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 […]