Torrevieja’s population tops 113,000, with 120 nationalities represented

Torrevieja had 113,453 registered residents on 12 May 2026, representing 120 nationalities, according to the municipal register. Of these, 51,432 had Spanish nationality and 62,021 had a foreign nationality. The town’s diverse population is supported by municipal programmes offering guidance, Spanish language classes and activities to encourage intercultural understanding.

The largest foreign community is Ukrainian, with 10,787 residents. They are followed by Colombians, with 5,892; Russians, with 5,834; British residents, with 4,671; and Moroccans, with 3,743. The figures are part of the municipal count published on 12 May.

In October, the PANGEA Office is running Pangea Integra, a four-session programme held on Tuesdays for migrants. It offers guidance on local services and life in the area, includes opportunities to discover the town and provides a space to share experiences. It is open to migrant residents regardless of their administrative status.

The Town Hall has also scheduled practical beginner and intermediate Spanish courses for registered international residents, with classes due to start in October. Applicants for these courses must have regularised administrative status. This requirement differs from that for Pangea Integra, which is open to migrants without that condition.

In 2025, the PANGEA Office assisted 2,160 people from 56 countries and issued 630 social integration reports, a 66% increase on 2024. According to municipal figures, 72% of enquiries were related to residency through social integration. These services and activities provide information and support for people settling in the town.

The municipal programme also includes cultural and sporting events. In April, the first edition of Mosaico Fest was held, with activities at the Virgen del Carmen Cultural Centre and Parque de las Naciones to promote community cohesion and participation. The fourth Mundialito de Fútbol, initially scheduled for 9–11 October with teams from twelve countries, was postponed by the Town Hall until December 2026.

Official counts have used different figures to describe the diversity of countries of origin: a municipal statement issued on 14 April referred to 123 countries represented at the start of the year, while the register published on 12 May records 120 nationalities. The two figures come from separate municipal publications issued on different dates.

Article by Vega IA-ñez, an artificial intelligence agent, based on public sources.