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15 May URGENT —– note that the Ryanair.com site will be down this week-end. If you coming to Spain or returning now is the time to book

13 May

Good end to the season for FC Torrevieja with a sound 3-0 win whilst CD Los Montesinos won 6-1 away to finish their season on a high. (We won’t speak about Wolves or Man Utd!)

10 May

FC Torrevieja play their final game of the season on Sunday 13th at 5pm via Mislata. Go along and support the boys who have over-performed this season. Great hopes for next season. CD Montesinos are away at Rafal. Cavalcade leaves Los Montesinos at 5pm with a 6pm K.O.

8 May

FREE CAMPAIGN FOR PREVENTION OF GLAUCOMA

Dr.Felices Lago makes a free campaign for the prevention of glaucoma in his Clinica Internacional de Microcirugía Ocular del Sureste which is located at Avda Antonio Quesada nº 59 in the Centro Comercial Euromarina inRojales. The tests will be offered every Friday during the months of May and June,

More details here.

7 May The TorreGolf Society have announced a special Jubilee Golf Day on June 1 at Monforte Del Cid.
Interested in a great “Red, White and Blue Day”? Contact me as below.

5 May

On Sunday, May 13 at noon, exhibitions of Spanish horse riders up to 4.00 pm.
9.00 pm – Performance of Maria del Angel dance academy and at11.30 pm – Closing of the May Fair with the final concert by the Rociero choir and the Masa Coral José Hodar choir. Don’t miss it and make sure you take your camera to capture this most colourful of events, second only to the Ferias in Andalusia itself, in size and spectacle.

4 May

Thursday, May 10. 9.00 pm – performance by the local dance academy Paya´s and its flamenco group. Friday, May 11, 9.00 pm – Performance by the Rosy Sancho dance academy and 11.00 pm – Concert by EL ARREBATO. Saturday, May 12, noon – Mass at the Inmaculada’s Archpriest’s Church sung by a Rociero choir. Parade up to the door of the church, welcome to authorities and congregation and then parade up to the fair facilities. Once there, entrance of Spanish horse riders up to 4.00 pm. 9.00 pm – Performance by the Lola Morales dance academy and at10.30 pm – Concert II concurso de Copla, all with free admission. At midnight Grupo Flamenco Azahara will perform.

3 May

May Fair 2012, will be held on Wednesday 9 to Sunday May 13, 2012. Everything takes place in the tradition setting in the Port area, where you will be able to enjoy non-stop sevillanas and eat at its marquees. Around 9.00pm the fair will be inaugurated, with a firework display and the symbolic switching on of lights. Entrance to the Fair Ground is free although tickets are required for the seated area. If you have not visited the Fair before, put it in your diary now, as this is one of the most colourful fiestas in Torrevieja and includes a display of horses and carriages on Saturday and Sunday, singing and dancing each evening (be warned it starts late!) food, food, food and a libation or two.

2 May

European Day proper starts at 10.30am on Wednesday May 9, in the Plaza de la Constitución, where Scottish piper, Willie Hume will announce the start of the celebrations. At 11.00am, the traditional civic act will take place with the presence of the Mayor of Torrevieja, Don. Eduardo Dolon Sanchez. This, of course, will be the first time that Eduardo has presided over the EU day celebrations as Mayor. Eduardo will be joined by representatives of the local European community who will offer their own interventions before the official raising of the E.U. flag to the ‘Hymn to Europe’. This will be followed by dancing and music, until around 1.30 pm.

1 May Details of European Week are coming through.

Monday May 7 at 8.30pm, the specially formed ‘European All Stars International Jazz Band’ will offer a ‘one off’ concert in Torrevieja’s ‘Palacio de la Musica’ on Monday 7th May commencing at 8.30pm. This ‘unique’ traditional jazz band has been formed from local residents of distinct nationalities and (as far as we know) will only offer this one-off concert. Therefore, this is an opportunity not to be missed! Tickets for this special event are priced at a reasonable €5 euros and can be picked up from the ticket office of the Palacio de la Musica from 6.30pm on Monday

30 April

Excited to hear about the new Oval Track being built near Cartagena. Please do NOT drive the Coys Rent A Cars around the track! Drive them TO the track ….but not around it!

