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- [Cirque du Soleil will remain in Alicante until 2028](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/11/cirque-du-soleil-will-remain-in-alicante-until-2028/) - The Alicante City Council confirmed yesterday, Tuesday February 9th, that Cirque du Soleil will continue in the city until 2028, after the local governing body approved the first extension of the agreement that allows the Canadian company to perform its shows every two years. The agreement was signed in 2022 for exhibitions in that year
- [Goodbye to Max, the homeless man who lived among books on the streets of Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/11/goodbye-to-max-the-homeless-man-who-lived-among-books-on-the-streets-of-alicante/) - The unoccupied bench on Doctor Gadea Avenue was tough to miss yesterday, Tuesday February 9th. Where cardboard boxes, tarpaulins, and an impressive collection of books had piled up for years, only evidence of a quick cleanup and a police presence remained. Max Jimeno, the "book man," died during the night. He was 80 years old
- [Algerian man sent to prison for setting fire to a house he was evicted from](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/11/algerian-man-sent-to-prison-for-setting-fire-to-a-house-he-was-evicted-from/) - Last week, a duty court in Alicante sentenced a 33-year-old Algerian man arrested by the National Police for lighting a fire in a residence when four people were inside. The now-incarcerated guy, suspected of arson and property destruction, had been living in the house and was evicted for failing to pay the rent for the
- [National Police dismantle a criminal group dedicated to burglaries in gambling halls in Orihuela and Murcia](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/11/national-police-dismantle-a-criminal-group-dedicated-to-burglaries-in-gambling-halls-in-orihuela-and-murcia/) - The National Police have busted a criminal organisation that targeted gaming establishments. The group travelled throughout Murcia and the province of Alicante, with one of the thefts taking place at an enterprise in La Campaneta, a suburb of Orihuela. They employed a technique known as "stackering" to "inflate" the cash drawers of the slot machines,
- [Train drivers call off their strike](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/10/train-drivers-call-off-their-strike/) - The government has agreed to enhance resources devoted to maintenance and infrastructure, as well as to proceed with regulatory changes that, according to the Ministry of Transport, will benefit the whole railway network. Railway unions have called off the train drivers' strike, which was set to interrupt services from February 9th to 11th, after reaching
- [Health service will charge for consultations and operations related to traffic accidents](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/11/health-service-will-charge-for-consultations-and-operations-related-to-traffic-accidents/) - The Valencian government has approved the continuation of two healthcare agreements for traffic accident victims for the years 2026-2029. It has specifically authorised the signing of a new collaboration agreement between the Valencian Government, through the Ministry of Health, and the Insurance Compensation Consortium, the Spanish Union of Insurance and Reinsurance Entities (UNESPA), the Valencia
- [Alicante Local police officers win Social Security case](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/11/alicante-local-police-officers-win-social-security-case/) - Local Police officers in Alicante have won a legal battle against the National Institute of Social Security (INSS), which will benefit all temporary policemen in the Valencian Community and potentially the whole of Spain. The Professional Union (SPPLB) has received an important legal verdict from the Valencian Community's High Court of Justice, which confirms that
- [Secondary electrification works begin at the port of Torrevieja](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/11/secondary-electrification-works-begin-at-the-port-of-torrevieja/) - Secondary electrification work at Torrevieja's port is now underway. The project, led by the joint venture Abala-Orthem, is part of the Port of Torrevieja's extensive modernisation and aims to provide this vital location with a safe and steady energy supply appropriate for the various uses anticipated following its urban transformation. The project comprises the installation
- [Alicante assumes the power to penalise tourist apartments](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/11/alicante-assumes-the-power-to-penalise-tourist-apartments/) - The Alicante City Council now has the authority to sanction anomalies in tourist accommodation in the city, following the Generalitat's review and favourable report on the council's request to comply with the agreement under which these powers are transferred. With the accession of the Alicante capital, the Valencian Community now has seven municipalities granted this
- [Demands that the Council appear as a plaintiff in the "Orihuela CF" case](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/11/demands-that-the-council-appear-as-a-plaintiff-in-the-orihuela-cf-case/) - Cambiemos Orihuela urged on Monday, February 9th, that the Orihuela City Council appear "immediately" in the court lawsuit involving subsidies awarded to the Orihuela Football Club between 2007 and 2009. The municipal group finds it "incomprehensible" that, despite the Prosecutor's Office's offer to represent the City Council as an injured party and seek compensation, the
- [Man electrocuted while working in Denia](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/10/man-electrocuted-while-working-in-denia/) - A 27-year-old man was critically hurt after receiving an electric shock in Denia, Alicante. Emergency services were notified of the event and responded quickly. The man was found conscious but critically injured and treated by emergency medical personnel. After stabilising his condition on the scene, he was transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital for
- [A report of gender violence uncovers a marijuana plantation on a farm in Murcia](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/10/a-report-of-gender-violence-uncovers-a-marijuana-plantation-on-a-farm-in-murcia/) - Operation 'Fremes', an investigation aimed at clarifying a suspected instance of gender assault, finished with the entry and search of a residence in the Murcian area of Jerónimo y Avileses, where a marijuana greenhouse with approximately 700 plants was dismantled. The investigation has finished with the arrest of three experienced criminals aged 44, 47, and
- [Alicante maintains that it complies with European LEZ regulations](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/10/alicante-maintains-that-it-complies-with-european-lez-regulations/) - The legal examination of Alicante's Low Emission Zone (LEZ) is now completed and awaiting judgement. The First Section of the Administrative Court of the High Court of Justice of the Valencian Community (TSJCV), which heard the environmental group Ecologistas en Acción's appeal against the City Council's regulations, concluded the proceedings on January 12th, following the
- [National Police detect 30% more fake documents at Alicante airport](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/10/national-police-detect-30-more-fake-documents-at-alicante-airport/) - Alicante-Elche Airport's data from recent years speaks volumes. Take a look at the data for 2025, when the terminal once again broke its own records with 19,950,394 passengers, signifying an 8.5% rise over the previous year and its third straight annual record. As a result of the high volume of activity at the airport, the
- [Drug dealing point broken up in ​​Benidorm](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/10/drug-dealing-point-broken-up-in-benidorm/) - Three people, two men and one woman, aged 29, 39, and 43, have been arrested by the National Police in Benidorm on suspicion of narcotics trafficking. Two of those arrested were stopped while driving a vehicle carrying 105 grams of cocaine. The investigation began when detectives got many allegations from neighbours about the actions of
- [Orihuela allocates 50,000 euros to train unemployed people in key sectors](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/10/orihuela-allocates-50000-euros-to-train-unemployed-people-in-key-sectors/) - The Orihuela City Council has issued a tender for a service contract to deliver training courses aimed at enhancing the employability of unemployed citizens of the municipality, with a base budget of €48,860 (without IVA.) The contract will be awarded through a simplified open approach and will be for two years at first, with the
- [Couple arrested accused of stealing jewellery worth 65,000 euros from an elderly man](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/10/couple-arrested-accused-of-stealing-jewellery-worth-65000-euros-from-an-elderly-man/) - The National Police have arrested a 30-year-old male and a 36-year-old woman in Benidorm (Alicante) on suspicion of stealing expensive gold jewellery and a collection of high-end watches worth more than 65,000 euros from an elderly man's residence. The Alicante Police Station reported a robbery using the "cariñoso" stealing tactic in the city centre. In
- [Four arrested accused of a violent robbery at an optician's shop in Elche](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/10/four-arrested-accused-of-a-violent-robbery-at-an-opticians-shop-in-elche/) - Guardia Civil officers arrested two women and two men accused of robbery with violence and intimidation at an optician's shop in La Marina, a suburb of Elche (Alicante). According to a Guardia Civil statement, the incident occurred on January 30th, at 5:00 p.m., when two women allegedly entered the institution with the goal of diverting
- [Strikes resulted in the cancellation of 14 high-speed trains in Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/10/strikes-resulted-in-the-cancellation-of-14-high-speed-trains-in-alicante/) - In the instance of Alicante, the cancellations primarily affect high-speed services, such as AVE trains to Madrid and other long-distance destinations. The railway unions' strike has placed Spanish travellers, particularly train users in Alicante, in suspense. According to union sources and the railway company itself, 14 high-speed trains due to depart or arrive in Alicante
- [Alicante airport opens the first 'Wetherspoon' in Spain](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/10/alicante-airport-opens-the-first-wetherspoon-in-spain/) - Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is boosting its dining options with the addition of an English-style pub from the popular British chain Wetherspoons. According to Aena sources, this is the first Wetherspoon pub to open in Spain, and the chain's first outside of the United Kingdom and Ireland, where it is well-established. This latest addition to
- [Motorcyclist dies in accident in Crevillente](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/08/motorcyclist-dies-in-accident-in-crevillente/) - The Emergency Information and Coordination Center (CICU) have said that a motorcyclist died last night, Saturday February 7th, after being involved in a traffic collision on the N-340 in Crevillente. The call came in about 10:10 PM, and Emergency Services dispatched an ambulance from the Urgent Medical Care Service (SAMU), whose paramedics could only confirm
- [Passenger knocks out a Ryanair employee's teeth](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/09/passenger-knocks-out-a-ryanair-employees-teeth/) - Guardia Civil officers arrested a South American passenger who exploded during Ryanair check-in, leaving an airline staffer with a badly wounded lip. Panic and violence broke out at Palma de Mallorca's Son Sant Joan Airport. What should have been a regular check-in for flight FR2062 to Madrid transformed into a scene straight out of an
- [Guardia Civil arrest the suspected killer of Englishman shot on the Orihuela Costa](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/09/guardia-civil-arrest-the-suspected-killer-of-englishman-shot-on-the-orihuela-costa/) - Agents from the Homicide Team of the Organic Unit of the Judicial Police of the Guardia Civil of Alicante arrested a British man this week on suspicion of being involved in the shooting death of a 29-year-old English man, whose body was discovered on December 21st in an urbanisation on the Orihuela Costa, in the
- [Prosecutors seek an eight-year prison sentence for former Orihuela Mayor Mónica Lorente](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/09/prosecutors-seek-an-eight-year-prison-sentence-for-former-orihuela-mayor-monica-lorente/) - The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office is requesting eight years in prison for former Orihuela Mayor Mónica Lorente, former councillors Antonio Lidón and Antonio Rodríguez Murcia, and three leaders of the defunct Orihuela Football Club: José Rodríguez Murcia, José Agustín Rodríguez Gascón, and Domingo Alcocer, for crimes related to the allegedly irregular awarding of four municipal subsidies
- [Court imposes the maximum sentence on Chloe's two killers](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/09/court-imposes-the-maximum-sentence-on-chloes-two-killers/) - The Provincial Court of Alicante affirmed the sentence of eight years in a closed juvenile prison centre and five further years of supervised release for the two minors responsible for Cloe's murder. The judgement labels the crime as "despicable" and concludes that both acted with complete contempt for human life. A 15-year-old girl was murdered
- [Woman arrested in Orihuela after fleeing Belgium subject to a European Arrest Warrant](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/09/woman-arrested-in-orihuela-after-fleeing-belgium-subject-to-a-european-arrest-warrant/) - The requesting country issued a European Arrest Warrant, which was brought to the attention of the National Police of Alicante via the International Fugitives Group of the General Commissariat of Judicial Police, after suspicions were raised that the fugitive was residing in the province of Alicante, according to a statement issued by this organisation. As
