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.
El Campello to host charity gala supporting Manos Unidas
El Campello is set to host a charity gala later this month, bringing together local performers for an evening of culture and solidarity. The event,...
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...
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,...
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...
Benidorm unveils massive new SkyFest venue expecting 200,000 visitors this summer
Benidorm is preparing for one of its biggest entertainment summers yet after officially unveiling SkyFest, a huge new outdoor events venue expected to attract more...
Dénia bakery launches ‘world’s best cake’ to fund rare disease research
A traditional bakery in Dénia has launched a charity cake inspired by a three-year-old local boy living with an ultra-rare disease, with all profits going...
Ondara nursery school operated with minimum services during 0-3 education strike
Families in Ondara faced disruptions this week after the municipal nursery school operated under minimum services during the regional strike affecting the 0-3 education sector...
Marina Alta business awards celebrate ALE-HOP success and Alzheimer’s care innovation
The Marina Alta’s leading business awards have revealed their 2026 winners, with recognitions ranging from international retail success stories to a heartfelt university project designed...
Ondara selects young local artist for Sant Jaume 2026 cover artwork
The countdown to one of the Marina Alta’s most anticipated summer celebrations has officially begun after Ondara revealed the striking new artwork that will represent...
Alicante classrooms reached extreme temperatures as schools struggled through heatwave
Schools across Alicante province faced extreme classroom temperatures during the recent heat episode, with a new study claiming that 94 per cent of classrooms exceeded...
Marina Alta paid emotional farewell to beloved Dénia band maestro Josep Sendra
The Marina Alta region came together this week to say goodbye to one of its most influential cultural figures as family, friends, musicians and former...
Duna Dorada festival brings beach parties, 2000s pop stars and summer vibes to Oliva
The is preparing to transform Oliva’s coastline into a huge open-air party this May, with a line-up packed full of chart-topping artists, nostalgic throwbacks and...
Benidorm Theatre Festival returns with comedy, drama and top performers
Benidorm’s popular Theatre Showcase is returning for its fourth edition this month, bringing a packed programme of comedy, drama and live entertainment to the city’s...
No crow zone! Spain city bans roosters after noise complaints spark neighbour row
In Gandia, a long-running neighbourhood frustration has reached its limit. The city council has introduced a ban on keeping roosters in residential urban areas, following...