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Major facelift underway for Avenida del Cabo in Orihuela CostaThe €200,000 project aims to improve accessibility and year-round traffic flow in Cabo Roig Work is continuing along Avenida del Cabo in Cabo Roig as the local government pushes ahead with a €200,000 upgrade aimed at modernising one of its.. 11/05/2026

Torrevieja approves €8.5 million makeover for Los Locos beach promenadeMore than 1km of Torrevieja seafront will be pedestrianised as part of the ambitious redevelopment Torrevieja is set for a major beachfront facelift after the council officially awarded the contract for the long-awaited redevelopment of Los Locos.. 11/05/2026

Clear skies and sun with a chance of some scattered showers: Alicante weather forecast May 11-14Mostly sunny skies and mild temperatures on the way for the Alicante province, with the risk of some showers and thunderstorms The worst of the bad weather is over for now, but it's not plain sailing yet as some unsettled weather is expected.. 11/05/2026

Keeping homes and businesses clean across Alicante and the Costa Blanca just got easier with Clean NowHelping with everything from regular home cleaning to Airbnb turnovers and deep cleans across the Costa Blanca Between the fine orange Calima dust, muddy rain, sand and humidity, keeping a home or office clean in Spain can sometimes feel like a.. 08/05/2026

Orihuela brings in new plan to tackle pine processionary caterpillar across the municipalityThe pest control programme will cover parks, pine forests and green areas across Orihuela and Orihuela Costa Orihuela City Council has launched a new contract to tackle the pine processionary caterpillar across the municipality, with preventative.. 08/05/2026

Benidorm and Valencia using phone tracking and AI to tackle beach overcrowdingCouncils across the Valencian Community are using live data to monitor crowded beaches and tourist hotspots If you’ve ever arrived at a packed beach in Benidorm, spent 20 minutes hunting for parking in Alicante or found yourself shoulder-to-shoulder.. 08/05/2026

Man dies after falling down irrigation ditch in tiny village between Orihuela and MurciaThe tragedy occurred in La Aparecida, a quiet hamlet in Orihuela’s Vega Baja area A man has died in the Orihuela district of La Aparecida, a small rural hamlet in the Vega Baja del Segura area of Alicante, located between Orihuela city and the border..

Torrential rain forces cancellation of Torrevieja May Fair opening eventsFirefighters across Alicante province responded to flooding incidents as storms battered the Vega Baja Torrevieja’s May Fair got off to a soggy start on Thursday May 7 after heavy rain forced organisers to cancel all of the opening day celebrations.. 08/05/2026

The best time to take out a health insurance policy: Young versus older When considering taking out a health insurance policy, many people wonder at what age it is best to do so. Is it worthwhile to be insured when you are young? At what age should you start looking for private medical insurance? There is no perfect age.. 07/05/2026

Why Generation Z is falling in love with this tiny cave house village in AlicanteAirbnb says this hidden Costa Blanca gem has seen a bigger surge in bookings from young travellers than almost anywhere else in Spain Generation Z, the group of young people born between 1997 and 2012, have well and truly changed the way we think.. 07/05/2026

Alicante Airport announces latest round of renovations costing €1.154 billionThe overhaul will expand the terminal and improve road and transport links to the Costa Blanca airport Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is embarking on a major investment programme worth €1.154 billion, with plans to expand its.. 07/05/2026

More rain and thunderstorms on the way: Alicante weekend weather forecast May 7-10Cloudy skies, persistent rain, heavy showers and thunderstorms predicted for the Alicante Province over the next few days According to Aemet, the unsettled weather looks set to continue over the weekend. Expect overcast skies, persistent rain and.. 07/05/2026

One year after Spain's historic blackout, Murcia is leading the way on solar self-sufficiencyJoin the solar revolution and make the switch with expert guidance across the south of Spain from Ecocorp Solar Tuesday April 28 marked the one-year anniversary of the blackout, when the lights went out across Spain for twelve hours, leaving millions.. 04/05/2026

Weekend blaze at Orihuela-Almoradí scrapyard finally under controlLarge-scale emergency response was activated due to the intensity of the fire and the proximity to a local hospital The fire that tore through the Desguaces Mora scrapyard in Benejúzar over the weekend was finally declared fully extinguished.. 04/05/2026

Holidaymaker, 24, rescued after nearly drowning during late-night Torrevieja swimThe woman, who was on holiday in the area, entered a rocky patch of sea late at night when strong winds had caused powerful waves and dangerous conditions The Guardia Civil has revealed that, at the end of March, they were called out to rescue a 24.. 04/05/2026

Child among three migrants found dead off Alicante coast in possible link to Cartagena tragedyInvestigators are looking into whether the latest victims were on the same boat as migrants found dead near Murcia earlier in April The bodies of three migrants have been recovered from the waters off the Alicante coast and the Guardia Civil are now.. 01/05/2026

Torrevieja green lights 1,300 new homes and hospital expansionThe project includes a housing development, school land, green areas and road improvements in La Ceñuela Torrevieja City Council has approved plans that will allow a major new development in the La Ceñuela area, paving the way for more.. 30/04/2026

Torrevieja man arrested after cat beaten to death in shocking street attackThe case is being treated as animal abuse and gender-based violence by Torrevieja City Council Local police in Torrevieja arrested a man on Monday April 27 after a cat was beaten to death in the street in a case that has shocked residents and sparked.. 30/04/2026

May 9-10 Europe Day celebrations in TorreviejaThe free event at the International Auditorium is one of the highlights of Torrevieja's social calendar Torrevieja is pulling out all the stops for Europe Day this year, with a free gala at the International Auditorium on Saturday May 9 that&#.. 29/04/2026

Read the May edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the May issue of Home & Living magazine This edition is not only full of inspiring home and living articles, but you'll find so much more.....   • We start with looking at Ibiza in May. This month the islands.. 29/04/2026