- [Garage in Torrevieja leaves several cars burned out and one person injured](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/09/garage-in-torrevieja-leaves-several-cars-burned-out-and-one-person-injured/) - On Friday evening, February 6th, inhabitants of 8 Calle Ciclón in Torrevieja were astonished to see a massive fire. The fire started in a building's basement garage and quickly spread to the parked vehicles, causing dense columns of smoke and flames that scared the entire town. The alarm was sounded at 10:33 p.m., triggering the
- [Health authorities confirm 16 cases of measles in Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/09/health-authorities-confirm-16-cases-of-measles-in-alicante/) - The General Directorate of Public Health (DGSP) has declared a workplace measles outbreak among adults and employees of two enterprises that share a building in Alicante. Twenty-eight suspected cases have been analysed, with 16 confirmed positive, three negative, and nine currently being investigated. Since the first suspected case was discovered, the Alicante Public Health Center
- [Cala La Mosca sewage mystery solved](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/09/cala-la-mosca-sewage-mystery-solved/) - Cala La Mosca, also known as Playa Flamenca, in Orihuela, has been closed repeatedly and intermittently due to pollution for numerous summers, as have other surrounding beaches. The true source has been exposed as a result of a complaint filed by the Party for the Independence of Orihuela Costa (PIOC) with the Public Prosecutor's Office,
- [Driver arrested after fleeing from the police at over 200 km/h](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/09/driver-arrested-after-fleeing-from-the-police-at-over-200-km-h/) - According to a statement from the National Police, a driver was arrested following a risky chase between Alcantarilla and Campos del Río, reaching speeds of 200 km/h. Agents working on crime prevention in a drug-dealing area spotted a vehicle travelling at excessive speed. When police attempted to stop him, the motorist, who lacked a driver's
- [Elche breaks its recycling record by exceeding 3,000 tonnes in a year](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/09/elche-breaks-its-recycling-record-by-exceeding-3000-tonnes-in-a-year/) - Elche set a record for separate packaging collection last year, with more than 3,000 tonnes taken from yellow containers for the first time. This result indicates the consolidation of this type of recycling as one of the fastest growing in the residential sector, bringing the municipality to an all-time high. The growth has been consistent,
- [Court acquits three young men accused of gang rape in Novelda](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/09/court-acquits-three-young-men-accused-of-gang-rape-in-novelda/) - The Alicante Court acquitted three young men accused of gang raping a 16-year-old girl at one of their homes in the municipality of Novelda, finding no evidence to support the sexual assault other than the complainant's claim. The complaint was filed five years after the alleged gang rape, which "makes it difficult to clarify the
- [Los Montesinos gets new Local Police car](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/09/los-montesinos-gets-new-local-police-car/) - This week, the Los Montesinos Town Council added a new vehicle to the Local Police fleet as part of an investment to strengthen citizen protection and improve the everyday service given to the municipality's citizens. With this new addition, the Los Montesinos City Council maintains its commitment to providing officers with improved equipment to enable
- [Anti-corruption office takes over investigating the awarding of social housing in Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/06/anti-corruption-office-takes-over-investigating-the-awarding-of-social-housing-in-alicante/) - The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office has taken over the inquiry into the allocation of subsidised housing in Alicante. The Special Prosecutor's Office against Corruption and Organised Crime has assigned two prosecutors to the province, Pablo Romero and Fran Marco, who are currently reviewing four complaints filed with the Prosecutor's Office regarding alleged irregularities: those filed by
- [Vox proposes investigating the subsidised housing in Javea](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/09/vox-proposes-investigating-the-subsidised-housing-in-javea/) - José Marcos Pons, Javea's sole Vox councillor, only requires a few words on social media to incite controversy with cutting comments directed at his political opponents. He has done it again. With only six words and several noticeable spelling errors, he has sent a strong warning to the local administration, which is currently made up
- [38 locations in Denia where smart crossings will be installed](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/06/38-locations-in-denia-where-smart-crossings-will-be-installed/) - Denia Local Police devised and oversaw the construction of smart pedestrian crossings as part of their continuous traffic safety enhancement initiative. With a total investment of €157,211 for 2026, these solar-powered crossings include presence detectors that activate the illumination system—including lit vertical signs and LED reflectors in the ground—when a pedestrian approaches, boosting motorist awareness.
- [Dolphin stranded on Denia beach dies](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/06/dolphin-stranded-on-denia-beach-dies/) - Following the discovery of the animal, a local neighbour notified the authorities. The Denia Local Police then called the Oceanogràfic's Marine Rescue Unit, which arrived at the scene with a team of veterinarians to handle the problem. According to the same sources, the animal, which appeared to have a natural viral illness, died. A necropsy
- [Court sentences man to 22 and a half years for murdering his girlfriend](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/06/court-sentences-man-to-22-and-a-half-years-for-murdering-his-girlfriend/) - The Provincial Court of Alicante sentenced a man to 22 years, six months, and one day in jail for murdering his girlfriend on October 23rd, 2022, after stabbing her many times at their Alcoy house. The magistrate who presided over this trial, which took place between January 12th and 20th, uses the popular jury's verdict
- [A notary, two lawyers and a carer among those arrested for stealing an elderly woman's assets](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/06/a-notary-two-lawyers-and-a-carer-among-those-arrested-for-stealing-an-elderly-womans-assets/) - According to the Superior Police Headquarters of the Valencian Community, five people have been arrested for allegedly plundering the assets of an elderly woman, taking advantage of her vulnerable situation and a degenerative disease she suffered from. Four men and one woman aged 46 to 71 were detained, including the notary who handled the property
- [Orihuela applies a temporary fix to the lack of heating in schools](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/05/orihuela-applies-a-temporary-fix-to-the-lack-of-heating-in-schools/) - Orihueala Council has awarded a contract for the provision of natural gas for €16,940 to ensure heating and hot water while the final multi-year deal is being completed. Orihuela City Council has approved an emergency contract to ensure the availability of natural gas for heating and domestic hot water in municipally administered schools. This interim
- [16 schools in the Vega Baja region ranked among the top 100 in Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/06/16-schools-in-the-vega-baja-region-ranked-among-the-top-100-in-alicante/) - The Micole platform has issued its yearly rating of Alicante's top 100 schools. This rating is based on direct information from the schools, which has been validated against academic outcomes. Academic performance, services, facilities, family feedback, inclusivity, and institutional quality are all considered while determining the scores. The 16 educational facilities in the Vega Baja
- [National Police in Murcia find suitcase stolen at Barcelona-El Prat airport](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/06/national-police-in-murcia-find-suitcase-stolen-at-barcelona-el-prat-airport/) - The National Police arrested a man as the alleged perpetrator of a theft after he was apprehended in Murcia with a suitcase stolen at Barcelona-El Prat airport from a man who had a stopover at the terminal on his way back from a trip, according to Corps sources in a statement. The victim filed a
- [Traffic discruption near Alicante airport tomorrow](https://costablancadaily.com/sport/2026/02/05/traffic-discruption-near-alicante-airport-tomorrow/) - Traffic disruption is expected tomorrow, Friday, February 6th, due to the passage of the 77th Volta Ciclista a la Comunitat Valenciana, with particular impact on routes serving Alicante–Elche Airport. According to local authorities, temporary traffic cuts will be in place between 15:00 and 16:45, affecting the seafront area, Urbanova, and key access roads to the
- [Quick police action saves the life of a three-year-old boy in Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/06/quick-police-action-saves-the-life-of-a-three-year-old-boy-in-alicante/) - Two National Police officers acted quickly to save the life of a three-year-old boy who was having major breathing issues in the centre of Alicante. Officers arrived to help the infant while he was still in his mother's arms. They acted quickly and successfully stabilised him until paramedics came. The incident happened in the city
- [Mayor of El Campello takes office as a provincial deputy for the PP](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/06/mayor-of-el-campello-takes-office-as-a-provincial-deputy-for-the-pp/) - Juanjo Berenguer, Mayor of El Campello, was elected as a provincial representative for the PP during the Alicante Provincial Council's February regular plenary session, which took place at the Provincial Palace. Berenguer succeeds his colleague in the municipal council, Lourdes Llopis, who resigned. Until now, she had overseen the Human Resources department. Following the inauguration,
- [Two arrested for theft in the migrant queues at the Algerian Consulate in Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/06/two-arrested-for-theft-in-the-migrant-queues-at-the-algerian-consulate-in-alicante/) - The arrest by the National Police of two young Algerians accused of robbing fellow countrymen was the only notable incident on Wednesday, February 4th, during the latest day of migrants queuing at the Algerian Consulate in Alicante to sign a power of attorney to request a criminal record certificate in their country for regularisation. Around
- [5 men arrested for more than 85 robberies imprisoned](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/06/5-men-arrested-for-more-than-85-robberies-imprisoned/) - The judge of the Court of First Instance of Teruel, of the section of Instruction, square number 2, Manuel Turmo, has issued a provisional detention order without bail to five of the seven detainees in the framework of the police operation 'Portofel', as alleged members of a criminal network dedicated to robbery with force in
- [Torrevieja ranks among the top in Spain for illegal tourist accommodation](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/06/torrevieja-ranks-among-the-top-in-spain-for-illegal-tourist-accommodation/) - Sueña Torrevieja has asked the Popular Party's governing team to report on their efforts to address the issue of illegal tourist accommodations in the city. The government has asked platforms to remove 1,240 listings for properties in Torrevieja that lack legal registration and are advertised through these channels. According to Ministry of Housing data, the
- [Ministry of Health begins the procedures to expand Torrevieja Hospital](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/06/ministry-of-health-begins-the-procedures-to-expand-torrevieja-hospital/) - The Valencian Ministry of Health has begun the process of expanding Torrevieja Hospital (in Alicante). The regional government claims it will be "a large-scale project that will increase the hospital's capacity and meet current demand." In this regard, Marciano Gómez, Regional Minister of Health, and Eduardo Dolón, Mayor of the Municipality, met on Wednesday, February
- [Firefighters rescue 13 from a hostel in El Altet](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/05/firefighters-rescue-13-from-a-hostel-in-el-altet/) - According to the Provincial Consortium, a fire broke out in a hostel in El Altet, Alicante, forcing firefighters to rescue 13 individuals who had inhaled smoke. The fire started around 3:55 a.m yesterday, Wednesday February 4th. The incident occurred in the reception area of the El Altet hostel on Avenida Dama de Elche, for unknown
- [Segura reservoirs reach 30% of their capacity for the first time in three years](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/05/segura-reservoirs-reach-30-of-their-capacity-for-the-first-time-in-three-years/) - For the first time in three years, the Segura River basin's reservoirs have reached more than 30% capacity. The recurrent Atlantic storms of December 2025, particularly in January, had a substantial impact on the basin's higher reaches, including the Alcaraz, Las Villas, Cazorla, and Segura mountain ranges, raising reserves by 46 cubic hectometres in the
- [Guardia Civil officer arrested together with several ITV workers](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/04/guardia-civil-officer-arrested-together-with-several-itv-workers/) - The Guardia Civil demolished an alleged vehicle inspection ring at the Ondara ITV station. The operation took place on Monday, February 2nd, and resulted in at least six arrests, with numerous more people being investigated. A Guardia Civil officer is allegedly among those arrested, however the extent of their involvement has yet to be determined.
