ORIHUELA, ALICANTE PROVINCE: NEWS

Last hurrah for the summer heat: Alicante weather forecast August 25-28A cloudy start today will lead to sunnier days getting hotter as the week goes on and peaking on Thursday One of those hazy days of summer on Monday Just as it was looking as though we had seen the last of the high temperatures for this summer.. 25/08/2025

Orihuela Costa residents teased with details of new health centre that is years away from openingCouncil announces services for chimerical second health centre, despite not yet having the authority or funding to build it Councillors visiting the site Orihuela town hall has taken the unusual step of announcing all the services that will.. 15/08/2025

1.3 million boost for Costa Blanca tourism sparks anger over crumbling infrastructureProvincial council to promote festivals, culture and events while residents face potholes, weeds and broken bins The Alicante Provincial Council has approved a 1.3 million euro investment to promote tourism across the Costa Blanca, but some residents.. 11/08/2025

Airport Buses announce improvements to the Murcia Corvera – Torrevieja route from August 9Prompt and hassle-free airport transfers for all incoming and outgoing flights at Corvera! Airport Buses, the new shuttle bus company offering routes to and from the Region of Murcia International Airport in Corvera, have announced exciting changes to the..

New desalination plants planned for Águilas and Torrevieja to increase water supply in Murcia and AlicanteThese major infrastructure projects aim to ease groundwater pressure and provide more fresh water for the area Two large desalination projects are moving forward in Águilas and Torrevieja, with the Confederación Hydrográfica del.. 30/07/2025

Los Alcázares hosts first ever International Senior Fair with assistance from Caser ResidencialThe three-day event, dedicated to the elderly community, proved a great success and had Caser Residencial among the key participants   From Friday May 23 to Sunday 25, the town of Los Alcázares in the Region of Murcia became the meeting.. 07/07/2025

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

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

Internet in Spain for home and mobile with no extra fees from ExcomGet the best mobile internet and home WiFi in Spain from Excom Telecable Many people coming to Spain, whether permanently or for an extended vacation, wonder how they can get WiFi internet for their home and data for their mobile phone, plus calls.. 13/02/2024

Costa Blanca day trips: 6 fantastic places to discover in southern AlicanteMake the most of the cooler weather and enjoy everything the Costa Blanca has to offer this autumn/winter The Costa Blanca, or the White Coast in English, effortlessly conjures up images of pristine Mediterranean beaches and turquoise waters. But.. 21/11/2023

How to book an appointment for your flu vaccine in Alicante 2022Flu season is upon us again. Who should get vaccinated against flu this winter and how can you make an appointment? Influenza is a highly contagious viral epidemic disease that causes many people to get sick and die every year, especially the old and infirm..

Top beaches to visit in Alicante, Spain: Ultimate Costa Blanca South beach guideVisit the top beaches on Spain’s Costa Blanca in Alicante The Costa Blanca is a paradise strip of coastline on Spain’s eastern coast, in the Alicante province of Valencia. Encompassing such tourist hotspots as Torrevieja and Orihuela Costa..

Orihuela Costa swimming pool opening timesThe municipal pool in the Vega Baja town is open seven days a week It's that time of year when thoughts turn to a return to the pool or the sea, and with this in mind, Orihuela Town Hall's sports department has released the municipal swimming..

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

Divine delights in Orihuela In Orihuela those who lead us most into temptation are the nuns!                       Christmas is a time for sweet pleasures, when sharp winter air stimulates.. 12/12/2013