Sport
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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Sport
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.
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.
Sport
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.
Guides
La Mata: what to see, the beach and nature in Torrevieja
La Mata brings together a long beach, a seafront promenade and trails beside a protected lagoon: this guide helps you choose where to start and plan a visit without confusing its different landscapes.
Nearby · San Pedro del Pinatar
San Pedro del Pinatar’s local shops take to the catwalk at the Barón de Benifayó Museum
The third San Pedro está de moda event brought together clothing, accessories, hairdressing and make-up from local businesses on Saturday 24 October.
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
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 · 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.
Food and drink
Torrevieja’s first Cocido Reposado brings wood-fired cooking and music to Cárnicas Ríos
The Cofradía Gastronómica del Cocido con Pelotas held its first Cocido Reposado on 24 October, combining a traditional meal with music and dancing.
Nearby · Altea
Altea shows European students its urban projects and River Algar restoration
The exchange visit included EuroAltea initiatives, sustainable mobility and a guided look at work to restore the Algar’s natural environment.
Nearby · Benidorm
Tourism forum urges Benidorm to promote its environmental management and care for residents
Miguel Gallego calls for a stronger sustainable image for Benidorm in Europe. The forum also highlights the need to measure residents’ quality of life.
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.
Culture and festivals
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.
Culture and festivals
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.
Health and community
Torrevieja lights AGAMED and Paseo del Mar red for World Polio Day
Rotary Club Torrevieja joined the lighting of two buildings on 24 October to support the international campaign to eradicate polio.
City
Buzeo Torrevieja removes 139 kilos of rubbish and 860 cigarette ends from Cala Ferris
The twelfth beach and seabed clean-up recovered glass, wood, plastics and objects including a VHS player and a V16 warning beacon on 24 October.
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 · 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 · Altea
Altea families have until 31 October to apply for nursery and early-years materials grants
Altea has allocated €12,000 to two early-years education grants, covering nursery attendance and materials at local state schools. Applications close on 31 October.
Nearby · Guardamar del Segura
Man remanded in custody over 39 vehicle break-ins and attempted shop burglary in Guardamar
The Guardia Civil arrested a 20-year-old over offences on 16 October. The Torrevieja court ordered his remand in custody.
Nearby · Rojales
Rojales to hold breast cancer solidarity walk from Malecón del Soto on Sunday
The walk starts at 10:00 and covers around five kilometres. A T-shirt and race number cost €5 and can be bought beside the start during the preceding two hours.
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.