- [Benidorm absorbs the increase in the price of school bus tickets](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/05/benidorm-absorbs-the-increase-in-the-price-of-school-bus-tickets/) - The Benidorm City Council will absorb the rise in the price of school bus tickets to the city's secondary schools (IES) so that, until the end of the school year, pupils "continue paying the same amount as before for this service." Maite Moreno, Councillor for Education, revealed on Tuesday, February 3rd, that the new urban
- [Court confirms the 12 1/2 year sentence for a man convicted of corruption of three minors](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/05/court-confirms-the-12-1-2-year-sentence-for-a-man-convicted-of-corruption-of-three-minors/) - The Civil and Criminal Chamber of the High Court of Justice of the Region of Murcia has dismissed the accused's appeal against the sentence imposed by the Third Section of the Provincial Court of Murcia, thereby fully confirming the sentence of 12 years and six months in prison for three crimes of minor corruption and
- [Man steals twice from the same bar in Benidorm and returns 20 minutes later for more](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/05/man-steals-twice-from-the-same-bar-in-benidorm-and-returns-20-minutes-later-for-more/) - On January 16th and 18th, a thief broke into the same pub on Avenida de Madrid in Benidorm and stole the cash register, various alcoholic beverages, and cans of pop. On the second day, he returned twenty minutes later to steal more drinks, as evidenced by National Police camera footage of a hooded figure. The
- [Six arrested for burglaries targeting bars, restaurants, and tobacco shops](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/05/six-arrested-for-burglaries-targeting-bars-restaurants-and-tobacco-shops/) - As part of Operation Cajetillax, the Guardia Civil arrested six males aged 22 to 33, all of whom had past convictions for similar offences, as alleged perpetrators of a string of burglaries in Alicante and Valencia provinces. The inquiry began last November, after an uptick in burglaries was discovered at restaurants, petrol stations and tobacco
- [Work on Mushroom Street will be finished by Easter](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/04/work-on-mushroom-street-will-be-finished-by-easter/) - The reconstruction of Calle San Francisco, often known as Mushroom Street, will begin in early February and is expected to be completed by Easter. Councillors Cristina García (Infrastructure) and Lidia López (Commerce), along with the project's technical manager and members of the Vox party (who reached the agreement to carry out this project), held a
- [Two men steal nearly 300 pairs of glasses from an optician's in Torrevieja](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/04/two-men-steal-nearly-300-pairs-of-glasses-from-an-opticians-in-torrevieja/) - Óptima, an optical company, was robbed again early on Sunday morning, February 1st, at one of its two locations in Torrevieja, less than a week after two robberies in Elche's La Marina neighbourhood and Murcia's Los Alcázares. The value of the stolen goods is still being determined by the business after it completes its inventory,
- [Torrevieja will invest 2.1 million in the school maintenance and repair](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/04/torrevieja-will-invest-2-1-million-in-the-school-maintenance-and-repair/) - Torrevieja City Council has begun the process of contracting out maintenance and repair services for the municipality's public preschool and primary schools. This public tender aims to ensure the correct maintenance, safety, and operation of educational buildings. The contract will last four years, with the option to extend for an additional year. The deal is
- [Two suffer violent assault in Orihuela after a fake police operation](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/04/two-suffer-violent-assault-in-orihuela-after-a-fake-police-operation/) - Two men have been critically injured as a result of a violent home invasion in Orihuela in which six hooded individuals impersonated law enforcement agents, stormed into the home, and subjected the victims to an illegal arrest that included assaults, torture, and gunfire. The National Police have arrested a 31-year-old man on charges of attempted
- [The College of Physicians takes eleven cases of fake professionals to court in Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/04/the-college-of-physicians-takes-eleven-cases-of-fake-professionals-to-court-in-alicante/) - The Official College of Physicians of Alicante (COMA) will always take decisive action against these offences," said the organisation's first vice president, Dr. José Luis Bataller. These instances are increasing at a 30% annual rate in the province of Alicante, according to Guillermo Llago, head of legal services for the group that represents over 10,000
- [One dead and one injured in the landing of a migrant boat in Almería](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/04/one-dead-and-one-injured-in-the-landing-of-a-migrant-boat-in-almeria/) - The landing of 11 migrants from a speedboat on Los Muertos beach, near Carboneras (Almería) resulted in one fatality and another injury. According to sources close to the investigation, the boat approached the shore with at least 20 passengers, dropping them off along the beach before returning to sea. Upon arrival, the Guardia Civil discovered
- [Official investigated for awarding social housing in Alicante to his wife](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/04/official-investigated-for-awarding-social-housing-in-alicante-to-his-wife/) - The First Vice Presidency and Ministry of Housing have opened a disciplinary file against an official who endorsed the awarding of a social housing unit in Alicante to his wife while "omitting relevant data regarding the cohabitation unit of which he was a part." This decision was adopted after the "second analysis" requested by the
- [Court confirms the conviction of former Torrevieja PP councillor](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/04/court-confirms-the-conviction-of-former-torrevieja-pp-councilor/) - The High Court of Justice of the Valencian Community (TSJCV) upheld Carmen Gómez (PP), Torrevieja's former councillor for Contracting, Personnel, Parks and Gardens, and Urban Cleaning, seven-year ban from public office for administrative misconduct in the management of the Mediterranean VIII Employment Workshop. In the same decision, the director of the same workshop, who had
- [Benidorm intensifies surveillance of uncontrolled dumping of rubble](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/03/benidorm-intensifies-surveillance-of-uncontrolled-dumping-of-rubble/) - The Department of Street Cleaning, in partnership with Benidorm's Local Police, has increased surveillance of uncontrolled dumping found across the municipality, particularly in the most problematic locations and where infractions are most common. In this regard, the City Council noted that the surveillance campaign to prevent unlawful dumping has already had results, with numerous offenders
- [Orihuela Costa Emergency Centre adds a new service: Instant ID and passports](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/03/orihuela-costa-emergency-centre-adds-a-new-service-instant-id-and-passports/) - Mónica Pastor, Councillor for Citizen Security, revealed yesterday, Monday February 2nd, that they will complete this process in a single appointment and take the documentation with them. The service will be provided at the Orihuela Costa Security and Emergency Centre, eliminating the need to go away from the coast for a basic treatment that was
- [First hospital consultation for suspected cancer will happen within seven days](https://costablancadaily.com/magazine/health-and-fitness/2026/02/03/first-hospital-consultation-for-suspected-cancer-will-happen-within-seven-days/) - The President of the Valencian Government, Juanfran Pérez Llorca, has declared that the Valencian Community's Cancer Strategy 2026-2030 will ensure equal access to advanced diagnosis, regardless of residence. He stated that all health departments will have established, coordinated, and evaluable oncology pathways that "will allow us to ensure that any suspected case of cancer receives
- [Malaga accounts for 30% of the luxury housing supply in Spain](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/03/malaga-accounts-for-30-of-the-luxury-housing-supply-in-spain/) - The province of Málaga has reinforced its position as the Spanish epicentre of the luxury real estate market in 2025, accounting for 28.5% of the national supply of residences valued at more than €2.5 million, followed by Mallorca (25.3%), Madrid (11%), and Barcelona (7.5%). These numbers are part of the most recent research on the
- [Generalitat will allocate eight affordable rental homes in Callosa de Segura](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/03/generalitat-will-allocate-eight-affordable-rental-homes-in-callosa-de-segura/) - The Generalitat, through the Valencian Housing and Land Entity (EVHA), has begun the process of allocating eight public dwellings on Calle Cervantes in Callosa de Segura via an inexpensive rental plan. These residences are meant for the following groups: cohabitation units consisting solely of young people under the age of 35; large and single-parent families;
- [Alicante launches €200 grants for young people who get their driving licence](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/03/alicante-launches-e200-grants-for-young-people-who-get-their-driving-licence/) - The Alicante Youth Council will announce grants in February for young new drivers who received their licences in the second half of 2025, totalling €10,000 for the programme. These subsidies are meant to help young people aged 15 to 30 who are registered as Alicante residents achieve independence. This new help programme is intended for
- [Rojales puts out to tender the buses service to the market](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/03/rojales-puts-out-to-tender-the-buses-service-to-the-market/) - The Rojales Town Council has begun the bidding process to contract the public passenger transportation service that will connect various points in the municipality to the Thursday municipal market and the town centre, with the goal of facilitating citizens' mobility to make purchases and run errands. According to the tender documents, the contract, which was
- [National Police free 16 women in Alicante and arrest eleven for sexual exploitation](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/03/national-police-free-16-women-in-alicante-and-arrest-eleven-for-sexual-exploitation/) - The National Police arrested eleven people after dismantling a sex trafficking ring based in an Alicante villa, and 16 young women were released, six of whom testified as protected witnesses. The victims slept jammed into bunk beds in a basement, while those in command of the ring gave sexual services around the clock, despite the
- [Former Orihuela Mayor and two councillors are on trial for giving 800,000 euros to a football club](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/03/former-orihuela-mayor-and-two-councillors-are-on-trial-for-giving-800000-euros-to-a-football-club/) - Mónica Lorente (PP), the former Mayor of Orihuela, and two Popular Party councillors from 2007 to 2011, will appear in court on Thursday, February 4th, on charges of alleged fraud in the distribution of subsidies to Orihuela CF totalling more than 800,000 euros. According to the Superior Court of Justice of the Valencian Community (TSJCV),
- [Four arrested for drug trafficking in Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/02/four-arrested-for-drug-trafficking-in-alicante/) - Four people were arrested by National Police officers in Alicante for drug trafficking and public health violations as a result of the city's vehicle and people preventative procedures. According to a National Police statement, one of the arrested men was stopped in his vehicle at a police checkpoint while carrying drugs in slabs for later
- [Joaquín Rocamora from Orihuela is the new coach of the Spanish women's handball team](https://costablancadaily.com/sport/2026/02/02/joaquin-rocamora-from-orihuela-is-the-new-coach-of-the-spanish-womens-handball-team/) - Joaquín Rocamora from Orihuela has been named as the new head coach of the Spanish women's national handball team, also known as Las Guerreras (The Warriors). This position represents a watershed moment in Rocamora's career, as he takes on one of the most prominent roles in Spanish sport. Rocamora, a significant figure in Spanish handball,
- [Fines of up to 500 euros with Murcia's new transport model](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/02/fines-of-up-to-500-euros-with-murcias-new-transport-model/) - The new code governing public transport pricing in Murcia, authorised at the most recent municipal plenary session, also specifies the amount of sanctions and fines, which range from 100 to 500 euros depending on the severity of the breach. This newsroom got a document that expressly governs public transport charges and fines in Murcia for
- [3,200 healthcare workers are applying to fill 900 hard-to-fill positions](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/02/3200-healthcare-workers-are-applying-to-fill-900-hard-to-fill-positions/) - A total of 3,227 healthcare professionals have applied to the 902 positions that were announced last December by the Ministry of Health. These positions are associated with the health departments of Vinaròs, Requena, Elda, Orihuela, Torrevieja, Dénia, the Hospital d'Ontinyent and its speciality centre, and the basic health area of Andemuz. During her visit to
