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.
€4 tapas and drinks in Spain? Ondara’s spring route is a must-try foodie plan
Food lovers in Ondara have a new reason to plan their spring evenings, as the town’s much-loved tapas route returns for 2026 - promising weeks...
Calpe Piano Festival returns with world-class talent and free concerts this May
The coastal town of Calpe is once again turning up the cultural volume this spring, as the third edition of its much-anticipated piano festival brings...
Benitatxell unveils vibrant programme for Fiestas de la Rosa 2026
The traditional Fiestas de la Rosa 2026 begins this Thursday, April 30, in El Poble Nou de Benitatxell, marking the start of ten days of...
Dénia’s rising star: 26-year-old front-of-house talent wins top regional gastronomy award
At just 26, Francesca Baccon is putting Dénia firmly back in the spotlight - this time not for what’s coming out of the kitchen, but...
A chic food and wine festival is set to transform Moraira this May – and it’s not your typical fiesta
As Costa Blanca towns gear up for their annual run of high-energy spring fiestas, a different kind of event is quietly gaining attention, one that...
Man seriously injured after fall at Jávea bull-fighting festival, following string of national incidents
A 66-year-old Italian man was seriously injured after falling inside the bull-running enclosure during the opening day of the bous al carrer festivities in Jávea. The...
Hundreds turn out in Ondara as a local charity run brings community spirit – and raises over €2,300
A wave of community spirit swept through Ondara this weekend as runners, families and supporters gathered for the third edition of the Volta a Peu...
Calpe erupts in colour for Moors and Christians mid-year festival as 2026 celebrations take shape
Calpe marked a vibrant return to one of its most cherished traditions this weekend with the Mig Any, the mid-year celebration of its iconic Moros y...
Valencian teachers back indefinite strike from May 11 amid growing education crisis
Teachers across the Valencian Community are preparing for a possible indefinite strike starting on May 11, following a consultation that revealed overwhelming support for industrial...
Costa Blanca journalist wins major Mallorca literary prize
A journalist from Ondara has been awarded one of Mallorca’s most respected literary honours, marking a significant moment for contemporary Valencian writing. Jovi Lozano-Seser has received...
Altea makes history: Young volleyball stars reach regional final for the first time
The future of volleyball in Altea is already her - and it’s making waves. A group of young athletes from CV Altea Planet has achieved...
This charming Spanish folk tale is turning 10 – and an entire town is throwing a festival to celebrate
On Sunday May 10 2026, a small village in Spain’s Marina Alta will step into the spotlight. What might seem like a quiet local celebration...
Altea’s community spirit shines as fair draws huge crowds and local support
The coastal town of Altea has once again showcased the strength of its community with a successful new edition of its annual Associations Fair, bringing...
Teulada erupts with fireworks and devotion for Sant Vicent Ferrer
Teulada has experienced one of the most powerful and emotionally charged days of its annual patron saint celebrations, honouring Sant Vicent Ferrer with a vibrant...