Quesada in Fiesta Although the event has already begun, this weekend marks the climax of the annual fiestas in Quesada, just down the road from Torrevieja, in honour of San Justo. The mayor of Rojales, Antonio Pérez Garcia, has welcomed everybody to the event, which he describes as being for all the family and friends. That notion sums up the general mood, as … Read More
Come along to the May Fair This Weekend Although nicknamed the “May Fair”, the FERIA DE SEVILLANAS 2019 started this week and runs right through the weekend in the port area of Torrevieja. The area is set out with temporary bars serving local food and drink, where dancing and singing is the norm, accompanied by spectacular horse displays. Throughout the weekend, there will be special performances taking place, … Read More
Torrevieja celebrates International Dance Day with dance marathon Next Monday is International Dance Day and to celebrate it the Town Hall of Torrevieja together with the Municipal Institute of Culture and the Municipal School of Dance have put together a programme of events including the popular Dancing in the Street Marathon. The event, which has been celebrated globally since 1982, will take place this Saturday 27 April from … Read More
Carnival Time is Coming This weekend, visitors to the FITUR tourism event have been treated to a preview of the parade, and now it´s time to get your feathers ready, your colourful frocks prepared, your drums and maracas tuned, and your scary costumes exhumed, because carnival is about to begin in Torrevieja. The schedule begins on Saturday 2 February, with the proclamation and the … Read More
Three Kings Parade on Saturday This Saturday, the Three Kings will once again arrive in Torrevieja by boat, a scene which has become a tradition in the town, landing at 5:30 p.m. in the fishing port. The Councillor for fiestas, Domingo Pérez, confirmed the arrangements in a press conference, explaining that their Majesties will spend about 30 minutes at the port greeting the well-wishers, before … Read More
Gender Violence Awareness Events Councillor for Social Services, Women and Equality, Fabiana Ibarra, has launched an awareness campaign which will run from today until November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. “We do not want this date to be just a commemoration, and that is how we transmit it throughout the year, developing intense work from the Department for … Read More
Sunday Zumbathon – Beat Cancer Dancing On Sunday, the sports city n Torrevieja will host an energetic event with a serious result, as participants are invited to “Beat Cancer Dancing”, at a charity Zumbathon. The event will be held on Sunday, November 4, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Sports City, with all proceeds going to benefit the association of relatives of those who … Read More
Get your Midriff Out and Belly Dance! This weekend in Torrevieja, the “Festival Orient el Hob” begins. What is it? It’s the International Belly Dance Competition. Launching in the Hotel Fontana on Friday (19th) evening, the Festival Orient el Hob will see dancers from around the world descend on Torrevieja, all hoping to be crowned the best in their field. On Saturday, the event moves to the … Read More
XXII Los Montesinos Cultural Week Is Underway Don’t miss out on the great atmosphere in the square Read More
Elx al Carrer – Festival of Arts in the Streets of Elche The city of Elche is always a great city to visit. It’s full of art, culture, architecture, shops, restaurants and lots more. This weekend, however, all the art and culture will take to the streets as the city celebrates the 13th edition of “Elx al Carrer” – its very own three-day festival of street arts. … Read More
Torrevieja Feria de Sevillanas (May Fair) Despite date changes and other delays in the last couple of years, Torrevieja has always managed to celebrate its annual May Fair (although not always in May), as it is one of the city’s most important cultural events on the calendar. This year, the May Fair or Feria de Sevillanas, as they are now calling it, will be held in … Read More
World-Class Homage to Michael Jackson in Elche Michael Jackson fans are in for a treat next weekend as one of the world’s best Jackson impersonators takes to the stage in Elche for a stunning homage to the legendary King of Pop. The show – I Want U Back – is being held in the city’s Gran Teatro de Elche, and consists of … Read More