Date Time Municipality Event Location / Route Phone Jan 6 5:00 pm Torrevieja Three Kings Parade (rescheduled) Paseo Vista Alegre → Clemente Gosálvez → Ramón Gallud → Zoa → Caballero de Rodas → Plaza de la Constitución +34 966 70 68 38 Jan 6 6:30 pm La Mata (Torrevieja) Three Kings Parade Av. de los Europeos → Plaza Encarnación Puchol +34 966 70 68 38 Jan 5 5:00 pm Orihuela Costa Three Kings Parade Urban route +34 966 73 66 45 Jan 5 6:00 pm Guardamar del Segura Three Kings Par

The Torrevieja City Council's Youth Department has presented the 2026 Winter Youth Agenda, a program aimed at young people in the municipality that combines trips, leisure activities, and training opportunities during the first months of the year. According to the Youth Department, the agenda includes organized outings, cultural and sporting activities, as well as training programs focused on employability, personal development, and healthy leisure time. The program's objecti

The Torrevieja City Council has officially announced the postponement of the traditional Three Kings Parade, initially scheduled for Sunday, January 5 , due to adverse weather forecasts. According to the council, the parade of Their Majesties the Three Kings will now take place on Tuesday, January 6, at 5:00 p.m. The route remains unchanged and will follow these streets: Paseo Vista Alegre (start), Calle Clemente Gosálvez, Calle Ramón Gallud, Calle Zoa, and Calle Caballero

The Torrevieja City Council is finalising preparations to welcome Their Majesties the Three Wise Men of the East , who will arrive in the city next Monday, January 5 , on a day especially dedicated to children and families. According to the Councillor for Festivals, Rosario Martínez , events will take place both in Torrevieja and La Mata , maintaining the traditional format of arrival by sea followed by a parade through the main streets . The Royal Procession is scheduled

Torrevieja (Alicante) — As a result of a large-scale operation known as Operation Torrealba , officers of the Guardia Civil have successfully uncovered and dismantled an organised criminal group involved in human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation . During the operation, nine women were freed from exploitative conditions and five suspects were arrested . The police operation took place in Torrevieja (province of Alicante) and targeted a criminal group that

During the period from mid-December until the end of the month , which includes 29–31 December , Spain’s traffic authorities traditionally reinforce road checks to ensure compliance with traffic regulations. These measures are carried out as part of the annual “Operación Navidad” and “Operación Fin de Año” campaigns, coordinated by the Directorate-General for Traffic (DGT) in cooperation with units of the Guardia Civil and local police forces. The main focus of these chec

Date City Event Time Venue Address Phone 02/01/26 Pilar de la Horadada Royal Page Visit 18:00–20:00 Town Hall Square Plaza del Ayuntamiento +34 965 352 225 02/01/26 Orihuela Monumental Nativity Scene 11:00–13:00 / 16:30–20:30 Episcopal Palace Plaza del Carmen +34 966 076 760 03/01/26 Guardamar del Segura Three Kings Village 11:00–14:00 Reina Sofía Park Av. de Europa +34 965 728 000 04/01/26 Guardamar del Segura Three Kings Visits 11:00–14:00 / 16:30–17:45 Reina Sofía Park Av.

Law enforcement has dismantled a major criminal network in Torrevieja dedicated to mass SMS scams, with victims spread throughout Spain. According to the investigation, the network's operations center was located in the city of Torrevieja. During the operation, 14 people were arrested, allegedly involved in sending fraudulent messages that impersonated communications from banks, courier companies, and official services. Initial estimates suggest the network committed nearly a

The Torrevieja City Council invites all residents and visitors to welcome the New Year together in the heart of the city. New Year's Eve is a special time when the city is filled with light, music, and joy, and the squares become places for meeting, smiles, and hope. The Torrevieja City Council invites you to share these moments in a warm and festive atmosphere, celebrating the arrival of the new year with family, friends, and neighbors. This evening is an opportunity to say

TORREVIEJA Event: New Year’s Eve Celebration Time: from 10:30 PM until late Location: Paseo Vista Alegre / city centre area Format: public New Year celebration Organiser: Torrevieja City Council Details: live music / DJ, countdown, free access ORIHUELA (CITY CENTRE) Event: New Year’s Eve in Orihuela Time: from 11:00 PM Location: Plaza del Carmen / historic centre Format: open public celebration Organiser: Orihuela City Council Details: music, countdown, community

A 29-year-old British national has been found shot dead inside a residential property in the Campoamor area of Orihuela Costa. Law enforcement authorities are treating the incident as a homicide and have launched an investigation led by specialist units dealing with serious crime. The man’s body was discovered inside a private residence. According to investigators, the victim had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Information about the incident only became public several days

