On Tuesday, the Tapa Makro awards took place at the Torrevieja Association of Hospitality Businesses, coinciding with the celebration of International Tapas Day. José Ignacio Pastor, president of the Association, and José Carlos Ruiz, area director of Elche at Makro, officially presented the awards to the winning establishments. This year's main ingredient was the artichoke, with a judging panel evaluating the entries based on taste, originality, and preparation. The first prize was awarded to Makro Restaurante HB Torrevieja for their […]

On Wednesday, the vaccination programme against respiratory syncytial virus commenced for vulnerable individuals over the age of fifty in care homes across the Murcia region. This initiative aims to enhance the immunity of those at higher risk of complications due to respiratory illnesses. From the fourteenth of October, individuals aged sixty and above, including those with chronic conditions and pregnant women, will be able to receive their flu vaccinations at local health centres. Furthermore, those aged seventy and older will […]

On Wednesday morning, La Mata Beach witnessed the release of sixteen sea turtles born in twenty twenty-four. These turtles emerged from a nest laid by a turtle named 'Pura Vida' at Los Locos Beach. After the eggs were transported to La Mata, they hatched under careful supervision. The event marked the turtles' first encounter with the sea after a year of controlled rearing at Oceanogràfic in Valencia. In total, sixty-four eggs were laid by 'Pura Vida', and volunteers and environmental […]

The Town Hall of Torrevieja is set to launch a consumer voucher campaign aimed at invigorating local commerce and hospitality during the festive celebrations, particularly during La Purísima and Christmas. An investment of five hundred thousand euros will be made available from mid-November until the end of December, as confirmed by the Councillor for Commerce, Rosario Martínez Chazarra. This initiative is the eleventh of its kind since the town first adopted this model to stimulate local commerce. Initially launched during […]

La Guardia Civil has arrested two men, aged thirty-eight and twenty-five, in connection with a knife attack that took place in Almoradí on the fifteenth of September. The victim, a nineteen-year-old, was stabbed multiple times in a public area and sustained serious injuries. He was rushed to hospital and, after several days, has fortunately been discharged and returned home to recover. The investigation suggests that the attack was related to a personal dispute between the attacker, who has a lengthy […]

A twenty-six-year-old woman has been hospitalised with injuries described as apparently not serious following a car accident in San Javier. The incident occurred when she lost control of her vehicle on the AP-seven motorway and plummeted down an embankment. Emergency services were alerted at eleven forty-six in the morning on Wednesday, the first of October, after witnesses reported seeing the car fall and land overturned beside the service road. Emergency response teams, including local police from San Javier and San […]

The Ayuntamiento of Los Montesinos has launched an initiative to celebrate an inclusive fair as part of the 2025 Fiestas Patronales in honour of the Most Holy Virgin of the Pillar. This year, the fair will feature a special sound and light-free time, specifically designed for the enjoyment of children with hypersensitivity and special needs. The event will take place on Saturday, the fourth of October, and Friday, the tenth of October, from seven to eight in the evening. During […]

Benidorm is set to host the filming of the British television series 'Death in Benidorm', produced for Channel Five. The production will include extras from various nationalities, and an open casting call is scheduled for Friday, the third of October, from ten in the morning to two in the afternoon and again from four to eight in the evening at the Meliá Benidorm Hotel. Men and women aged between twenty and sixty-five from any nationality are welcome to apply, although […]

The Benidorm Town Hall, through the Municipal Inspection Service of the Commerce Department, has launched an informational campaign aimed at curbing the display of items with offensive messages in shop windows. These include T-shirts and items featuring sexist, racist, homophobic, or sexual content, primarily directed at tourists. Commerce Councillor Javier Jordá has explained that certain commercial practices may violate advertising regulations and child protection laws. He stated that these items are displayed openly on façades and shop windows, visible to […]