Torrevieja improves hospital bus links and plans major parking expansion

Torrevieja is moving ahead with major transport and infrastructure improvements aimed at reducing congestion, improving accessibility and helping residents move around the municipality more easily ahead of another busy summer season.

New measures include a faster hospital bus connection from La Mata alongside plans for four large new park-and-ride car parks that will create almost 4,000 additional parking spaces across the city.

La Mata residents receive faster hospital bus connection

Residents in La Mata now have a much faster bus connection to Torrevieja Hospital after the council strengthened the interurban transport service between the two areas.

The new route cuts journey times from almost two hours to just over 20 minutes, solving a long-standing problem for many residents who previously had to travel into central Torrevieja and change buses to reach the hospital.

The improved service includes eight daily journeys from Monday to Friday and four services during weekends and public holidays.

The new stop is located beside the viaduct crossing the N-332 in La Mata.

Another advantage is the planned route itself, which avoids some of the worst traffic congestion usually affecting the N-332 through Torrevieja.

The service enters the city via Avenida Cortes Valencianas before continuing towards the hospital area.

The announcement comes ahead of the launch of Torrevieja’s new urban bus network operated by Avanza, expected to begin in mid-June, which will also include shuttle services to the hospital and improved connections with La Mata.

The bus schedule can be found on the Avanza website: avanzabus.com.

Torrevieja approves almost 4,000 new parking spaces

Torrevieja is also moving ahead with plans for four new large park-and-ride car parks aimed at reducing congestion and improving access around the city.

The project, approved by Torrevieja Town Hall, will create almost 4,000 new parking spaces across several parts of the municipality as pressure on traffic and parking continues growing, especially during the busy summer months.

The new parking areas will be built on municipal land at Avenida de la Estación, Avenida Ramón del Valle Inclán in Torreta, Calle Juan Valera near the CV-905 and Avenida Delfina Viudes beside Parque Antonio Soria.

In total, the project will provide 3,937 spaces, including 55 accessible bays for drivers with reduced mobility.

The largest site will be located near Parque Antonio Soria, where more than 2,700 spaces are planned.

The council says the works are expected to take around five months and will include drainage systems, road markings, LED lighting, pedestrian access areas and electrical installations.

Local officials say the aim is to create safer and more organised parking zones capable of easing pressure on the busiest parts of the city centre.

The total investment for the new parking network exceeds €3.6 million.