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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.

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.

This is the second time that the Torrevieja Carnival has paraded alone through the center of the Spanish capital, following an emblematic route from Plaza de Callao, Calle Preciados, Puerta del Sol, Arenal and Plaza de Isabel II

Torrevieja presents at the International Tourism Fair an exhibition of salt boats, pieces cured in the pink lagoon and a promotional video that highlights a unique artisanal process in the world

The recipe book includes emblematic dishes such as caldero, sangochao de sepia, traditional rice dishes, seafood stews, and sweet preparations linked to tradition, reflecting Torrevieja's close relationship with the sea, salt, and its popular cuisine.

The presentation of this event at FITUR reinforces the City Council's commitment to Carnival as a tourism product, highlighting the Drag Queen Gala as a unique, inclusive event with national reach. Among the most anticipated performances is that of Drag Sethlas, two-time winner of the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Drag Queen Gala and winner of Drag Race Spain.

BIGSOUND, Low Festival and Brilla Torrevieja reinforce the city's commitment to music as a cultural, tourist and economic driver

The Torrevieja City Council continues to work in coordination with the private sector to promote initiatives that strengthen the city's position in the main national and international tourist markets.

The promotional video showcases the profound renewal that the municipality is undergoing, a transformation that maintains the sea, the natural environment and the unique character of Torrevieja as fundamental pillars, and which is materialized in strategic projects spread throughout the city.

The program, which is broadcast in more than 200 countries and has been adapted for more than 50, would offer top-level international exposure for Torrevieja.

Registrations can be made through the electronic headquarters in the section "Application for Participation “Prizes for the Grand Carnival Parade Competition 2026"

The Torrevieja City Council, through the Department of Equality and Women headed by Inmaculada Montesinos, joins the events of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, which is commemorated on November 25.

The Pascual Flores schooner is currently sailing towards Torrevieja where it is scheduled to arrive next Sunday, November 9th, at approximately 1:00 PM, and will be docked at Marina Salinas.

It has received an investment of 1,350,000 euros, in a collaboration between the Valencian Regional Government, the Torrevieja City Council and the ADIEM Foundation. The mayor has announced that in 2026, alongside these new facilities, construction will begin on a residence for people with extreme support needs.

The mayor, Eduardo Dolón, has declared that this is "a well-deserved recognition that values the work and passion of so many people who participate in our Holy Week, and places Torrevieja in a prominent place within the cultural and religious heritage of the Valencian Community. The application was submitted on August 11 and, after studying the supporting documentation, the Ministry has resolved favorably its concession with a very positive assessment for its social roots and its capacity to attract thousands of visitors every year.

DESAL TORREVIEJA is the space where Valencian culinary stars, local producers and restaurateurs, and those from other municipalities in the Vega Baja region will present their creations. A true experience for the senses.