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Alicante plans four new Tram lines

Alicante Tram

The tram’s introduction in Alicante 22 years ago revolutionised transport not only in the city but also throughout the entire region. The initial line established a connection between El Campello and Puerta del Mar. Since that time, this contemporary and environmentally friendly public transport system has grown to encompass five lines and has established connections to critical facilities, including the University of Alicante and the General Hospital de Alicante.

Nevertheless, this approach is insufficient. The preliminary studies for the general structural plan already take into account the future developments in the tram lines, which are now necessary to contemplate Alicante’s current and future growth. In Alicante, the documents anticipate the establishment of up to four new tram lines that would connect all neighbourhoods.

This is especially true for those residing in the southern region. The centre of Alicante is not accessible in neighbourhoods such as La Florida and Ciudad de Asís. Consequently, the initial new line is intended to travel in this direction, between Mercalicante and Pla de la Vallonga, via the Ocaña highway.

The new route will depart from the new Alicante Intermodal Station and travel towards Benalúa and La Florida along Avenida Aguilera , which will serve as the axis in the future of Alicante, connecting the railway terminal to the future City of Justice. One of the projects is the construction of an underground parking lot that will serve the judicial infrastructure and residents of the adjacent neighbourhoods.

From the Músico Emilio Menéndez roundabout, it would proceed along Calle Periodista Rafael González Aguilar to Calle Pianista Gonzalo Aguilar. The route would be utilised by public spaces including the Babel market, the Fernando Madroñal health centre, the Vicente Crespo-Babel sports centre, and the Polytechnic University.

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Line 2 already serves Doctor Balmis General Hospital, where the second new line will commence. Nevertheless, the Gran Vía route will be extended over the Red Bridge (pending the Central Park plan, despite residents’ advocacy for its preservation) to the Barco Roundabout on Calle Mexico rather than continuing north towards San Vicente. However, the story would not conclude there. San Gabriel would be included in the second phase.

Conversely, the Gran Vía would proceed to Avenida Denia via Garbinet from the General Hospital. This new route would transverse the city, connecting the entire Gran Vía to public transportation via the boulevards from San Juan Beach to San Gabriel.

The third new line follows Novelda Avenue to Ciudad Jardín, rather than the current route of Line 2 to the University, and proceeds north. Like Marq, this line would leave from General Hospital, which would be an interchange.

The proposed fourth line would be underground, running from Luceros to Marq and then along Avenida de Denia and Bulevar del Pla to Santa Faz. This route had already been proposed as an alternative to transport the tram to San Juan Hospital and was currently under investigation.

Nevertheless, the General Structural Plan documents indicate that the project, which has already been approved by the Ministry of Infrastructure, is being maintained with a fork that extends from the Golf Course stop through Conrado Albadalejo, Nou Nazareth, and Benimagrell to the health centre.

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Nevertheless, they could always be complementary, allowing for the provision of additional amenities and two routes to a location as significant as San Juan Hospital, which would accommodate a higher number of individuals.

Other critical components of the tramway’s study in the structured general plan include the establishment of park-and-ride parking spaces that facilitate car-tram connections and discourage private vehicle access to the city centre, as well as the preservation of stops that are 400 to 800 metres apart. Up to six additional parking spaces will be constructed in accordance with the municipal proposal.


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Torrevieja May Fair 2025 will be located in Antonio Soria Park and will have 15 booths

The Torrevieja May Fair 2025 is scheduled to take place from May 15th to 18th at the Antonio Soria Park grounds. The event will feature 15 booths, a large stage, and stalls that can accommodate 600 people. Additionally, there will be children’s shows, dance academy exhibitions, a large rociero parade, and the eagerly anticipated rociero mass on Sunday, which will conclude the fair.

This renowned event, which showcases Andalusian folklore, music, and gastronomy, has been designated a Provincial Tourist Interest and is now firmly established as one of the most eagerly anticipated events on the local festival calendar. Residents and visitors to Torrevieja can participate in a comprehensive program of musical performances, family-friendly activities, equestrian displays, and a fairground atmosphere in the booths that have been erected throughout the grounds for a period of four days.

