Exhumations of Spanish Civil War execution victims in Orihuela cemetery 17 Republicans were shot in 1939 and buried in a mass grave A topic which is always controversial in Spain is the exhumation and reburial of victims of the Spanish Civil war, particularly those shot in reprisal killings at the end of the Civil War.. 26/11/2020

Pilar de la Horadada reaches agreement to adopt Lo Romero Golf urbanisation public areasThe council will spend 180,000 euros annually maintaining green areas and public roads Pilar de la Horadada town council has formalized an agreement to take over the basic maintenance and services of green areas and public carriageways on the ".. 24/11/2020

Orihuela lights up to say no to violence against women Orihuela was one of many cities carrying out public acts in the fight against gender violence Wednesday 25th November is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, a day on which institutions around the world focus attention.. 24/11/2020

Earthquake felt in Torrevieja on Monday evening An earthquake of 1.4 magnitude on the Richter scale was registered yesterday at 10:40 p.m. in Torrevieja An earthquake of 1.4 magnitude on the Richter scale was reported on Monday evening at 10:40 p.m. in the municipality of Torrevieja, in the Alicante.. 24/11/2020

Two new police vehicles for Pilar de la Horadada This is part of an ongoing commitment to upgrade police services and equipment in Pilar de la Horadada The Department of Public Safety of the town hall of Pilar de la Horadada has leased two new vehicles on a 36 month contract, with an option to.. 24/11/2020

New discoveries in Guardamar del Segura Roman villa and Moorish tower site The archaeological excavations of Moncayo and Torre del Descargador are slowly giving up their secrets Guardamar del Segura town hall has released information relating to the latest phase of archaeological excavations in the site known as el Moncayo.. 20/11/2020

Skeleton found in Guardamar del Segura castle reveals a violent past Carbon dating reveals that the body dates back to the 14th century A fortified settlement under constant threat of pirate raids Guardamar was part of the vast swathes of territory reconquered by the Christians in the mid-thirteenth century after.. 19/11/2020

Coronavirus brings boom in Valencia and Alicante villa sales Buyers seek larger homes with outdoor space as the pandemic affects the property market It goes without saying that in general terms the Spanish property market has suffered greatly from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic with sales figures.. 19/11/2020

Violent gas explosion causes serious damage in centre of TorreviejaThe explosion is believed to have been caused deliberately by the owner of one of the apartments destroyed A violent explosion has caused significant material damage to 14 apartments in Torrevieja, the facade of the building opposite, as well as.. 19/11/2020

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Navigate a path out of property-related financial stress in Spain with EU Property Solutions Solutions for negative equity, deposit returns, mortgage stress and all kinds of property debt The boom and bust cycle in the Spanish property market, which was fuelled by speculative buying and construction in the early years of this century and then..

Stagestruck, a non profit making theatre group in Torrevieja Stagestruck is a non-profit making theatre group who put on two shows a year, musical comedy in May and pantomime in November, to raise much needed funds for the Torrevieja Alzheimer's Association and other local charities. The group.. 14/10/2016

Playa Babilonia / Platja de la Babilònia in Guardamar del Segura A semi-urban, semi-rural beach alongside the picturesque dunes of Guardamar The Playa Babilonia lies in front of the dunes and vegetation of the Parque Alfonso XIII in the northern part of the town of Guardamar, close to the town centre but, at.. 29/09/2016

The MAG archaeological museum in Guardamar del Segura 6,000 years of history at the mouth of the River Segura in Guardamar It often seems in Spain that almost every little town and village has so much history that they hardly know what to do with it all, and Guardamar is certainly no exception: its.. 29/09/2016

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..

The Cuevas del Rodeo in Rojales, cave houses converted into art studios The Rojales cave houses host a wide variety of cultural and artistic events The Cuevas del Rodeo are a collection of traditional cave houses built into the hillside of Rojales between the 18th and the 20th century, reflecting a style of building.. 13/09/2016

Wanted: female singers for Pilarmonics, a ladies harmony group, in Pilar de la Horadada Female Singers Wanted for Ladies 4 Part Harmony Chorus in Barbershop Style Do you love to sing? Even if just in the shower…. Were you told by someone that you couldn’t sing and then lost your confidence? Do you just love.. 12/09/2016

First Sunday of every month Arts and Crafts Meeting in Las Cuevas del Rodeo There is an Arts and Crafts meeting in Las Cuevas del Rodeo in Rojales on the first Sunday of every month On the first Sunday of every month in Rojales there is an Arts and Crafts meeting held in Las Cuevas del Rodeo from 11:00 for artists and artisans..

