This is Torrevieja News - Monday 24 August 2026

In today's episode of This is Torrevieja News, Riley covers the highly anticipated restoration of the Rocas Blancas hotel in Santa Pola after 16 years of abandonment. We also look at Benidorm's 100,000 euro plan to plant 400 new trees to combat extreme heat and support local commerce. Plus, the Transport Minister officially rejects plans for a second runway at Alicante-Elche airport. In local crime news, a 45-year-old property manager is arrested in Orihuela for a 17,800 euro fraud, and Torrevieja's Mayor demands more Guardia Civil officers following an 8.3 per cent rise in local crime. Tune in for all the details on today's top stories across the Costa Blanca!