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.
Volunteers remove 500kg of rubbish in major community clean-up at l’Albir
A simple morning of community action made a big difference in l’Albir this weekend, as volunteers rolled up their sleeves to remove an impressive 500...
Cancer survivor’s summer party raises vital funds for local charity
A summer party organised by cancer survivor Marilyn Tomlinson has brought the local community together while raising valuable funds for Cancer Care, with the final...
Benidorm’s heart shines as hundreds unite for ASMIBE charity festival
Hundreds of people gathered in Benidorm on Saturday June 27 as the city celebrated one of its most cherished annual community events, the XXII ASMIBE...
Court blocks 40% water bill rise after Els Poblets wins legal battle
Residents in Els Poblets have been handed a significant victory after the courts backed the town hall in its long-running dispute with the company responsible...
Marina Alta postal crisis deepens as union warns service is at breaking point
Residents across the Marina Alta could face longer waits for letters, parcels and official notifications this summer after a postal workers' union warned that the...
Oldest all-female brass band in northern Europe strikes up friendship with Calpe
What began as a simple holiday to Spain turned into an unexpected celebration of music, tradition and international friendship when one of northern Europe's most...
European beach rugby returns to Villajoyosa this weekend with international teams set for action
Villajoyosa will welcome some of Europe's best beach rugby players this weekend as the European Beach Rugby Series returns to the town's Central Beach on...
Dénia Pride crowds unite for message of inclusion and mental health
Dénia’s Plaza del Consell was packed with colour, music and applause over the weekend as hundreds of people came together to celebrate Pride with a...
Big boost for commuters as Valencia extends travel discounts
Thousands of public transport users across the Valencian Community will continue to benefit from reduced fares after the regional government confirmed that current discounts will...
Costa Blanca sculpture garden welcomes visitors after exhibition closes
The temporary exhibition by artist Reiner Izquierdo at the Klein-Schreuder Sculpture Garden has officially come to a close, but one of the Costa Blanca's most...
Calpe’s smart environment plan takes shape with new weather and air quality stations
Calpe is taking another step towards becoming one of the Costa Blanca's smartest destinations with the installation of a new network of weather and air...
Pego’s Moors and Christians parade transforms town into a living history stage
The streets of Pego were transformed into a spectacular open-air theatre on Saturday June 27 evening as the town's annual Moors and Christians festival reached...
Foodies head to Muchamiel this July for the 8th Tomato Fair
A unique culinary celebration is due to take place in the beautiful Costa Blanca town of Muchamiel at the beginning of July: the eighth edition...
Javea celebrates 40 years of Música a l’Estiu with free international concerts
Javea is gearing up for a major milestone as the town prepares to celebrate the incredible 40th anniversary of its Música a l'Estiu, or Summer...