- [Arrested in La Zenia for vehicle thefts using frequency jammers](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/02/arrested-in-la-zenia-for-vehicle-thefts-using-frequency-jammers/) - On, Friday, January 30th, the Orihuela Local Police conducted a number of significant operations in Orihuela Costa. Because of the officers' prompt and well-coordinated action, two arrests were made and potential personal injuries were avoided. The officers on the afternoon shift proceeded to arrest a 30-year-old man in the La Zenia region, suspected of allegedly
- [Arrests after changing the locks to evict two tenants in Elche](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/02/arrests-after-changing-the-locks-to-evict-two-tenants-in-elche/) - In one instance, it was due to allegedly overdue rent payments each month. In another, it was because the provisions of the leasing agreement, which forbade the presence of youngsters, had been breached, and the woman had recently given birth. The fact is that in both circumstances, a real estate agent from a business based
- [Alto de la Casilla, a new urban park in Torrevieja](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/02/alto-de-la-casilla-a-new-urban-park-in-torrevieja/) - The Mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolón, the councillor for Parks and Gardens, Concha Sala, and the municipal architect, Antonio Nieto, presented the new Alto de la Casilla urban park this morning. It will become one of Torrevieja's major green spaces, both for its size—over 30,000 square metres—and for the range of uses and services built
- [200 boxers from eight countries are preparing for the season in La Nucía](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/02/200-boxers-from-eight-countries-are-preparing-for-the-season-in-la-nucia/) - In order to get ready for the 2026 season, almost 200 boxers from eight different countries are attending this week's international training camp at the Combat Sports Center in La Nucía. Athletes, coaches, and technicians from Spain, Ukraine, Chinese Taipei, the United Kingdom, Kazakhstan, Switzerland, Slovakia, and the Netherlands participate in these international training sessions,
- [Medieval Market opens in Orihuela, but threatened by wind](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/31/medieval-market-opens-in-orihuela-but-threatened-by-wind/) - The Mediaeval Market of Orihuela opened its doors yesterday, Friday January 30th, plunging the historic town into the Middle Ages for three days of activities till Sunday . This 26th edition of the market will be characterised by severe winds, including an orange alert for significant gusts, whereas the previous year's was ruined by rain.
- [The best hiking trail in the Valencian Community is on the Vega Baja](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/02/the-best-hiking-trail-in-the-valencian-community-is-on-the-vega-baja/) - Awarded the title of "Best Approved Trail 2025 of the Valencian Community" by the Federation of Mountain Sports and Climbing of the Valencian Community (FEMECV), the Mediterranean Trail (GR-92) traces the coastline of the Vega Baja del Segura. on prize will be given to Carlos Pastor, head of the Consortium for the Economic Development of
- [Alicante suspends street markets and prohibits outdoor seating due to the orange alert for strong wind](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/30/alicante-suspends-street-markets-and-prohibits-outdoor-seating-due-to-the-orange-alert-for-strong-wind/) - The Municipal Emergency Coordination Centre (Cecopal), chaired by Mayor Luis Barcala, met this afternoon following the activation of the orange alert issued by the Generalitat and Aemet due to strong winds, which could reach 90 km/h, and the expected rough sea conditions between 00:00 and 18:00 tomorrow, Saturday January 31st. In light of this, the
- [Thief banned from Alicante airport after stealing €7,000 worth of tobacco](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/02/02/thief-banned-from-alicante-airport-after-stealing-e7000-worth-of-tobacco/) - The Guardia Civil has arrested a 38-year-old man at Alicante-Elche Airport. He is accused of stealing €7,179 worth of tobacco from duty-free stores in several airports to sell it illegally later. Investigators have confirmed at least ten crimes committed in the same manner at the airports of Alicante, Valencia, and Santa Cruz de Tenerife. After
- [National Police arrest two Swedish fugitives wanted for laundering more than 21 million euros](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/30/national-police-arrest-two-swedish-fugitives-wanted-for-laundering-more-than-21-million-euros/) - The National Police in Alicante arrested two Swedish fugitives, aged 34 and 38, who were wanted by Swedish authorities for money laundering and gambling crimes. The crimes happened in Stockholm between 2024 and 2025. Both were involved in money laundering, receiving and sending cash, bank balances, and cryptocurrencies totalling at least 10 million Swedish kronor
- [Knights, Crowns and Costa Vibes: Your Ultimate Weekend Roundup](https://costablancadaily.com/magazine/lifestyle/2026/01/30/knights-crowns-and-costa-vibes-your-ultimate-weekend-roundup/) - This weekend on the Costa Blanca is jam-packed, whether you want to travel back in time or experience what party season will be like in the future.C From the sprawling mediaeval streets of Orihuela to the glitter and glam of Torrevieja's Carnival Kickoff, there are numerous opportunities to immerse yourself in local culture. Grab a
- [Carer accused of stealing more than 100,000 euros acquitted](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/30/carer-accused-of-stealing-more-than-100000-euros-acquitted/) - The Civil and Criminal Chamber of the Superior Court of Justice of the Valencian Community (TSJCV) has upheld the acquittal of a woman who was accused of stealing money from the elderly woman she cared for. This confirms the sentence given by the Eleventh Section of the Provincial Court of Alicante, which is based in
- [Elche Police headquarters will modernize its control room](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/30/elche-police-headquarters-will-modernize-its-control-room/) - The Elche Local Police Headquarters will update its control room to make it easier to keep an eye on emergencies. Yesterday, Thursday Janaury 29th, the governing board gave a €80,000 contract to buy and set up audiovisual equipment in several important police departments and the Council Chamber. The goal is to make it easier to
- [Loan requested by Benidorm for Serra Gelada would generate almost 13 million euro in interest](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/30/loan-requested-by-benidorm-for-serra-gelada-would-generate-almost-13-million-euro-in-interest/) - The Socialist Municipal Group has called the decision of Mayor Toni Pérez and his Government team to ask for "at the last minute" membership in the Economic Stimulus Fund to help pay for part of the Serra Gelada sentence "improvisation." A system that will cost about 13 million in interest, according to the PSOE. This
- [Two masked men rob an optician's in Los Alcázares](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/30/two-masked-men-rob-an-opticians-in-los-alcazares/) - This week, the optical company Óptica Óptima was robbed twice, once in the Elche suburb of La Marina and again in the municipality of Los Alcázares. The Guardia Civil is looking into whether the same group of thieves did both robberies. They wore hoods and different clothes. The retailers are still figuring out how much
- [Average waiting time for surgery in the Valencian Community has reached 88 days, the highest figure in the past five years](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/30/average-waiting-time-for-surgery-in-the-valencian-community-has-reached-88-days-the-highest-figure-in-the-past-five-years/) - Patients in the Valencian Community are now waiting an average of 88 days to undergo an operation, according to the latest data published by the regional Ministry of Health. This figure represents the longest average waiting time recorded since 2019 and confirms a sustained upward trend in surgical delays. At the close of the last
- [Villajoyosa to monitor sand loss on its beaches with new control system](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/30/villajoyosa-to-monitor-sand-loss-on-its-beaches-with-new-control-system/) - The beaches of Villajoyosa are set to benefit from a new sand-loss monitoring system, designed to track erosion and improve long-term coastal management along this stretch of the Costa Blanca. The initiative, promoted by the local council, will introduce a technological system capable of measuring how much sand is lost or displaced over time, particularly
- [Orihuela launches tender for old CAM building refurbishment works](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/30/orihuela-launches-tender-for-old-cam-building-refurbishment-works/) - The City of Orihuela has put out to bid the contract to fix up and prepare a municipal building in the city so that it may be used more easily for public services. The local government's official announcement says that the tender includes extensive instructions for bringing the chosen building up to code, fixing structural
- [San Javier Airshow 2026 Details: Dates Confirmed for Popular Aviation Festival](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/30/san-javier-airshow-2026-details-dates-confirmed-for-popular-aviation-festival/) - One of the most exciting aviation events in southeast Spain finally has a defined date. The Festival Aéreo San Javier will be back on May 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 2026. It will once again turn the skies over the Mar Menor into a huge open-air stage for military and commercial aviation. The airshow, which takes
- [Three Spanish frigates make a stopover in Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/30/three-spanish-frigates-make-a-stopover-in-alicante/) - As part of the advanced naval training exercise MAR-26, three Spanish Navy frigates—Santa María, Numancia, and Navarra—have made a scheduled call at Muelle 14 in Alicante Port. The stopover happened today, Friday January 30th, and is part of a larger set of manoeuvres happening in the Gulf of Cádiz, the Strait of Gibraltar, and the
- [Two arrested in Benidorm, with more than half kilo of cocaine](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/30/two-arrested-in-benidorm-with-more-than-half-kilo-of-cocaine/) - The National Police said that two people, one of whom is a juvenile, have been arrested in Benidorm, Alicante, on suspicion of drug trafficking. They were stopped at a police checkpoint carrying more than half a kilo of cocaine. The events happened when police saw a luxury car coming up to the checkpoint. The 50-year-old
- [A petition has been launched to demand the replacement of the Miguel Hernández vinyl records](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/30/a-petition-has-been-launched-to-demand-the-replacement-of-the-miguel-hernandez-vinyl-records/) - The Coordinadora Ciudadana Miguel Hernández in Orihuela has started a campaign to get people to sign a petition asking the City Council of Orihuela to follow the municipal plenary agreement that says the original vinyl panels must be put back up at the Rincón Hernandiano. The civic platform argues that the original panels showed everything
- [73-year-old man dies whilst kitesurfing on the Mar Menor](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/30/73-year-old-man-dies-whilst-kitesurfing-on-the-mar-menor/) - The Emergency Coordination Centre said that a 73-year-old Belgian man died while kitesurfing at La Manga del Mar Menor, which is in the municipality of San Javier, on Wednesday, January 28th. Around 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, someone called to say that the man had left the Mar Menor campsite in San Javier to practise kitesurfing
- [Finestrat is moving forward with a 112 bed private hospital](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/30/finestrat-is-moving-forward-with-a-112-bed-private-hospital/) - The Finestrat Town Council is already working on the environmental authorisation for building a private hospital next to the commercial boulevard. The hospital will cost 52 million euros and contain 112 beds. The project is still waiting for approval from the Valencian Regional Government, but it is still moving forward at the municipal level. The
- [Bricklayer dies falling from a roof in San Fulgencio](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/29/bricklayer-dies-falling-from-a-roof-in-san-fulgencio/) - A 54-year-old bricklayer in San Fulgencio died after falling from the roof of the building where he was working. The event is being looked into as a work accident. On Tuesday, January 27th, at about 9:30 a.m., the Generalitat's Emergency Coordination Centre (CICU) got a call saying that a worker had fallen from the roof
- [Sail missing from Gandia found alive in Algeria after being missing for twelve days](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/29/sail-missing-from-gandia-found-alive-in-algeria-after-being-missing-for-twelve-days/) - A narrative that could be in a film, but with a good conclusion. The Directorate General of the Merchant Marine said that the sailboat Admirante was found after being missing at sea for twelve days, and the person on board is safe and sound. The Alicante Maritime Authority said on Tuesday, January 27th, that a
- [New airport bus for Almoradí, Rojales, Formentera, Guardamar and La Marina](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/29/new-airport-bus-for-almoradi-rojales-formentera-guardamar-and-la-marina/) - Beginning on February 1st, the Valencian government will establish a new public transportation route that will link the Elche-Alicante "Miguel Hernández" airport with the municipalities of Almoradí, Formentera del Segura, Rojales, Guardamar del Segura, and La Marina (Elche). Bus Sigüenza will supply the service under an emergency contract for a minimum of around a year.
