Torrevieja

The President of the Generalitat, Carlos Mazón, has pointed out that the new Leisure Centre of the Port of Torrevieja will be a “great reference for the tertiary sector and tourism in the Mediterranean arc”.

The head of the Consell made these statements during the visit he made, together with the mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolón, to learn about the progress of the works on the new Leisure Centre in the Port of Torrevieja and its surroundings.

an “example of public-private collaboration that promotes economic activity, job creation and tourism capacity.”

The highest representative of the Valencian Executive has pointed out that this project is an “example of public-private collaboration that promotes economic activity, job creation and tourism capacity.”

During his visit, Mazón assured that the investment of 100 million euros in this Leisure Centre and the works in the Port of Torrevieja, which have the backing and authorisations of the Generalitat, “will be a great attraction” for the Vega Baja region and the province of Alicante, while strengthening Torrevieja as a “nerve centre for tourism in the Mediterranean”.

In fact, the head of the Consell has assured that “it can already be seen that the works on the project are progressing at a good pace” and it is expected that in January the car park of the new Leisure Centre with 700 parking spaces will be enabled and the rest of the facilities in the summer of 2025.

Mazón has highlighted Torrevieja as a “perfect city-port pairing” that is integrating port activity and its maritime heritage with the promotion of tourism, leisure, sport and culture.

A comprehensive action in the Port of Torrevieja

Specifically, the investment earmarked for the transformation of the port of Torrevieja amounts to more than 100 million euro, of which around 60 million have been provided by the City Council and the rest by private initiative. Thus, work is being carried out in the new leisure area, as well as works already carried out such as the transfer and renovation of the fishing area, the rehabilitation of the old customs building and the demolition of the old fish market and office and harbour buildings.

With a primary focus currently on the flood-hit areas around Valencia, the Department of Health´s mobile vaccination unit it touring the Costa Blanca offering Covid-19 and flu jabs without the need for an appointment.

Mobile Vaccinations

This is the first time the Department has launched a mobile vaccination unit without an appointment, now visiting various points in the Valencian Community with a large influx of people. To get vaccinated, only the SIP card is required, without the need to request an appointment.

So far, 2,187 people have been vaccinated in the mobile unit. The itinerant tour began on November 9 in Alicante and Elche, and last weekend it moved to Castellón and Vila-real.

Where to get Vaccinated

The mobile unit is scheduled to be installed this weekend in Gandia, in Plaza del Tirant s/n at the end of Passeig de Les Germanies, on Saturday 23 November and on Sunday 24 November it will be installed on the esplanade of the Plaza del Ayuntamiento de València.

Subsequently, it is planned to move on November 8 to Alcoy in Plaza Pintor Gisbert, on December 14 to Plaza SS.MM Los Reyes de España in Benidorm, and on December 15, it will move to Torrevieja and will be located at Avda. Dr. Gregorio Marañón number 7.

Importance of Vaccine Schedule

Finally, it is important to remember the importance of keeping the vaccination schedule up to date and continuing with the seasonal vaccination campaign against influenza and Covid-19, as pointed out by the Public Health response coordination group, made up of experts from the Department of Health and the Ministry of Health, among others.

In addition, specialists insist on the need to administer systematic vaccination, that is, the vaccination schedule, especially in the child population under 2 years of age who have not yet been immunized.