Here is what awaits residents and visitors of Torrevieja, as well as nearby towns in Alicante province, at the end of this week.<\/p>\n
Until 2 May 2027, the Archaeological Museum of Alicante (MARQ) is hosting the major international exhibition \u00abEl oro y el universo. Saberes ind\u00edgenas de Colombia\u00bb (\u00abGold and the Universe. Indigenous Knowledge of Colombia\u00bb). Thanks to a long-standing collaboration with the Gold Museum in Bogot\u00e1 and the University of Cambridge, a unique collection of almost 300 sacred objects, masks and breastplates has arrived in Spain, completely transforming perceptions of the myth of El Dorado.<\/p>\n
The exhibition features 291 archaeological artefacts specially selected for this display \u2013 including around 157 gold objects, as well as works by contemporary Indigenous peoples. Many of these exhibits are being shown in Spain for the first time. Particular attention is drawn to hybrid beings \u2013 such as the famous \u00abbat people\u00bb or \u00abshamans in flight\u00bb. These objects are unique and exceptional not only because of their design and technical craftsmanship, but also because of the important role they played in ensuring the preservation of the world. Equally significant are the ceramic and stone objects, among which stands out a wide variety of representations of plants and animals, some of which are now threatened with extinction due to the destruction of their ecosystems.<\/p>\n
Opening hours \u2013 from 10:00 to 21:00 (Tuesday\u2013Saturday), from 10:00 to 14:00 (Sunday and public holidays), ticket price \u2013 \u20ac6.<\/strong><\/p>\n Following the success of \u00abThe Moon\u00bb and \u00abTitanic\u00bb \u2013 projects for which hundreds of thousands of tickets have already been sold in cities such as Madrid, Los Angeles, Melbourne, Dubai, Rome and Paris \u2013 it is time for another grand virtual reality adventure. Visitors can embark on a journey through Ancient Egypt, featuring impressive scenery and extraordinary challenges, until 14 October at Virtual Zone Alicante, Plaza de los Luceros 17, Planta 1.<\/p>\n The first session starts at 9:00 and the last at 22:00, tickets cost \u20ac26, and places for each session are limited.<\/strong><\/p>\n Every day, boats depart from the ports of Torrevieja, Santa Pola or Alicante for Tabarca Island \u2013 the largest and only inhabited island in the Valencian Community. Travellers can enjoy underwater views, discover rich marine biodiversity, sample dishes at local restaurants and visit historical monuments. The boat accommodates 250 passengers, including people with disabilities and pets, and passengers may bring their own food and drinks.<\/p>\n Departures \u2013 from 9:30 to 18:45, return trips \u2013 from 10:30 to 19:30, ticket prices from Torrevieja \u2013 \u20ac27 (adults), \u20ac19 (children).<\/strong><\/p>\n Until 18 October, Museo Aguas, located at Plaza del Puente in Alicante, is hosting the multisensory exhibition \u00abPlantoj\u00bb. This project by Luis Zaragoza invites visitors to contemplate nature through four senses: sight (through projections of 23 photographs and videos on six screens), touch (with three wooden sculptures that allow visitors to experience their shapes and textures), hearing (with an original soundtrack composed by Jaime Zaragoza) and smell (with an exclusive natural fragrance symbolising all the works as a whole).<\/p>\n Opening hours \u2013 from 10:00 to 14:00 and from 17:00 to 20:00 (Tuesday\u2013Friday), from 10:00 to 14:00 (Saturday, Sunday).<\/strong><\/p>\n Every Friday, Parque Antonio Soria hosts Torrevieja’s street market \u2013 one of the largest small-business centres in the Vega Baja region. Covering an area of 82,000 sq. m, it accommodates up to 700 stalls and retail spaces selling food, clothing, footwear, accessories and other goods at affordable prices compared with major supermarket chains. Torrevieja’s market offers numerous amenities \u2013 including free parking, public toilets and a taxi rank. An accessible bus for people with reduced mobility or wheelchair users departs every 20 minutes from 8:00 to 14:00.<\/p>\n From Friday to Sunday, starting at 19:30, an amusement and games park for all ages is open here.<\/strong><\/p>\n The Municipal Theatre of Torrevieja will host Sara Baras’ dance show \u00abInfinita\u00bb. Sara Baras is one of the world’s best-known flamenco dancers, as well as a choreographer and director of her own dance company. The Cervantes Institute selected her to represent flamenco art abroad, where she has performed, among other places, in theatres in Paris, Athens, Shanghai and Moscow.