- [Murcia still hasn't activated its Low Emission Zone three years after it became mandatory](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/29/murcia-still-hasnt-activated-its-low-emission-zone-three-years-after-it-became-mandatory/) - Murcia is one of the biggest cities in Spain that still hasn't put in place its Low Emission Zone (LEZ). Since 2023, all cities with more than 50,000 people have had to do this. Cities like Valencia, Gijón, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, and Vitoria (all with more than 250,000 people) still don't fully follow
- [Guardia Civil dismantles group growing marijuana in Torre Pacheco](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/29/guardia-civil-dismantles-group-growing-marijuana-in-torre-pacheco/) - According to a statement from the Guardia Civil, they carried out Operation "Grumbu" in Torre Pacheco (Murcia), which led to the arrest of a criminal organisation that was growing a lot of marijuana in a property in the municipality. The agents have taken apart the infrastructure that was meant for growing a lot of marijuana.
- [Courts upholds the termination of the contract for the construction of El Campello high school](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/29/courts-upholds-the-termination-of-the-contract-for-the-construction-of-el-campello-high-school/) - The Third Section of the Administrative Court of the Court of First Instance of Alicante has turned down the appeal made by the company that won the contract to expand and upgrade the Enric Valour high school in El Campello. So, it agreed with the El Campello City Council's decision to end the contract because
- [Elche Council expands workshop places for seniors to 600](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/29/elche-council-expands-workshop-places-for-seniors-to-600/) - Once again, the Elche City Council is showing that it cares about the health and well-being of the city's older residents and active ageing. The council has added more spots for workshops for people over 60, bringing the total to 600. This shows that they are committed to the health, physical exercise, and socialisation of
- [President and manager of a nursing home on trial for embezzling money from the centre and residents](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/27/president-and-manager-of-a-nursing-home-on-trial-for-embezzling-money-from-the-centre-and-residents/) - The president and manager of a nursing home in Aspe are both facing prison sentences of 13 and 8 years, respectively. The trial started yesterday, Monday January 26th, at the Provincial Court of Alicante. The Prosecutor's Office says they committed crimes of disloyal administration, misappropriation, and fraud by running the centre in a way that
- [Alicante drones to search for lost people in hard-to-reach mountains](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/29/alicante-drones-to-search-for-lost-people-in-hard-to-reach-mountains/) - Drones "Made in Alicante" are used to look for persons who are missing in the highlands where there is no mobile coverage. This is a common issue in emergency situations where time is of the essence and precision is crucial. The company WEITEC, which is part of the Alicante Science Park (PCA) ecosystem, has done
- [Benidorm does not rule out "knocking on any door" to find 283 million for land in Serra Gelada](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/29/benidorm-does-not-rule-out-knocking-on-any-door-to-find-283-million-for-land-in-serra-gelada/) - Toni Pérez, the Mayor of Benidorm (Alicante), has not ruled out that the City Council will end up "knocking on any door" if it has to pay 283 million euros plus interest to landowners in the Serra Gelada natural park as compensation for the urban development rights of their property included in the APR-7 sector.
- [Did the father really kill his son's friend in Sueca?](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/26/did-the-father-really-kill-his-sons-friend-in-sueca/) - The 48-year-old father who turned himself in at the barracks in the Valencian town of Sueca on Saturday, January 24th and admitted to killing a 13-year-old kid who was playing with his son at home will appear in court tomorrow, Tuesday. On Monday, sources from the Guardia Civil said that the suspect would not be
- [Students at an Alicante school have been eating in the gym since October due to dampness in the dining room](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/29/students-at-an-alicante-school-have-been-eating-in-the-gym-since-october-due-to-dampness-in-the-dining-room/) - Since October, some eighty pupils from Alicante have been eating their lunch every day next to the wall bars where they should be performing physical education. Since then, the walls and ceilings of the Mora Puchol School canteen in the Babel neighbourhood have been damp, and the paint has been peeling. Because of this, the
- [Torrevieja Council's official car fined for the third time](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/26/torrevieja-councils-official-car-fined-for-the-third-time/) - The Mayor's office at Torrevieja City Council has been fined again for their official car. This is the third time in three years that the city car has been fined, and the second time for speeding. On November 6th, 2025, the Skoda Superb was driving on the A-31 motorway. This roadway connects the provinces of
- [Two arrested for illegally registering foreigners and charging them 26,000 euros](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/28/two-arrested-for-illegally-registering-foreigners-and-charging-them-26000-euros/) - The National Police have detained two males, ages 23 and 25, in Valencia. They are accused of registering foreign citizens using fake rental contracts without the homeowner's permission in exchange for money, which let them make a profit of 26,250 euros. Last October, agents from the Provincial Brigade of Immigration and Borders of the Superior
- [Fireman sets himself alight in Plaza del Cardenal Belluga in Murcia](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/26/fireman-sets-himself-alight-in-plaza-del-cardenal-belluga-in-murcia/) - In the middle of Murcia, in Plaza del Cardenal Belluga, a firefighter set himself on fire today, Monday Janaury 26th, at about 8:45 a.m. Witnesses said that the man was in the plaza with an axe and a loudhailer, talking to people. He then started pouring petrol on the ground and on his head. A
- [Pioneering study in Alicante will recruit 60 obese people to improve their quality of life](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/28/pioneering-study-in-alicante-will-recruit-60-obese-people-to-improve-their-quality-of-life/) - This year, pilot research in the province of Alicante will involve between 50 and 60 people who are obese and at risk of losing muscle. The goal is to improve their quality of life. The University of Alicante (UA), along with the San Vicente del Raspeig Health Centres, the Alicante Institute for Health and Biomedical
- [Man arrested after stealing tools and trying to hide on the roof](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/28/man-arrested-after-stealing-tools-and-trying-to-hide-on-the-roof/) - The National Police say they caught a man who they think broke into residences in the Vistabella neighbourhood of Murcia. They found him hiding on a roof behind a chimney. A neighbour called the CIMACC 091 call centre on January 9th about 9:00 p.m. after hearing footsteps on the roof of her house. When the
- [Network trafficking steroids and distributing them in gyms in Alicante uncovered](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/28/network-trafficking-steroids-and-distributing-them-in-gyms-in-alicante-uncovered/) - National Police agents have broken up a network that was involved in the illegal trafficking of anabolic steroids in the province of Alicante. This network sent out the merchandise through the mail and in places near gyms. Three men, ages 28 to 33, were arrested in Elda, Petrer, and El Campello at the end of
- [Man stabbed to steal his winnings from a gaming arcade](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/28/man-stabbed-to-steal-his-winnings-from-a-gaming-arcade/) - According to police sources, two men stabbed a man in the stomach at the Murcia bus station, and he was rushed to the hospital with critical injuries. The event left two males, one 29 and the other 37, with knife wounds. The events happened at 12:45 a.m. on Sunday, January 25th, after the victim won
- [Man turns himself in and confesses to killing a 13-year-old](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/26/man-turns-himself-in-and-confesses-to-killing-a-13-year-old/) - The Guardia Civil is looking into the murder of a 13-year-old boy which happened on Saturday afternoon, January 24th, in the town of Sueca. A 48-year-old man who is the father of one of Álex's friends turned himself in to the Guardia Civil in Sueca at 6:30 p.m. and admitted to killing the youngster. The
- [The Gran Hotel Bali Climb will take place on March 28th](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/27/the-gran-hotel-bali-climb-will-take-place-on-march-28th/) - The Vertical Climb to the Gran Hotel Bali, one of Europe's most famous uphill races, will take place in Benidorm on March 28th. There are almost no more spots available, and more than 500 runners are expected to take part. According to the organisers, the competition will be conducted at the Gran Hotel Bali, the
- [Key safes "persist" in Alicante despite being banned](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/28/key-safes-persist-in-alicante-despite-being-banned/) - In August 2024, the Valencian Regional Government finally released Decree Law 9/2024, which changed the rules for tourist accommodations. This new set of laws for holiday rentals made a lot of big changes. It was made clear that properties could only be rented out in their entirety (never by room) and for no more than
- [Four arrests for stealing mobile phones and accessing online banking](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/28/four-arrests-for-stealing-mobile-phones-and-accessing-online-banking/) - The National Police in Alicante have arrested four males, aged 20 to 34, on suspicion of being involved in theft, fraud, and being members of a criminal organisation. The people who were arrested were involved in stealing mobile phones and then getting into the owners' bank accounts to make fake money transactions that cost victims
- [Cloe's ex-boyfriend sentenced to another three years for abusing her during their relationship](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/28/cloes-ex-boyfriend-sentenced-to-another-three-years-for-abusing-her-during-their-relationship/) - Last week, the court system went back to the case of Cloe, the 15-year-old girl who was killed on the Orihuela Costa. They made two rulings that keep the case's legal future open. The girl's ex-boyfriend has been given another three years in a closed juvenile detention centre and four more years of supervised release
- [Torrevieja opens the application period for the "Woman 2026" award](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/27/torrevieja-opens-the-application-period-for-the-woman-2026-award/) - The Department of Equality is asking everyone who wants to apply for the "Woman 2026" award to do so by emailing igualdad@torrevieja.eu by February 13th, 2026. The application must include the candidate's name, a phone number where they can be reached, a description of their career, their personal and/or professional accomplishments, and their involvement and
- [Trail of coins leads to two arrests by the National Police](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/27/trail-of-coins-leads-to-two-arrests-by-the-national-police/) - It's like the Brothers Grimm's famous story "Hansel and Gretel," but with minor changes to the plot and the roles of the characters. First of all, the breadcrumbs were coins, and the main characters weren't two innocent kids; they were two "bad guys" in the most literal definition of the word. Not only because of
- [The search for the sailboat lost near Benidorm ends](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/27/the-search-for-the-sailboat-lost-near-benidorm-ends/) - Maritime Rescue has stopped looking for the sailboat that departed Gandia (Valencia) on January 15th for Guardamar del Segura (Alicante) but never made it there. They are nevertheless alerting those who are sailing in the area to be on the lookout for it. People from this group said that if they get any news about
