Costa Blanca South
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The Costa Blanca South is a section of Spain that spans from the shores of Alicante to Pilar de la Horadada in the South. Since the 1950s it has been a popular area with international tourists, with the novelty of package holidays beginning around 1957. The Euro Weekly News is the longest running news source on the Costa Blanca South, covering Almeria, Axarquia, Mallorca, Torrevieja and Rojales.
Wheelchair football event promotes inclusion and community in Orihuela
Orihuela hosted the “A-Ball al Poble” event, an inclusive sports initiative aimed at promoting wheelchair football, fostering inclusion in the community, and inspiring young people...
Orihuela to host 37th regional school theatre showcase
ORIHUELA is preparing to host the 37th edition of the Regional School Theatre Showcase, which this year will feature 27 special performances at the Circus...
New Istanbul route added to Alicante Airport for summer 2026
The Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez airport has added a new route for the summer of 2026, allowing eager travellers from all over the Costa Blanca to...
Ambulance service added to Torrevieja market for summer safety
From Friday, April 24, the weekly market in Torrevieja’s Antonio Soria Park will have an ambulance service available, an initiative aimed at improving the healthcare...
Almoradi celebrates International Dance Day with plaza performance
Almoradi is gearing up to celebrate International Dance Day with a joint performance, to take place in the Plaza de la Constitucion. The event, organised...
Torrevieja celebrates World Circus Day with La Premiere spectacle
In order to ring in World Circus Day, Torrevieja celebrated in a big way with its show, “La Premiere,” taking place at the Virgen del...
Torrevieja to celebrate International Dance Day with outdoor ballet and workshops
Torrevieja is set to celebrate International Dance Day with a vibrant three-day programme featuring workshops, performances and outdoor activities designed to engage residents and visitors...
Elche book fair draws record crowds and boosts sales
Elche recently celebrated a new edition of its Book Fair, which concluded its programme on the afternoon of Sunday, April 19. The event, which broke...
Marina de Las Salinas triathlon draws 300 athletes in Murcia
The municipality of San Pedro del Pinatar hosted the 16th edition of the Marina de Las Salinas Triathlon with booming success, consolidating a sporting event...
Santa Pola opens registration for popular summer 10K night race
Santa Pola has opened registration for one of the most popular race events in the municipality’s sports calendar: this summer, the 10K Santa Pola Summer...
Orihuela prepares to open Los Saladares prehistoric site
The Orihuela Town Council is preparing for the future opening of the Los Saladares site, one of the most significant prehistoric sites in the southeast...
Santa Pola to host international SUP festival with 200 athletes
Santa Pola is gearing up to welcome the sixth edition of the World SUP Festival, a major international event that features Stand Up Paddle and...
‘A Todo Tren’ gastro route returns to Torrevieja with delicious dishes and big prizes
Foodies in Torrevieja are in for a treat: the town is preparing to host the fifth edition of the popular A Todo Tren Gastro Route...
Fire forces evacuation of six-storey building in Torrevieja
A large-scale fire in the centre of Torrevieja caused the evacuation of a six-storey building on the evening of Friday, April 17, according to the...