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.
Brits across Spain fall silent for Armistice Day, from the Costa Blanca to Gibraltar
British veterans marched behind bagpipes and flags in Torrevieja on Wednesday November 11, as the town's British community and its council marked Armistice Day side...
Sax cancer survivor raises €36,200 through Jacqueline’s Charity Shop
What started as one woman's determination to help others after her own battle with cancer has now raised an incredible €36,200. Jacqueline Dale, founder of...
Elche Basilica hosts two free international organ concerts in November
Music lovers can enjoy two free organ concerts in one of Elche's most beautiful buildings this November, with internationally acclaimed musicians performing at the Basilica...
Magic and three-course dinner promise special night at Guardamar Park Social Club
A little magic is on the menu in Guardamar del Segura this November, with an evening combining live entertainment, a three-course dinner and a few...
Royal British Legion Remembrance Sunday ceremonies unite hundreds across Costa Blanca
Hundreds of veterans, families and residents gathered across the southern Costa Blanca on Sunday, November 8, to honour those who lost their lives in military...
Javea to host international dance film festival with free screenings and live performances
Javea is preparing to celebrate the creative relationship between dance and cinema with a festival bringing international short films, live performances and an interactive workshop...
Guardamar in November: Pine forest volunteers and Christmas fayre share busy Sunday
Guardamar del Segura has a busy Sunday planned for November 22, with residents able to help care for one of the town's best-known natural areas...
Alicante old town photography competition offers €900 in prizes
Photographers are being challenged to capture the character of Alicante's historic old town in black and white, with €900 in prize money available. The 19th...
Restoration begins on Novelda’s landmark Santa Maria Magdalena sanctuary
Restoration work has begun on one of the Costa Blanca's most distinctive landmarks, almost a year after serious cracks forced it to close. Scaffolding now...
Green legacy: Orihuela plants 100 palm trees to protect historic Palmeral
Around 100 palm trees are being transplanted into Orihuela's historic Palmeral as part of efforts to protect one of the city's most important natural landscapes....
British travel writers discover Elche beyond the Costa Blanca beaches
British travel writers and content creators have been getting a taste of Elche as the city steps up efforts to attract more UK visitors throughout...
Catral celebrates November with art, dance and live music
Art, dance and live music are bringing a varied cultural programme to Catral this November, with three events at the town's Casa de Cultura. From...
Elche Breast Cancer Run and Walk expects 9,000 participants for charity event
Thousands of people are expected to turn Elche pink on Sunday, November 22, as the city's annual Breast Cancer Run and Walk returns for its...
Elda guided walks explore rivers, mountains and reservoirs throughout November
Walkers can discover Elda's countryside throughout November with a programme of guided environmental routes taking in rivers, mountains and the town's reservoir. With walks continuing...