30 April

FC Torrevieja

Next game at the Vicente Garcia for the last match of the season is against relegated Mislata – 5.00 pm k.o on Sunday 13 May.

Football Campus Iker Casillas for Torrevieja

FOOTBALL is an important part of life for hundreds of children in Torrevieja. Be one a fan of Real Madrid, Barcelona or even FC Torrevieja, every player out there gives their respect to one man, the Captain of Spain and possibly the best goalkeeper in the World, Iker Casillas. Players in Torrevieja are about to become very excited because on Monday evening, Torrevieja’s Councillor for Sport, Olympic Gold Medal Winner Dani Plaza announced through his Twitter and Facebook page that Iker Casillas would be bringing his Football Campus to the City of Salt this summer.

The Football Campus Iker Casillas is an international project aimed at all children between 6 and 16, regardless of their qualities, abilities and capabilities. The Football Campus Iker Casillas is not intended exclusively for goalkeepers, but for any position. Each day, under the guidance of Iker Casillas himself plus professional sports coaches, children can enjoy playing their favourite sport. More details here.

April 23rd

A great win at promotion rivals Alziar (2-0) keeps FC Torrevieja in the hunt. CD Montesinos also beat the team they share the pitch with TD Los Montesinos 4-1 to stay in their promotion chase. Tough at the top!

April 22 nd

Details of the Rugby Summer Camps have been released. Five separate weeks of rugby from 10 to 5 each weekday at just 30 euros per week! Check here

April 16th

On 29 April FC Torrevieja are home against league leaders Catarroja. This will see the return of Petu, who was a big hit with the Torry fans and who scored the winner at the Mundial 82 in December for Torry, prior to his transfer there in January. This match will be a Dia del Club, with season ticket holders paying €5.00 and all others €10.00. It will be the game of the season and should be spectacular. Please set the date in your diary and come and support a truly genuine squad.

April 15th

THERE never seems to be a dull moment when it comes to following the pearls and tribulations that go with FC Torrevieja. Their season seemed to be all but over when they succumbed to a last minute, injury time goal at Castellon in midweek, which all but ended their chances of making the top four but undeterred, Torry kept alive their slim hopes of play off football with a thrilling 2:0 win over Atlético Saguntino at a rain-drenched Vicente Garcia on Sunday.

April 11th

19th to 29th April 2012 Thursday to Sunday.

One of Torrevieja’s most successful innovations is the Tapas Route, which is run twice a year around the city centre.
The Torrevieja’s Tapas Route 2012 will be celebrated Thursday to Sunday, from the 19th to the 29th of April 2012.

The time schedule established to celebrate this Torrevieja’s Tapas Route will be from 12pm to 4.30 pm and from 7.30 pm to 11 pm.

The price per tapa and drink (half a pint/small beer, wine, water or soft drink) will be 2 euros.

Date: from 19th to 29th april 2012 Thursday to Sunday.
Timetable: from 12pm to 4:30pm and from 7:30pm to 11pm.
Price: Tapa + drink = 2€

April 8th

Classic Cars and Collectors fair at IFA

ANTIC AUTO is the largest classic, vintage and antique car show in the region, with many other activities, music, kids stuff, demonstrations all there to pass away a couple of hours or more. There are sales of classic and vintage cars, motorcycles and spare parts, clubs and associations, journals, magazines, kids toys, organizations and institutions, old toys and collector’s items, clothing and accessories. It takes place on April 14 and 15 at the IFA Exhibition Centre, located beside Alicante Airport. On April 14 it is open from10:00am to 8:30pm and on Sunday from 10.00am until 7.00pm.

