No end in sight

Whether they agree with bullfighting or not, most would argue that the bullring in Orihuela should be restored if only for it to be used for other purposes.

However, plans for restoration have hit another setback. Jardinería Obras y Servicios Torrevieja (JOST), the only company that bid for the contract, say that, even with a 40 year concession to run the underground car parking, they cannot undertake the 11 million euro project without public financing.

Since it was not anticipated that public funds would be used, this must put the restoration back into the melting pot.