Torrevieja 2026: what’s new and what’s being built?
The Dique is open again. Promenade works are underway at Los Locos; major changes are planned for Eras de la Sal and La Plasa. Here is the status of places you can visit and ongoing or planned projects.
Dique de Levante: the walkway is open again while work continues around it
The Dique de Levante fully reopened to the public on 28 March 2026 after its renovation. The main walkway can therefore be used again.
Separate works are continuing on access points, technical systems, lighting, safety and nearby public areas. The key distinction is that the Dique itself is open, while adjoining areas may still change during the works.
Works at Los Locos: check access and your bus
Sources checked:On 23 September 2026, the city announced the closure of the first works section between Calle La Sal and Curva del Palangre; Avenida de las Habaneras remains open for traffic continuing via Mariano Ruiz Cánovas, according to the notice. The city is maintaining beach and property access through protected passages; follow the signs on site.
Line 8 towards La Mata is diverted; the return to the centre was initially unchanged in the 23 September notice. Our regular maps and stop data do not include a confirmed diversion route: check your journey with the operator before travelling. Works are planned in four consecutive sections, with completion scheduled for 1 January 2028; the date may change.
Eras de la Sal is becoming a larger cultural and museum area
Further stages of the Eras de la Sal project moved forward in 2026, including the future Museo del Mar y de la Sal, historic salt-industry buildings, new public spaces and a future Habaneras auditorium area by the sea.
The new museum and auditorium are not open yet. Check which areas are accessible before you visit.
La Plasa is planned as a market plus food hall
Torrevieja's municipal market La Plasa is being comprehensively renovated. The plan combines a traditional fresh-food market with a gastronomic market; the concession was awarded in April 2026.
The city indicated late 2026 or early 2027 as a possible opening window, explicitly depending on construction progress. It should not yet be treated as a guaranteed finished attraction for a current trip.
Bus services and parking have already changed
The new city-bus network has been operating since 27 July 2026 and will continue to be introduced in phases. New cards, technology and fare changes are scheduled for later stages. Check which tickets and fares are in effect before travelling.
A provisional 7,048 m² car park on Avenida de la Estación has been open since 31 July. On the affected section of Calle Ramón Gallud, parking has again been allowed from 00:00 to 20:00 since 3 August, while it remains prohibited from 20:00 to 24:00.
Alto de la Casilla: a major family park is planned, but it is not a current attraction yet
Works for the future Parque Urbano Alto de la Casilla were awarded in 2026. Plans include around 30,000 m² of green space, a viewpoint towards the natural park and a large inclusive play area for up to 400 children.
After the award, the city referred to a start later in the summer and a possible spring 2027 completion if the schedule is met. Before visiting, check whether the park has opened.
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Sources & transparency
For current information, we prefer official primary sources and clearly separate plans from changes that are already in place.