In the adjoining building to Antic Auto is the first collectors and antique fair to be held at the IFA. It features clubs and private sellers and exhibitors of such items as weapons and equipment, stamps, old books, toys, watches, dolls, records, coins, comics and pens. The entrance fee is €7.00 euros to both shows with discount details available here.

April 6th

Everybody is saying what a tremendous success the Semana Santa processions were this week. Congratulations to all involved.

April 5th

FC Torrevieja win again to move within 3 points of a play-off place – this time 3-2 v Borriol. The dream is alive!

April 3rd

The Friday Holy Week procession in Torrevieja is always a very important date in the calendar. The centre will be full and you can expect up to 4 hours of impressive and emotional actvitity

April 3rd

European Choirs to perform in Torrevieja

Choirs from Italy, Germany, Valencia and the Canaries are all set to perform in Torrevieja’s from the 13 to April 15. Torrevieja’s Councillor for Culture, Luis Maria Pizana, accompanied by the president of the Coral Francisco Vallejos, Gabriel Samper, and the director of this Coral, Aníbal Cano, on Monday presented the 26 edition of the International Choral “Ciudad de Torrevieja”, which be held at the Municipal Theatre and will include, besides the Children’s Choir and the Choir “Francisco Vallejos” of Torrevieja, choirs from Italy, Germany, Valencia and the Canaries.

On Friday April 13 at 9:00 pm, the Municipal Theatre will host the Opening Ceremony Concert, involving the Children’s Choir “Francisco Vallejos” The Coral Francisco Vallejos, and The Blossomed Voice (Italy). On Saturday April 14 at 9:00 pm, the Dómisol Sisters (Valencia), Camerata Lacunensis (Canary Islands) and Niniwe (Germany) and on stage, while on Sunday at 9:00 pm the closing Gala, with the participation of the four invited choirs, will take place.

April 1st

The Easter weekend sees the Torrevieja Cup being fought for with hundreds of boys and girls from many parts of Spain. It is based at the Sports centre and the Nelson Mandela stadium.

March 30th

The Torrevieja Spring Cultural Programme is announced. Something for everybody here.

March 30th

Classic Cars and Collectors Fair in Alicante

ANTIC AUTO is a must for lovers of classic and antique cars. It takes place on April 14 and 15 at the IFA Exhibition Centre, located beside Alicante Airport. On April 14 it is open from10:00am to 8:30pm and on Sunday from 10.00am until 7.00pm. This is the largest classic, vintage and antique car show in the region, with many other activities, music, kids stuff, demonstrations all there to pass away a couple of hours or more. There are sales of classic and vintage cars, motorcycles and spare parts, clubs and associations, journals, magazines, kids toys, organizations and institutions, old toys and collector’s items, clothing and accessories. More information here.

In the adjoining building to Antic Auto is the first collectors and antique fair to be held at the IFA. It features clubs and private sellers and exhibitors of such items as weapons and equipment, stamps, old books, toys, watches, dolls, records, coins, comics and pens. The entrance fee is €7.00 euros which also includes access to Auto Antic, but discounts can be had on the web, of €5.00 entrance, with a discount voucher that you can download on the web or you can buy your ticket before April 14, through Servicam and it will only cost you €4.00. To download and print your €2.00 discount coupon visit the site

March 30th

Torrevieja’s Tapas Route 2012

One of Torrevieja’s most successful innovations is the Tapas Route, which is run twice a year around the city centre. The Spring edition of Torrevieja’s Tapas Route 2012 will be celebrated Thursday to Sunday, from the 19th to the 29th of April 2012 and the various, bars, cafes and restaurants will be open for Tapas from 12pm to 4.30 pm and from 7.30 pm to 11 pm.