- [10-years sought for a man accused of forcing a minor to perform oral sex on him](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/27/10-years-sought-for-a-man-accused-of-forcing-a-minor-to-perform-oral-sex-on-him/) - The Prosecutor's Office is asking for a ten-year prison sentence for a man who is accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in his car. The incidents happened in an area of Elche on May 26th, 2024, in the early hours of the morning. The trial will start at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, Janaury 28th,
- [Pensioners arrested as marijuana plantation found in a house](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/27/pensioners-arrested-as-marijuana-plantation-found-in-a-house/) - National Police have shut down an indoor marijuana farm with 264 plants in the town of Pedreguer (Alicante). They arrested a 67-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman for drug trafficking and electricity fraud after finding an illegal connection to the electrical network that powered the illegal farm. The investigation started after someone told the police
- [Man crashes his car on a straight street in Orihuela Costa and tested positive for alcohol](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/27/man-crashes-his-car-on-a-straight-street-in-orihuela-costa-and-tested-positive-for-alcohol/) - Local police in Orihuela saved the two people who were in a car that flipped over following a serious accident on Calle Cala Dorada in the Punta Prima development on the shore. At 4:24 p.m. on Tuesday, the 46-year-old driver crashed his car because he was distracted. He had 0.31 mg/l of alcohol in his
- [71-year-old man hit by a car in Torrevieja and taken to the hospital with a head injuries](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/27/71-year-old-man-hit-by-a-car-in-torrevieja-and-taken-to-the-hospital-with-a-head-injuries/) - The Emergency Information and Coordination Centre (CICU) says that a 71-year-old man was hit by a car in Torrevieja (Alicante) and had numerous bruises and a head injury that needed hospital attention. At 3:50 p.m., on Saturday January 24th, the CICU got a call that a car had hit a man on Calle Urbano Arregui
- [Hozono Global will manage half of the multi-million euro waste collection contract in Torrevieja](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/27/hozono-global-will-manage-half-of-the-multi-million-euro-waste-collection-contract-in-torrevieja/) - The multinational companies Acciona and Actúa (Hozono Global Group) have sent a letter to the Torrevieja City Council saying that they have formed a 50/50 joint venture to handle rubbish collection, street cleaning, and beach cleaning in Torrevieja. They are also asking the local government for permission to do so. Acciona, the current contractor for
- [Arrests on the Orihuela Costa after several e-scooters stolen](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/26/arrests-on-the-orihuela-costa-after-several-e-scooters-stolen/) - A car sped away after numerous scooters were stolen from the Zenia Boulevard shopping centre on the Orihuela Costa, but the thieves didn't know how fast and well the security officers and the Local Police could work together. The initial witnesses called the police right away and gave them a description of the accused. Then,
- [Nine years for the death of a DJ from a stray bullet at a party](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/26/nine-years-for-the-death-of-a-dj-from-a-stray-bullet-at-a-party/) - The High Court of Justice of Andalusia (TSJA) has upheld the nine-year prison sentence given to a man for his role in the death of a DJ. The man fired bullets at the ceiling during an unauthorised party in Marbella (Malaga) in March 2021, when health restrictions were in place because of Covid. The Andalusian
- [Multi-million euro public transport contract in Murcia is awaiting a decision before the bids can be evaluated](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/26/multi-million-euro-public-transport-contract-in-murcia-is-awaiting-a-decision-before-the-bids-can-be-evaluated/) - There is a small problem with the new public transport contract in Murcia, which is worth 731 million euros. The UGT union's appeals have been accepted by the Contract Appeals Tribunal, which has put off evaluating bids and awarding the contract until it makes a decision. Sources from the City Council told this media that
- [A tram collides with a car that ran a red light in Dénia](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/26/a-tram-collides-with-a-car-that-ran-a-red-light-in-denia/) - Another tram crash happened in Dénia. At 2:50 p.m. on Friday, January 23rd. The tram was going towards the FGV station along the lines on Avenida Joan Fuster when it hit a car that was crossing the tracks at the roundabout with Diana Street. Witnesses said that the car ran a red light, not knowing
- [Ninth arrest for assaulting a young man near a nightclub in Alicante on New Year's Eve](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/26/ninth-arrest-for-assaulting-a-young-man-near-a-nightclub-in-alicante-on-new-years-eve/) - On Thursday, January 22nd, the National Police arrested another 15-year-old in Alicante. He was wanted for attacking a 16-year-old lad on New Year's Eve near a nightclub in Playa de San Juan. This arrest brings the total number of children between the ages of 14 and 16 who have been arrested for the attack on
- [Guardia Civil asks the judge to declare the case regarding the train accident in Adamuz secret](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/26/guardia-civil-asks-the-judge-to-declare-the-case-regarding-the-train-accident-in-adamuz-secret/) - The Guardia Civil has sent its first report to the investigating judge in Montoro (Córdoba). This report includes the first results of the four-day investigation. There are two train black boxes, 2,500 pictures and videos from the crash site on the Adamuz tracks, and the statement of the driver of the Iryo train, which was
- [Union denounces the non-payment of allowances to National Police officers in the province of Alicante for almost a year](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/26/union-denounces-the-non-payment-of-allowances-to-national-police-officers-in-the-province-of-alicante-for-almost-a-year/) - The Jupol union has spoken out against the terrible and unsustainable situation that many National Police officers in the province of Alicante are in since they haven't been paid their travel and official duty allowances since May of last year. In a news release, the union says that the problem has become chronic and is
- [Booing in Torrevieja over delays in the Emergency Department and the hospital's "collapse"](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/26/booing-in-torrevieja-over-delays-in-the-emergency-department-and-the-hospitals-collapse/) - The Platform for 100% Public and Quality Healthcare in Torrevieja has asked people to join a protest against "the slow decline of the healthcare system and the collapse of the Torrevieja Hospital." A few days ago, the SATSE union, like the platform has done many times before, spoke out against the collapse of the hospital
- [Man stabbed to death, wife badly hurt and son dies in what looks like a murder-suicide](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/23/man-stabbed-to-death-wife-badly-hurt-and-son-dies-in-what-looks-like-a-murder-suicide/) - Police are looking into a possible murder-suicide after a 65-year-old father was found dead with several stab wounds and his 36-year-old son plunged to his death from a balcony. Emergency workers who went to the scene also found that the father's wife was badly hurt. The event took place in the Los Boliches neighbourhood of
- [Medieval Magic & Coastal Charm: Your Ultimate Weekend Guide to the Costa Blanca South](https://costablancadaily.com/magazine/2026/01/23/medieval-magic-coastal-charm-your-ultimate-weekend-guide-to-the-costa-blanca-south/) - It's Friday once again! This weekend, the Costa Blanca South is buzzing with activity, whether it's a lively cultural festival, a family-friendly nature day, or high-energy evening entertainment! From the mediaeval streets of Orihuela to the coastal charm of Guardamar, this is your guide to the best events in the area. Orihuela: The Return of
- [Fire on industrial park forces the mobilization of 16 firefighters from four different fire stations in Elche](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/23/fire-on-industrial-park-forces-the-mobilization-of-16-firefighters-from-four-different-fire-stations-in-elche/) - The Alicante Provincial Fire Consortium said that the fire that started outside a warehouse in the Carrús industrial park in Elche was under control at 4:05 p.m. yesterday, Thursday January 22nd. The fire created large flames and a thick column of smoke because of the type of debris that had built up and the strong
- [Six injured in a train accident between Cartagena and Los Nietos](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/23/six-injured-in-a-train-accident-between-cartagena-and-los-nietos/) - This Thursday, there was another train accident on the Spanish railway network. This one was less serious than the others. The accident happened when the arm of a crane truck hit the narrow-gauge train (FEVE) that runs between Cartagena and Los Nietos in the Region of Murcia. At least six people were hurt, but they
- [Eight arrested for assaulting a 16-year-old at Playa de San Juan nightclub](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/23/eight-arrested-for-assaulting-a-16-year-old-at-playa-de-san-juan-nightclub/) - Last week, the National Police in Alicante detained eight teenagers between the ages of 14 and 16 for hurting a 16-year-old kid very badly on New Year's Eve outside a nightclub in Playa de San Juan. They say they did this according to the complaint filed at the police station, the youngster who was attacked
- [The future of Alicante's blue zone: more streets and tickets for motorcycles?](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/23/the-future-of-alicantes-blue-zone-more-streets-and-tickets-for-motorcycles/) - The new paid parking area in Alicante is one step closer. The Alicante City Council has started a public consultation to change the rules. Residents and community groups have 20 days to give their feedback. The need to add more parking spots for residents and workers is on the table, as is the idea of
- [It takes a day and a half to get a bed on a ward at Torrevieja Hospital](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/23/it-takes-a-day-and-a-half-to-get-a-bed-on-a-ward-at-torrevieja-hospital/) - The flu curve, which rose sharply before Christmas and held hospitals at 90–95% capacity until last week, is slowly going down. Even though fewer people are going to the emergency room for this reason, some hospitals are still quite busy. For example, in Torrevieja, patients have to wait up to a day and a half
- [Segalés and Monbus will compete with Avanza for the €138 million contract for Torrevieja's new urban transport service](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/23/segales-and-monbus-will-compete-with-avanza-for-the-e138-million-contract-for-torreviejas-new-urban-transport-service/) - Monbus (through the joint venture Alcalabus / Castromil) and the Catalan company Segalés (through its subsidiary Osona 25 Bus) are two large companies that transport passengers. They, along with Avanza (Mobility ADO), have bid on the new multi-million euro public transport contract for Torrevieja. The contract is worth 138 million euros for ten years of
- [Court paves the way to widen bridge over the motorway on the Orihuela Costa](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/23/court-paves-the-way-to-widen-bridge-over-the-motorway-on-the-orihuela-costa/) - The High Court of Justice of the Valencian Community (TSJCV) has turned down an appeal from Caixabank (previously Bancaja). This means that Caixabank must give a guarantee of roughly €1.3 million to make sure that a pedestrian walkway is built on the bridge over the AP-7 motorway in Orihuela Costa. This path will link the