FAIR PROGRAMMING 2025

Thursday 15th
21:00 Opening ceremony of the May Fair 2025, with a performance of the Torrevieja national anthem by the UMT band. Fireworks will follow. –
21:30 Performance by the QK Dance Academy .
22:30 Performance by the Virgen del Rocío Brotherhood Choir.

Friday 16th
21:00 Performance by the Arantxa Dance Academy
22:00 Performance by the Torrevieja Municipal Dance School
23:00 Performance by Aire de Lo Ferro

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Saturday 17th 
Noon Celebration of the traditional Misa Rociera (Rociera Mass) in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, sung by the choir of the Virgen del Rocío Brotherhood. Afterward, a parade of horsemen and carriages will take place to the fairgrounds in Antonio Soria Park.
Itinerary: Depart from the Church of the Immaculate Conception and walk up Bazán Street, Delfina Viudes Street until reaching the fairgrounds in Antonio Soria Park.
Once there, the traditional horse parade will begin.
21:00 Performance by the Soul Dance Studio Dance Academy
22:00 Performance by the Paya’s Dance School.
23:00 Performance by the group Siempre Así.

Sunday 18th 
12:30 – 17:00 Horse-drawn carriage ride around the fairgrounds
20:30 Performance by the Mery Dance Academy
21:30 Performance by the Brisa del Sur Choir
22:00 Salve and closing ceremony of the 2025 Sevillanas fair sung by the choirs Brisa del Sur, Alba Rociera, and the Virgen del Rocío Brotherhood.

Full programme and schedule at: www.torrevieja.es


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Drunk driver caught in Santa Pola with a new license and no lights at night

At the weekend, the Santa Pola Local Police apprehended a driver who had recently obtained a licence and was in violation of numerous regulations.

In this coastal town in Alicante, the police stopped him for exceeding the alcohol limit and using the cycle lane, despite his limited driving experience of only two months.

According to the police force, the incident occurred at night and without headlights, which exacerbated the situation.

The traffic safety regulations have been implemented for all of the aforementioned reasons, as the Local Police have stated on their social media accounts that the risk posed by the absence of lights is not limited to the car.


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16 years for sexual assault of his ex-partner in Benidorm

Yesterday, Monday May 5th, a man who is accused of repeatedly violating the restraining order that barred him from approaching his ex-partner in Benidorm and for sexual assault, appeared in court at the Alicante Provincial Court. The request for 16 years in prison for sexual assault and violation of a precautionary measure has been upheld by the Prosecutor’s Office. The man’s pretrial detention is not caused by the request for 16 years in prison; instead, it is a result of his repeated violations of the restraining order.

Despite being aware that he was subject to a restraining order against his ex-partner, the defendant arrived at her residence in the resort city on July 2nd, 2023, with the intention of proposing sexual intercourse. The defendant sexually assaulted the victim after she refused, as stated in the indictment. On July 19th, 2023, he returned to the residence and repeatedly rang the doorbell.

The defendant defended his right to respond exclusively to the queries posed by his defence. The investigation didn’t even take into account whether or not there was consenting sexual activity. However, he denied any wrongdoing and solely maintained that his ex-partner desired to get revenge when filing the complaint.

The victim’s testimony was the primary piece of evidence at trial, and she reaffirmed it in her complaint in every detail. She claimed that the man arrived at her residence despite being aware that he was unable to approach her and proceeded to sexually violate her upon his arrival. It transpired that there had been prior violations of the restraining order. In fact, he returned to the residence a few days later and began to ring the doorbell. The Prosecutor’s Office maintained the sentences it requested at the conclusion of the trial, thereby supporting all of these points.

The reason for the preventive detention in this case was not the sexual assault itself, which is still pending sentencing, but rather the repeated violations of the restraining order issued by the Court for Violence against Women. The measure is intended to prevent the victim from encountering additional risk situations, as the accused, despite having been judicially warned, returned to his ex-partner’s residence on numerous occasions, disregarding the explicit prohibition of approaching. The judge interpreted this persistent behaviour as a clear indication of a high risk of repeat offences and that the accused does not respect the judicial measures. Consequently, they justified his imprisonment as a means of ensuring the safety of the complainant and the seamless operation of the process.

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