Nearby · Pilar de la Horadada
Zomos los que Estamos wins €5,000 top prize in Pilar’s float parade
The Coco-inspired creation heads the awards for the 24 October parade; Rincón del Silencio wins the costume competition, with €21,500 awarded overall.
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Amparo Cos Boj to give Purísima festival address on 15 November
Torrevieja unveils its poster and religious programme: the floral offering is on 5 December, with the patron saint’s procession on 8 December after the 18:30 Mass.
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Thriller-inspired Halloween parade heads through central Torrevieja on 31 October
The parade leaves Virgen del Carmen at 19:00 for Plaza de la Constitución; AQUELARRE offers two magic performances on 31 October and 1 November.
Nearby · Orihuela
Orihuela to bring history and flamenco together at a Roma culture event
María Moliner Library will host a talk by Juan David Santiago Torres and a performance by Cafetito Flamenco on Thursday 29 October at 7pm.
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Bibliotekcafe launches science and rock series with Pablo Vicente and Brickbat
The Torrevieja researcher coordinates the series, launched on 23 October with a talk and live music from a band of 15- and 16-year-olds.
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La casa de la bruixa wins Torrerífico by just one and a half points
Torrevieja’s horror film festival awards €1,700 after choosing 14 finalists from 173 submissions, with separate jury and audience prizes.
Nearby · Guardamar del Segura
Guardamar’s La Fonteta excavation reveals 60 metres of Phoenician wall and two towers
The month-long research campaign gives way to work to stabilise the remains. Maintenance is also beginning in the visitor areas of La Fonteta and La Ràbita.
Nearby · Guardamar del Segura
Guardamar opens its 22nd Moors and Christians photography competition until 10 January
The Junta Central will accept up to five pictures per entrant, with prizes of €200 and €100. Photographs must be original and previously unpublished.
Nearby · Altea
Altea plans storytelling, workshops and an immersive experience for All Saints
October activities will take place at the public library, Plaça Mestre la Música and the social centre, followed by Love Zombis on 7 November.
Nearby · Benidorm
Benidorm brings the story of its last llaut and the fisherman who preserves it to the screen
The documentary will be screened at the town hall at 6pm on 3 November, with free admission until the venue reaches capacity.
Nearby · Benidorm
Benidorm brings its musical heritage together on a CD of ten traditional pieces
The Colla de Xirimiters i Tabaleters de la Marina presents the CD at the town hall at 7pm on Monday, preserving recordings of performers who have since died.
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Alba Egea, Laura María Cases and Yanira Berge chosen for Torrevieja’s 2026/2027 Corte Salinera
The three local women were selected from six candidates. The Queen and Ladies of Salt will be announced at the Municipal Theatre on 14 November.
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Carlos Paterson explores Renaissance and Baroque music at Sagrado Corazón’s organ
The fifth International Organ Festival brought Iberian and European repertoire to a recital that audiences could also follow on a large screen.
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Unión Musical Torrevejense brings the West to the theatre and earns a standing ovation
Carlos Ramón-Pérez conducted the autumn concert on 25 October, featuring music by Gould, Puccini, Cesarini, Bernstein and Morricone.
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Pascual Flores opens daily with guided tours, knot workshops and an escape room
The schooner extends its opening from 26 October, with Spanish and English tours and special activities on 28 and 31 October.
Nearby · San Javier
San Javier’s cemetery Tenorio draws more than 2,000 people
Culture councillor David Martínez reports more than 2,000 visitors to Saturday's event, involving over 200 local residents and artists.
Nearby · Orihuela
Pedro Oyarbide to present his illustrated Miguel Hernández edition in Orihuela
The illustrator will join the Bajo la higuera series at the Casino Orcelitano on Tuesday 27 October at 19:00. Admission is free, subject to capacity.
Nearby · Orihuela
Orihuela hosts a talk on sculptor José Seiquer Zanón on Tuesday 27 October
Julio Calvet Botella will discuss the sculptor at 19:00 in the Fernando de Loazes Library, as part of a free series exploring Orihuela’s artistic heritage.
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Torrevieja conservatoire opens its musical term with free recitals and concerts
Francisco Casanovas's programme starts on 27 October and brings together the Young Talents Competition, Saint Cecilia events and Christmas concerts until 21 December.
Culture and festivals
Lo Ferro fills Torrevieja’s theatre at the 20th Encuentro Flamenco
Casa de Andalucía honoured Julio Cegarra and Antonio Quesada and announced a charity gala for 12 December during the Ballet de Lo Ferro evening.
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María Santísima del Silencio marks 30th anniversary with a Vía Marialis in Torrevieja
Hundreds accompanied the special procession, with readings, drums from the Samaritana brotherhood and music by a Unión Musical Torrevejense quintet.
Nearby · Altea
EcoAltea closes on Sunday with more than 25 activities at Altea’s youth centre
The 25 October programme runs from 10:00 to 21:30, with workshops, three round-table discussions, paella and a closing concert.
Nearby · Orihuela
Sixto Sánchez to give Latin American poetry talk and reading in Orihuela on Monday
The Fernando de Loazes Library hosts the event on 26 October at 19:00, organised by the Miguel Hernández Cultural Foundation. Admission is free, subject to capacity.
Nearby · Benidorm
Benidorm opens its Cultural Week on Sunday with free events until 5 November
L’Illa opens the programme at the Cultural Centre on 25 October at 12:00. Traditional fireworks, a maritime documentary and a photography exhibition also feature.