Nearby · Benidorm
Benidorm Chess Open brings together 455 players from 34 countries until 1 November
The tournament surpasses last year’s 416 participants and combines international competition, training and inclusion at the Hotel Meliá Benidorm.
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Nearby · San Pedro del Pinatar
Lo Pagán welcomes Elche as UD Pinatar seek a Copa del Rey upset
The José Antonio Pérez hosts the cup tie at 19:00 on Tuesday, pitting the Preferente side against top-flight Elche. Pinatar arrive after a comeback win over Real Murcia C.
Nearby · Los Montesinos
Los Montesinos opens entries for races and walk opposing violence against women
The 15th edition starts at 10am on 22 November, with 5K and 10K races, a solidarity walk and free children's races on the programme.
Nearby · San Javier
Julen Hernández wins the MIR Racing Aspar Cup and a scholarship for his move to GP110
The San Javier rider took pole position and two race wins, securing a 60% reduction in costs for the 2027 season after his national minivelocity title.
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Torrevieja’s alevín and infantil rhythmic gymnastics teams qualify for Spanish championships
Both teams secured their places at the weekend’s regional qualifier. The infantil group also finished regional runners-up; the national event is in Cartagena in November.
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Torrevieja opens world angling championships with 133 competitors and a flag parade
Delegations gathered at the Municipal Theatre for the opening. Monday is set aside for practice before three official rounds from 27 to 29 October.
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All nine Chatarras Torrevieja riders finish Integral de la Cabra
The club complete the mountain-bike event in Sangonera la Verde without incident, with three riders covering 77 kilometres and six taking the 43-kilometre route.
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SC Torrevieja draw with Ontinyent before trip to league leaders
Diego Piquero’s side take a point at the Nelson Mandela after offering more in attack in the second half. Their next away match is against Villarreal C.
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Mare Nostrum claim first home win with 33–32 victory over Elda
Torrevieja’s side win at Cecilio Gallego in the sixth round, taking their record to four victories from six matches in men’s Primera Nacional.
Nearby · Orihuela
Espinola earns Orihuela a point against Mestalla at Los Arcos
Orihuela CF drew 1-1 with VCF Mestalla after Gamón put the visitors ahead in the 41st minute and Espinola equalised in the 52nd.
Nearby · Altea, Benidorm
Benidorm beat Ontinet as Altea come back against Elche on basketball’s return
Servigroup Benidorm won 90–78 and Altea recovered to beat Elche 73–64. Terralfàs’s men and women completed a clean sweep for the four teams.
Nearby · San Pedro del Pinatar
Lo Pagán brings together over 400 paddlers for the Jan Collins dragon boat memorial
The 24 October festival combined competition and mutual support on the Mar Menor, including a category for breast cancer survivors.
Nearby · Rojales
Borja’s late goal gives Thader a second straight win in Rojales
Thader beat Rayo Ibense 1–0 at the Moi Gómez stadium, with Sergio's saves and an 83rd-minute goal proving decisive before Torres was sent off.
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.
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 · 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 · 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.
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Torrevieja football teams face four Sunday fixtures, with two at home
The women's team host Petrelense at 10:00 and the senior side welcome Ontinyent at 11:30. SC Torrevieja B and Los Ángeles play away at 17:00.
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CD AT Torrevieja FS knock Albatera out on penalties after a 4–4 draw
Torrevieja advance in the cup against higher-tier opposition after leading 2–1 at half-time and seeing their 3–1 and 4–2 advantages cancelled out.
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Torrevieja’s Halcones start their national leagues with four wins in five games
Marvic recorded two victories in the youth elite league and two in the men’s silver league. The youth team came from behind against Tres Cantos PC.
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Nozomi celebrates new black belt grades and a fifth-place finish in Cádiz
Ángel Llerena earns his first Dan and Francisco Rebollo his fourth. Héctor Fragkakis finishes fifth at the junior event in Cádiz as the club prepares for Avilés.
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Torrevieja to host senior and junior boat angling world championships from 24 to 31 October
Marina Internacional will host two championships involving 16 senior national teams and seven junior teams. Three competition sessions are scheduled from 27 to 29 October.
Nearby · San Javier
Santiago de la Ribera prepares for Centenario sailing trophy on 24–25 October
The eighth edition will bring Optimist, ILCA 4, ILCA 6 and Snipe boats to the Mar Menor, with Torrevieja’s Real Club Náutico among the expected clubs.
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SC Torrevieja lose 4-1 away to Atlético Levante in Buñol
Torrevieja pulled a goal back after trailing 2-0 at half-time, but De Asís and a Luismi Pérez penalty extended the hosts’ lead.