<\/p>\n Starts \u2013 at 21:00, tickets \u2013 from \u20ac40.<\/strong><\/p>\n For three days, Plaza S\u00e9neca will become a meeting place dedicated to one of the most popular snacks in Spanish cuisine: patatas bravas (fried potatoes with a spicy sauce). Ten restaurants will take part in the festival, while Alicante residents and visitors will be able to taste, vote and choose the best snacks. In addition to a portion of potatoes priced at \u20ac4, each restaurant will offer an additional tapa or sandwich \u2013 ranging from traditional dishes to more original options: pig’s ear stew, steak tartare toast, classic sandwiches or more exotic dishes.<\/p>\n On Saturday afternoon, in addition to entertainment and music, a concert and beer tasting are planned, with invitations to the tasting being given away through an \u00abAlasbravas\u00bb social media draw. On Sunday, various activities and workshops will take place and the winners will be announced.<\/p>\n The participating establishments are: Cheos, Torriko Anarky kitchen, Mola Food Truck, Brasad’or, Cargo, Taper\u00eda la Boya, Masala Cantina, 4Blooms, Vino y M\u00e1s and Pantanet 8.<\/p>\n Opening hours \u2013 from 18:00 to 0:00 (Friday), from 12:00 to 2:00 (Saturday), from 12:00 to 17:00 (Sunday).<\/strong><\/p>\n As part of the third \u00abLa Noche en Blanco\u00bb festival, more than 15 cultural venues in Elche will once again open their doors. The programme includes guided tours, theatrical performances, lectures, concerts, workshops and entertainment for the whole family. This year’s new features include children’s water-related activities at the historic Mol\u00ed del Real mill, visits to La Casa de la Festa, l\u2019Hort del Gat and the Museum of the Association of Moors and Christians. Among the activities that particularly stand out are a simulated fire brigade response to a fire at the Basilica of Santa Mar\u00eda, a route through legendary places in the city centre, children’s theatre and the \u00abFuera de lugar\u00bb competition, in which visitors will have to find exhibits that have been swapped between different museums.<\/p>\n Opening hours \u2013 from 18:00 to 00:00. All activities and admission to all cultural venues are free.<\/strong><\/p>\n C\u00e1rnicas R\u00edos, a meat products shop located in Torrevieja at Calle Josefa Rebollo Rodriguez, 32, is celebrating Oktoberfest for the 28th time with traditional German dishes, products, live music, a giant paella and, of course, beer. In addition, a bouncy castle for children will be installed at the event, making it an ideal option for a family day out.<\/p>\n Opening hours \u2013 from 11:00 to 18:00.<\/strong><\/p>\n The Torrevieja Hospitality Business Association is organising the tenth International Tapas Day. During this gastronomic event, 11 bars and restaurants in the city will offer a tapa with a drink for \u20ac3.50. This initiative gives visitors the opportunity to visit different establishments and discover dishes prepared especially for the occasion. This time, tuna features prominently in many dishes, alongside rice, seafood, meat, cheese and vegetables.<\/p>\n The following establishments in Torrevieja and the surrounding area are taking part: Bianco Sea Club, La Cantina Food & Drinks, Jax Torrevieja, El Teatro Food & Coffee, \u00abLuna Creciente\u00bb, Hostal\/Restaurante HB Torrevieja, G\u00fcest Restaurante Gastrobar, Restaurante Martini\u2019s, Restaurante El Rinc\u00f3n, Foodline La Mata, Restaurante Bot\u00e1nico.<\/p>\n At the ADDA Concert Hall in Alicante, the City Symphony Orchestra conducted by Josep Vicent will perform \u00abEl anillo sin palabras\u00bb (\u00abThe Ring Without Words\u00bb) \u2013 a symphonic synthesis lasting approximately 70 to 75 minutes, created in 1987 by renowned conductor Lorin Maazel. The work is based on musical themes from Richard Wagner’s monumental operatic tetralogy \u00abThe Ring of the Nibelung\u00bb. It is a purely instrumental journey (without vocals), bringing together the principal motifs and climactic moments of the four operas that make up Wagner’s great creation into a single continuous piece for large orchestra.<\/p>\n Starts \u2013 at 20:00, tickets \u2013 from \u20ac28 to \u20ac55.