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.
Costa Blanca’s seafood and gastronomy take centre stage
Food lovers across the Costa Blanca are being spoilt for choice this June as two popular gastronomic events celebrate the region's rich culinary traditions, local...
Santa Pola’s Night Race: Music, sea views and record bonuses
Santa Pola is preparing to welcome summer in running shoes as the town's revived night race returns on Saturday, 6 June with a fast 10K...
Costa Blanca in June: Music, fashion and Pride celebrations
June is shaping up to be an exciting month across the Costa Blanca, with a packed calendar of live music, fashion events and colourful community...
Costa Blanca space industry puts Elche on Europe’s aerospace map
The Costa Blanca is becoming known for far more than beaches, golf resorts and tourism, with Elche now emerging as one of Spain’s most surprising...
Costa Blanca discoveries and development projects making headlines in Alicante
The Costa Blanca continues to attract attention for a mixture of history, tourism and innovation, with Alicante province making headlines this week for a remarkable...
Torrevieja improves hospital bus links and plans major parking expansion
Torrevieja is moving ahead with major transport and infrastructure improvements aimed at reducing congestion, improving accessibility and helping residents move around the municipality more easily...
Villena unveils giant sculpture to honour creator of Madrid’s famous bear statue
Villena has unveiled a striking new sculpture paying tribute to one of the town’s most celebrated artists, Antonio Navarro Santafé, the creator of Madrid’s world-famous...
Costa Blanca live music: Disco Fever and the return of Robbie
Discover Fever in Benijofar Fans of disco, funk and soul are in for a lively night this summer as “Good Times”, Europe’s leading tribute to Nile...
Costa Blanca summer events bring music, shopping and fiestas
Chupinazo charm in Catral Catral is preparing for one of the biggest fiesta weekends of the summer as the famous Chupinazo expands into a two-day event...
Grab those running shoes and walk into Costa Blanca charity events
A series of charity events, community activities and outdoor sporting challenges are taking place across the Costa Blanca over the coming weeks, offering residents and...
Almoradí Earthquake Museum launches new programme
Almoradí is giving its Earthquake Museum a stronger educational focus with the launch of a new learning programme designed to teach younger generations about one...
Costa Blanca reservoir levels surge after rainfall boost
The Costa Blanca is entering summer with reservoir levels dramatically improved following months of heavy rainfall, bringing relief after several years of drought concerns across...
Blaze forces evacuation of hospital floor in Torrevieja – Two injured with one in intensive care
Firefighters tackled a blaze on the second floor of Torrevieja Hospital on Friday afternoon, May 22. The incident began shortly after midday and quickly called...
Costa Blanca community: Planned power cuts and council app
Residents across parts of the Costa Blanca are being advised about upcoming service changes, including a planned electricity outage in Los Montesinos and the launch...