- Torrevieja celebrates European Mobility Week 2025 with activities from Sept 16-21.
- Open days at the Children’s Traffic Park offering educational road safety games.
- Workshops, bike circuits, and family fun events on Sept 20 and 21 in La Mata and Vista Alegre.
- Car-free zones set up for safe walking, playing, and socializing on Sept 21 afternoon.
- Bicycle raffles and active community participation encouraged.
Torrevieja Champions Sustainable Mobility and Road Safety with Week-Long Events
From September 16 to 21,2025,Torrevieja’s local government and police are uniting to promote a more sustainable and safer approach to mobility under the inspiring slogan “Mobility for All”. This special program aligns with the European Mobility Week 2025 and invites residents of all ages to participate in a variety of free educational and recreational activities focused on road safety and sustainable transportation.
A Look at the Week’s Activities
The Concejalía de Seguridad y emergencias (Department of Safety and Emergencies) along with the Local Police of Torrevieja have crafted a diverse lineup of events that bring the community together to learn, enjoy, and discover new ways to move more safely and sustainably around their city.
| Date | Time | Activity | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 16-19 (Tue-Fri) | 17:00 – 19:00 | Open Days - Children’s Traffic Park | Police Municipal Facilities, Torrevieja | Educational and fun road safety games for kids |
| Sept 20 (Sat) | 11:00 – 13:00 | Mobility Day Festivity | Encarnación Puchol Plaza, La Mata | workshops on sustainable mobility, traffic park, educational and entertainment activities |
| Sept 21 (Sun) | 10:30 – 13:00 | Mobility Day Celebration | Paseo Vista Alegre | Bike circuits, traffic park, mobility games; bring bikes, scooters, and skates |
| sept 21 (Sun) | 17:00 – 20:00 | Car-Free Days | Vista Alegre & Paseo de la Libertad | Traffic restricted for safe walking, playing, and socializing |
Highlights for Families and Participants
- children’s Traffic Park Open Days: Open from Tuesday to Friday afternoons, providing young children a safe surroundings to learn road signals and rules through playful activities.
- Workshops and Fun: On Saturday in La Mata and Sunday at Vista Alegre, families can engage in interactive sessions promoting eco-friendly transport like cycling and skating.
- Car-Free Zones: Sunday afternoon’s initiative helps create a quieter, healthier environment by closing critically important central streets to vehicular traffic, offering space for leisure and active movement.
- Bicycle raffle: Participants across all events get a chance to win bicycles, encouraging further champions of sustainable mobility.
Why Sustainable Mobility Matters
The focus on sustainable mobility during the week is part of a wider European initiative to reduce pollution, minimize traffic accidents, and create better quality of life in urban areas. Torrevieja’s events highlight how small community efforts can empower residents to embrace greener, safer travel habits – whether by bike, scooter, or on foot.
How to participate
Residents are warmly invited to bring their bicycles,electric scooters,and skateboards to the events. The Municipal Police facilities open their doors for the Children’s Traffic Park, while public spaces like Plaza Encarnación Puchol and Paseo Vista Alegre serve as main venues for activities and car-free celebrations.
For more information or specific inquiries, contact the Concejalía de Seguridad y Emergencias at 965 71 02 50.
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