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
More Information for Tourists this Easter The Valencia tourism department has increased coverage for the Easter period, by opening new temporary centres across the region, and ensuring the existing Tourist Information Centres are open at key times during the holiday. This Easter, there are 26 additional, albeit temporary, tourist information offices, with 13 of them in the Alicante province, including in Torrevieja. The new information points … 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
Carnival 2019 Plans Revealed The councillor for fiestas in Torrevieja, Domingo Pérez, accompanied by the vice president of the Cultural Carnival Association of Torrevieja, César Berná, and the creator of the 2019 poster, Ana Cutillas, presented the provisional Carnival 2019 program in a press conference, announcing the start date on 2 February, presentation of Queens between dawn on March 2 and the early hours … Read More
Paella and T-Shirt Competitions Launched The councillor for fiestas, Domingo Perez, has launched a series of contests, including one for paella and another for t-shirt designs. Participants will have to submit their application in the PROP office, and only the first 80 entries will be allowed to participate in the contest, the rest will be able to share their works of paella art at the … Read More
Autumn Workshops and Events for Young People The councillor for young people in Torrevieja, Víctor Ferrández, has presented the 2018 autumn youth activity schedule, aimed at young people from 12 to 35, and held mostly in the Centro de información y animación juvenil (CIAJ). The councilor explained that there are more than 25 activities available, which include leisure events, employment and training courses and workshops. The councillor … Read More
XXII Los Montesinos Cultural Week Is Underway Don’t miss out on the great atmosphere in the square Read More
Sevillanas Fair in Rojales This Weekend The Vega Baja town of Rojales will be celebrating with a Sevillanas Fair for the Fiestas of Saint Isidro, which are being held this weekend in the Parque El Recorral. Hundreds of locals and visitors will be expected to attend this outdoor three-day event, which includes a pilgrimage in honour of San Isidro, to … Read More