Great news for children and families in Torrevieja and nearby towns. On March 19 , the traditional amusement fair at Parque Antonio Soria will open once again, bringing joy to thousands of visitors every year. With the start of the new season, the fairground will once again be filled with lights, music and festive atmosphere. Visitors will enjoy carousels, a Ferris wheel, family rides, game stalls and many attractions where people can spend a fun day with friends and family.

The Local Police of Guardamar del Segura successfully located an elderly foreign resident who had been reported missing earlier in the evening. The alert was initially received from the Local Police of Rojales , who reported that an elderly man with dementia had disappeared around 7:00 pm while driving his car . Located on the N-332 road The search lasted several hours. At 11:30 pm , a local resident alerted the police about a vehicle stopped without lights on the N-332 road

The municipality of Cox , located in the province of Alicante, has become one of the most technologically advanced towns in the Vega Baja del Segura region in terms of municipal security. The town has implemented an intelligent video surveillance system designed to monitor access points to the municipality and improve the ability of police to respond quickly to potential incidents. The project was developed in 2024 as part of the municipality’s smart city strategy . 45 camer

Officers from the Guardia Civil Main Post in Torrevieja arrested two Lithuanian nationals, aged 32 and 36, after intercepting a vehicle valued at more than €80,000 that had been reported stolen in the United Kingdom. Suspicious British number plates The incident occurred during a routine security checkpoint. The vehicle carried British license plates , but it lacked the mandatory country identification mark, which raised suspicions among the officers and prompted a more tho

Car theft remains a growing concern in the southern part of Alicante province. According to the latest figures from Spain’s Ministry of the Interior, two municipalities in Vega Baja del Segura — Pilar de la Horadada and Orihuela — recorded some of the highest car-theft rates relative to population in 2025. The figures come from the official Balance de Criminalidad 2025 report. More than one theft per thousand residents Both municipalities registered a rate of 1.15 stolen veh

The Hospital Universitario de Torrevieja has received the highest national accreditation for the quality of care provided to patients with advanced kidney diseases. This recognition confirms the high standards of the hospital’s nephrology service. The accreditation is awarded to medical centres that meet strict national standards in the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of patients with chronic kidney disease. Experts evaluate hospitals based on clinical protocols, medical

Local Police in Torrevieja have increased parking enforcement in the city centre and along the waterfront areas. The move follows numerous complaints from residents and business owners about chaotic parking and vehicles occupying spaces for long periods in busy areas. According to municipal sources, the main goal is to improve the turnover of parking spaces in commercial districts and make it easier for visitors to access shops, restaurants and services. Torrevieja operates a

The city of Almoradí became the gastronomic capital of the Vega Baja region for two days. On March 7 and 8, 2026 , the town hosted the XI National Artichoke Congress , one of the most important culinary events in the south of Alicante province. Thousands of visitors gather in Plaza de la Constitución to celebrate the region’s main agricultural product — the artichoke, often referred to as the “green gold” of Vega Baja. Food stalls, tastings, cooking demonstrations and cultur

The city council of Torrevieja has expressed concern over delays affecting one of the largest urban development projects in the city — the La Hoya sector. Municipal authorities have asked the consortium responsible for the development to unblock the second phase of urbanisation, warning that delays could affect part of the housing programme. Without the completion of this phase, construction cannot proceed, including 775 affordable housing units planned for the area. A new di

Police in Orihuela arrested two men after discovering that the vehicle they were driving had been reported stolen. The incident occurred during a routine road checkpoint carried out by local police to detect violations and locate stolen vehicles. During the inspection, officers confirmed that the car had previously been stolen in the province of Valencia. Both occupants of the vehicle were detained while the investigation continues. The vehicle was recovered and later returne

Parents accuse Torrevieja school of delaying notice about missing children In Torrevieja a dispute has emerged after parents claimed that a local school waited almost two weeks before informing them about their children’s absence from class. The children have reportedly been missing for several months after being taken by their mother. What the law says Education in Spain is mandatory from ages 6 to 16 . Unexplained absence is considered school absenteeism and schools must f

Officers from the Torrevieja Local Police have seized 11 personal mobility vehicles (VMP) during a traffic control operation carried out on Antonio Machado Street . According to information released by municipal emergency services, the officers discovered that the vehicles were being used without the mandatory insurance required under current regulations . As a result of the inspection, the electric scooters were immobilized and transferred to the municipal impound lot . Lo

