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Beach yoga, Pilates and Zumba classes in Orihuela Costa this summerEvening workouts on the sand return to 4 Orihuela Costa beaches in July and August If you're looking for a healthy way to make the most of long summer evenings, Orihuela Costa's coastline is the place to be. The City Council has launched its.. 26/06/2025

Torrevieja N-332 on verge of collapse as daily traffic soarsLocals and tourists continue to endure daily jams while long-promised Orihuela Costa upgrades remain stuck in planning There are few certainties during summer on the southern Costa Blanca, but Torrevieja’s traffic is one of them. On any given.. 25/06/2025

Black flags for Costa Blanca tourist hotspotsBenidorm and the Costa Blanca shamed by ecologists for environmental abuses on the coast Fencing around construction site at Cala Mosca in Orihuela Costa Benidorm, Orihuela Costa and Torrevieja were shamed in this year’s Black.. 20/06/2025

EasyJet cabin crew in Spain to strike this monthThe industrial action will impact flights at Barcelona, Alicante, Malaga and Palma de Mallorca airports EasyJet cabin crew have called a strike for June 25, 26 and 27 at the company's bases in Barcelona, Alicante, Malaga and Palma de Mallorca... 17/06/2025

Pilar de la Horadada mayor reveals latest expectation for AP-7 tunnel reopening dateRepairs after the fatal accident in May are now predicted to be finished by last week of June A reopening date for the southbound carriageway tunnel of the AP-7 in Pilar de la Horadada, which has been closed for repairs following a fatal truck.. 17/06/2025

Danish man rescued from treacherous Orihuela Costa cliffsThe victim was trapped at the bottom of an 8-metre overhang near Cala Caleta in Cabo Roig Guardia Civil officers faced a challenging rescue operation on Monday afternoon, June 10, when they received reports of someone who had fallen from the cliffs.. 17/06/2025

Orihuela Costa pothole repair project completed, but residents warn that many more roads need fixingTown hall coast department has also repaired the damaged sea wall between Campoamor and Cabo Roig Councillor Manuel Mestre inspecting the repair work Repairing all the potholes in Orihuela Costa is a bit like painting the Forth Bridge, because.. 16/06/2025

Irishman stabbed in Orihuela CostaThe29-year-old was attacked in La Zenia a month after another Irish national was shot in the head Orihuela Costa’s escalating crime wave took a shocking turn in the early hours of Sunday morning, June 15, when a 29-year-old Irish man was stabbed.. 16/06/2025

Summer markets return to Pilar de la HoradadaEvening and night stalls are back in Mil Palmeras and Torre de la Horadada for summer 2024 It is officially market season in Pilar de la Horadada, with the return of the popular summer markets across the town’s coastal neighbourhoods.  .. 13/06/2025

Delays for ITV inspections on the rise again in Alicante province: Up to 45 days in Benidorm!Drivers are advised to book early or look elsewhere for stations with sooner appointments to avoid being fined for an expired ITV Waiting times for ITV (MOT) vehicle inspections are increasing in Alicante province again, significantly in Benidorm.. 12/06/2025

Orihuela Costa deploys lifeguards early before summerService brought forward by two weeks as visitors flock to coast Manuel Mestre at the lifeguard hut on Playa la Glea The lifeguard service in Orihuela Costa started early this year, on the weekend of May 31-June 1, in response to the increasing.. 12/06/2025

Airport Buses celebrates a strong start following its launchPassenger reviews for the Murcia Airport transfer service are glowing, and now operators say a broader uptake is vital to sustain the new service Three short weeks after its launch, Airport Buses is already earning high praise from passengers travelling.. 10/06/2025

PHOTOS: Fluffy baby flamingos hatch in TorreviejaIf you need something to brighten your day, check out the adorable new additions to La Mata’s salt lakes in Torrevieja If you're in need of a little pick-me-up today, let Torrevieja offer you a gentle reminder of nature's quiet magic.. 05/06/2025

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

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

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