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Torrevieja awards the concession for the "La Plasa" market for its transformation into a traditional and gastronomic market

17.04.2026
Torrevieja awards the concession for the "La Plasa" market for its transformation into a traditional and gastronomic market
The company ORIGEN MURCIA, SA will manage the space for 10 years with an investment of nearly one million euros. The City Council guarantees the continuity of the traditional market and opens a new process to define the uses of the upper floors.

The 31st International Youth Habanera Competition will be held on Saturday, April 18th, at the Municipal Theatre

02.04.2026
The 31st International Youth Habanera Competition will be held on Saturday, April 18th, at the Municipal Theatre
The competition includes the performance of a required piece, “REINA DE LA SAL” (Queen of Salt), with lyrics by Pilar Páez and music by Aurelio Martínez. This element ensures technical fairness among participants and raises the artistic level of the contest.

Torrevieja City Council puts out to tender the works for the Alto de la Casilla Urban Park, with an investment of 11.9 million euros

23.02.2026
Torrevieja City Council puts out to tender the works for the Alto de la Casilla Urban Park, with an investment of 11.9 million euros
The mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolón, has announced that if the planned deadlines are met, the works will be completed in February/March 2027. The park, with an area of 30,000 m2, is consolidating its position as a space designed for family leisure, reinforcing its character as a meeting point and landmark for children within the municipality. From different points, and especially from the viewpoint, it will be possible to contemplate the Torrevieja salt lagoon, the La Mata salt lagoon and the Mediterranean Sea.

The City Council is putting out to tender the concession for the new "La Plasa" market, which will integrate a traditional market and a gastronomic market as a social and commercial reference space

06.02.2026
The City Council is putting out to tender the concession for the new "La Plasa" market, which will integrate a traditional market and a gastronomic market as a social and commercial reference space
The contract will be awarded through an open procedure, evaluating both the offered fee and the quality of the investment, operation, and management project, as well as the proven experience in managing markets or similar facilities. The concession is granted for a period of 10 years, with the possibility of two one-year extensions. The City Council is allocating €150,000 in aid to the merchants of the Mercado de Abastos (Central Market) affected by the works.

A new urban park of more than 30,000 square meters to enjoy the scenery and leisure in Torrevieja

30.01.2026
A new urban park of more than 30,000 square meters to enjoy the scenery and leisure in Torrevieja
The Alto de la Casilla Urban Park is consolidating its position as a space designed for family leisure, reinforcing its character as a meeting point and a landmark for children within the municipality. From different points, and especially from the viewpoint, you can contemplate the Torrevieja salt lagoon, the La Mata salt lagoon and the Mediterranean Sea.