The Councillor for Commerce, Hospitality and Tourism, Rosario Martínez, the designer, Eduardo Navarrete, the president of Apymeco, Jorge Almarcha, and the Commerce coordinator, José Rubio, have presented the second edition of Torrevieja Weekend, which returns with the purpose of reactivating and promote local commerce in the town. From April 21 to 23, different activities will be carried out with well-known …
The Valencia regional health ministry will begin to administer the Herpes Zoster vaccine to all people between 65 and 80 during 2023 (born in 1958 and 1943) without risk factors, as announced the Minister of Health, Miguel Mínguez. Two new cohorts are expected to be incorporated each year until the offer is complete for all people aged 65 and over. …
The first thing to note before we explain the procedure for obtaining one, is that Blue Disabled Parking Permits issued in the UK are no longer valid in Spain as a result of Brexit. Therefore, if you do need to take advantage of priority parking due to mobility problems, you will have to apply in the town hall. In order …
The Councillor for Security and Emergencies in Torrevieja, Federico Alarcón, together with the Councillor for Education, Ricardo Recuero, have explained the activities programmed for the anniversary of the earthquake that occurred in Vega Baja in 1829. They have been accompanied by the different representatives of the State Security Corps and Forces and the Emergency services (Local Police, Guardia Civil, Firefighters, …
One of the main tourist attractions that brings people to the town, the Torrevieja May Fair, or Feria de Mayo, will not take place in 2023 due to construction work taking place in the port area, and will, instead, be replaced by a mini “tribute” to the event. Quite why the council has decided not to simply move the event …
The Parque de las Naciones in Torrevieja will host volunteers and associations from around the Valencia region on Saturday 4 March, as the Regional Volunteer Days 2023, organised by the Provincial Council of Alicante with the collaboration of the Torrevieja Council, comes to town. From 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., there will be almost 20 local associations and NGOs from …
The Councillor for Local Police, Mobility and Traffic in Torrevieja, Federico Alarcón, has announced that intelligent road signs have been installed in various parts of the town, all in a bid to improve road safety. They are interactive, illuminated road signs that are activated through sensors, which send a signal when they detect the passage of a vehicle, either numerically …
The Councillor for Innovation and Modernisation of the Local Administration in Torrevieja, Ricardo Recuero, along with the Councillor for Census and Statistics, Inmaculada Montesinos, have announced the automation of the Municipal Register, starting this week, which means that the issuing of Padrón certificates can be done online, and with little delay. Ricardo Recuero has highlighted the importance of this new …
The Reggaetón Beach Festival, considered one of the most important urban music events in Europe, has added Torrevieja to the venue list, and will take place at the Parque Antonio Soria on 5 and 6 August, 2023. The pre-sale tickets sold out within a few hours, which is no surprise as this event is also known for being the one …
Torrevieja town hall is taking steps to protect an icon seafront building in the town, the “El Tintero” kiosk restaurant at playa del Cura, by classifying the building an Asset of Local Relevance. The first stage, which has been approved already, is the tender for a contract worth 10,890 euro to draft and prepare the report to have the building …
