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.
Fireworks disaster at Costa Blanca spectacular leaves 27 injured in Altea
A spectacular Costa Blanca fireworks display ended in chaos after a pyrotechnic failure left 27 people injured during the famous Castell de l'Olla in Altea. Thousands...
Flower Power Party brings retro hits and charity fundraising to Moraira Castle this August
Teulada-Moraira is preparing to go back in time for a night of peace, love, and hit vintage tunes at the Flower Power Party, set on...
Popular Moraira beach shuts to swimmers while authorities investigate water pollution
One of Moraira’s most popular beaches, El Portet, has been temporarily closed to swimmers after water quality tests detected levels of microbiological contamination above permitted...
Voramar Street Music Festival brings free live concerts to Moraira’s coastal streets
In August, the charming coastal town of Moraira comes alive with sound during the annual Voramar Street Music Festival, an event designed to bring cultural...
Denia’s iconic Moors and Christians festival returns with grand parades and historic battles
From mid-August, the coastal town of Denia will finally enter the final days of its iconic Moors and Christians festival. This vibrant cultural, historical, and...
Police stunned as person spotted riding on roof of moving car on busy road
A driver has been reported by police in Javea after being caught travelling along a public road with another person sitting on the roof of...
Sailboat rescue drama: Crew saved after running aground near Javea’s Portitxol island
A routine day on the water turned into a rescue operation off the coast of Javea after a sailing boat with two people on board...
Dénia hospital cuts waiting times for most serious surgery patients by 60% in three years
Patients requiring the most urgent surgery at Dénia Hospital are now waiting far less time for treatment, with the hospital reporting a 60 per cent...
Benitachell’s literature festival returns with flood-salvaged art and open-air culture
This August, the picturesque streets of Benitachell will become an open-air cultural stage for the second edition of the Literary Festival "Literatura a la Fresca"....
History comes alive as Moors and Christians parade fills Els Poblets streets
The streets of Els Poblets were transformed into a living history book as hundreds of participants took part in one of the most anticipated events...
El Campello animal rescue hosts charity breakfast to support vulnerable dogs
Those looking for a meaningful way to spend a weekend morning on the Costa Blanca while contributing to a good cause are in luck: Las...
Stunning contemporary dance show ‘Dummies’ comes to Javea this August
An artistic, open-air treat in Javea is preparing to blow culture and dance enthusiasts away. The award-winning contemporary dance piece, “Dummies”, is arriving at the...
‘Rock Piano’ performance brings iconic rock anthems to Calpe this August
Music lovers in Calpe are gearing up for an extraordinary evening as the vibrant “Rock Piano” show takes centre stage at the Auditorio de la...
Moraira’s Cala de l’Andragó reopens for swimming after water quality declared safe
Swimmers have been given the green light to return to Cala de l’Andragó in Moraira after follow-up water quality tests confirmed the cove is once...