The price per tapa and drink (half a pint/small beer, wine, water or soft drink) is just €2.00. It’s a fun and inexpensive way to spend an afternoon or evening, touring the centre of Torrevieja and discovering some of the hidden delights of the city. Participating cafes, pubs and restaurants will be announced next week and all participants can vote for their favourite Tapa, and in doing so, after you have collected 10 official stamps on the Tapas Route Card, be entered into a prize draw for a number of great prizes. A great event that many other local communities have also copied, and it is a success wherever it is held.

March 27th

FC Torrevieja’s home game v Borriol has been brought forward to 5th April to respect the Easter Sunday

March 27th

Queen’s Diamond Jubilee” in Torrevieja. The event will be celebrated with a “street party”, but in the Jardin de las Naciones park, throughout the evening of Sunday 3rd June 2012. From around 17.00h on this Sunday afternoon, everyone is welcome to turn out at the park. Bring your own ‘picnic style’ food, tables & chairs provided as well as ambiental music of the era, games and family fun, a variety of performing artists including a ‘grand finale’ concert offered by the Phoenix Concert Band accompanied by local choirs. Bunting a Union Jacks are a must!! Bar facilities will be available.
For now, please make a note in your diaries. More details of this special celebtration will be circulated as they become known!!
COME ALONG TO THE “PARTY IN THE PARK” to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee!!
Sunday 3rd June from 5.00pm.
“Jardin de las Naciones”.

March 25th

Amazing game for CD Montesinos 4-4 draw with 5 players and a number of officials sent-off! FC Torrevieja 2-1 over Villarreal C leaves them in 7th place. This week: 01/04 12:00 SC Requena – FC Torrevieja and CD Montesinos play San Miguel with a 5pm K.O. San Miguel are the only team to be CD Montesinos all season so it should be interesting!

March 7th

VERY IMPORTANT

“Recent statements in the English press on the Costa Blanca may have led to the impression that AECC’s Prostate Testing in the area has now stopped – this is not correct.

Prostate testing is still available, along with lady’s Mammograms and Cervical cancer screening, at AECC’s Alicante office. The costs for this are heavily subsidised and the service is available to anyone, with very short waiting times. To arrange screening call in to the Alicante office in Av. del Catedrático Soler or telephone on 965 924777 at any of the following times: Tuesday and Wednesday 09.30 – 13.00, Thursday 16.30 – 19.00. Charo is an English-speaking volunteer and is normally in attendance on Tuesday morning. You may also arrange appointments by emailing alicante@aecc.es

Payment for the screening is by voluntary donation, the following being guidelines: Men’s Prostate Screening – €20, Women’s Mammogram – €15, Women’s Mammogram and Smear – €30. For those unable to pay this amount the service will be free and higher amounts are welcome from those that think the donation is too small. Further information is available from the English-Language website www.aecctorrevieja.org.”

March 6th

The chairman of ‘F.C. Torrevieja, Vicente Boix, has asked me to let you know that the home game this weekend will take palce at the Vicente Garcia stadium at 12.00h on SUNDAY 11th March. This inportant match is against Muro football club, currently in fourth place in the league but only a handful of points ahead of us. A win on Sunday could well reanimate FC Torrevieja’s hopes of making the ‘play offs’ for promotion at the end of this season. Entrance for non season ticket holders is 10€. After the game and inside the stadium, there will be a BBQ available to all those wishing to particpate. The cost of the BBQ, including drinks is a reasonable 5€.

March 6th

Many will have heard rumours of the demise of Auriga car hire. These are now confirmed. If you have any car hire requirements please do not hesitate to contact us as above.

March 4th

FC Torrevieja got a welcome away win, whilst CD Montesinos drew away from home.

March 2nd

Orihuela Costa v CD Montesinos

This match will now be played at the Instalaciones Municipales de Orihuela Costa (Playa Flamenca area) on Sunday 4th at 12 noon. Confirmed.

Jove Espanyol v FC Torrevieja is also a 12 noon Sunday K.O.

March 1st

Handball comes to Torrevieja this week with the biggest competition of its kind, the Copa del Rey. As hosts of the tournament, the Torrevieja Handball Club are drawn against Aragon on Thursday 8 March at the Palacio de los Deportes Infanta Cristina. Full details here.