December 30 is a perfect day to slow down a little without staying at home. Across the municipalities of Vega Baja del Segura, cultural, family-oriented and festive activities continue, offering simple and pleasant ways to enjoy the day. 📍 Torrevieja 🎨 Art Exhibition “Lo invisible o la resistencia de la belleza” – Fran Berbel Organiser: Instituto Municipal de Cultura Joaquín Chapaprieta Format: art exhibition Venue: Centro Cultural Virgen del Carmen Address: Calle del M

Sometimes, it's not the events that matter in the news, but the smiles. In recent months, Spanish media have collected many stories that require no commentary—just a light laugh and a little self-recognition. In one city, the city hall website accidentally published a menu for the Christmas dinner for employees instead of a roadworks plan. The document was posted for several hours, giving residents time to discuss why officials had an octopus while they had traffic jams. In a

📍 Torrevieja Painting Exhibition “Lo invisible o la resistencia de la belleza” Organiser: Instituto Municipal de Cultura Joaquín Chapaprieta Venue: Centro Cultural Virgen del Carmen Address: Calle del Mar, 28, Torrevieja Time: 08:30 – 20:30 Contact: ☎️ +34 965 710 250 (IMC Torrevieja) Format: art exhibition 📍 Guardamar del Segura Santa Claus House (visits for children and families) Organiser: Guardamar del Segura Town Hall – Department of Festivities Venue: Town Hall

The municipality of Torrevieja has officially added a new professional to its local legal team. Carlos Javier Llorca Martínez has taken office and begun practicing as the city's new notary. Until recently, Carlos Javier Llorca Martínez served as a notary in Novelda (Alicante), where he concluded his professional career and formally handed over his documentation to notary María del Mar Belchi Vicente. His appointment falls under Decree 164/2025, of November 4 , published in t

Christmas in Spain has something special about it. The country seems to slow down slightly, but at the same time, it continues to function safely and without rushing. The streets are filled with lights, the squares with families, and the general feeling of order and tranquility persists even on the busiest holidays. This year, one of the most striking symbols of Christmas was the Santiago Bernabéu stadium, which for a few days traded the excitement of football for a festive a

The City Council of Torrevieja has taken a new strategic step in planning the city’s long-term development. The municipality has initiated a research project to define the concept of a future administrative city, in collaboration with the academic and university sector. This initiative does not involve immediate construction, but rather the preparation of an analytical, urban and functional framework to adapt the city’s administrative structure to future needs. Today, Torrevi

Cox: Man arrested for drugs and violent behavior — December 26, 2025 A man was arrested in Cox on December 26, 2025, with six kilos of marijuana. The suspect was already involved in a serious assault case. The incident combines violent crimes and drug trafficking. Canary Islands: Shipwreck of migrant vessel — More than 150 dead An overloaded ship carrying migrants sank near the Canary Islands on December 26, 2025. It is estimated that more than 150 people were on board, most

The board of the Vega Baja Sostenible Sustainable Development Consortium, which unites 27 municipalities in the Vega Baja del Segura region, has reiterated the urgent need to build its own waste treatment and recycling facility. This issue was reaffirmed at the last board meeting and identified as a key infrastructure challenge for the region in the coming years. The scale of the problem is evident in the numbers . The consortium serves a population of over 361,000. According

Christmas is just around the corner! We wish you all peace, joy, prosperity, and abundance!

Torrevieja's Municipal Council finally approved the city's 2026 budget at its plenary session. The total financial plan will amount to €187.7 million, an increase of approximately 11-12% over the previous year. The City Hall emphasizes that this is one of the largest budgets in the city's history. The financial document forms the basis for urban development for the entire next year, from major infrastructure projects to the everyday social services residents encounter daily.

On Monday, December 22, 2025 , in the La Marina residential area of ​​Elche (Alicante Province, Valencian Community, Spain), the bodies of two men were discovered on a street in the residential area. The incident occurred around 6:00 PM, when neighbors called law enforcement after noticing two men lying lifeless in the road and signs of possible violence at the scene. Officers from the Civil Guard (Guardia Civil), as well as police from Elche, San Fulencio, Guardamar del Se

December 22nd in Spain is more than just a date on the calendar. It's a day when the country comes to a standstill, televisions play in the background in bars and offices, and millions of people listen to children's voices chant the cherished numbers. On this day, the 2025 Navidad Loteria Extraordinario, the year's biggest draw, better known as the legendary "El Gordo," took place. And this year, luck was on its side once again—El Gordo found its winner. The 2025 Christmas Lo

Torrevieja continues its Christmas season, and one of the most anticipated events will be the Gran Desfile de Papá Noel (Grand Parade of Father Noel), which will take place on December 23 at 6:30 PM in the city center. The parade is part of the official municipal Christmas program and is primarily aimed at families with children. The evening procession will wind through the central streets of Torrevieja and attract thousands of spectators, creating a festive atmosphere on the