<\/strong><\/p>\n In Villajoyosa, at Partida Piletes, 26, the final themed circus show \u00abGran Circus Maximus\u00bb will take place, dedicated to the most famous mass spectacle of Ancient Rome \u2013 gladiatorial combat. In addition, audiences will be able to enjoy a performance by one of Spain’s best groups specialising in working with horses.<\/p>\n Starts \u2013 at 21:00, tickets \u2013 \u20ac15.93 (children) and \u20ac26.28 (adults); with dinner \u2013 \u20ac46.98 and \u20ac62.50 respectively.<\/strong><\/p>\n A traditional paella competition will take place at Plaza de Encarnaci\u00f3n Puchol in La Mata, with inflatable attractions, music, a foam party and a DJ. The competition, which forms part of the festivities in honour of the town’s patron saint, the Virgin of the Rosary, continuing until 7 October, will feature entertainment for all ages and continue into the evening.<\/p>\n Starts \u2013 at 10:00.<\/strong><\/p>\n To mark World Tourism Day, the \u00abFloating Museums\u00bb (Museos Flotantes) are holding an open day. The event offers an opportunity to learn more about Torrevieja’s maritime and seafaring heritage, discover unique places connected with the sea and better understand the city’s historical relationship with navigation.<\/p>\n Opening hours \u2013 from 9:30 to 13:00.<\/strong><\/p>\n As part of World Tourism Day, Body Combat and Zumba classes will be organised on Los Locos Beach in Torrevieja. The combination of these two activities makes it possible to choose one of them or spend the whole morning exercising in one of the best-known locations on the seafront.<\/p>\n Class schedule \u2013 from 9:30 to 10:15 (Body Combat) and from 10:30 to 11:15 (Zumba).<\/strong><\/p>\n Residents and visitors of Torrevieja are invited to the theatrical route \u00abLa salada historia de las lagunas\u00bb (\u00abThe Salty History of the Lagoons\u00bb), offering an opportunity to discover the history and secrets of the local salt lakes through an entertaining journey. Participants will be guided along a route through the natural park near the cemetery (average duration \u2013 1.5 hours), learning about events and characters associated with this natural landscape and Torrevieja’s salt-production traditions.<\/p>\n Advance registration (Oficina de Turismo) by telephone 965 70 34 33, WhatsApp 647 716 904 or email [torrevieja@touristinfo.net](mailto:torrevieja@touristinfo.net)<\/p>\n Starts \u2013 at 10:00.<\/strong><\/p>\n The El Faro Experimental Theatre, located in Torrevieja at Calle Antonio Ruiz Coves, 6, invites audiences to the performance \u00abChasing Two Hares\u00bb. This musical comedy about the inimitable Svirid Golokhvastov will appear in a new, elegant setting. The charming barber will once again try to hit the jackpot both in his love life and in his financial affairs. The text of the play has been carefully preserved, while every scene is performed to an energetic jazz rhythm. The classic plot is filled with lively improvisation and sophisticated musical drive.<\/p>\n Starts \u2013 at 19:30, tickets \u2013 \u20ac20, \u20ac30 and \u20ac50.<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Here is what awaits residents and visitors of Torrevieja,\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":34,"featured_media":1848520,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,15],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1847670","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles","category-news"],"yoast_head":"\n24\u201327 September. Virtual tour \u00abEgipto. Un crucero por el Nilo\u00bb<\/h2>\n
24\u201327 September. Trip to Tabarca Island<\/h2>\n
24\u201327 September. Multisensory exhibition \u00abPlantoj\u00bb<\/h2>\n
25 September. Friday market in Torrevieja<\/h2>\n
25 September. Sara Baras dance show \u00abInfinita\u00bb<\/h2>\n
25\u201327 September. \u00abAlasbravas\u00bb Festival<\/h2>\n
26 September. \u00abLa Noche en Blanco\u00bb Festival<\/h2>\n
26 September. Oktoberfest by C\u00e1rnicas R\u00edos<\/h2>\n
26 September. 10th International Tapas Day<\/h2>\n
26 September. Concert \u00abEl anillo sin palabras\u00bb<\/h2>\n
26 September. Circus show \u00abGran Circus Maximus\u00bb<\/h2>\n
27 September. Paella competition<\/h2>\n
27 September. Open Day at the \u00abFloating Museums\u00bb<\/h2>\n
27 September. Body Combat and Zumba classes<\/h2>\n
27 September. Theatrical route \u00abLa salada historia de las lagunas\u00bb<\/h2>\n
27 September. Musical comedy \u00abChasing Two Hares\u00bb<\/h2>\n