Dramatic rescue after woman falls five metres off cliff in Orihuela CostaThe rescued woman plunged five metres off a cliff at Punta Prima Beach in Orihuela Costa, Alicante province. Alicante Firefighters spent an hour bringing a woman to safety after she fell five metres off a cliff following a rock slide at Punta.. 14/05/2021
Alicante province registers three small earthquakes in four daysThe trio of earthquakes were registered in Torrevieja, Los Montesinos and Hondón de las Nieves in the Alicante province. The Vega Baja and Vinalopó Mitjá comarcas of the province of Alicante have registered three low intensity.. 14/05/2021
May 23 free 6km guided walk exploring the natural environment in San FulgencioAn opportunity to explore San Fulgencio's natural environment in the province of Alicante is on offer on Sunday, May 23. San Fulgencio in the Vega Baja comarca of the Alicante province is home to urban gardens and salt marches and orchards.. 14/05/2021
Free yoga classes in Guardamar del Segura Free yoga classes on offer in Guardamar del Segura in the province of Alicante. Guardamar del Seguro Town Hall is restarting free yoga classes at Queen Sofia Park (Parque Reina Sofía) led by teachers Enara and Maria. The classes will.. 13/05/2021
Torrevieja closes off part of beach to protect Kentish Plover nesting site Torrevieja council is safeguarding a Kentish Plover nesting site at La Mata beach in the province of Alicante. After the successful nesting of the Kentish Plover (Charadrius alexandrinus) in Torrevieja's Municipal Natural Park 'Molino del.. 13/05/2021
To 27th May Discovering Balgorri in Guardamar del Segura The exhibition is in the Guardamar del Segura municipal library in the Vega Baja area of the Alicante province An exhibition of modern art paintings and drawings entitled “Descubriendo a BAIGORRI” can be visited in the municipal library.. 13/05/2021
Orihuela opens its first beach for dogsIn great news for dog owners, the Cala Cabo Peñas in Orihuela, also known as Cala Mosca II, is now officially a dog friendly beach. Orihuela Costa on the Costa Blanca has 16 km of beaches which varies from rugged coastline to fine white.. 11/05/2021
Alicante firefighters make a record number of mountain rescues in one dayAlcoy, Alcali and Sierra de Orihuela in the province of Alicante were all the scene of mountain rescues. Firefighters from the Provincial Consortium of Alicante made a record number of rescues in a single day in Alcoy, Alcali and Sierra de Orihuela.. 10/05/2021
Work to resume on Pabellon Blanco in Torrevieja sports complex The building work on the controversial structure in Torrevieja has been on hold since 2015, but the project is due to restart from July Torrevieja council, in the Vega Baja comaraca of the Alicante province, has taken the first steps towards.. 06/05/2021
Musica en Primavera; 14 free entry concerts in Orihuela throughout May and JuneThe festival, organized by the department of Culture, will include 14 weekend concerts in Orihuela and Orihuela Costa in the Vega Baja comarca of the Alicante province The department of Culture from Orihuela’s Town Hall has organized.. 06/05/2021
Orihuela digs deep for Tree for Europe initiativeThe Environmental department in Orihuela, Alicante province, has promised to plant 5,000 trees as a contribution to reducing carbon emissions The Town Hall in Orihuela has joined the #UnÁrbolPorEuropa (‘a tree for Europe&rsquo.. 06/05/2021
Three new skate parks to be built in the municipality of OrihuelaThe parks will be located in La Aparecida, Orihuela Costa and the centre of Orihuela The department of Sports in the municipality of Orihuela has announced that three new skate parks are to be built in order to meet the high demand for this type of.. 05/05/2021
Torrevieja joins environmental agreement to protect wild beesSeveral municipalities have pledged to join the Southeast Naturalists Association (ANSE) to help pollinating species adapt to climate change Images; ANSE, showing various educational projects undertaken in local schools within the region of Murcia.. 04/05/2021
Art exhibit Todos somos Uno by local students in Torrevieja from May 6 to 30The exhibition will be open to the public at the Virgen del Carmen Culture Centre in the centre of Torrevieja until May 30 The art exhibit, “Todos somos Uno” created by students from the Municipal School of Painting in Torrevieja.. 04/05/2021
Artesanos de la Sal documentary about salt crafting in Torrevieja The craft of making miniature models out of salt is in danger of disappearing from the Torrevieja salt lakes. The University of Alicante (UA) has produced a documentary which includes English subtitles, about the traditional salt craft found in Torrevieja.. 30/04/2021
Free guided tourism routes in Orihuela throughout MayThe guided routes provide information about historic people and places in the area, and reservations can now be made online More than 450 people have enjoyed the different guided tours offered by Orihuela’s tourist department during the months.. 29/04/2021
New cycle lane in Almoradi to encourage sustainable mobility and leisure cyclingThe new cycle lane will connect the town centre with El Raiguero and Lomas de la Juliana Almoradí Town Hall (in the Vega Baja Comarca of the Alicante province) has started building a new cycle lane this week (work began on Monday April 26).. 28/04/2021
Orihuela on the warpath against invasive Arizona cactus The invasive species threatens to colonize the San Miguel mountain as it spreads across the Alicante province The head of the Environmental department from Orihuela Town Hall, Dámaso Aparicio, is currently campaigning to control the spread.. 22/04/2021