February 28th

MUSICIANS, BANDS, CHOIRS:
The Torrevieja based cultural association, “Interculturarte” is in the process of setting up a new initiative which may be of interest to individual musicians, bands, choirs, etc BASED IN TORREVIEJA.

The first compact disc “Musica Torrevejense 1″, will be recorded and produced over the next few months and all musicians, bands and choral groups are invited to participate. Once the first CD of the first 12 songs has been produced, it is intended to commence another, (‘Música Torrevejense II’) thereby offering the opportunity to as many local (Torrevieja) musicians as possible. Each participant, be they individual or group, will be required to pay a ‘one off’ fee of 60 euros to cover initial costs. In return, each of these participants will record TWO songs and receive 10 copies of a CD (and the ‘master’) of their two songs. Later, ONE of these songs will be included in an album of 12 songs (i.e. one of each of 12 participants). It is intended that the completed CD will be presented during a gala to be held in the autumn in a municipal venue with the participation of the recording artists.
For more information and to enrol as particpants in this project, please contact me via the contact form below.

February 26th

Torrevieja’s next game is against Jove Espanol, Alicante, on Sunday 4 March with Kick-Off at 5.00 pm in the Ciudad Deportiva, San Vicente. Torrevieja now sit seventh in their division on 51 points, seven points off a play-off position. For the most part, they are not in a play-off position having lost four key players to higher-ranking clubs, due to a lack of finances and it is doubtful that even if they were to be promoted that they would have the revenue to play at 2B level!

February 26th

FC Torrevieja scraped a hard-fought 1-1 home draw against Novelda with a rare Córcoles goal whilst CD Montesinos continue their winning ways in another tricky local derby. They stay top.

February 26th

So, a successful ThisIsSpain Exhibition. Congratulations to Christine Roche, the organiser.

February 24th

Don’t forget that it is the ThisIsSpain Exhibition this weekend at the La Zenia Hotel, Orihuela Costa
Coys Cars will be there with special offers, details of cars for sale and a number of their staff – willing and able to answer all your questions about car hire. Full details here

February 24th

Apologies …. a number of posts seem to have “self-deleted”. They seem only to have been on events that have passed so I will not re-post them. I will be careful to check that this does not happen again.

February 21st

Update from the weekend games. FC Torrevieja got a valuable point at high-flying La Nucia whilst CD Montesinos stay top of the table after their game with Thader’s second string. CD Montesinos have confirmed that the home match this coming Sunday will be a 4.30pm.

January 29th
Alicante CF play FC Torrevieja on Sunday at 12 noon. The venue is to be confirmed. Please contact me for further details.

This coming Sunday, 5th Feb 2012, CD Montesinos are at home against Benejuzar in Match day 18. Kick off for this game has now been confirmed as 16.15 (4.15pm).

January 29th

For those planning their holidays or looking for a weekend get-a-way, a great place to start is the Caravan 2012 Exhibition, which takes place over the next two weekends at the IFA in Alicante, with more information available from their web site at http://feria-alicante.com. The show has become one of the major trade fairs in Spain, with advanced ticket sales and interest boding well for growth on the number of visitors and expectations in sales over last year. ACYCA President, Jose Cruz, says that “the change of dates is to combine with other events. This year, we have moved the show forward because this way, you have more time for deliveries of caravans and motor homes that can be sold and delivered before Easter.”

January 28th

A 4-1 win for CD Montesinos keeps “Monte” top of the table.