- [Three prisoners released from jail for a kidnapping after they were exonerated by the victim](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/23/three-prisoners-released-from-jail-for-a-kidnapping-after-they-were-exonerated-by-the-victim/) - On December 12th, the National Police in Alicante found a Norwegian citizen who had been alone in a building in San Pedro del Pinatar. A Swedish criminal group had taken him hostage and was asking his friend and family for about 800,000 Swedish kronor (about €75,000 at the current exchange rate) as a ransom. Police
- [5 years in prison for the attempted murder of a taxi driver](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/22/5-years-in-prison-for-the-attempted-murder-of-a-taxi-driver/) - The Provincial Court of Alicante sentenced a man to five years in jail for attempted murder after he confessed to trying to kill a cab driver in Elda in 2023 and reached a plea deal with the prosecution. The Alicante Court has issued a judgement of conviction "in voce," ordering that the accused, who is
- [Two arrested after dismantling an  illegal tobacco factory valued at three million euros](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/22/two-arrested-after-dismantling-an-illegal-tobacco-factory-valued-at-three-million-euros/) - The Guardia Civil has arrested two individuals after breaking up a large illegal tobacco plant in the municipality of Muro de Alcoy in Alicante. They took more than three million euros worth of illegal goods. The inquiry is still going on, and other actions relating to this operation could happen. The investigation started in early
- [Alicante Town Hall Square, a step closer to pedestrianisations](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/22/alicante-town-hall-square-a-step-closer-to-pedestrianisations/) - Ten consulting firms are competing for the contracts to do the initial work on the Plaza del Ayuntamiento (City Hall Square) pedestrianisation project. Seven businesses want to do the traffic and mobility study, and three more want to change the Public Service Project (PSP) for the city bus service, which includes changing the routes and
- [“Don’t give out information, hang up and verify” the police in Alicante tell pensioners](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/22/dont-give-out-information-hang-up-and-verify-the-police-in-alicante-tell-pensioners/) - The National Police is holding a practical course at senior centres in Alicante to help older people stay safe. This workshop stopped yesterday, Wednesday, January 21st, in the San Gabriel neighbourhood. Officer Antonio José González, who works for the Citizen Participation Unit, says that these sessions are updated "year after year" and that they cover
- [Tour of the Valencian Community will pass through Orihuela](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/22/tour-of-the-valencian-community-will-pass-through-orihuela/) - The International Tourism Fair (Fitur) has showcased the third stage of the Tour of the Valencian Community in Orihuela. It will start in Orihuela on February 6th and go 158 kilometres to San Vicente del Raspeig. The race will start at 1:10 p.m. from Ocarasa Park, near to the monument to Bernardo Ruiz, the first
- [Jury finds Guillermo guilty of murdering Dori with 18 stab wounds in Alcoy](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/22/jury-finds-guillermo-guilty-of-murdering-dori-with-18-stab-wounds-in-alcoy/) - Her partner stabbed Dori, 27, up to 18 times, killing her. The jury in Alicante found Guillermo guilty of the murder that took place in Alcoy in 2022. After six hours of discussion, the nine members of the jury reached this decision. In their statement, they said that the defendant acted cruelly and planned ahead,
- [Elche cuts 50,000 euros from festival associations and brotherhoods budget](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/22/elche-cuts-50000-euros-from-festival-associations-and-brotherhoods-budget/) - The Local Cooperation Council will meet next week because local NGOs pushed for it. These groups criticised the budget cuts on Monday, as expected in talks with Vox. They think the €120,000 set aside for International Emergencies is "meagre" and said that the cut goes against the PP's promise to not exceed 0.4% of the
- [Benidorm Fest will have a new date, an alternative to Eurovision](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/22/benidorm-fest-will-have-a-new-date-an-alternative-to-eurovision/) - Spain's decision to leave Eurovision in 2026 left a lot of people wondering what would happen to Benidorm Fest in the future. One among them was what would happen to Euroclub, the festival that takes place in the tourist hub of the Valencian Community in May. This is the biggest party in the country to
- [Railway drivers call for a general strike across the sector](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/22/railway-drivers-call-for-a-general-strike-across-the-sector/) - The Spanish Union of Railway Drivers (Semaf) said yesterday, Wednesday, January 21st, that there will be a 48-hour general strike across the sector. This was in response to the incidents in Adamuz (Córdoba) and Gelida (Barcelona), which killed several people, including three train drivers. The union said in a statement that this protest is one
- [Alicante says it is fighting rats and asks people not to feed pigeons](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/21/alicante-says-it-is-fighting-rats-and-asks-people-not-to-feed-pigeons/) - The city council in Alicante, which is headed by the PP, says it is working to get rid of the rats at Plaza del Portal de Elche, which is in the centre of the city. They admitted that they knew about this "problematic" scenario and were looking for various "solutions." They also asked homeowners not
- [Ars Creatio Winter Issue Launch](https://costablancadaily.com/magazine/fashion-and-style/2026/01/21/ars-creatio-winter-issue-launch/) - This event is a significant cultural one in Torrevieja, and it's marking the release of the 81st edition of this digital magazine. This year is particularly special as the association is celebrating it's 20th anniversary. Here are the specific details for the launch event: Event Details Date: Friday, January 23rd 2026 Time: 8:00pm Location: Palacio
- [Man arrested in Cartagena in an operation against jihadism](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/21/man-arrested-in-cartagena-in-an-operation-against-jihadism/) - The National Police made a big arrest yesterday, Tuesday Janaury 20th, of a man who is said to have been involved in radicalisation processes in jihadist terrorism in Cartagena. The National Court and the General Information Commissariat are also looking into offences related to jihadist radicalisation. They arrested a woman in Ferrol for her apparent
- [Alicante expects to earn 8.8 million after assuming powers to penalize tourist apartments](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/21/alicante-expects-to-earn-8-8-million-after-assuming-powers-to-penalize-tourist-apartments/) - A report from Alicante City Council estimates a "positive economic impact" on municipal revenue accounts of 8,845,650 euros over the five budget years, after assuming the powers to inspect tourist apartments and sanction possible infractions. The PP government team wants to bring the proposal to the Urban Planning Commission this Friday and to the regular
- [Campaign to prevent digital gender violence among teenagers in Orihuela](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/21/campaign-to-prevent-digital-gender-violence-among-teenagers-in-orihuela/) - The Orihuela City Council's Department of Citizen Security has started a campaign called "Digital Gender Violence in Teenagers: 10 Ways to Detect It." This is a preventative effort aimed at young people in the city and was created by the Local Police and its Gender Violence Unit (UVIGEN). The purpose is to teach teens how
- [Benidorm is taking action to prevent bad smells and dirty water on the beach](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/21/benidorm-is-taking-action-to-prevent-bad-smells-and-dirty-water-on-the-beach/) - Today, Wednesday, January 21, work will begin on a part of the Levante Promenade. The work includes fixing the stormwater drainage system so that runoff doesn't smell bad as it goes into the drains because there isn't enough slope, and so that wastewater doesn't get to the beach. The work is focused on Calle Virgen
- [Wife of the alleged murderer of a Northern Irishman in Rojales is charged over fatal crash](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/21/wife-of-the-alleged-murderer-of-a-northern-irishman-in-rojales-is-charged-over-fatal-crash/) - She probably made a lot of money as a "model" for sexually explicit films on OnlyFans, but her alleged criminal conduct is just as bad. Madison V., a 20-year-old British woman, is the wife of the man who is accused of killing Northern Irishman John George in Rojales. She is being looked into for manslaughter
- [Hospitals in Alicante and Elche break the record for kidney transplants](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/21/hospitals-in-alicante-and-elche-break-the-record-for-kidney-transplants/) - The controlled circulatory death (DCD) organ donation programme, which uses cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) equipment, is becoming more common in the province of Alicante. In the previous year, there have been 27 transfers to different institutions. This method makes it possible to donate organs when a patient's circulatory system has stopped working permanently and they have
- [20 residents evacuated in Rojales after a beam collapsed during renovation work](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/21/20-residents-evacuated-in-rojales-after-a-beam-collapsed-during-renovation-work/) - The fall of a beam forced people to leave a four-story building with multiple businesses on the ground floor. The structure is located at number 1 Calle Almoradí, at its intersection with Calle Cortes Valencianas, in the town centre of Rojales. The building has ten flats and is currently being renovated for the first time
- [Orihuela bin collectors to strike](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/21/orihuela-bin-collectors-to-strike/) - The workers who collect rubbish in Orihuela will go on strike. The decision was made at a general assembly at the municipal solid waste disposal site in the Puente Alto industrial park. About 80% of the workers were there. CCOO, UGT, and CSIF are the three main unions that represent workers on the Street Cleaning
- [Beyond the Glitter: How Benidorm Fest is Changing the Face of the Costa Blanca](https://costablancadaily.com/magazine/2026/01/20/beyond-the-glitter-how-benidorm-fest-is-changing-the-face-of-the-costa-blanca/) - While the summer crowds feel like a distant memory at this moment in time, Benidorm is currently starting to vibrate with a different kind of energy. The fifth edition of Benidorm fest which is running from the 10th to 14th February will officially be kicking off! A Musical Powerhouse This week, the Palau d'Esports I'lla
- [Recharge by the Sea: Why February is the 'Secret Season.' for Costa Blanca Wellness](https://costablancadaily.com/magazine/lifestyle/2026/01/20/recharge-by-the-sea-why-february-is-the-secret-season-for-costa-blanca-wellness/) - Whilst much of Northern Europe is still locked in against the frost, a quiet revolution is taking place along our coastline. For those in the know, February on the Costa Blanca isn't just a bridge month - it's the ultimate window for physical and mental restoration. Away from the frantic energy of the summer months,
- [5 years in prison for kidnapping a man to demand 350,000 euros ransom](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/20/5-years-in-prison-for-kidnapping-a-man-to-demand-350000-euros-ransom/) - The five people who are accused of kidnapping a man to get his brother-in-law to pay €350,000 for his release agreed to the charges and took responsibility at the opening of the trial after making a deal with the prosecution. The court of the Second Section of the Provincial Court of Alicante, which tried the
- [Study indicates that processed foods in Spain are not reducing salt](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/20/study-indicates-that-processed-foods-in-spain-are-not-reducing-salt/) - The Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH) did a study that found that the sodium level of many processed foods sold in Spain "has not decreased in recent years, despite public health commitments to reduce its impact on cardiovascular diseases." In this case, processed meats have 30% more sodium, which is reported as salt in
