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.
Benejuzar sets date for return of popular ‘Retreta’ parade
The Costa Blanca town of Benejuzar, located just to the west of Algorfa, has officially set a date for the long-awaited return of its Popular...
Rojales celebrates €60,000 lottery win in National Lottery draw
Lady Luck smiled down on the Vega Baja region, as the first prize in the National Lottery draw was awarded in Rojales, where one of...
Torrevieja opens registration for Concilia Verano 2026 summer school
The Torrevieja Town Hall has officially opened registration for its Concilia Verano 2026 programme, an initiative that aims to bring families together during the summer...
Dolores Intercultural Festival returns with music, food and dance
The fifth edition of the Dolores Intercultural Days festival will be held in mid-May, celebrating coexistence and cultural diversity in this charming Costa Calida municipality....
Torrevieja May Fair delights despite rain with music and tradition
The coastal municipality of Torrevieja is fresh off the heels of the excitement of its traditional May Fair, a celebration held at the beginning of...
Pilar de la Horadada launches wellbeing programme for healthier lifestyles
Residents in Pilar de la Horadada will benefit from a new community wellbeing initiative, aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles (both physical and emotional) and social...
‘Connecting Generations’ in Pilar de la Horadada brings families together
Younger and older residents of Pilar de la Horadada enjoyed a day of connection, fun, and bonding during the “Connecting Generations” workshop, a whole day...
Alicante police chief to retire after 17 years of service
The Chief Commissioner of the Local Police of Alicante, José María Conesa, has announced his departure due to his upcoming retirement after serving for 17...
Orihuela barbecue area reopens after long-awaited renovation
Orihuela neighbours and visitors will finally be able to enjoy the town’s barbecue area, located in the San Isidro neighbourhood next to the Hermitage of...
Alicante unites for cancer research in major collection day
The Spanish Association Against Cancer carried out a major initiative in the streets of the Alicante province at the beginning of May, with its Collection...
Lion King tribute musical arrives in Alicante this May
A family-friendly musical celebration inspired by one of cinema’s most beloved stories is coming to the Costa Blanca capital of Alicante this May: the OnBeat...
Las Colinas Golf names Rafael Velasco as new Director of Golf, Sports and Residences
Las Colinas Golf & Country Club has confirmed the appointment of Rafael Velasco as its new Director of Golf, Sports & Residences. This strategic move...
Torrevieja tapas route returns with sixth edition this May
Torrevieja is set to celebrate the return of one of its most popular food events as “Croquetting Around Torrevieja 2026” tapas route takes over the...
Voice analysis app developed in Alicante detects Alzheimer’s early
Groundbreaking research carried out by professionals at the University of Alicante and the Biomedical Research Institute of Alicante has resulted in the development of a...