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.
Local Jávea triathlete takes second at prestigious Ironman Vitoria race
Jávea triathlete Cristina Roselló has added another major achievement to her impressive career after finishing second overall at Ironman Vitoria-Gasteiz, delivering one of the standout...
Calpe honours pioneering women with streets named after historic female trailblazers
Calpe is rewriting part of its map to shine a spotlight on women whose achievements have helped shape society, with ten streets, parks and public...
Mountain climb honours mother’s memory with a €2,150 boost for Cancer Care Jávea
A determined group of walkers has turned personal grief into practical support for cancer patients after raising €2,150 for Cancer Care Jávea by climbing one...
Blur star rocks Benidorm as British music legend headlines indie festival
Thousands of music fans descended on Benidorm over the weekend as Dave Rowntree, the drummer and founding member of iconic British band Blur, headlined the...
First ever Albeer Fest brings craft beers and live music to l’Albir this summer
Residents and visitors in the l’Alfas del Pi area are gearing up for the upcoming Albeer Fest, a vibrant new leisure and gastronomic festival now...
Calpe gets brighter as 67 new solar streetlights transform residential neighbourhoods
Residents in several of Calpe’s residential neighbourhoods are set to benefit from brighter evenings after the town completed the installation of 67 new solar-powered streetlights...
Low Festival 2026: Line-up, tickets, and everything you need to know
With summer reaching its peak along the Costa Blanca, music lovers will flock to Benidorm at the end of July for one of the region’s...
Twelve osprey chicks arrive after 2,700km journey to help restore Spain’s wild population
A dozen young ospreys have completed a remarkable 2,700-kilometre journey from Scotland to the Marjal de Pego-Oliva Natural Park as part of an ambitious project...
Escaped festival bull put down after dramatic night-time search in Pedreguer
A traditional summer festival in Pedreguer took a dramatic turn when a young fighting bull escaped from a secure enclosure, triggering a major emergency response before...
Widow trapped by thugs as handbag snatched outside Calpe Lidl – Supermarkets still lack security cameras
Gillie, a long-term resident of the Costa Blanca who was recently widowed, has spoken out after two men stole her handbag in broad daylight outside...
Experiencing the magic of Benitachell’s spectacular summer 2026 patron saint festival
This year, from July 19 through August 1, the Costa Blanca town of Benitachell will transform its streets into a lively stage for its most...
Benidorm’s iconic cable ski celebrates 60 years of thrills and memories
One of Benidorm’s most recognisable sporting landmarks is celebrating a remarkable milestone this year, as the city’s famous Cable Ski marks 60 years since it...
Muchamiel prepares to unveil its new Moors and Christians festival with a cocktail party
The beautiful town of Muchamiel is gearing up for one of its most anticipated annual traditions: on Saturday, July 25, 2026, the community will gather...
A celebration of faith and fire: the Virgen de las Nieves festival in Calpe
This July and August, the coastal town of Calpe will come alive with a spectacular fusion of deep-rooted devotion, vibrant music, and dazzling pyrotechnics. Organised...