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.
El Campello upgrades underground waste system to improve recycling and street cleanliness
El Campello is moving ahead with a new upgrade to its waste collection system, replacing and improving underground containers across the municipality in a move...
Alicante and La Pobla de Farnals to get subsidised homes under regional housing plan rollout
More subsidised housing is on the way in Alicante and La Pobla de Farnals, as regional authorities move to increase the supply of affordable homes...
Guardamar dog show to raise funds for local animal rescue
A charity dog show set to take place in Guardamar del Segura is bringing together pet lovers, families and the local community for a day...
Alicante sees surge in pet ownership with nearly half a million animals registered
Alicante province is experiencing a sharp rise in pet ownership, with official figures showing that nearly half a million dogs and cats are now registered...
€8.5m Playa de Los Locos upgrade moves forward in Torrevieja
Torrevieja is moving closer to a major transformation of Playa de Los Locos after construction company Pavasal was identified as the top-rated bidder for the...
Worker rescued after fall into industrial pit in San Vicente
A normal workday turned into an emergency situation in San Vicente del Raspeig after a factory worker fell into a pit while carrying out his...
Quick action prevents injuries after van fire on A-33
A routine morning drive turned into a tense moment on one of Alicante province’s key inland routes after a van suddenly caught fire on the...
Police dismantle €132k fraud ring in Alicante and prevent further financial losses
Police in Alicante have dismantled a criminal network involved in cheque fraud exceeding €132,000, in an operation that authorities say prevented further financial damage and...
70,000 fill Elche streets for Palm Sunday spectacle
More than 70,000 people gathered in Elche on Palm Sunday, transforming the city into a sea of white in one of the most striking and...
Elda approves €54.2m budget focused on social support and modernisation
The town of Elda has approved a €54.2 million municipal budget for 2026, setting out a financial roadmap centred on social policies, city upgrades and...
Benejuzar expands teleassistance service for elderly residents living alone
Benejuzar has expanded its teleassistance service to cover all residents aged over 75 who live alone, in a move designed to improve safety, independence and...
Fire in San Fulgencio reed area quickly contained by firefighters
A fire that broke out in a reed-filled area in San Fulgencio on March 27 was brought under control and later extinguished thanks to the...
Alicante airport prepares for busy Easter travel surge with more than 4,200 flights scheduled
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is preparing for a significant Easter travel rush, with thousands of passengers expected to pass through during one of the first...
AI traffic lights installed at busy Orihuela Costa roundabout to ease congestion
WORK was carried out this week to install AI-powered traffic lights at one of the busiest and most problematic junctions on the southern Costa Blanca,...