically between July and August. This plan restricts vehicle access to busy waterfront areas when underground car parks, including Vista Alegre and Marina Salinas, reach full capacity. The local police will enforce the access restrictions using barriers and warning lights to help alleviate traffic during peak times, particularly from seven thirty in […]

The Education Department of Torrevieja has announced the introduction of a free Digital Camp aimed at students aged nine to thirteen. Scheduled to take place from the twenty-first to the twenty-fifth of July, this initiative aims to develop the digital skills of young learners in a fun, safe, and responsible environment. The camp promises a unique experience where children can engage with technology through games, challenges, and practical activities tailored […]

The Ayuntamiento de Torrevieja has implemented new parking regulations on the busy Ramón Gallud street, which has been struggling with heavy traffic and parked vehicles. The situation intensifies during the summer months due to the increasing population in the area. To address this issue, the local government has decided to limit parking times to manage congestion effectively. Beginning today, parking will only be permitted between nine in the morning and […]

A fire in Torre Pacheco resulted in smoke inhalation for two individuals on Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred in the Roldán area at approximately four zero five PM, prompting numerous emergency calls to the emergency coordination centre. The blaze affected two lorries, a shed, and a pile of construction materials, generating thick black smoke visible from a distance. Firefighters from the Murcia Region Fire and Rescue Consortium quickly arrived on […]

The Mar Menor area faces rising concerns as the Cartagena Maritime Authority reports thirty two complaints in just one day regarding unauthorized moorings. This spike in complaints is linked to a resurgence of summer festivities in hotspots like the Ciervo Island, prompting local authorities to take action. Captain Óscar Villar has warned that total complaints could surpass four hundred by the end of the season. The enforcement measures include fines […]

On Friday afternoon, emergency services were called to a traffic accident in Pilar de la Horadada, resulting in several injuries. The prompt intervention of health responders and firefighters helped to mitigate the situation. Notably, a child involved in one of the vehicles emerged unharmed due to the correct usage of a child restraint system, illustrating the critical importance of safety measures during travel. Local police have expressed concern over the […]

Torrevieja's municipal authorities have approved a new contract worth one million two hundred eight thousand euros for the operation of beach services, including loungers, umbrellas, and water recreation equipment. This contract comes after a public tender process, awarding the service to a joint venture of Actividades Torrevieja S.L. and Baliser Equipamientos de Playas S.L. The successful consortium will operate across four beaches: La Mata, Los Locos, El Cura, and Los […]

A seventeen-year-old boy was stabbed multiple times in an incident outside a nightclub in San Javier on the morning of July fifth. The police reported that the young male suffered seven stab wounds during a fight at approximately seven twenty AM. He was left lying on the ground until a medicalised ambulance arrived and took him to Los Arcos Hospital where he is currently in grave condition. The Local Police […]

The Directorate General for Water, part of the Ministry of Environment, has given the green light for swimming to resume at Cala Cerrada beach in La Zenia. The authority had temporarily closed the beach for two days because of water contamination linked to residual sources. This decision followed the detection of contamination earlier this week on Wednesday. After the initial closure, the Directorate General conducted an additional water sample analysis […]