TORREVIEJA (Dec 2025) — Torrevieja is officially ready to celebrate a Christmas season like no other. Councillor for Festivities, Commerce, Hospitality and Tourism, Rosario Martínez Chazarra, has announced an ambitious holiday program blending tradition, entertainment, local commerce, youth activities and major shows. More than 40 events will bring festive energy to every corner of Torrevieja and La Mata.
The campaign kicks off on Thursday, December 11, with an initiative to decorate local shops and façades. The Commerce Department will distribute festive poinsettias to businesses across Torrevieja and La Mata, along with 30,000 customized recycled bags to promote local shopping.
Meanwhile, the 22nd Annual Christmas Window Display Contest is already underway, featuring more than 20 participating businesses transforming their storefronts with festive magic.
A Christmas to Experience in Full
From December 11 to January 5, residents and visitors can enjoy a packed schedule of cultural, educational, musical and family-friendly activities. Highlights include:
- Dec 20 → Christmas Tardeo, from 12:00, bringing festive atmosphere to the pedestrian streets (Concepción and Fotógrafos Darblade).
- Dec 21 → Christmas Drone Show (Dronlight Show), on the Juan Aparicio promenade at 18:30 and 20:00.
- Dec 23 & 24 → Santa’s House in Torrevieja and La Mata, with letter drop-offs, entertainment and surprises.
- Dec 23 → Grand Santa Claus Parade, 18:30, featuring magical new themes—snowmen, unicorns, fairies, elves and Santa himself. Starts at the Virgen del Carmen Cultural Centre and ends at the Municipal Theatre.
- Dec 26 → Opening of the synthetic ice rink in Plaza Encarnación Puchol (La Mata). Free entry until Jan 1.
- Dec 27 → Oh! Marlene concert, 22:00, in Plaza de la Constitución.
- Dec 30 →
• Children’s San Silvestre Race in La Mata, 11:30
• Night San Silvestre at Torrevieja’s port, afternoon, Plaza de la Constitución - Dec 31 →
• Children’s New Year’s Eve celebration at 12:00 in Plaza de la Constitución
• New Year’s Eve countdown at midnight - Jan 3 & 4 → Royal Camp: the Three Kings collect letters in Torrevieja and La Mata, from 16:30 to 19:30
- Jan 5 → The Grand Three Kings Parade, from 16:30, bringing the 2025 Christmas season to a spectacular close.
A Holiday Season That Boosts the City
Councillor Rosario Martínez said that this is “the most extensive program to date,” designed for all audiences while strongly supporting local commerce—an essential pilar of the city’s economic and social life.
With this initiative, the City Council continues its commitment to year-round tourism and to nurturing a sense of pride among residents, while ensuring that visitors want to return every year to celebrate Christmas in Torrevieja.