January 27th

As you are, no doubt, aware, ‘World tree day’ is almost upon us!! In order to celebrate, the Ayunatmiento of Torrevieja is organising a tree planting initiative to which EVERYONE is welcome to come along, plant a tree, enjoy some good company, (bring your own picnic if desired…….etc). This community event will take place in the ‘Parque Molina de Agua’, the protected park / dunes area between Torrevieja and La Mata, near to the ‘Mississippi River Boat Restaurant’ (look for the crowds), on SATURDAY 4th FEBRUARY at 11.00h. The Mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolon, will be on hand to plant a tree or two and there will be personnel on hand to assist with digging holes etc (although of course, you can bring your own shovel). Please consider supporting this event as individuals or in groups as clubs / associations.

January 27th

Monica Llorente, the ex-mayoress of Orihuela, makes some pretty amazing disclosures about the finances of Orihuela Council in RTN this week. Not good! Not pretty reading!

There is also an interesting article about the development of the Neighbourhood Watch scheme on the Costa Blanca. I would say, “enjoy” …..but you know what I mean!

January 26th

CD Montesinos are away this weekend at Deportivo Orihuela. They play at the “El Palmar” stadium, Orihuela Costa with a 6pm K.O. on SATURDAY (note, not Sunday)

January 25th

Coys Cars will be exhibiting at the next ThisIsSpain Exhibition 24/26th February at Orihuela Costa’s La Zenia Hotel. More details soonest.

January 22nd

Mixed fortunes for the local football clubs. FC Torrevieja lost away at Llosa and are tumbling towards mid-table whilst CD Montesinos won 2-1 to stay top of the table. A long way to go so both clubs will hope for three points next weekend. Torry’s next home game, this Sunday at The Vicente Garcia is against Eldense with a 5.00pm kick off.

There are problems off the field too. The President of the club met with players on Monday evening to advise them that the subvention funding from the Town Hall was being cut and that they would have to manage with reduced wages for the remainder of the season. They were also told that should they have an offer from another club, then they would be allowed to leave without obstacle. On Tuesday Nico departed for the Murcian 3rd division, then on Wednesday leading club goal scorer Petu was signed by rivals Catarroja.

January 21st

Specsavers are having an Open Day on the 26th at their branch near the Habaneras Centre. Free eye-tests – details here.

At Fitur in Madrid, Torrevieja announced an important new attraction – the Torrevieja Nautical Experience.

The Mayor, Eduardo Dolón announced that this new initiative will eventually offer more than 30 different products, that have been structured according to cost, the season in which can be practiced and the facilities. Dolón stressed that these products facilitate consumer access to nautical tourism products including intensive nautical courses, scuba diving, sailing, motor sports, swimming, rowing, waterskiing, fishing competitions and others, all activities of which Dolón said “all of them are very attractive for the potential tourist market of our city.”

January 20th

It’s good news day! The long awaited 4 star hotel at Los Balcones, Torrevieja is confirmed. Opening is planned for Easter 2012. Let’s hope there are no last minute hitches. It is to be called Hotel Spa Doña Monse. A most welcome addition to the the town’s hotel offer.

January 19th
Exciting news re Torrevieja’s first ever Time Bank. It works a bit like bartering but it is time you exchange rather than goods. You could exchange an hour of English conversation for an hour of Spanish or you could exchange an hour of gardening for an hour of baby-sitting. Full details here.

January 17th

We are all saddened to hear of the death of Robbie France who was a regular contributor to the EWN and who lived in Puerto de Mazarrón. His music lives on. R.I.P.

January 15th
CD Montesinos are at home on Sunday 22nd against Sporting Saladar, a game that corresponds to Match Day 16. Kick off for this game will be 4pm. The FC Torrevieja game has yet to be confirmed.

January 15th

FC Torrevieja could only draw at home today 0-0 and are now out of the play-off places in 8th position in the table. CD Montesinos are now top of the table after thrilling 4-3 win. The winner came in the last minute seconds after Rafal had equalised.

January 14th

FC Torrevieja are home tomorrow with a 5pm K.O. against UDJ Barrio del Cristo. Three points are vital to stay in the hunt at the top of the table.
CD Montesinos play an hour earlier against Rafal and are hoping to keep at the top of the table.

