Christmas lights
The turning on of the Christmas lights in the country's big cities always marks the official start of the end-of-year festivities. Specifically, in the city of Alicante it went ahead by turning on its lights on November 17, which gave way to the lighting last week of the 145 kilometers of lights in Madrid, the 104 kilometers in Barcelona and, as of today Next, the lighting of the usual light show in Vigo.
Torrevieja, unlike other years in which it used to turn on its lights earlier, has decided this year to wait until December 1 to welcome Christmas. The choice of this date is due to the placement this year of 400 arches, plus 211 lamppost motifs, which add up to 611 elements distributed in 65 streets, walks and squares of the city, figures higher than last year.
Thus, the city will show off its patron saint and Christmas festival lighting at the "Lighting Lighting Festival" that will take place on the stage of the Plaza de la Constitución starting at 8:30 p.m. this Friday. An event that will be animated by a DJ and a performance by the 'Etiqueta Show' Orchestra and that will star in the beginning of the magic in the city, a luminous spectacle that can be seen until Sunday, January 7, 2024.
This year, the Christmas festive and cultural program is expected to be "the most extensive in the history of Torrevieja", according to what the City Council emphasizes. This program includes the traditional Patron Saint Festivities, which include activities such as performances of the musical "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" at the Municipal Theater on December 1, 2 and 3; the traditional municipal nativity scene, which will be inaugurated on Saturday, December 2; the traditional outings of Lily and her troupe of giants and big heads; the XXXI paella contest on the 6th and the concert of the famous group Arde Bogotá on the 5th at the Palacio de Deportes, among many other events planned.
In addition to being able to enjoy the city's most traditional festivals, the pleasant temperatures that surround its surroundings are perfect for enjoying the many emblematic places of Torrevieja and its best walks.
Walking along the Juan Aparicio promenade, whose cobblestones will soon be reflected by the Christmas lights, is a perfect option to enjoy the sea breeze and do physical exercise. In addition, this walk, which starts from Hombre del Mar and reaches Playa del Cura, is full of restaurants and bars where you can indulge yourself after a long walk that also passes by the famous Levante Dam, which offers views over the city port.
Another of the city's emblematic walks is the Vista Alegre. Walking along this white promenade, both day and night, is a treat for the eyes. Starting from the Vista Alegre fountain, where you can contemplate the history of Torrevieja in the form of engravings, it extends to the famous statues of the "musicians", next to the new statue that pays tribute to the Civil Guard.
An unbeatable way to end a long walk through Juan Aparicio and Vista Alegre would be to sit on the terrace of the Valor chocolate shop and enjoy a good chocolate with churros and then, with a full stomach and endorphins recharged, visit the nativity scene. municipal and contemplate the limousine spectacle that dresses the Church of the Immaculate Conception every year.
Other ideal places to walk and spend a pleasant moment outdoors are the Park of Nations, where the flags of all the member countries of the European Union appear on an island in the middle of the gigantic lake that is in the center of the park. , surrounded by ducks, chickens and peacocks. Already in territories belonging to La Mata, you can tour the Molino de Agua park, which starts from the Queen Mississippi restaurant and descends in a waterfall to a small lake in which dogs love to bathe in summer. From this park you can walk through the dunes of La Mata and reach its wide beaches.
Program
Lily, A Tale of Torrevieja: November 28
Juan Dávila – The Capital of Sin: December 1 Juan Dávila – The Capital of Sin: Scheduled for December 1, 2023, at the International Auditorium of Torrevieja.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: A musical that will be presented from December 1 to 3, 2023 at the Municipal Theater of Torrevieja.
Arde Bogotá: Concert by a music group that will take place on December 5, 2023 at the Palacio de Deportes, at 10:30 p.m.
Camela: Performance by the musical duo scheduled for December 7, 2023 at the Torrevieja Sports Palace, at 10:00 p.m.
Mocedades y Los Panchos: Concert scheduled for December 9, 2023, at the Municipal Theater of Torrevieja.
A Husband of Round Trip: Play that will take place on December 14, 2023, also at the Municipal Theater of Torrevieja.
The Hidden Sound: An event that appears to be a show or musical production, scheduled for December 15, 2023, at the Municipal Theater of Torrevieja.
Orfeón de Torrevieja Christmas Concert: A Christmas concert that was scheduled for December 16, 2023, at the Municipal Theater of Torrevieja, but the poster indicates that it has been cancelled.
Harry Potter – Unión Musical Torrevejense: A musical event based on the music of Harry Potter, which will take place on December 17, 2023, at the Torrevieja International Auditorium at 12 noon.
Comic-Musical Magazine “La Sal de Torrevieja”: A magazine production, which combines music and comedy, scheduled for December 17, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Theater of Torrevieja.
The Nutcracker – Barcelona Ballet: Two performances of the famous ballet 'The Nutcracker' performed by the Barcelona Ballet, one on December 20, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. and another on the same day at 9:00 p.m., both in the Municipal Theater of Torrevieja.
Nightmare Before Christmas: An event titled “Nightmare Before Christmas” is scheduled for December 21, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. at the Municipal Theater of Torrevieja.
