Torrevieja News - Weekly Update - 7th June 2026

Port Shopping Centre Opening, Beach Rescue, and Ghost Hotel RaidJoin Riley for a relaxed look back at the biggest stories shaping Torrevieja and the wider Alicante province this week. We kick off with Torrevieja City Council ordering the immediate demolition of an illegal seafront terrace and the arrest of two individuals behind a series of violent jewelry thefts targeting elderly residents.As the week progresses, we look at the approval of a €16 million wastewater upgrade for the seafront and Torreta Florida, alongside a massive €10.3 million contract tender to manage the Municipal Theatre and floating museums. There is also huge economic news for the area, with the new €61 million Paseo del Mar shopping centre in the port area confirming its official opening date for next week, a move expected to create at least 400 new jobs. We also celebrate the local surfers who saved a swimmer at La Mata beach, look forward to Los Montesinos Pride, and cover Friday's dramatic police raid on a "ghost hotel" in La Mata. Plus, we break down the commuter frustration at Punta Prima caused by a new AI traffic light system.For the full articles and more local updates, visit https://thisistorrevieja.com. Don't forget to follow and subscribe to the podcast on Spotify or your favourite platform!