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Arrest made after Irishman stabbed with box cutter in Orihuela CostaThe suspect, also Irish, has been charged with attempted murder following the La Zenia attack Almost a month after a young Irishman was hospitalised following a frenzied attack in the Orihuela Costa area of La Zenia, the Guardia Civil have arrested.. 10/07/2025

One dead and five injured in two separate Orihuela Costa car crashesA 48-year-old man was killed in a two-car collision on the N-332 near Torrevieja A tragic traffic incident on Wednesday morning, July 9, resulted in the death of a 48-year-old Spanish man on one of the Orihuela Costa's most congested roadways... 10/07/2025

Orihuela Costa tourist train is back for summer 2025Hop on board to explore the beaches, shops and coastal sights between Campoamor and Playa Flamenca The popular Orihuela Costa tourist train is back on the road this summer, offering locals and visitors a relaxing way to explore the coast. Running.. 09/07/2025

Smoke from Catalonia wildfire sparks panic in Orihuela Costa and Mar MenorResidents woke to smoke-filled homes and a sky thick with smog Widespread alarm reverberated across Orihuela Costa and the Mar Menor area of Murcia on Tuesday morning, July 8, when the sky filled with thick smoke and an acrid smell of burning. Shortly.. 08/07/2025

Swimming once again allowed at Cala Cerrada after two-day closure due to water contaminationBathing resumes in La Zenia after water quality deemed safe by regional authorities The ironically named Cala Cerrada beach – which means ‘Closed Cove’ in Spanish – in La Zenia has reopened for swimming following.. 07/07/2025

AP-7 tunnel in Pilar de la Horadada finally scheduled to reopenTraffic has been blocked from travelling on the Cartagena-bound road since May 9 After a series of delays, the Ministry of Transport has confirmed that the Cartagena-bound lane of the Pilar de la Horadada AP-7 tunnel will reopen to traffic this Thursday.. 04/07/2025

Read the July edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the July 2025 issue of Home & Living! The Home & Living Magazine, previously known as the Costa Calida Chronicle, has been supplying useful local information of interest to a loyal readership base for all that time. It is.. 30/06/2025

Pilar de la Horadada AP-7 tunnel fails to reopen as plannedThe vital motorway tunnel linking Orihuela Costa with Murcia will remain closed ‘until further notice’ Much to the relief of thousands of motorists, the Ministry of Transport delivered the good news last week that the AP-7 tunnel in Pilar.. 30/06/2025

Thai Food Khon Kaen Torrevieja extends opening hours and joins TikTokThe popular Thai restaurant in Torrevieja has added Tuesday evenings to its opening times and is sharing more behind-the-scenes videos on social media Thai Food Khon Kaen Torrevieja has announced a summer schedule update, now welcoming diners.. 27/06/2025

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

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

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

Alicante festivos 2025: These are all the local bank holidays for the yearAlicante will enjoy a long weekend during the Bonfires of San Juan Alicante City Council has officially announced the public holidays for the 2025 working calendar, which will include 14 paid and non-recoverable holidays.   The two local.. 01/01/2025

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

Singles' Day in Spain: The shopping holiday that beats Black FridayOn November 11, shoppers in Spain can bag a serious bargain While Black Friday and Cyber Monday are just around the corner, there’s another shopping holiday that has been gaining traction in Spain in recent years which offers mega bargains for the..

5 of the best water parks on the Costa BlancaBeat the heat on the Costa Blanca with unmissable excitement for all the family A sun-kissed stretch of Mediterranean coastline, the Costa Blanca is a haven for families and thrill-seekers alike. And what better way to beat the summer heat than a.. 19/09/2024

Top tips for sleeping during a Spanish heatwaveNight-time temperatures over 20°C in Spain can make it almost impossible to sleep   Summer in Spain can be absolutely sweltering, especially in the south of the country, and while the days can be bad enough it’s the dreaded.. 25/07/2024

The cheesy reason mosquitoes find you irresistibleCertain body odours have been shown to attract these pesky insects Mosquitoes are a guaranteed nuisance during the summer months in Spain, disrupting our sleep with their incessant buzzing and causing unsightly and itchy bites. What’s more, each..