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Shooting and attempted kidnapping set off alarm bells in Orihuela CostaOrihuela Costa residents are demanding a larger police presence as serious crime skyrockets Tensions are rising in Orihuela Costa following a wave of terrifying crimes, including a shooting and an attempted kidnapping in the last few days. These shocking.. 23/05/2025

AP-7 motorway closure to repair crash damage may not take as long as fearedThe concessionary has indicated that work may only take two weeks rather than two months Damage to the AP-7 motorway tunnel in Pilar de la Horadada, which was caused by a fatal truck crash, will mean that the carriageway from Alicante towards.. 22/05/2025

Tourist, 64, drowns in Orihuela Costa communal poolThe French man may have suffered a stroke in San Miguel de Salinas A 64-year-old French man has died in Orihuela Costa after drowning in a community swimming pool in San Miguel de Salinas, between calles Los Pinos and Los Cerezos.   A call.. 22/05/2025

Lighting up could cost you 750 euros on these Alicante beachesTwo towns in the province will actually fine beachgoers for smoking this summer   If you are heading to the beach this summer in the province of Alicante, you might want to think twice before lighting up. While many towns along the coast are part.. 19/05/2025

The most dangerous roads in Murcia and Alicante: Drivers should beware these accident black spotsThe stretch of Spanish road with the most accidents and fatalities is in Alicante and two on the list are in Murcia A road traffic accident in the Region of Murcia We all know certain stretches of roads that are often fraught with dangerous.. 14/05/2025

British nationals among 17 arrested as Guardia Civil shuts down cannabis clubs in Vega BajaSeventeen arrested and six clubs closed in Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa, Guardamar del Segura, and Rojales after year-long investigation   Six cannabis clubs in the Vega Baja area have been closed and 17 people arrested following a major investigation.. 14/05/2025

Torrevieja rescue turtle returns to the sea after two-month recovery'Nuca' the loggerhead turtle is released back into the wild after a dramatic rescue and two-month recovery   A loggerhead turtle rescued off the coast of Torrevieja earlier this year has been released back into the sea following two months.. 13/05/2025

Dozens evacuated as wildfire threatens homes near Orihuela Costa golf resortThe huge blaze broke out in scrub land near the well-known Las Ramblas Golf Course   A huge wildfire caused quite a scare on Sunday evening, May 11, near the Las Ramblas Golf Club in Orihuela Costa, prompting emergency services to step in quickly.. 12/05/2025

Less than two weeks to go until the launch of Airport Buses: All the details you need to knowAirport Buses is set to launch its full transfer service to and from Murcia International Airport, a convenient, comfortable and customer-focused travel option for passengers The countdown is on for the much-anticipated launch of Airport Buses, a.. 10/05/2025

VIDEO: Driver killed in Costa Blanca tunnel explosionA truck carrying flammable material overturned in the AP-7 tunnel in Pilar de la Horadada   🚨 ACCIDENTE EN EL TÚNEL DEL PILAR DE LA HORADADA ➡️El conductor de un camión que transportaba productos inflamables ha muerto.. 09/05/2025

Alicante province tops Blue Flag beaches leaderboardFind out which new beaches have gained or regained the prestigious award, and which have lost theirs in 2025 Poniente beach in Benidorm With a total of 89 Blue Flags, Alicante has received more of these distinctions than any other province.. 08/05/2025

Orihuela Costa residents object to housing development plans in flood-risk areaResidents and ecologists argue this coastal area “is already overcrowded and overdeveloped” Residents and ecologists are opposing plans to increase the number of houses to be built on land in Campoamor, Orihuela Costa, which they argue.. 07/05/2025

Costa Blanca biker group donates uniforms to Torrevieja Alzheimer's Day CentreThe funds raised will go towards buying new staff uniforms for 2025 The Costa Blanca Rawhiders local motorcycle group in Alicante has once again shown its ongoing commitment to the community with a charitable visit to the Torrevieja Alzheimer&rsquo.. 05/05/2025

Torrevieja unveils plans for 6 new city centre car parksLocating a parking space in this bustling Costa Blanca city has become an impossible task Finding a parking spot in Torrevieja city has become a daunting task that ranges from annoyingly frustrating to downright impossible, regardless of whether it.. 05/05/2025

Las Noches del Camino concerts return to Caravaca in JulyStars of Spanish pop light up the city of Caravaca on July 11 and 12 After the huge success of the “Noches del Camino” concerts in Caravaca during the Holy Jubilee Year of 2024 it has been decided that the event will be repeated, with this.. 02/04/2025

EU's new €7 ETIAS travel authorisation delayed until 2027People from the UK will have to obtain authorisation before travelling to Spain The launch of the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) has been delayed once again, with the European Union announcing that it will not be introduced.. 17/03/2025

The sonic booms are over for now, but when will the next ones be?Here is when the next loud sonic booms from planes will be heard in southeast Spain   This Thursday February 13 marks the end of the latest round of supersonic training flights by the Spanish air force out of Albacete Air Base, which have caused.. 13/02/2025

Celebrate Christmas Day in La Zenia with the biggest beach party in EuropeThousands of people flock to the Orihuela Costa’s Cala Bosque each year for a Christmas Day with a real difference Are you tired of the same old Christmas celebrations? Looking for a unique and exciting way to spend the holiday season? Look.. 19/12/2024

Best theme parks and funfairs on the Costa BlancaThrill-seekers rejoice: there’s fun and excitement for all ages across the Costa Blanca As a region that welcomes millions of tourists every year, Alicante's Costa Blanca has plenty of attractions of all kinds to keep visitors entertained.. 19/09/2024

5 of the best water parks on the Costa BlancaBeat the heat on the Costa Blanca with unmissable excitement for all the family A sun-kissed stretch of Mediterranean coastline, the Costa Blanca is a haven for families and thrill-seekers alike. And what better way to beat the summer heat than a.. 19/09/2024