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
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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.
Elsewhere there are cultural
Sewers damaged by tree & hedge roots
For some months now I have been warning about problems which have been occurring on our urbanisation caused by palm trees and hedges.
An owner last week had to have the pavement outside the property
Coming Up : Shows, Concerts and Tapas Routes
Thanks to our local tourism website www.torrevieja.com there is still plenty of things to do even though Easter has passed.
Tonight there is a comedy
Community Newsletter
This is an update for the community.
Sewers and Drainage
Firstly, at our 2017 AGM it was agreed to deal with flooding problems on the first interior road. We thought the cost might be at least 3,500 euros
This weekend : Cultural and Coastal Walks
From the Orihuela Tourist Information office we have details of local activities starting this weekend with a cultural walk in Orihuela on Saturday 7th April and a costal walk from Punta Prima on Sunday
Easter activities : Boat Trip, Multiadventure & Cycling
Our local tourism web site torrevieja.com have many activities to enjoy at Easter. Apart from the traditional Easter parade there are plenty of other activities for the family including a boat
Brexit update : UK Nationals in the EU
The UK Government has published essential Brexit information on the rights and status of UK nationals living and travelling in the EU. Thanks to a member of our Urbanisation we have the link to the
Coming Up : Torrevieja Easter parade & other events
Our local tourism website www.torrevieja.com has published details about the forthcoming Easter procession in Torrevieja as well as details of many other events.
Torrevieja Processions From 25th
Holy Week in Orihuela
Courtesy of the Orihuela Tourist information office we have information about the Holy Week of Orihuela, Declared of International Tourist Interest, and the different tourist activities and special
Water supply and blocked sewer
I am pleased that as yet our urbanisation has been spared the loss of water supply which we were warned about last night. I understand that some other parts of Orihuela Costa have not been so fortunate.
Water will be off in Orihuela Costa tomorrow !
I cannot verify this information, but I have been informed that the water supply in Orihuela Costa will be off from 8am for possibly as long as 14 hours tomorrow, Wednesday 14th March.
As a precaution
Donate unwanted furniture & items to charity
Today someone had a major house clearance, leaving a large amount of furniture and unwanted items beside one of the bins in Calle Nicholas de Bussi.
This quickly attracted the attention of the “looky-looky”
Events coming up : Dog walk, Theatre & Tours
From the tourist information office Orihuela Centro here are some events coming soon :
TOURIST ROUTE TO THE CONVENT OF SAN FRANCISCO: On Saturday, 24th February. A guided visit to
Balustrade painting in progress
The comprehensive urbanisation painting programme is progressing extremely well. All of the interior water and electricity boxes have been repainted and are looking good. Just a few finishing touches