Torrevieja consolidates its leadership in sports tourism with a network of modern, sustainable and top-level facilities

On the opening day of the International Tourism Fair in Madrid (FITUR), the Mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolón, and the Councillor for Tourism, Rosario Martínez, presented a spectacular promotional video of their Sports Complex with the slogan “Building dreams… they won’t stop us,” which positions Torrevieja as one of the leading destinations for sports tourism in Spain thanks to an ambitious commitment to modernizing and expanding its facilities. Also present at the sports presentation was the President of the Spanish Taekwondo Federation, Jesús Castellanos, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Spanish Taekwondo Championship, which will be held in Torrevieja.

Since 2019, the municipality has invested more than 20 million euros in the rehabilitation and construction of new spaces, creating a sustainable, accessible and multidisciplinary sports offer, prepared to welcome both grassroots athletes and high-level competitions.

Torrevieja currently boasts an extensive network of sports facilities covering over 400,000 square meters, primarily located within its Sports Complex and distributed throughout various areas of the municipality. These facilities allow for the practice of a wide variety of disciplines and reinforce the city's image as an ideal destination for training, events, and sporting competitions year-round.

REFERENCE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR FACILITIES

Among the main indoor facilities are the "Tavi y Carmona" Sports Palace, with a capacity of 3,000 spectators; the Cecilio Gallego Pavilion (700 seats); the María Jesús Viuda Pavilion, specializing in rhythmic gymnastics, martial arts, and group fitness classes; and the La Mata Pavilion, which includes a sports court, gymnasium, and multipurpose rooms. The facilities are rounded out by a 50-meter Olympic-size swimming pool, a 25-meter indoor swimming pool, a recreational swimming pool, a 400 m² municipal gymnasium, as well as squash and frontenis courts.

The outdoor facilities include an athletics track, 11 tennis courts, 7 padel courts, several football pitches (11-a-side football, 7-a-side football and rugby), basketball courts, multi-sports spaces and six courts suitable for adapted activities and team sports.

Siesta Park and Nautical Activity

Special mention should be made of the Siesta Park, with an area of 44,000 m², which houses the world's largest paved pump track, with three levels and more than 4,000 m², as well as padel courts, basketball, football, hockey/skating, petanque, bio-healthy areas and agility spaces.

This offer is complemented by nautical activity, with three reference entities: the Royal Nautical Club of Torrevieja, the Marina Internacional Nautical Club and the Marina Salinas Club, which consolidate the maritime and sporting tradition of the municipality.

GROWTH OF SPORTS TOURISM

During 2025, Torrevieja experienced significant growth in sports tourism. A total of 40,892 people participated in events and training camps, representing a 40% increase compared to 2024. The total number of events reached 150, a 25% increase, and 64 training camps were held, a 30% increase over the previous year.

These data reflect the city's capacity to host local, regional, national and international events, as well as gatherings of teams and national selections from different countries.

2026 Sports Calendar

Looking ahead to 2026, Torrevieja will continue to strengthen its national and international profile with a full calendar of events, maintaining its strong commitment to grassroots sports. Key events include:

XVII Euromarina Optimist (January 29 to February 1)

Spanish Pre-Cadet and Senior Taekwondo Championship (February 7th and 8th)

Torrevieja International Cup – Easter Week (March 29 to April 5, men's and women's basketball and football)

Spanish Junior Tennis Championship (June 6-12)

Spanish Skating Championship (June 20 and 21)

Torrevieja International Cup (June 20 to July 1, volleyball, football and futsal)

Walking Football European Nations Cup (November 2 to 6)

IMPACT AND SCALE OF THE MAIN SPORTING EVENTS OF 2026

Torrevieja's sports calendar for 2026 stands out not only for the variety of disciplines, but also for the magnitude and international projection of its events, which will attract thousands of athletes, coaches, companions and visitors, generating a significant tourist and economic impact on the city.

The 17th Euromarina Optimist, which will be held from January 29 to February 1, will bring together some 420 young sailors in the under-13 and senior categories, from 28 countries, accompanied by nearly 80 coaches and an organizing team of about 50 people, consolidating itself as one of the benchmark nautical events in the international grassroots sailing calendar.

The Spanish Skating Championship, scheduled for June 20 and 21, will feature the participation of around 200 athletes, distributed in the categories of children, youth, junior, senior and master, reinforcing Torrevieja's position as a regular venue for national championships of emerging and traditional disciplines.

Meanwhile, the Spanish Junior Tennis Championship, which will be held from June 6 to 12, will bring together 128 athletes, with 64 female and 64 male players, from 17 autonomous communities, turning the city into the epicenter of national grassroots tennis for a week.

The 2026 Spanish Taekwondo Championship, to be held on February 7th and 8th, will be of particular importance. Between 400 and 500 athletes are expected to participate in the pre-cadet category, while between 500 and 600 taekwondo practitioners will compete in the senior category, including athletes who participated in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Furthermore, this championship will count towards qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, reinforcing its sporting and media significance.

In the realm of inclusive and veterans' sports, the Walking Football European Nations Cup, taking place from November 2nd to 6th, will bring together approximately 400–450 people, with the participation of around 20 nations and 60 teams. This event will be held over a full week in Torrevieja and is expected to generate at least 2,700 overnight stays, highlighting the direct impact of sports tourism on the local economy.

During Holy Week, from March 29 to April 5, the Torrevieja International Cup will take place, bringing together nearly 800 basketball players and approximately 1,700 football players, both female and male, making the city a major meeting point for national and international grassroots sports.

Finally, the Torrevieja International Cup, a summer tournament taking place from June 20 to July 1, will feature 1,800 football players, 1,300 volleyball players, and 600 futsal players, across both men's and women's categories. These events are expected to generate stays of between four and eight nights, contributing to the reduction of seasonal tourism and boosting hotel occupancy during the summer months.

With this powerful infrastructure and a constantly growing sports agenda, Torrevieja reaffirms its strategic commitment to sport as an engine of health, social cohesion, economic revitalization and tourist attraction throughout the year.