Sport
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.
News from Torrevieja
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City
Torrevieja invites bids for road marking maintenance at €450,000 a year
The service will cover the town centre and residential developments, with an initial one-year contract and an eight-hour limit for very urgent work.
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.
City
Torrevieja awards four-year street lighting maintenance contract worth €3.02 million
SICE will provide round-the-clock cover. The specifications set a maximum one-hour emergency attendance time, unless the winning bid improves it.
City
Torrevieja presents €200.2 million draft budget for 2027 with more funding for services and investment
The draft rises by 6.64% and earmarks €47 million for direct investment, alongside additional funding for local policing, cleaning and social services.
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.
Guides
Torrevieja street market: where it is, which day it takes place and how to get there
Torrevieja’s Friday street market is usually held from 08:00 to 14:00 in Parque Antonio Soria, beside Avenida Delfina Viudes. Plan your journey, shopping and visit.
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.
Culture and festivals
Torrevieja theatre hosts magic, flamenco and Western-inspired music from 23 to 25 October
Las Ilusionistas opens a weekend featuring the 20th Flamenco Gathering, the UMT autumn concert and the World Angling Championships opening ceremony.
City
Villa Amalia lowers proposed heights to six and seven storeys for 455 homes
The amendment, at the public consultation stage, retains the sector's 925-home ceiling and removes housing from the N-332 frontage.
City
Torrevieja fines buyers €200 for purchases from unlicensed street sellers
Enforcement in July and August 2026 focused on Juan Aparicio. Some €200 fines have been collected; two cases propose that amount with provision for a reduction to €120.
Guides
Torrevieja’s pink lagoon: how to visit and what to know before you go
Discover how to plan a visit to Torrevieja’s pink lagoon, which options let you explore the saltworks and why you should not treat this protected area as a beach.
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.
Culture and festivals
Los Salerosos to celebrate Saint Cecilia on 15 November with €3 tickets
Alejandro Gómez will conduct the 19:00 Municipal Theatre concert, with pasodobles, zarzuela and marches included in the announced programme.
Culture and festivals
Wine and beer lecture closes Torrevieja course on life beside the Nile
Santiago Mallebrera delivered the sixth and final session at Virgen del Carmen Cultural Centre; average attendance across the course was approximately 176 per lecture.
Sport
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.
Economy and business
TM announces €73 million investment and 239 homes for Lagos de Covadonga in Torrevieja
The new Lagoons Village phase will cover more than 39,000 square metres; the wider scheme envisages 1,800 homes and a planned €375 million investment.