Sport
All ten Chatarras Torrevieja entrants finish safely after rain halts La Desértica
The club describes the Almería event’s suspension at 3.30pm and the transfer of participants to Roquetas de Mar during the storm.
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Health and community
More than a hundred young people receive Confirmation at La Inmaculada in Torrevieja
Bishop José Ignacio Munilla presided at Mass on 16 October. Almost eighty of those confirmed belonged to the parish’s Grumetes group.
Culture and festivals
Torrevieja’s UNED class explores the builders of the Valley of the Kings
Santiago Mallebrera delivered the fifth session of the Ancient Egypt course to more than 150 people at Virgen del Carmen.
Sport
Ángel Granda and Neus Pericàs win Spain’s Wingfoil Racing Cup in Torrevieja
The event attracted 31 entries, with all three races held on Sunday 18 October. Juan Santacruz finished ninth and was the leading Grand Master.
Nearby · Orihuela
PSOE calls for Orihuela plan to deliver both shopping voucher campaigns before year-end
María García questions the commerce department’s management and seeks details of outstanding steps following FACPYME’s bank guarantee problem.
Nearby · San Pedro del Pinatar
San Pedro del Pinatar offers seven parenting workshops through its family programme
The 2026/2027 programme covers first aid, positive parenting, technology and health. Families can register through municipal social services.
Nearby · San Javier
San Javier bird competition opens to visitors on 24 and 25 October
The 32nd edition expects more than 1,200 birds at Santiago de la Ribera’s Príncipe de Asturias centre, with judging on Friday 23 October.
Nearby · Los Montesinos, Rojales
Los Montesinos and Rojales feature in recycling network backed by €270,000 in grants
Vega Baja Sostenible will use the grants for facilities and waste separation. Recycling centres in Los Montesinos and Rojales remain under construction.
Culture and festivals
Estación Paraíso opens Torrevieja’s family theatre series with an online link to paediatrics
La Maquiné opened the seventh family theatre series at Virgen del Carmen. An online broadcast through the municipal drama school’s channel brought theatre to children in hospital.
Health and community
AFECÁNCER marks awareness day in Torrevieja and announces hospital presence until 23 October
An information stand, a manifesto and pink balloons marked 19 October in Torrevieja. AFECÁNCER has also announced a week-long presence at the University Hospital.
City
Torrevieja language school teachers raise concerns over shortage of Spanish course places
Teachers highlight unmet demand for Spanish lessons. A report puts June’s waiting list for first-year A2 at 750 people and enrolment across Spanish levels at 529.
Culture and festivals
Gitanerías brings singing, guitar and dance to Torrevieja’s Flamenco y Sal series
The performance on Sunday 18 October moved indoors at the Auditorio Internacional because of rain, combining flamenco singing, guitar, dance and tastings.
Sport
Torrevieja’s Real Madrid supporters award Nito prize to rower Ander Martín
The fifth annual award ceremony took place on Sunday 18 October, with the rower’s relatives collecting the honour at a gathering near the yacht club.
Sport
Torrevieja rhythmic gymnasts take three first places in Aspe and Elche
The infant group won in Aspe, while Mía and Sienna took individual titles in Elche during a weekend of preparation for official competitions.
Nearby · Orihuela
Arte Mayor brings free comedy performance to Orihuela’s Teatro Circo on 23 October
The Virgen de Monserrate senior centre’s theatre group performs at 19:00, with tickets to be collected in advance from the box office.
Nearby · Orihuela
Orihuela opens free art lecture series on 20 October
Fernando de Loazes Library will host four Tuesday lectures, opening with Antonio Luis Galiano on painter Eduardo Vicente.
Nearby · Guardamar del Segura
Guardamar businesses have until 23 October to join shopping voucher scheme
Business registration is open, with voucher purchases and redemption scheduled for 2 to 15 November.
Nearby · San Pedro del Pinatar
San Pedro del Pinatar: €200 early-years grant applications close on 23 October
Applications for children aged 0 to 3 remain open, followed by academic excellence awards from 26 October to 6 November.
Nearby · San Javier
San Javier offers €180,000 in sports grants with applications open until 5 November
Local clubs and high-performance athletes can apply for the 2026 municipal sports grants, with funding increased by €10,000 on last year.
Nearby · San Javier
San Javier backs protected housing measures with exceptions for La Manga
The council has approved selected measures under Murcia’s affordable housing decree, with exclusions for certain uses and areas in La Manga del Mar Menor.
Nearby · Orihuela, Orihuela Costa
Orihuela consults on low-emission zone with coastal beach parking measures
The plans distinguish the town, historic centre and coast. The 30-day consultation does not bring restrictions or fines into immediate effect.
Health and community
University of Alicante starts healthcare management AI course in Torrevieja on 20 October
The GESTAS programme starts at 16:00 in the AGAMED building, combining in-person and online classes. Pre-registration has already closed.
City
AGAMED reports 64,738 cubic metres of rainwater storage capacity in Torrevieja
The 2025 report, approved on 19 October, records 37.6 kilometres of stormwater pipes and water-bill support for 1,044 families.
Incidents
Three arrested and 27 reports filed after checks at nine Torrevieja leisure venues
Local Police and the Guardia Civil checked six gaming venues, two pubs and a nightclub overnight between 17 and 18 October, according to the local report.