As the May bank holiday arrives, tourists are returning to the beaches of Cartagena. Beaches are well-prepared, featuring walkways and wash facilities for visitors. Despite this, there is growing concern over the lack of beach bars. Only one authorised beach bar opened its doors on the first of May, leaving many visitors wondering where they might find refreshments. Almost three weeks after the busy Easter period, the absence of beach […]

A charming sighting of bottlenose dolphins has delighted the coastal community of Torrevieja. Local photographer Juan Carlos García shared stunning photographs of the dolphins, which were observed on Saturday. The visibility of these marine mammals provides a wonderful reminder of the area's rich natural beauty. Project Mastral, an organisation dedicated to observing local marine life, reported that recent improvements in maritime conditions have made it easier to spot such marine […]

The Local Government Board of Torrevieja has taken a significant step towards improving parking facilities in the area by approving a project that includes six new alternative parking areas. The contract for this undertaking has been awarded to UTE OWNplan – JARS, with a budget of fifty-seven thousand nine hundred fifty-two euros and twenty-six cents. The project is expected to be delivered within one month. These new parking spaces will […]

The town of Torrevieja will be the focus of international lifesaving from the second to the fourth of May, hosting the thirteenth Spanish Open. Organised by the Spanish Lifesaving and Rescue Federation, this event will gather five hundred sixty-five lifesavers at the Municipal Sports City Pool. This year marks a record participation, with representatives from twelve autonomous communities and international competitors from Hong Kong, Ireland, and the Netherlands. Among the […]

This bank holiday weekend, Alicante province is set to experience mud showers, reminiscent of the miracle of rain that ended a prolonged drought five hundred years ago. The State Meteorological Agency, Aemet, has predicted an unstable weekend, especially as the region celebrates Santa Faz. From Saturday, May third, rain mixed with fine dust may create muddy conditions throughout the province. On Thursday, May first, residents can expect a cloudy start, […]

The Town Hall of Torrevieja has announced the installation of two additional radar cabins to monitor vehicle speeds within the urban area. The finished installations can be found on Avenida de Alfredo Nobel and Avenida de Baleares, aiming to enhance safety for both drivers and pedestrians. These new cabins join three existing ones, creating a total of five fixed radar cabins in the city, alongside mobile radar units. The two […]

In an incident occurring in the mountains of Orihuela, a thirty-nine year old man required rescue services after he was injured while climbing the Via del Piti on the Pared Negra. The climber sustained injuries to his leg and face as a result of a fall. Due to the challenging terrain and difficulty in accessing the injured man on foot, the Provincial Consortium of Firefighters deployed a helicopter for the […]

The deadline for presenting applications for the construction of six hundred and twenty-nine public homes in Torrevieja has officially ended. Six companies have submitted bids for the opportunity, namely Abala Infraestructuras SL, Aedas Homes Opco SLU, Construcciones Urdecon SA, Livanto Promociones SL, Lorca Familia SL, and Moorstyle España SL. This marks the only open application period after urban planning discrepancies were noted in the project's specifications. At the end of […]

In Torrevieja, strong winds exceeding seventy kilometres per hour resulted in a tree collapsing onto a vehicle yesterday. The incident occurred on the busy Campoamor Street, necessitating the intervention of fire services to address the situation. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported. As the day progressed, the winds began to diminish and were mostly calm by nightfall. This change in weather provided some relief to local residents. Residents are reminded […]