Torrevieja Council is processing an Interior Reform Plan submitted by developer Grupo Insara to reclassify a 1,389 square metre residential plot in La Veleta for tertiary hotel use. The proposal would allow the construction of a minimum three-star hotel tower of 11 storeys and 36 metres in height, close to the seafront at Calle Mar del Coral. The scheme maintains the existing buildable volume of 6,945 cubic metres, with a total constructed area of 2,315 square metres. Occupancy would increase […]

The Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility will begin work on Monday 30 March to install an artificial intelligence-based traffic light system at the Punta Prima–Rocío del Mar roundabout on the N-332, near the Torrevieja and Orihuela boundary. The project has a budget of €409,369, funded through the EU Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan. Partial traffic restrictions will be in place until the end of May to ensure safety. The scheme will introduce an intelligent monitoring and traffic management system […]

The Guardia Civil in the Region of Murcia has seized 202,608 cans of carbonated soft drinks from a distribution warehouse in Los Alcázares as part of an investigation into potentially counterfeit or low-quality products. Officers from the Fiscal and Borders Unit worked alongside inspectors from the Murcia Health Department. They found that the drinks, covering several well-known brands, did not carry mandatory Spanish labelling or the required European CE mark. All affected stock has been sealed while enquiries continue. The […]

Seven people have been arrested in Torrevieja as part of a Guardia Civil investigation into alleged drug trafficking through local cannabis associations. Officers said the suspects, aged between 19 and 45 and of five different nationalities, operated five associations that appeared to function as non-profit entities but were in fact used as drug sales points. Investigators believe those responsible acted in an organised manner with a clear profit motive. The operation began in January, when officers reviewed the activities of […]

Torrevieja Council has carried out improvement works at Plaza María Asunción as part of its Municipal Plan for the Maintenance, Renewal and Enhancement of public spaces. In recent weeks, council teams have worked to improve the square’s overall condition and encourage its use as a space for residents to gather and relax. The project included the planting of five new trees — three olive trees and two jacarandas — to provide more shade, enhance the urban landscape and improve environmental […]

Three in four everyday journeys in Benidorm are now made on foot, according to new data presented to the Mobility Council. The review of the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan shows 75% of trips within the municipality are walked, while private cars account for 15% and buses 5%. Motorcycles, trains, bicycles, taxis and scooters make up only a small proportion. Jesús Alba, director of the mobility plan, said the figures confirm the town’s commitment to sustainable transport. Councillor for Mobility Francis […]

Santa Pola has confirmed the return of one of the province’s most emblematic popular races with the revival of its 10K night event in 2026. Now rebranded as the 10K Santa Pola Summer Race, the competition is being organised by the Santa Pola Athletics Club with main sponsorship from the Town Hall. At its peak, the race attracted close to 4,000 runners. The event will be held on the first Saturday of June, starting at 21:00, creating a summer atmosphere […]

A 45-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of robbery with violence following an incident near a primary school in Orihuela Costa. The robbery took place at around 9am yesterday near Number 20 Infant and Primary School, close to Villamartín, during the busy morning drop-off period. According to Local Police, the suspect was travelling on a personal mobility vehicle when he allegedly pushed a woman to the ground and stole her handbag. Officers were regulating traffic and access outside the […]

The theft of part of an experimental oyster farm in the Mar Menor has been described as one of the most significant blows to open-field scientific research in the Region of Murcia in recent years. The project, known as RemediOS, is working to restore native oyster populations in the saltwater lagoon. Researchers hope the bivalves will help filter excess nutrients from the water, improving quality and supporting the wider ecosystem. The initiative has received hundreds of thousands of euros in […]