COSTA BLANCA, LOCAL NEWS ORIHUELA

Orihuela to Montepinar bike lane to open month ahead of scheduleConnecting cycle lane in the Vega Baja, Alicante province, looks set to be ready for use from August 15. Two kilometres of bike lane that will allow cyclists to ride safely between Orihuela and Montepinar looks set to be unveiled mid-August - almost.. 22/07/2021

Hospitality sector in Orihuela warns businesses may not survive the year due to restrictionsBars, restaurants and nightlife venues in the Vega Baja fear closure this winter amid capacity and opening limitations. Representatives of Orihuela's hospitality sector have warned they might survive the summer, but "may not make it through.. 20/07/2021

Road and pavement resurfacing begins on urbanisation in Orihuela CostaPedestrian and accessibility is being improved at La Regia housing development in the Vega Baja, Alicante province. Asphalting and pavement replacement works have begun at La Regia urbanisation in Orihuela Costa, upgrading surfacing laid ".. 16/07/2021

Hunt for owner of 30 thousand euros found in OrihuelaAnyone lost €30,000? Enormous wad of cash found in the Vega Baja, Alicante province. We've all lost a fiver in our time, but imagine losing thousands! Someone has, and the Local Police in Orihuela are eager to track them down. It&#.. 14/07/2021

Orihuela signs up to nationwide glass recycling campaign139 bars, restaurants and hotels in Orihuela in the Vega Baja, Alicante province, will be encouraged to recycle more. Orihuela has joined 129 other coastal municipalities and signed up to a nationwide Green Flags Movement campaign launched by Ecovidrio.. 13/07/2021

Orihuela shops dress to impress after Moors and Christians festivities are cancelledWindow dressing campaign is launched in the Vega Baja town, Alicante province, after the traditional celebrations are cancelled for a second year. Orihuela's Association of Traders has teamed up with the Moors and Christians Festival organisers.. 13/07/2021

Free tourist routes throughout July and August in OrihuelaIn the absence of traditional Moors and Christians festivities in the Vega Baja, a series of tourist routes are planned. Determined to celebrate Orihuela's heritage in the absence of the traditional Moors and Christians parades and festivities.. 05/07/2021

Spanish Association Against Cancer in Orihuela promotes Healthy RoutesFree weekly walks will take place throughout July in the Vega Baja, Alicante province. Spanish Association Against Cancer in Orihuela is encouraging residents of the municipality to take part in free 'Healthy Routes' starting Wednesday.. 28/06/2021

Brexit collides with 1975 military law in Spain; British housebuyers must now obtain military permits in parts of the Vega Baja (Note: the limit of the military importance zone is not exact but approximate) Purchasers from third countries buying in areas designated as “Zones of Interest for National Defence” along the coastlines of Spain must obtain a military permit.. 08/02/2021