From the Tourist Information Office in Orihuela :
Miguel Hernandez Cultural Walk on Saturday 2nd June. Starting point Tourist Information in Orihuela Centro at 11am. Free but limited places.
Further information
Category: News
Armed Forces Day
The Orihuela Costa branch Royal British Legion have arranged an Armed Forces Day to take place on Saturday June 30th at 5.30pm in the Cathedral in Orihuela. There is to be a parade lead by the Torrevieja Pipes and Drums.
Following the service there is an opportunity to have an English speaking guided tour of the old city or a guided tour of the Cathedral.
The Orihuela Costa Town Hall are providing free buses leaving the La Zenia Boulevard at 4.00pm and departing Orihuela approximately 8.00pm. For those wanting to go on the coach please telephone 600228616 or 646228092 to reserve seats.
Committee Meeting Thursday 31st May
There will be a meeting of the community committee this coming Thursday, May 31st. If anyone has an Item they would like discussed, please would you let me know as soon as possible.
Many thanks, Tony
Second case of cat poisoning
I am sad to report there has been another case of cat poisoning on our urbanisation, the second in a week.
The owner discovered her cat ill yesterday afternoon and when it became sick she took her pet
Air Show, Torrevieja Fair & Night at the Museum
News from our Tourist Office …..
Torrevieja Sevillanas Fair will be held from 23rd May to 27th May. The fair will be opened at 9pm to a firework display and will contain Sevillanas,
Suspected poisoning of a pet cat
A home owner has spoken to me about the death of her pet cat this week.
In the small hours of the morning the cat returned to the house crying, obviously in distress. The cat was frothing at the mouth
Spanish newspaper article on Brexit
The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, David Lidington wrote this article on Brexit for the Spanish newspaper ABC, which was published on May 18, 2018. Marked in red is the paragraph which is the
La Vuelta, Cuisine, Eco Workshop & Live WebCam
La Vuelta of Alicante will depart from Mil Palmeras (Pilar De La Horadada) on Sunday 20th May at 10am.
Work on drainage channel underway
Work has now started on creating a drainage channel on the eastern internal road. This is aimed at ending the flooding problem which occurs every time it rains heavily. One reason for this is that
Dogs not allowed in the pool area
Gabor, our maintenance man has shown me dog’s mess on the grass in the western pool area. He is convinced that the culprit is a dog and not a cat.
Notices are clearly displayed on the gates that
Questionnaire from Torrevieja Auditorium
We received this questionaire from the auditorium in Torrevieja. If you are interested in assisting them and finding music that you would like to listen to please complete and send back to them at
Day of Europe at Playa Flamenca Esplanade
The following has been received from the Town Hall.
From the department of International Residents, as you know we are preparing the Day of Europe which will coexist among all resident associations who want to join us. The act will start at 12:00 in the morning and last until 20:30, in which we have prepared the following actions. Tents for all associations that want to participate. Vintage coach with beer for all attendees. Chairs and tables. Dessert contest. Gourmet tasting of rice for all attendees. Piece of Fruit. Stage for music verbena. Fireworks. Schedule. 11:00 to 12:00 Mounting tents and placement of charitable products of the different Associations. 12:00 Opening of the Event. 13:30 Visit of the jury for the different tents to taste the desserts for the contest. 14:00 Gastronomic tasting. 17:00 to 20:00 Verbena enlivened by a musical group. 20:15 Fireworks.
Mother’s Day, Model Boats & Beach Activities
Things to do in Torrevieja this week :
Mother’s Day. Habaneras is holding a cupcake workshop to celebrate Mother’s Day. On 5th and 6th May at 12:30 to 14:30 and 17:00 to 19:00.
This week’s films : “Breathe” & “Battle of the Sexes”
The films showing at Pilar Cinema this week and next are “Breathe” and “Battle of the Sexes”.
Breathe is a film directed
Inspection Report of Urbanisation sewers
As you probably are aware, we now have a new company looking after the cleaning and fumigating of our urbanisation sewers. They visited today and I went with them to see how good (or bad) our sewer
Sign the Petition to Save Our Beach Services !
We previously reported that all Beach Services have been stopped indefinitely. A petition has been started to reinstate these services and you can show your support by signing it here.
Demonstration against Beach Closures attracts great support
A protest against the closure of beach services was held outside Orihuela Town Hall this morning. Many supporters were in attendance making their views known so hopefully it will be successful. Here
All beach services stopped ! Plea for support
All services on the beach of Orihuela have been suspended …. this includes lifeguards, beach bars, toilets, umbrellas and other recreational facilities. This has significant impact on safety,
Cinema in Pilar shows English films every week
No doubt there people on our urbanisation who do not know there is a cinema in Pilar de la Horadada, in Calle Canalejas, just off the main road, Calle Mayor, which shows English speaking films. Films
World Cycling Day in Orihuela Costa
As part of the celebrations for World Bicycle Day there is a cycling march on Saturday 21st April in Orihuela Costa. Starting from the Municipal Sports Centre (CDM) at 10:30am.
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