The twelfth edition of 'Arroces de Torrevieja' kicks off from the third to the ninth of March. Organised by the Association of Hospitality Businesses in Torrevieja, this vibrant gastronomic event showcases the culinary talent of eighteen local restaurants. During the festival, participating restaurants will present a variety of rice dishes, highlighting the versatility of this key ingredient. Menu prices range from twenty to fifty euros, allowing everyone to indulge in […]

Alicante and the rest of the Valencian Community are preparing for a week of heavy rainfall, accompanied by elevated levels of suspended dust. Meteorologists have issued warnings that the combination of rain and dust could lead to muddy rain, an unusual but not unheard-of phenomenon in the region. Given these conditions, experts from Proyecto Mastral recommend delaying any outdoor cleaning activities, such as cleaning terraces or vehicles, until after the […]

Emergency services in Torrevieja recovered a body from Cala Cornuda on Saturday morning. A witness notified local police at approximately seven fifty, prompting a swift response in challenging marine conditions. Local officers secured the body with a rope and life buoy prior to the arrival of firefighters who conducted the safe extraction. The deceased was found wearing a neoprene suit and fishing equipment, leading authorities to suspect a possible connection […]

A traffic collision on the San Javier road towards Alicante caused significant injuries to a woman on Monday afternoon. The incident occurred near the Dos Mares shopping centre around six forty-six. Emergency services were promptly dispatched to the scene following a call reporting the crash. Firefighters from the Murcia Fire and Rescue Consortium arrived to assist, as a woman was trapped inside one of the vehicles involved. The emergency response […]

The first major kayaking event of the season, the Copa de España de Kayak de Mar, took place in Torrevieja, organised by the Real Club Náutico Torrevieja. With four hundred and five paddlers participating, entries grew by five percent compared to previous events, highlighting the increasing interest in the sport. Competitors included two hundred and eighty-three men and one hundred and twenty-one women across several categories, including youth and veteran […]

An eighteen-year-old man has been injured in a motorcycle accident in Altea, Alicante. The incident occurred on Saturday night, prompting emergency services to receive a call at approximately eleven twenty. In response, a unit from the Servicio de Asistencia Médica Urgente was dispatched to the scene. The medical team assessed the young man, who sustained multiple injuries described as contusions. Following the treatment, he was transported to Hospital Marina Baixa […]

Today, Environment Minister Juan María Vázquez released two subadult loggerhead turtles at Torre Derribada beach, San Pedro del Pinatar. These turtles, part of the Caretta caretta species, are the first to be rescued, treated, and released on the coasts of Murcia in two thousand twenty-five. Both turtles underwent in-depth clinical assessments and showed no injuries, indicating they were in good condition. The turtles were previously rescued after being entangled in […]

This week, Torrevieja's mayor, Eduardo Dolón, and Tourism councillor, Rosario Martínez, held an important meeting with Israel Martínez, the General Director of Tourism for the Generalitat Valenciana. They discussed key tourism initiatives aimed at enhancing Torrevieja's appeal and competitiveness. The mayor thanked the Valencian government for its ongoing support and collaboration in various tourism projects. Key topics of discussion included the positive engagement of local businesses in the SICTED project, […]

Over one hundred and seventy artisan stalls along the popular La Libertad Walk in Torrevieja have lowered their shutters, ending a long-standing chapter as they await relocation. The Torrevieja Town Council has plans to remodel this public space, with aims for completion in summer two thousand twenty-six. However, many vendors express uncertainty regarding the timeline, citing significant delays in related projects. The renovation will involve the construction of a new […]