The mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolón, alongside the councillor for festivities, Rosario Martínez, has revealed the jury's decision to select three local young women as candidates for the title of Queen and Ladies of the Salt for the 2026/2027 season. The chosen candidates are Alba Egea Moya, Laura María Cases Martínez, and Yanira Berge Martínez.
This past weekend, a gathering took place involving the six candidates, the current Salinera Court, and the jury to determine the three members of the upcoming court. Through personal interviews and various activities, the jury got to know these young women and made their selections.
The final decision will be announced, as is tradition, at the Municipal Theatre of Torrevieja on Saturday, 14 November. This event will also mark the farewell of the current Queen of Salt, Daniela Gómez Navarro, along with the Ladies, Miriam Córdoba Prades and Sara Toribio Sánchez.
Rosario Martínez has indicated that the identities of the other candidates will not be disclosed to allow them the opportunity to participate in future editions if they wish.
profiles of the candidates
The following are brief profiles of the candidates:
- Alba Egea Moya, 26, is a Torrevieja native and a graduate in Gastronomy and Culinary Arts from the University of Alicante. Her hobbies include crafts, where she participates in the Salt Craft School, and singing as a member of the Municipal Coral School's Symphony Choir. She is actively involved in local festivities and traditions, including the Habaneras and Polyphony Contest, Holy Week, and the Torrevieja Carnival.
- Laura María Cases Martínez, 22, also from Torrevieja, holds a degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Alicante. She enjoys the sea and spending time with children, creating activities and playing with them. Laura is engaged in various local celebrations, such as Holy Week, the Torrevieja Carnival, the Three Kings Parade, and the Municipal School of Coral Singing.
- Yanira Berge Martínez, 19, is studying Law at the University of Alicante. Her interests include learning languages, music, and helping others. Yanira participates in Holy Week, the May Fair, the Sacred Heart of Jesus festivities, and the celebrations in honour of Our Lady of Carmen.
Additionally, the members of the jury will be announced during the Proclamation Gala of the new Salinera Court.
