Nearby · Orihuela Costa
Zenia Boulevard plans free Halloween activities and a tunnel of terror
The Orihuela Costa programme includes storytelling, a children's workshop and three costume prizes; the tunnel opens on 30 and 31 October.
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Culture and festivals
Torrevieja Carnival sets its 2027 programme from 29 January to 21 February
The opening proclamation is on 29 January. Parades follow on 5, 7 and 13 February, alongside galas, theatre and carnival singing competitions.
Nearby · Guardamar del Segura
Guardamar orders Gespark and Ingepark to adjust excessive car park service charges
The provincial gazette publishes decisions on the 2014–2025 accounts, excluding 2017. The 2025 monthly differences per space are €16.67 for Gespark and €9.26 for Ingepark.
Nearby · Guardamar del Segura
Constitutional Court limits Valencian coastal protection in ruling examining Babilonia
The ruling restricts two provisions where they apply to public maritime and coastal land. It examines buildings at Babilonia in Guardamar with final demolition orders awaiting enforcement.
City
Sueña Torrevieja calls for regular reports and a complaints channel for the new bus service
The motion proposes checking timetables, frequencies and coverage, reviewing links to the hospital and La Mata, and publishing the findings on the council website.
City
Torrevieja plans a cycle ride through its parks on 31 October
The ride starts at 09:30 from Parque de las Naciones. Places are limited, and participants need their own bicycle, a helmet and water.
Nearby · Elche
USO challenges loss of overnight medical cover at Alicante-Elche airport
The union says cover will be withdrawn between midnight and 06:00 this winter and has asked Aena for explanations before deciding on any action.
Health and community
A Torrevieja family prepares to move to Asturias with help from the Land Bank
A Costa Rican couple and their four children are starting a new chapter in Ferroy, Allande, with eight rented plots, a home and a cattle shed.
Food and drink
Torrevieja’s first Cocido Reposado lunch takes place on 24 October with a €35 menu
The Cofradía Gastronómica del Cocido con Pelotas is holding a lunch at Cárnicas Ríos from 13:00, followed by music and dancing from 16:30.
Culture and festivals
Torrevieja’s Coro Maestro Casanovas will close its choral meetings cycle in Elche on 24 October
The Torrevieja choir will join groups from Elche, Crevillente and Xàbia for the third concert in the cycle, sponsored by FECOCOVA.
Culture and festivals
Carlos Paterson to perform at Torrevieja’s organ festival on 24 October at 19:30
Sagrado Corazón parish announces Saturday’s concert for 19:30. Admission will be free, subject to capacity.
Sport
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.
Culture and festivals
Torrevieja’s UNED celebrates its first Early Childhood Education graduates
The opening ceremony for the 2026–2027 academic year honoured graduates and access-course students at the Virgen del Carmen cultural centre.
Health and community
Cáritas at Torrevieja’s Sagrado Corazón resumes Spanish classes with over sixty learners
Five volunteer teachers are supporting Spanish learners in Torrevieja, with beginners’ groups on Tuesdays and basic and conversation classes on Wednesdays.
Culture and festivals
Torrevieja Science Week 2026: programme and admission from 6 to 8 November
The 18th edition brings together a talk at the Casino, workshops requiring advance registration and the invitation-only show Clowntifics at Virgen del Carmen.
Health and community
Cibersabios to reach every Torrevieja school with pupil sessions and support for families
The new council programme targets pupils in the third and fourth years of Primary and the first and second years of ESO in 2026/2027, with resources and talks for families.
City
Torrevieja reports seventh place nationally in DYNTRA, with 85.33% compliance
The council dates the assessment to 21 October 2026 and reports first place in the Valencian Community; open data scores 50%.
Nearby · Los Montesinos
RECine brings short films, music and food to Los Montesinos this Saturday
The first event starts at 19:00 in the School of Music and Culture auditorium, with Teresa Del Olmo as a guest artist.
Nearby · Orihuela
Orihuela Health Fair brings together prevention, vaccination and palliative care
La Lonja hosts two days of health information, school activities and an awards gala on Friday evening.
Nearby · San Javier
San Javier designates 16 September as Municipality Day
The council approves Pleamar’s motion, with the first official commemoration envisaged for 16 September 2027.
Health and community
Torrevieja to host its first regional loss and bereavement conference on 5 and 6 November
The Virgen del Carmen cultural centre will host talks on support and palliative care, a free bereavement consultation service and public activities.
Culture and festivals
Torrevieja’s Mercado Marinero comes to Vista Alegre from 23 to 25 October
The market opens at 18:00 on Friday, with pirate characters, musical parades and fire shows spread across three days.
Nearby · Orihuela
Orihuela resumes emergency training with sessions planned for 271 participants
The programme starts on 23 October with language-school teachers, followed in November by adult learners and pupils at CEIP Andrés Manjón.
Sport
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.