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..

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..

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..

Pasos, pride, passion and penitence in Orihuela for Semana Santa The scent of incense, crackle of sweet wrappers and glow of lamplight accompanied the Good Friday procession in Orihuela Semana Santa in Orihuela is recognised as being of International tourism interest, due mainly to its great age, and the historical.. 20/04/2014

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: Villapiedra and La Regia La Regia was one of the first areas to be built up in the 70’s building boom The two residential areas of Villapiedra and La Regia are located on the inland side of the N-332 as it runs through Orihuela Costa, providing a contrast to the slightly more..

Residential areas Orihuela, Punta Prima Punta Prima is one of the oldest residential beach developments in Orihuela Punta Prima lies at the northernmost point of Orihuela’s coastline, bordering on the municipality of Torrevieja, and is one of the oldest beach developments in the area in..

Residential areas Orihuela, Mil Palmeras Mil Palmeras (Orihuela Costa) The Mil Palmeras residential area of Orihuela Costa is at the southernmost end of the municipality’s coastline, and shares a beach with the area of the same name in the neighbouring municipality of Pilar de la Horadada..

Residential areas Orihuela, La Zenia II La Zenia II, Orihuela Costa La Zenia II is the inland extension of the older and slightly more prestigious beach residential area of the same name, occupying a part of the land between the main N-332 road and the AP-7 motorway. Direct access to the area..

Residential areas Orihuela Costa North Includes La Chismosa, La Florida, Lago Sol, Los Balcones, Las Piscinas, Villa Rosa, La Ciñuelica, La Florida, Alameda del Mar, Los Pinos, Playa Flamenca (an extension of the beach residential area) and Citrus At the northern end of the Orihuela Costa..

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..

Orihuela Costa Town Hall office, padrón office and extranjería All the offices serving the needs of foreign residents in Orihuela under one roof Residents of Orihuela Costa are very fortunate to have all the official services they need located logically and conveniently in one place. Orihuela is a large municipality..

Orihuela Playa tourist information point This services residents in the coastal urbanization areas of Orihuela Costa The Orihuela municipality has three different points from which tourist information can be requested, and this office is conveniently situated in the heart of Orihuela Costa to..

Local Police and Guardía Civil, Orihuela Policia Local and Guardía Civíl, Orihuela and Orihuela Costa For all Emergencies dial 112 Jefatura de la Policia Local, Orihuela ( the main Policia local police station) C/ Monserrate Salinas, Orihuela 092 - 965300204 965301640 &..

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..

Tourist information office in Orihuela City The Oficina de Turismo is just around the corner from the Cathedral The Tourist information office in Orihuela is located inside the former palace of the Marqués de Rafal in the Plaza which bears his name, the Plaza Marqués de Rafal. This..

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..

Police and Guardia Civil, Pilar de la Horadada The central emergencies number for the whole of Spain is 112 The Policía Local headquarters in Pilar de la Horadada are on the southern edge of the town in Avenida La Venta, in a large, very modern blue building which is impossible to miss. Address..

Oficina de turismo, Pilar de la Horadada Pilar de la Horadada Tourist Office The municipal tourist office in Pilar de la Horadada is located on the corner of the Town Hall and is less than half a minute’s walk from the Iglesia del Pilar and the charming Plaza de la Iglesia, which is.. 04/11/2013

Padron office, Pilar de la Horadada The Padrón is an essential document for anyone living in Spain The padrón office is in the Town Hall, which is in the central square named Plaza Campoamor, around 100 yards from the church of “Nuestra Señora del Pilar and Sagrado..

Ayuntamiento de Pilar de la Horadada Town Hall, Pilar de la Horadada The main town hall in the municipality of Pilar de la Horadada is located within the main urban area of Pilar de la Horadada. There is a local municipal office on the Campoverde urbanisation which is able to deal with general..

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