TORREVIEJA, TORREVIEJA LOCAL NEWS

Costa Weekly News now available to read free online... find out where!You can now also read the Costa Blanca's newest weekly print publication, CWN, in digital format on their brand-new website Readers interested in up-to-date information about Alicante and the coastal areas of southeast Spain can now access the.. 12/05/2026

Torrevieja approves €8.5 million makeover for Los Locos beach promenadeMore than 1km of Torrevieja seafront will be pedestrianised as part of the ambitious redevelopment Torrevieja is set for a major beachfront facelift after the council officially awarded the contract for the long-awaited redevelopment of Los Locos.. 11/05/2026

Keeping homes and businesses clean across Alicante and the Costa Blanca just got easier with Clean NowHelping with everything from regular home cleaning to Airbnb turnovers and deep cleans across the Costa Blanca Between the fine orange Calima dust, muddy rain, sand and humidity, keeping a home or office clean in Spain can sometimes feel like a.. 08/05/2026

Torrential rain forces cancellation of Torrevieja May Fair opening eventsFirefighters across Alicante province responded to flooding incidents as storms battered the Vega Baja Torrevieja’s May Fair got off to a soggy start on Thursday May 7 after heavy rain forced organisers to cancel all of the opening day celebrations.. 08/05/2026

The best time to take out a health insurance policy: Young versus older When considering taking out a health insurance policy, many people wonder at what age it is best to do so. Is it worthwhile to be insured when you are young? At what age should you start looking for private medical insurance? There is no perfect age.. 07/05/2026

More rain and thunderstorms on the way: Alicante weekend weather forecast May 7-10Cloudy skies, persistent rain, heavy showers and thunderstorms predicted for the Alicante Province over the next few days According to Aemet, the unsettled weather looks set to continue over the weekend. Expect overcast skies, persistent rain and.. 07/05/2026

One year after Spain's historic blackout, Murcia is leading the way on solar self-sufficiencyJoin the solar revolution and make the switch with expert guidance across the south of Spain from Ecocorp Solar Tuesday April 28 marked the one-year anniversary of the blackout, when the lights went out across Spain for twelve hours, leaving millions.. 04/05/2026

Weekend blaze at Orihuela-Almoradí scrapyard finally under controlLarge-scale emergency response was activated due to the intensity of the fire and the proximity to a local hospital The fire that tore through the Desguaces Mora scrapyard in Benejúzar over the weekend was finally declared fully extinguished.. 04/05/2026

Holidaymaker, 24, rescued after nearly drowning during late-night Torrevieja swimThe woman, who was on holiday in the area, entered a rocky patch of sea late at night when strong winds had caused powerful waves and dangerous conditions The Guardia Civil has revealed that, at the end of March, they were called out to rescue a 24.. 04/05/2026

Torrevieja green lights 1,300 new homes and hospital expansionThe project includes a housing development, school land, green areas and road improvements in La Ceñuela Torrevieja City Council has approved plans that will allow a major new development in the La Ceñuela area, paving the way for more.. 30/04/2026

Torrevieja man arrested after cat beaten to death in shocking street attackThe case is being treated as animal abuse and gender-based violence by Torrevieja City Council Local police in Torrevieja arrested a man on Monday April 27 after a cat was beaten to death in the street in a case that has shocked residents and sparked.. 30/04/2026

Alliance Pioneer Group brings reassurance for travellers needing medical transport from SpainTrusted repatriation and patient transport services offer peace of mind for travellers and residents in Spain For anyone spending time in Spain, or living here year-round, it is reassuring to know that help is available if an illness, injury or unexpected.. 30/04/2026

Torrevieja is upgrading three of its busiest beachesA €385,000 tender has been approved for improvement works at Cala Piteras, Playa del Cura and Cabo Cervera Torrevieja City Council has approved a €385,000 tender for improvement works at three of its most visited beaches, with Cala Piteras.. 27/04/2026

Orihuela Costa house fire kills homeowner and leaves English couple seriously injuredThe fire started in the kitchen of a detached home on Calle Liberiades late on Saturday night An elderly woman has died and three other people were taken to hospital after a fire broke out at a detached house on Calle Liberiades in Orihuela Costa.. 27/04/2026

Torrevieja unveils plans for new foodie market to rival Madrid and SevilleMore than 2,000 m² of fresh produce, gourmet food and places to eat are coming to the heart of Torrevieja Torrevieja will soon have a brand new gastronomic market and it's shaping up to be quite a destination. The city council has awarded.. 24/04/2026

Safety boost for Torrevieja street market as ambulance service introduced on FridaysThe emergency services will be available at the hugely popular Antonio Soria Park market from April 24 Torrevieja’s massively popular Friday street market is set to have its own ambulance service on site from April 24, in a move aimed at improving.. 22/04/2026

What happens when local elderly care home residents plant trees in their neighbourhoodCaser Residencial Santo Ángel has joined a city-wide initiative that is blending environmental action with community spirit   A few weeks ago, residents of the elderly care and nursing home Caser Residencial Santo Ángel stepped outside.. 20/04/2026

A smarter way to run your bar or restaurant in Spain with TaberioBlancas IT’s all-in-one digital system is helping hospitality businesses simplify operations and improve service Running a bar, café or restaurant in Spain often means juggling multiple systems at once, from bookings and menus to orders.. 20/04/2026

Foreign man, 25, dies in Torrevieja shoot-outOne person has been arrested after Saturday night's fatal shooting near Playa del Cura A 25-year-old Algerian man died on Saturday April 19 after being shot in the entrance hall of a building on Calle Bergantín in Torrevieja, close to Playa.. 20/04/2026

Buying off-plan in Spain: Why conveyancing matters more than everUnderstanding the extra risks behind new-build purchases Buying a property off-plan in Spain can be an attractive prospect. Brand-new homes, modern designs and the potential for capital growth often appeal to both investors and lifestyle buyers.. 13/04/2026