TORREVIEJA, TORREVIEJA LOCAL NEWS

Lighting up could cost you 750 euros on these Alicante beachesTwo towns in the province will actually fine beachgoers for smoking this summer   If you are heading to the beach this summer in the province of Alicante, you might want to think twice before lighting up. While many towns along the coast are part.. 19/05/2025

British nationals among 17 arrested as Guardia Civil shuts down cannabis clubs in Vega BajaSeventeen arrested and six clubs closed in Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa, Guardamar del Segura, and Rojales after year-long investigation   Six cannabis clubs in the Vega Baja area have been closed and 17 people arrested following a major investigation.. 14/05/2025

Torrevieja rescue turtle returns to the sea after two-month recovery'Nuca' the loggerhead turtle is released back into the wild after a dramatic rescue and two-month recovery   A loggerhead turtle rescued off the coast of Torrevieja earlier this year has been released back into the sea following two months.. 13/05/2025

Thinking of air conditioning? Here's why you might want to consider a heat pump instead...Before you commit to cooling alone, find out how a heat pump could heat, cool and cut your energy bills   When the Spanish sun beats down, installing air conditioning can feel like the only option. But before you go ahead with your order, it&rsquo.. 12/05/2025

Less than two weeks to go until the launch of Airport Buses: All the details you need to knowAirport Buses is set to launch its full transfer service to and from Murcia International Airport, a convenient, comfortable and customer-focused travel option for passengers The countdown is on for the much-anticipated launch of Airport Buses, a.. 10/05/2025

Torrevieja unveils plans for 6 new city centre car parksLocating a parking space in this bustling Costa Blanca city has become an impossible task Finding a parking spot in Torrevieja city has become a daunting task that ranges from annoyingly frustrating to downright impossible, regardless of whether it.. 05/05/2025

Heat pumps, the new way to heat and cool homes that everyone is talking aboutNeed air conditioning for your home in Spain this summer? Heat pumps offer a smarter, more efficient way to stay cool and comfortable all year round... As temperatures begin to climb on the approach to summer, many homeowners in Spain start thinking about.. 08/04/2025

Catering an event in Murcia or Alicante with a hog roast and pulled porkJulian's perfect Hog Roast Murcia is the only hog roast company in Murcia and Alicante Anyone who has ever held an event in Murcia or Alicante will know the challenge of trying to feed the masses who turn up. Whether it's a public event like a..

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

Where to get help with Excom internet, phone and TV service in SpainHere is a list of Excom stores in Alicante and Murcia and contact details Mobile, WiFi and television service provider Excom is a favourite among expats living in Spain and those who have a second home in the country, largely thanks to their flagship policy..

Using Excom mobile phone service abroad: Calls and internet dataFind out all about roaming, international calls and using your Spanish SIM card outside of Spain Spain-based telecoms company Excom is a popular provider for expats living in Spain who need mobile data, texts and calls, as well as flexible home WiFi..

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

Import your UK-registered car onto Spanish plates with Car Registrations SpainNow offering complete and low-cost import procedure management in Murcia, Alicante and Almería When making the move to Spain many UK nationals prefer to continue driving their British-registered car, but a surprising number are not aware of the regulations..

What is the tourist tax, how much is it and where in Spain do you have to pay it?Tourist taxes are becoming more common in cities around the world, meaning holidaymakers having to pay extra for hotel rooms The tourist tax is a surcharge that, in the last few years before the Covid-19 pandemic, became popular in several cities that..

The 4 popular Spanish holiday destinations you cannot reach by trainIncredibly, the coastal tourist spots Torrevieja, Marbella and Almeria's Roquetas de Mar and El Ejido do not have rail connections Despite having more than 80,000 inhabitants with a five-fold increase during the summer, four popular Spanish holiday.. 21/02/2022

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