An attempted break-in at a residential complex in Playa Flamenca (Orihuela Costa) was stopped after local police responded quickly to reports from residents. According to available information, neighbours alerted authorities after spotting two hooded individuals climbing over the perimeter fence of a gated community. Police officers arrived shortly afterwards and intercepted the suspects before they were able to enter any of the homes, preventing the burglary at a very earl

A Czech citizen and former soldier identified as Michael M. was shot dead during the early hours of March 1 in the Punta Prima area of Torrevieja. The man was under judicial investigation in connection with the murder of a Northern Irish citizen in the south of Alicante province. According to initial reports, the victim suffered gunshot wounds and was found around 1:30 a.m. on a street in the Rocío del Mar area. A local resident raised the alarm after spotting a man with a se

Wednesday morning began unusually in Torrevieja. Thousands of mobile phones suddenly emitted a loud emergency alarm at the same time. It was a test of the ES-Alert system during the largest earthquake and tsunami drill ever organised in the city. Local authorities had warned residents about the exercise more than a week in advance through official channels, social media and local news outlets. However, reading about a drill online is very different from hearing the alarm on

On Wednesday morning thousands of residents in Torrevieja were startled when their mobile phones suddenly emitted a loud alarm. The message warned about a possible earthquake and tsunami risk. Fortunately, it was not a real disaster but a large civil protection drill carried out in the city. Local authorities had warned residents more than a week in advance through official websites, social networks and local media. Nevertheless, the alert surprised many people. For this repo

The institutional meeting between the mayors places railway integration back on the strategic agenda. More than protocol The meeting between Torrevieja and Elche signals coordinated institutional intent. Torrevieja exceeds 100,000 registered residents — far more in summer — yet lacks a railway station. This is not merely about transport.It is about connecting to Spain’s national network. An unusual exception Nearly all mainland Spanish cities with over 100,000 inhabitants ha

Long before tourism defined Torrevieja, salt did. It was the economic foundation that shaped the city’s development. When lagoons became capital After the 1829 earthquake, reconstruction was closely linked to salt production from the Torrevieja and La Mata lagoons. Export activity stimulated port and urban growth. Production and trade Throughout the 20th century, output reached hundreds of thousands of tonnes annually. In the early 2000s, production exceeded 700,000 tonnes pe

Subtitle: Mandatory NRUA registration and Decreto-Ley 9/2024 are reshaping the short-term rental market. We analyse the figures, the local impact and the options for property owners. The Comunidad Valenciana is undergoing a structural contraction of its tourist housing (VUT) market. Digital inspections, stricter regulation and enforcement have significantly reduced visible supply on rental platforms. The national figure that changed the landscape Spain’s Ministry of Housing

A judicial investigation is ongoing in the Vega Baja region following the death of an elderly man after waiting for an ambulance and being admitted to Hospital Universitario Vega Baja de Orihuela. The family alleges possible delays in emergency medical care and has requested a review of the procedures applied. Concerns have also been raised regarding the completeness of surveillance footage provided. No final court conclusions have been issued. Matters under review The court

On Wednesday, March 4 , 2026, Torrevieja will conduct the largest earthquake and tsunami emergency drill in its history. The “Torrevieja 2026” exercise will be one of the most significant civil protection operations in Alicante province. The drill will begin at 09:00, with emergency services gathering from 08:00. More than 350 personnel will take part. Participants The operation will involve: – Local Police– Guardia Civil– Civil Protection– Emergency Medical Services– Red Cro

Between 23 and 27 February, public gatherings against gender-based violence were held in several municipalities of the Vega Baja del Segura. The initiative was promoted by the association “Vivas nos queremos Vega Baja”. The events took place in Torrevieja, Orihuela, Catral, San Miguel de Salinas, Almoradí, Rojales and Daya Vieja. The gatherings were held in public spaces and consisted of peaceful assemblies, reading of statements and moments of silence in memory of the victim

A fake ITV online booking scam in Vega Baja has affected several drivers after a fraudulent website was discovered imitating official vehicle inspection booking portals. The fake platform charged higher-than-official fees and assigned appointment dates that did not exist in the real system of authorised Inspection Stations. According to available information, users completed reservations and made payments believing they were using an official channel. However, upon arriving a

At Hospital Universitario de Torrevieja, measures are being discussed to reduce waiting times in the Ophthalmology department. According to patients and local publications, ophthalmology remains one of the most overloaded specialties. The issue is not unique to Torrevieja. According to official data from the Conselleria de Sanitat of the Valencian Community, Ophthalmology is among the specialties with the longest waiting lists. In 2024, more than 58,000 patients across the re