Costa Blanca
Torrevieja transformation: Flamingos, art and major new city projects
Torrevieja is continuing its transformation with everything from flamingo chicks filling the famous pink lagoons to multi-million-euro urban projects, new cultural exhibitions and major transport...
Costa Blanca South: New recycling centre, cheaper prescriptions and ITV delays
Residents across the Costa Blanca are facing a mix of practical changes this month, from new recycling facilities in the Vega Baja to updated prescription...
Aspe welcomes National Suzuki Burgman Scooter gathering
Around 100 motorbikes from Spain and Portugal are expected to arrive in Aspe this month as the town hosts part of a major national gathering...
Costa Blanca social calendar: Music, festivals and family days out
From hobby horse racing in the Hondon Valley to live music in Orihuela and wine tasting under the stars in Monóvar, the Costa Blanca social...
Vineyard Walk for SIP for the CURE
On Sunday, May 10, the inaugural Vineyard Walk for SIP for the CURE brought together the communities of Moraira and Teulada in a moving display...
Costa Blanca beaches continue leading Spain’s Blue Flag rankings
The Costa Blanca has once again strengthened its reputation as one of Spain’s top coastal destinations after collecting a huge number of Blue Flags for...
Alicante Airport passenger numbers surge ahead of busy summer
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport continues setting new records as passenger numbers keep climbing ahead of what is expected to be another extremely busy summer on...
Calp celebrated Europe Day with music, paella and multicultural festivities
CALP celebrated Europe Day on Sunday, May 17, with a multicultural community gathering that brought together residents and visitors for a day filled with music,...
Benejuzar sets date for return of popular ‘Retreta’ parade
The Costa Blanca town of Benejuzar, located just to the west of Algorfa, has officially set a date for the long-awaited return of its Popular...
Rojales celebrates €60,000 lottery win in National Lottery draw
Lady Luck smiled down on the Vega Baja region, as the first prize in the National Lottery draw was awarded in Rojales, where one of...
Torrevieja opens registration for Concilia Verano 2026 summer school
The Torrevieja Town Hall has officially opened registration for its Concilia Verano 2026 programme, an initiative that aims to bring families together during the summer...
World Paella Day united residents from across the globe in l’Alfas del Pi
More than 200 international residents gathered in l’Alfas del Pi this week as the town celebrated the seventh edition of World Paella Day with a...
Dolores Intercultural Festival returns with music, food and dance
The fifth edition of the Dolores Intercultural Days festival will be held in mid-May, celebrating coexistence and cultural diversity in this charming Costa Calida municipality....
Torrevieja May Fair delights despite rain with music and tradition
The coastal municipality of Torrevieja is fresh off the heels of the excitement of its traditional May Fair, a celebration held at the beginning of...