Costa Blanca South
Free Torrevieja walking programme helps older residents stay active and connected
Torrevieja has restarted its free Camina Torrevieja walking programme, encouraging older residents to stay active while meeting other people and enjoying the town together.
Eight organised walks are scheduled between September and December, with the next outing taking place on Wednesday, September 23 at 8:45 AM. The programme combines regular physical activity with opportunities for residents to socialise and make new connections.
Eight organised walks will take place across Torrevieja between September and December
Following the return of the programme, further walks are scheduled for October 8 and 21, November 4 and 17, and December 2 and 18.
Each outing starts from the Social Welfare Department offices at Calle Torrevejenses Ausentes 39.
Participants are advised to wear comfortable clothing and suitable footwear for walking, as well as bringing water and sun protection.
The programme is free to join and is organised by Torrevieja’s Public Health and Social Welfare departments, making regular organised exercise accessible to older residents without the cost of joining a fitness programme.
The next opportunity to take part is on September 23, when walkers will meet for an 8:45 AM start.
Group walking aims to tackle loneliness while encouraging regular physical activity
Although Camina Torrevieja encourages residents to remain physically active, the benefits of the programme are not intended to stop there.
Walking as part of a group provides opportunities to talk, meet other residents and build social connections while taking part in gentle exercise.
That social element can be particularly valuable for people who have fewer opportunities to meet others regularly, with the programme helping to tackle unwanted loneliness and isolation.
The initiative also involves the municipality’s Mental Health Care and Monitoring Service, known as SASEM, reflecting the wider emphasis on physical, emotional and social wellbeing.
By combining exercise with regular opportunities to socialise, the walks are intended to make activity an enjoyable part of everyday life rather than simply a fitness session.
Residents can register for the free Camina Torrevieja programme by phone or WhatsApp
Older residents interested in joining the walks can obtain further information or register directly with the organisers.
Enquiries and registrations can be made by calling (+34) 607 821 039 or (+34) 607 314 009.
Information is also available through WhatsApp on (+34) 677 864 823.
With walks continuing through October, November and December, residents have several opportunities to join Camina Torrevieja before the end of the year.
Costa Blanca golf
Costa Blanca golf courses honoured for boosting local economy through sports tourism
Costa Blanca golf earns major recognition. Credit: Hananeko_Studio / Shutterstock.
Costa Blanca golf is set to receive recognition, with the region’s golf course association named among the winners of the 2026 UEPAL Awards.
The Association of Golf Courses of the Costa Blanca and Valencian Community will receive the Award for Promotion of the Local Economy at the eighth UEPAL Awards in Elda on Friday, September 18.
UEPAL Award recognises golf tourism’s contribution to the Costa Blanca economy
The honour recognises the association’s contribution to economic development through sports tourism, including its role in generating employment, attracting visitors and strengthening the region’s international profile.
Golf tourism has become particularly valuable because it can attract visitors outside the traditional summer holiday season.
Players travelling to the Costa Blanca for golf also generate business for hotels, restaurants, accommodation providers and other parts of the tourism industry, spreading the economic impact beyond the courses themselves.
The association represents 26 golf courses and works with more than 60 hotels and accommodation providers, as well as tourism businesses across the Valencian Community.
It has spent almost 35 years promoting the Costa Blanca in international golf markets and is regarded as a leading industry organisation in Spain and Europe.
Southern Costa Blanca courses give the UEPAL honour a strong local connection
The award has particular relevance for the southern Costa Blanca, where golf is popular with both international residents and visitors.
Association members in the south include La Finca, La Marquesa, Las Ramblas, Lo Romero, Campoamor, Villamartin and Vistabella, placing some of the area’s best-known golf courses within the organisation receiving the award.
Their presence has helped establish golf as an important part of the area’s wider tourism offering, particularly for visitors looking for activities outside the peak beach season.
The ability to attract golfers at different times of the year provides additional support for businesses that depend on a steady flow of international visitors.
Almost 35 years of international promotion has helped strengthen the region’s golf industry
The Association of Golf Courses of the Costa Blanca and Valencian Community has spent almost three and a half decades promoting the destination to golfers internationally.
Its work brings courses together with accommodation providers and other tourism businesses, helping present the region as a combined golf destination rather than a collection of individual venues.
The Award for Promotion of the Local Economy will be presented at the eighth UEPAL Awards in Elda on Friday, September 18.
Boy George tribute act, Liam Halewood. Credit: Liam Halewood / Facebook.
Boy George fans can turn back the clock to the colourful days of Culture Club when a tribute show comes to The Club in Ciudad Quesada on Saturday, September 19.
The performance begins at 8:00 PM, with tickets priced at €10 and food also available at the venue during the evening, giving local fans a chance to revisit some of the biggest British pop hits of the 1980s.
Boy George and Culture Club became one of the defining sounds of British 1980s pop
Boy George became one of the most recognisable figures in British pop during the 1980s as the lead singer of Culture Club, combining his distinctive voice and image with a run of international hits.
The band’s breakthrough came with Do You Really Want to Hurt Me, which helped introduce Culture Club to audiences around the world.
It was followed by songs including Time (Clock of the Heart), Church of the Poison Mind and I’ll Tumble 4 Ya, establishing a catalogue that remains closely associated with the decade.
Karma Chameleon became their biggest hit, reaching number one in the UK in 1983 and helping turn Culture Club into one of the era’s most successful British groups.
The Ciudad Quesada tribute will revisit that catalogue, with an evening built around the music made famous by Boy George and Culture Club.
Culture Club favourites including Karma Chameleon return for the Ciudad Quesada tribute
Fans attending the September show can expect a nostalgic journey through the songs that helped make Boy George a major figure in British pop.
With tracks such as Karma Chameleon and Do You Really Want to Hurt Me among the best-known songs associated with the group, the show offers an opportunity to hear familiar favourites performed live on the Costa Blanca.
The evening begins at 8:00 PM, with food also available at The Club during the event.
Tickets are priced at €10 per person.
Tickets are available now for the September 19 show at The Club in Quesada
The Boy George tribute takes place on Saturday, September 19 at The Club, Calle Toledo 24, Ciudad Quesada, 03170.
The performance starts at 8:00 PM and tickets cost €10.
Bookings and further information are available by calling or sending a WhatsApp message to (+34) 711 076 139.
Online tickets can also be purchased through AllEvents.
By Anna Ellis • Published: 15 Sep 2026 • 16:54 • 2 minutes read
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