Costa Blanca North
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The Costa Blanca North is a section of Spain that stretches from the North of Alicante, up to the Costa De Valencia border. Its beautiful pebble and sand beaches attract millions of tourists each year. Beach resorts such as Javea and Moraira are especially popular with expats. The Euro Weekly News is the longest running news source on the Costa Blanca North, covering Benidorm, Gandia, Calpe, Altea and Denia.
French journalist wins Jávea award for cruise tourism investigation
A French journalist has been named the winner of the III International Journalism and Sustainable Tourism Prize "Ciudad de Jávea" after her investigation into the...
Marina Alta crowns running champions after dramatic circuit finale
The 2026 Circuit a Peu Marina Alta season has come to an end, with Fran López and María Isabel Ferrer crowned the overall champions after...
Hundreds join Dénia health festival as Activa’t Fest gets community moving
Dénia’s commitment to healthy living was on full display as hundreds of people of all ages took part in Activa’t Fest, a day-long celebration of...
Schools get heatwave flexibility as unions demand long-term plan
Schools across the Valencian Community could soon be allowed to shorten teaching hours during periods of extreme heat, following growing concerns about rising classroom temperatures...
Muchamiel launches interactive theatrical train tours through its historic hermitages this June
Muchamiel is inviting residents and visitors to take a trip back in time in the month of June, with a unique theatrical experience that merges...
Summer-ready El Verger: Gardening students help transform public spaces
As summer approaches, public spaces across El Verger are getting a seasonal refresh thanks to a group of gardening students gaining hands-on experience through a...
Recycled materials take over Javea’s historic centre in a powerful new environmental art display
The municipality of Javea has transformed one of its most historic streets into an open-air gallery over the summer, with the arrival of “Allò que...
The electric blues act set to transform Altea’s music scene this June
The extraordinary jazz group, the Blue Chiefs Trio, are gearing up for a special performance at the 2026 edition of the Altea Blues Festival, a...
Dénia rolls out major beach overhaul ahead of summer
Visitors and residents heading to Dénia’s coastline this summer can expect cleaner beaches, more equipment and longer periods of intensive maintenance after the town launched...
Thousands of illegal oranges seized in Calpe citrus scandal
Five people are under investigation after Spanish police uncovered an alleged scheme that used fake paperwork to bring more than 33 tonnes of oranges of...
Calpe unveils packed June calendar of culture and summertime events
This summer, Calpe will come alive with a packed June calendar of cultural, leisure, and community events, with activities and fun shows for residents and...
80kg mastiff airlifted from Alicante mountains after collapsing on hiking route
A mountain rescue operation in Alicante province took an unusual turn when emergency crews were called in to save an exhausted 80-kilogram mastiff that became...
El Campello resident publishes first novel at 77 after overcoming life-threatening illness
For many people, writing a novel remains a lifelong dream. For Costa Blanca North resident David Conway, it became a reality at the age of...
Moors and Christians Festival to transform Moraira this June
This June, the coastal town of Moraira will transform into a spectacular hub for one of the most beloved traditions on the Costa Blanca, its...