ORIHUELA, ALICANTE PROVINCE: NEWS

Orihuela Costa drives population boom as British remain largest foreign groupHuge growth along the coast has pushed Orihuela municipality close to 89,000 residents Orihuela Costa has become the main engine behind a sharp rise in population across the wider municipality, which ended 2025 with close to 89,000 residents. New.. 16/01/2026

Plans move forward for new desalination plants on the Alicante and Murcia coastsThe Torrevieja and Águilas facilities should increase the water supply in southern Spain Another step forward has been taken towards building two new desalination plants in Torrevieja and Águilas, which together could supply up to 150.. 14/01/2026

Alicante Policía Nacional warns of rising scams and car theftsCybercrime up 14% in 2025 with vehicle break-ins also on the increase The Policía Nacional in Alicante is urging residents to stay vigilant as online scams and thefts from cars continue to climb. Between January and September 2025, cybercrimes.. 13/01/2026

Clothing recycler arrested after dumping tons of used clothes across AlicantePolicía Nacional detains 39-year-old man accused of fraudulently abandoning dozens of tons in rented warehouses A 39-year-old man has been arrested in Alcoy by the Policía Nacional on charges of fraud and damage. He allegedly rented industrial.. 12/01/2026

Living in Alicante is getting pricier as housing hits record highsWhether you’re looking in the city or along the coast, finding an affordable home in Alicante is becoming tougher Living in Alicante is costing more than ever, and housing is the main reason. According to the latest IMIE Local Markets report.. 09/01/2026

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