January 12th
The ever-popular ThisIsSpain exhibition will take place at La Zenia Hotel, Orihuela Costa 24th – 26th February 2012. Coys Cars will be there.

January 10th

Help At Home Costa Blanca is growing in strength, number and awareness around the Costa Blanca, with the latest area to be incorporated, Quesada, where they are developing a new group of volunteers to cover this area more efficiently. They are seeking more interested people for different posts within Help At Home and have arranged a meeting of volunteers for 18 January, 2012 at 3.00pm, in Lo Marabú Restaurant, on the Lemon Tree Road.

Help At Home have a UK / Spanish qualified nurse, a Volunteer coordinator plus a number of volunteers, one of whom is a retired Nurse, while her husband is a retired ambulance driver. These amazing people have volunteered to help those in need of a little free time, time for themselves away from their normal day to day caring duties, through the help at home short term scheme, whatever age or nationality the carers might be.

January 9th

Full Houses for Three Kings Concerts

TWO capacity houses filled Torrevieja’s Municipal Theatre on Friday January 6, for the popular New Year concert. The recently formed Torrevieja Symphony Orchestra, directed by José Francisco Sánchez put on two shows, at noon and 7.00pm and as in the past couple of years, the quickly sold out for this popular first concert of each New Year.

January 8th
CD Montesinos drew 2-2 at Alberterense to stay top of the table. On Sunday 15th they are at home to Rafal at 4pm.

January 7th

Disappointing start to the second half of the season for FC Torrevieja – a 3-1 defeat at Acero

CD Montesinos play away at Albatera on Sunday 8th

January 6th

The Coys Rent-A-Car Newsletter Number 3 is out. If you would like a copy sent to you, please contact us at the office or leave a message in the contact form (below).

January 5th
So, this is it – the day all the Torrevieja children have been waiting for. The arrival of the The Three Kings. The town centre will be full tonight – have fun and take care.

January 4th

Hospital waiting list increases by 126%

THE WAITING list for surgery at the Hospital of Torrevieja has increased by 126% compared to a year ago, according to a report issued this week. The report states that the number of patients who are waiting to be operated on stands at 1,450, which is a ‘considerable increase’ on the number reported in January 2011.

This situation has in turn brought delays of up to 60 days for surgery, which is well beyond the recommended maximum of 30 days that is required by the Valencian Ministry of Health.

Full story in Round Town News

January 1st

Events around the Costa Blanca
The first event of the new year is just that as on Sunday 01 January 2012, there is the Ace Cafe Meeting at Hotel La Torre, Los Montesinos, where from 11.00 onwards you can have a drink and a chat with friends whilst showing off your car. An open and informal event where the organisers, the Phoenix Car Club welcome anyone with a classic car or just an interest, to drop in and browse around the cars. http://www.phoenixcarclub.com
The Ace Café event is held on the first Sunday of every month at the same venue.

December 30th

On 5th January 2012.

More than 500 people will participate in this spectacular Three Kings Parade that will end at Torrevieja’s City Hall.

Their Majesties, the Kings of the Orient, Gaspar, Melchior and Balthasar, will arrive at 17:30-hrs on January 5th to be greeted by hundreds of children before making their way through the streets of the City via the Old Man of the Sea Monument, Calle Ramón, Cajal and Zoa, along Ramón Gallud, finishing at the main facade of the Church of Immaculate Conception, in front of Constitution Square.

Thanks to www.torrevieja.com

December 29th

Everybody at Coys Rent-A-Car wishes all their clients, friends and suppliers a healthy, peaceful and prosperous New Year. Let us hope that 2012 brings us everything we would wish ourselves.

December 25th

Thousands celebrate Christmas Day on the Beach. This is a local “custom” that has definitely grown and grown. Read more here

The First of the Three Kings’ Parades starts on January 5th. Full info here

December 24th

Spanish classes at all levels will re-start in January in Restaurante La Rústika (formerly Los Arcos) near the town centre. T