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.
Torrevieja murder mystery night raises money for Alzheimer’s charity
Amateur detectives can put their sleuthing skills to the test in Torrevieja this October while helping to raise money for a local Alzheimer's charity. The Stagestruck...
Finca La Castellana charity dog walks return to help feed 270 rescue animals
Animal lovers can help feed hundreds of rescue animals while enjoying a Sunday walk through the countryside when Finca La Castellana restarts its charity dog...
Samaritans in Spain launches €1 end-of-summer sale at Punta Marina
Bargain hunters can update their wardrobes while supporting an important cause when the Samaritans in Spain Charity Shop launches its end-of-summer sale at Punta Marina...
Torrevieja launches October programme to help foreign residents settle into local life
Foreign residents in Torrevieja can take part in a new programme designed to help them understand local services, find their way around the town and...
Costa Blanca summer 2026 ends with tourism records, beach awards and visitor boom
As September draws to a close, the Costa Blanca can look back on a summer that delivered awards, records and plenty of reasons to celebrate. From...
Esquina Park Rangers lift another tournament trophy
Based in Ciudad Quesada, Rojales, Esquina Park Rangers continue to build on their reputation as one of the longest-running and most successful clubs on the...
Torrevieja prepares to harvest 500,000 tonnes of salt from famous pink lagoon
Torrevieja is preparing to harvest around 500,000 tonnes of salt from its famous pink lagoon, with the vast majority of the town's production destined for...
Barkinside Animal Sanctuary fundraiser brings lunch and live music to Hondon
Animal lovers can enjoy lunch, live music and a raffle while raising money for Barkinside Animal Sanctuary at a special fundraiser in Hondon de los...
Formentera Sunset Run returns with 15K and 5K races after 2025 cancellation
Runners will take to the roads of Formentera at sunset on Saturday, October 10, for the third edition of the 15K Formentera Sunset Run. The event...
Charity dog show in Algorfa raises funds for two animal rescue groups
Dog lovers are being invited to put their pets through their paces at a charity dog show raising money for two local animal rescue organisations. The...
Vine Church Pinoso Harvest Festival supports local food appeal
Vine Church Pinoso is combining its annual Harvest Festival with a food collection to support two organisations helping people in need. The English-speaking Christian church will...
Elche Country Fair returns with record 95 exhibitors and four days of events
Elche will bring the countryside into the city from October 9 to 12 when the Country Fair returns with its biggest selection of exhibitors yet. The...
Torrevieja introduces Tuesday afternoon appointments for Town Hall paperwork
Torrevieja Town Hall has introduced Tuesday afternoon appointments for residents who struggle to complete municipal paperwork during normal morning opening hours. The Municipal Registry will now...
Free guided walk explores 15km of coastline between Guardamar and Torrevieja
Walkers can explore 15 kilometres of the Costa Blanca South coastline on a free guided route between Guardamar del Segura and Torrevieja on Sunday, October...