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
Community News
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.
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
