Alicante city closes part of city centre to traffic on Friday, Saturday and Sunday The closures aim to give space to pedestrians to allow coronavirus social distancing in the city After initial trials proved successful, Alicante city council has decided to extend its car-free mobility initiative and boost local commerce at Christmas.. 02/12/2020

Alicante breaks Guinness World Record for largest nativity scene figures Joseph is over 18 metres in height and the Baby Jesus a whopping 3.3 metres long! The official Guinness World Records judge, Lena Kulhmann, has officially certified that the "Sagrada Familia", located in the Town Hall Square, the Plaza.. 02/12/2020

Christmas craft market in Plaza Seneca, Alicante City until January 10th A craft market and children's exhibition entertainment throughout the festive season It’s always a joy to wander around the centre of Alicante city during the festive season and soak in the atmosphere and Christmas lights, combined with.. 30/11/2020

Alicante police break up 5 parties and impose 28 denuncias for covid-related infractions Most of these were for failing to wear a mask in public and breaching the curfew restrictions One of the biggest issues facing the authorities as they attempt to bring the coronavirus pandemic under control is the continued resistance by members.. 30/11/2020

Alicante City going for Guinness Book Of Records with record-breaking nativity scene The city may have been restricted in the amount of festive activities this year due to covid, but it’s planning to build the biggest belén in the world instead! Work is well underway in building what Alicante City Council hopes will.. 26/11/2020

Alicante Council accelerates treatment against processionary caterpillars in outlying pine forestsThe new concessionary intensifies fumigation in the Benacantil, Tossal, Serra Grossa, Cala Cantalar and Orgegia mountains The Parks and Gardens Service of Alicante City Council has accelerated its treatment programme against the Processionary Caterpillar.. 26/11/2020

Benidorm-Dénia tramline should be in operation by beginning of 2023 The TRAM d'Alacant is gradually extending its reach Connectivity continues to improve in the Alicante Region and one of the key infrastructure projects, the TRAM d'Alacant is gradually extending its reach along the coast. The Alicante.. 23/11/2020

Do you have medical insurance? Talk to Seguros Costa Blanca your local DKV Private Health Care Agent When it comes to health care, Seguros Costa Blanca is on a mission to bring reasonably priced private services to the English-speaking expat communities throughout the Murcia region and province of Alicante. Providing a flexible service, Eduardo.. 07/06/2019

Morning out in Alicante route 3: Castle and el Barrio de Santa Cruz The ideal route for discovering some of the most historical and picturesque parts of Alicante City The morning out routes are designed to help visitors enjoy the best of Alicante, combining interesting places to visit with great views, gastronomy and..

Morning out in Alicante route 2: El Parque de La Ereta and El Barrio de Santa Cruz Discover the colourful streets of el Barrio de Santa Cruz and enjoy great views from El Parque La Ereta The morning out routes are designed to help visitors discover the most interesting aspects of the city and find all the little hidden secrets that..

Morning out in Alicante Route 1: Castle of Santa Bárbara and Ereta Park The Castillo de Santa Barbara and El Parque de la Ereta offer the best views of Alicante The morning out routes are designed to help visitors discover the most interesting aspects of the city and find all the little hidden gems which make Alicante such..

Romeria de la Cruz in Granja de Rocamora The locals of Granja pay homage to the Cross every September One of the most important fiestas in the calendar of the small Vega Baja municipality of Granja de Rocamora is the Cruz de Mayo in the first week of May, but the significance of the Holy Cross..

Alicante Museum of Contemporary Art (MACA) MACA's extensive collection of 20th Century art includes pieces by Picasso and Dalí The Contemporary Art Museum in Alicante (MACA) is located in the former Casa de La Asegurada, which was the oldest civil building in the city. It was originally..

Extreme weather conditions leave trail of damage across Valencia Region Torrential rain and winds gusting over 85 km/h cause damage throughout Valencia The storm which swept across the Comunidad Valenciana on Monday caused significant damage and disruption in the three provinces of Alicante, Valencia and Castelló.. 03/11/2015

The Bou Ferrer Roman shipwreck in Villajoyosa The merchant vessel was carrying goods for the Emperor and his family when it sank off the Costa Blanca The Bou Ferrer shipwreck off the coast of Villajoyosa (Vila Joiosa in Valenciano) is the largest Roman merchant vessel currently being excavated.. 24/09/2014

Alicante-Elche Airport, Alicante province, Comunidad Valenciana Alicante Elche airport is the gateway to the Costa Blanca and the Costa Cálida The sixth busiest airport in Spain serves the coastline of Alicante and Murcia Alicante Elche airport, previously known simply as Alicante airport, is located 8 kilometres..

Torrevieja Floating Museums Museos Flotantes, Submarine S-61, Delfin and Patrullero Albatros The floating museums are in theory an extension of the Museo del Mar y de la Sal in the town centre, and consist of a ship, a boat and a submarine which are no longer in service and are open..

The tradition of the night of San Juan in Alicante and Spain Magic in the air as fire and water take on mystical properties The bonfires (“hogueras” in Castilian Spanish, “fogueres” in Valenciano) which are lit to commemorate the night of San Juan in Alicante are a mixture of Christian.. 20/06/2014

Natural park of Las Lagunas de La Mata -Torrevieja Short family walking and cycling routes by the La Mata Laguna and vineyards Parc natural de La Mata-Torrevieja Las lagunas (lakes) de la Mata-Torrevieja are located within the Comarca of la Vega Baja and occupy part of each of the municipalities of Guardamar..

Almoradí, Burning the crosses of May, 1st May Almoradí, the crosses of May The tradition is adapted from the same custom as the Maypole Almoradí, in the Comarca de la Vega Baja, Alicante province, has an interesting local tradition relating to May Day on 1st May. Each year locals gather..

