Nearby · San Pedro del Pinatar
Pinatar Arena and partner venues hosted 49 football teams from 18 countries this summer
The June–September programme brought 54 matches, more than 22,000 spectators and over 13,500 overnight stays in the Costa Cálida.
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News from towns near Torrevieja: local services, community life, culture and sport across the Vega Baja and surrounding areas.
Nearby · Alicante, Elche
Aena says Alicante-Elche airport will keep round-the-clock nursing and ambulance cover
The airport operator says overnight nursing and ambulance cover will continue, while USO challenges the withdrawal of a doctor between midnight and 6am.
Nearby · Orihuela Costa
Campo Maximo targets 2028 first play at its Orihuela Costa cricket ground
Daniel Weston's project in Playa Flamenca envisages an initial capacity of around 1,000 and full operation in 2029, with a synthetic outfield under testing.
Nearby · Orihuela Costa
Pink Ladies raise €1,580 for AACC at Zenia Boulevard awareness event
The fundraiser held on 17 October in Orihuela Costa included a €500 contribution from Zenia Boulevard and a programme completed before the rain.
Nearby · Pilar de la Horadada, San Javier, San Pedro del Pinatar
Weekend guide: floats in Pilar, magic in San Javier and theatre in San Pedro
Plans for 24–25 October include Pilar's parade, family magic in San Javier, library activities in Lo Pagán and theatre in San Pedro del Pinatar.
Nearby · San Javier
Older San Javier residents call for a say in later life through an illustrated calendar
A 2027 calendar by Elisabeth Justicia brings together the message of a municipal campaign against ageism and unwanted loneliness.
Nearby · San Javier
San Javier to host the start of the 2027 Vuelta a Murcia on 12–13 February
The race will retain its two-stage format, with an opening day named San Javier-Mar Menor and a mountain stage to follow.
Nearby · San Javier
San Javier’s cemetery hosts Tenorio this Saturday: free walk and €15 theatre tickets
The old cemetery opens at 8.30pm on 24 October for a candlelit sensory route followed by a production of Zorrilla's classic outside its walls.
Nearby · Altea, Benidorm
Benidorm and Altea return to league basketball on Saturday after storm interruption
Servigroup Benidorm host Ontinet at 19:30 and Altea welcome Elche at 18:30. Both teams have won their opening two league matches.
Nearby · Benidorm
Benidorm announces 7–11 November festivities with Funambulista and Danny Romero
The programme includes the Virgin’s discovery re-enactment, concerts, children’s activities and a float parade, with preliminary events on 6 November.
Nearby · Guardamar del Segura
Babilonia residents reject coastal ruling as Guardamar mayor backs restoring the beach
The residents’ association criticises the Constitutional Court decision, while José Luis Sáez supports restoring the area. Demolition orders remain awaiting enforcement.
Nearby · Orihuela
Orihuela awards €260,000 to annual Holy Week and Moors and Christians projects
Each organisation will receive €130,000, with an 80% advance. The agreements were published on 23 October and expenditure must be justified by 20 November.
Nearby · Pilar de la Horadada
AP-7 reopens in both directions at Pilar after flooded tunnels are cleaned
The reopening was reported on Friday after the Cartagena-bound carriageway remained closed for much of the morning, with diversions via the N-332.
Nearby · San Pedro del Pinatar
San Pedro del Pinatar plans pharmacy support for older and vulnerable patients
The council and regional pharmacists' body are preparing an agreement covering weekly medication organisation and coordinated support with municipal services and the Red Cross.
Nearby · Orihuela
Orihuela offers prize draws for purchases of €10 or more on Local Commerce Day
ACMO and the council's commerce department are promoting draws and street entertainment on 23 and 24 October; shoppers must hand in receipts with their contact details.
Nearby · Orihuela, Orihuela Costa
Orihuela Sin Barreras calls for accessible taxis across the town, outlying villages and coast
The association wants more licences, a taxi by-law and financial support after passengers reported problems linked to simultaneous breakdowns.
Nearby · Orihuela
Orihuela puts artificial intelligence at the heart of its fourth jobs and training fair
La Lonja brought together employers, universities and education centres for three talks and opportunities to hand CVs to businesses.
Nearby · Orihuela
Cambiemos challenges New York tourism trip as Orihuela government denies paying expenses
The opposition seeks repayment of more than €3,000; the government defends the official programme and says Human Resources must assess the receipts.
Nearby · Elche
Ryanair announces 79 winter routes at Alicante-Elche, strengthening Italian and German links
Catania, Venice, Friedrichshafen and Saarbrücken join the winter programme, with more than 3.3 million seats available through March 2027.
Nearby · Benidorm
Two men arrested in Benidorm over alleged jewellery and phone thefts
National Police are investigating four incidents at homes on Calle Rumanía and a campsite. One victim valued the missing jewellery at around €10,000.
Nearby · Los Montesinos
Floating solar plant approved for two irrigation reservoirs in Los Montesinos
Operativa 2000 plans 1,344 panels and two batteries with a €748,248 budget. Commissioning remains subject to the necessary permits and conditions.
Nearby · Orihuela, Orihuela Costa
Orihuela and its coast bring Ancient Egypt to La 2 with Egipteando
Fran Lozano appears in Caravana Educativa, filmed in Orihuela and on its coast, due on La 2 at 11.20am on Saturday 24 October.
Nearby · Orihuela
Santiago Posteguillo to open Cátedra Oriol literary series on 29 October
The writer will speak with Fuensanta Estremera Saura at 8pm in Orihuela’s Lonja auditorium. Admission is free, subject to capacity.
Nearby · Pilar de la Horadada, San Pedro del Pinatar
El Mojón flood protection project remains in planning procedures, with €10.5m for phase one
The Segura river basin authority has outlined the steps still required before construction. Plans include four flood attenuation dams and controlled water storage near Lo Romero.