Episode Details

Torrevieja Habaneras Contest, Bus Fare Update, Eco-Hotel Proposal, and Alicante Regional News | 1 July 2026

Join Riley for tonight's daily news round-up from This Is Torrevieja.

In this episode:

• Global Choir Capital: Torrevieja prepares for the 72nd International Habaneras and Polyphony Contest, bringing over 700 singers from 13 countries to the Municipal Theatre this July.

• Bus Service Correction: The City Council repeats its transport ordinance vote to fix a technical VAT error, with officials promising a summer launch for the paid bus network.

• Eco-Hotel Scrutiny: A large-scale wellness resort and cabin complex is proposed on 170,000 square metres of protected rural land near the La Mata salt lakes.

• Smart Cycling: Orihuela introduces four free, solar-powered secure parking modules with charging points for electric bicycles.

• Regional Investigations: The Guardia Civil seizes over 11,500 kilos of honey in El Comtat over fraudulent organic labelling, and a man is arrested in Elche following a fake residency permit scam.

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