Romería al Monasterio de Santa Faz ( La Peregrina) in Alicante The Romería de la Santa Faz is held on the second Thursday after Easter Sunday Each year on the second Thursday after Easter Alicante holds its traditional Romería al Monasterio de la Santa Faz, ( also known as La Peregrina) an eight kilometre.. 04/05/2014

A Moorish morning out in Orihuela Suggested routes in Orihuela: Route 1, following the Moors Every area is defined by those who inhabited it, and although Orihuela is filled with rich Mediaeval and Baroque monuments, the outline structure and core identity of the city relate to its 500 years..

Orihuela castle, the Castillo de Orihuela Now just a ruin, Orihuela castle was formerly an imposing structure which dominated the Vega Baja Orihuela castle is located high up on the sierra de Orihuela, in the area known as Monte de San Miguel, occupying a strategic position overlooking..

Museo de la Muralla, Orihuela The museum of the city walls, Orihuela The Museo de la Muralla is located in the basement of the "Casa del Paso", which today forms part of the University buildings of the Campus de las Salesas de la Universidad Miguel Hernández and shows..

Club de Golf Villamartín One of five golf courses in the Orihuela municipality Of the five golf courses located in the municipality of Orihuela Villamartín is perhaps the most prestigious and, many would argue, the most difficult. It’s fairly long (6,706 yards from..

Residential areas Orihuela, Villamartín and nearby Los Dolses, La Solana, El Canal, El Barranco and Las Filipinas are all neighbours of the properties around the golf course itself The residential areas around Villamartín golf course are, for the most part, new. When the course was first opened in..

Climbing and Caving in Orihuela Orihuela offers superb climbing opportunities for enthusiasts Despite the fact that most foreign visitors are attracted to the municipality of Orihuela by the coastline, and that the sports most commonly associated with the area are nautical, the mountains..

Alicante-Elche airport to Torrevieja bus service The service operates between Torrevieja and El Altet every 2 hours The express direct bus service which connects Torrevieja to El Altet airport in Alicante is a well-priced and practical method of linking the Costa Blanca to the airport terminal and eliminates..

Puerto Deportivo de Cabo Roig The sporting marina at Cabo Roig offers summer schools, berths and boat repairs. The marina at Cabo Roig, lying at the foot of the small cliff on which the 16th century watchtower stands, is equipped with 207 berths for craft of up to 12 metres and deep..

Puerto deportivo de Campoamor The Miguel Caballero marina and sporting port The marina in Campoamor has 351 berths of varying lengths (6m to 14m), with a draft of 1.8m at the entrance. It is best suited for motor-propelled boats. Apart from all the usual facilities for boat-owners (crane..

Club de Golf Las Ramblas, Orihuela The outrageous hazards make this course an enjoyable challenge for golfers The course The unusual course at Las Ramblas de Orihuela, designed by Pepe Gancedo, first opened in 1991, and has been frustrating and delighting players of all levels ever since..

Real Club de Golf Campoamor, Orihuela The course has a relatively easy series of opening holes….but then attempts to ruin the score card with more demanding holes. This much-played course, which first opened in 1988, is one of those which welcomes the golfer with open arms, offering..

Overview of Orihuela beaches Orihuela has 16km of coastline with a wide range of different beaches The 16km of coast belonging to the municipality of Orihuela lie around 20km south-east of the town itself, following the CV-95 past Bigastro and San Miguel de Salinas. The beaches have..

Murales de San Isidro, Orihuela An impromptu gesture which became a monument to freedom of expression A monument to Miguel Hernández and his determination to stand up for what he believed in: click Miguel Hernández for more information about the poet of Orihuela... 15/12/2013

Divine delights in Orihuela In Orihuela those who lead us most into temptation are the nuns! Christmas is a time for sweet pleasures, when.. 12/12/2013

Introduction to the Vega Baja The vegetable garden of Orihuela joins with beaches, tourism, golf and culture in the Vega Baja The Vega Baja del Segura is the southernmost of the nine comarques within the province of Alicante, Region of Valencia, which form administrative sub-divisions.. 23/11/2013

Museo Arqueológico Comarcal de Orihuela Municipal Archaeological Museum, Orihuela The Municipal Archaeological Museum of Orihuela, also known as “MARQCO”, is currently housed in the former Church of San Juan de Dios, which was built in the mid-eighteenth century and formed part of..

Suggested Walks in Pilar de la Horadada Coastal walks and the río seco at Campoverde Coastal walks For those who enjoy fresh sea air, there is no better place to walk than along the coastline of Pilar de la Horadada. There are walkways right the way along from the Murcian border at..

Suggestions for things to do, Pilar de la Horadada Discover the beaches, walks, and places to visit in Pilar de la Horadada and Torre de la Horadada To visit: A morning out: Start at the tourist office and pick up a map. From there, it’s a 5 minute walk up to the Casa de la Cultura to the archaeological..

Introduction to the province of Alicante Introduction to Alicante Province, within the Autonomous Community of Valencia The province of Alicante is the one of the smallest of the fifty-two in Spain, but also the fourth most heavily populated with almost two million inhabitants. Over 330,000 of..

Golf in Pilar de la HoradadaLo Romero Golf course, 18 holes, 72 par Within the municipality of Pilar de la Horadada there is one golf course, originally intended to form the focal point of a residential development, however the golf course operates in its own right as an independent..

Beaches of Pilar de la Horadada, Alicante province A combination of wild open beaches and urban beaches offers something for everyone The attractions of Pilar de la Horadada and La Torre are many and varied, but almost without exception visitors to the municipality are attracted by one outstanding feature..

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