- [Seven arrests after dismantling marijuana plantations in Alicante and Tarragona](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/20/seven-arrests-after-dismantling-marijuana-plantations-in-alicante-and-tarragona/) - The Guardia Civil and the National Police, with help from the Local Police of Calafell, have finished a joint operation against the illegal growing of marijuana. Seven men between the ages of 26 and 33 were arrested, and several marijuana plantations were destroyed in the provinces of Alicante and Tarragona. In September 2024, police from
- [15-year-old dies in a motorcycle accident in Villajoyosa](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/20/15-year-old-dies-in-a-motorcycle-accident-in-villajoyosa/) - Yesterday, Monday, January 19th, sources close to the incident said that a 15-year-old boy had died in a motorbike accident in the rural area of Villajoyosa, which is part of the Alicante municipality. The Emergency Information and Coordination Centre (Cicu) said that the alert came in at 0:50 on Saturday and that a SAMU ambulance
- [The 'Pink snow.' A guide to the 2026 Almond Blossom season](https://costablancadaily.com/magazine/lifestyle/2026/01/19/the-pink-snow-a-guide-to-the-2026-almond-blossom-season/) - Whilst the rest of Europe is left shivering under grey skies, the Vall de Pop is currently undergoing a breath-taking transformation. From late January through to February, the rugged landscape of the Marina Alta is blanketed in delicate shades of both white and blush pink. This is the season of the beautiful almond blossom -
- [Rebellion of the last florists in Cartagena for street space](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/20/rebellion-of-the-last-florists-in-cartagena-for-street-space/) - The flower vendors along Juan XXIII have been a part of many of Cartagena's most important events. They are the last fresh flower stalls in the city centre. There are a few more in the municipality, near cemeteries like San Antonio Abad or along the Alameda de San Antón near the Escudo circle. Now, they
- [One in five new doctors in the province of Alicante goes to the private sector](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/20/one-in-five-new-doctors-in-the-province-of-alicante-goes-to-the-private-sector/) - After finishing their residency, one out of every five new doctors in the province of Alicante goes to work in private healthcare. This is what the Official College of Physicians of Alicante says based on the most recent statistics, which is from 2025. Those numbers show that there are 10,321 doctors who are members of
- [At least 21 dead after high-speed trains crash near Cordoba](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/18/at-least-21-dead-after-high-speed-trains-crash-near-cordoba/) - Two high-speed trains derailed after a collision in southern Spain tonight, Sunday January 18th, leaving at least twenty one people dead and scores more injured. According to rail network operator Adif, a high-speed train heading from Malaga to Madrid derailed and crashed into a nearby track near the town of Adamuz, which is close to
- [Dolores is crowned the town that recycles the most in the Vega Baja](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/20/dolores-is-crowned-the-town-that-recycles-the-most-in-the-vega-baja/) - Data for the door-to-door urban solid waste collection system for 2025 was provided by the Dolores City Council, and it demonstrates a notable improvement in garbage separation and recycling as well as a decrease in the municipality's financial and environmental expenses. Tax justice and separation at origin José Joaquín Hernández, the mayor of Dolores, thanked
- [Two die in separate choking incidents](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/19/two-die-in-separate-choking-incidents/) - According to National Police sources, a 19-year-old male died on Friday, January 16th, at Playa de San Juan, Alicante, after allegedly choking while eating a piece of fruit. At around 2:45 p.m., the police were called to report the incident. After that, officers were sent to the area, where there was also a local police
- [Guardia Civil and the San Vicente Police will share crime data and have a unified 112 emergency number](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/20/guardia-civil-and-the-san-vicente-police-will-share-crime-data-and-have-a-unified-112-emergency-number/) - San Vicente wants to make the municipality safer. In order to do this, the State Secretariat for Security (General Directorate of the Guardia Civil) and the Town Council have inked an agreement. The objective is to improve cooperation and coordination between the local police and the civil guard. The agreement calls for the exchange of
- [French fugitive, wanted for child sex offences, arrested in Elche](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/20/french-fugitive-wanted-for-child-sex-offences-arrested-in-elche/) - According to a statement from Police Headquarters, a 37-year-old male who was the subject of a European Arrest Warrant for Extradition (EAW) issued by the French authorities was taken into custody by National Police officers in the town of Elche, Alicante. Since the French authorities had issued a European Arrest Warrant for Extradition (EAW) for
- [Five of the nine convicted in the Orihuela garbage case must pay more than five million euros](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/19/five-of-the-nine-convicted-in-the-orihuela-garbage-case-must-pay-more-than-five-million-euros/) - The nine defendants in this case, the so-called "main case" of Operation Brugal, face additional penalties in addition to the jail terms and fines imposed for manipulating the Orihuela rubbish collection contract in the early years of this century. Five of them, including Monica Lorente, the town's Mayor at the time, two of her councillors,
- [Man dies after being shot on his doorstep in Cartagena](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/18/man-dies-after-being-shot-on-his-doorstep-in-cartagena/) - The 112 emergency service reported that a 41-year-old man was shot at the door of his home in the El Algar area of Cartagena, in the Region of Murcia, and died early this morning. The man was discovered bleeding profusely and laying at his home's door shortly after a loud explosion was heard, according to
- [Authorities are investigating second shooting in Málaga](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/19/authorities-are-investigating-second-shooting-in-malaga/) - According to police sources, a new shooting happened on Friday, January 16th, in the La Trinidad neighbourhood of Malaga, less than twenty-four hours after another incident. To try to understand what transpired, the National Police have launched an investigation. As of right now, no one has been taken into custody in relation to the incident.
- [42% of the tap water supplied by Taibilla this year will be desalinated](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/19/42-of-the-tap-water-supplied-by-taibilla-this-year-will-be-desalinated/) - The municipalities in the central and southern regions of the province that rely on the Taibilla Canal Consortium (MCT) for their water supply will receive 42.1% of their total water supply this year (2026) from desalinated water. These comprise about thirty towns, including Alicante, Elche, Torrevieja, Orihuela, Crevillent, Santa Pola, Pilar de la Horadada, Guardamar
- [Truck driver jailed for a year for stealing 12.5 tons of chocolate](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/19/truck-driver-jailed-for-a-year-for-stealing-12-5-tons-of-chocolate/) - For stealing 12.5 tonnes of chocolate that he was meant to deliver from Zaragoza to a warehouse in Elche (Alicante) to sell to a third party for barely 1,200 euros, a 41-year-old Spanish truck driver was given a one-year prison sentence. The truck driver and the 42-year-old businessman who bought the merchandise from Alicante were
- [Man rescued after a paragliding accident on the hillside in Calpe](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/19/man-rescued-after-a-paragliding-accident-on-the-hillside-in-calpe/) - According to the Provincial Fire Consortium, a man had to be rescued on Friday afternoon after having a paragliding mishap on a mountainside close to Morro de Toix in Calpe (Alicante). Two rescuers and a paramedic arrived to help the injured man, who was hanging from his paraglider on a high hill with an open
- [Orihuela Local Police foil scooter theft in La Zenia Boulevard](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/19/orihuela-local-police-foil-scooter-theft-in-la-zenia-boulevard/) - Two young men were arrested attempting to steal scooters that were parked in Orihuela Costa's Zenia Boulevard shopping centre. The two, who are 19-year-old twins, were seen on security cameras using tools to pry the locks off the scooters. However, the robbery was stopped by the prompt action of the local police officers. They ran
- [Businesses on the mushroom street in Alicante fear that the works will drag on until Easter](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/19/businesses-on-the-mushroom-street-in-alicante-fear-that-the-works-will-drag-on-until-easter/) - Calle San Francisco in Alicante, also called "Las Setas" (The Mushrooms), is a place of uncertainty because of impending renovations. According to the bidding criteria, the project, which has already been awarded and could start at any time, is anticipated to take three months to complete. Because of this, local companies, who had asked that
- [National Police dismantle a criminal group specializing in drug heists in Alicante and Murcia](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/19/national-police-dismantle-a-criminal-group-specializing-in-drug-heists-in-alicante-and-murcia/) - Ten members of a criminal organisation that specialised in drug "rip-offs" were arrested by the National Police in an operation that took place in the province of Alicante and the Region of Murcia. The members are accused of document forgery, illegal detention, drug trafficking, illegal possession of weapons, robbery with violence and intimidation, and belonging
- [Torrevieja will spend an additional 1.4 million euros per year for rubbish collection in La Hoya](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/19/torrevieja-will-spend-an-additional-1-4-million-euros-per-year-for-rubbish-collection-in-la-hoya/) - The Torrevieja City Council's extraordinary governing board meeting last Wednesday approved an extension of the contract between the municipality and Acciona, a garbage collection and street cleaning company. The issue of uncollected rubbish, which had been plaguing the initial residents of the La Hoya complex for weeks, has been fixed. As the company assumes responsibility
- [Costa Blanca Weekend Guide: Pets, Pork, and Shopping Shifts](https://costablancadaily.com/magazine/lifestyle/2026/01/16/costa-blanca-weekend-guide-pets-pork-and-shopping-shifts/) - Across the region, the feast of San Antonio Abad is being celebrated (you can read my other article to find out more) The La Mata Irony: international Day of the Pig! In a twist that highlights the rustic roots of Spanish culture, the village of La Mata celebrates San Anton with the International Pig Day.
- [Orihuela has almost 89,000 inhabitants](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/17/orihuela-has-almost-89000-inhabitants/) - Orihuela's population of around 89,000 at the end of 2025 solidified a pattern of steady population expansion. According to information from the municipal register maintained by the Orihuela City Council, the municipality is not only expanding, but doing so at an accelerating rate. Growth acceleration in a number of rural regions and along the coast.
- [Seven people arrested for stealing €7,000 worth of goods from Cartagena shopping centre](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/16/seven-people-arrested-for-stealing-e7000-worth-of-goods-from-cartagena-shopping-centre/) - According to officials from the Guardia Civil in a statement, they have arrested seven members of a travelling criminal organisation in San Javier (Murcia) on suspicion of stealing expensive technology items valued at over 7,000 euros from a Cartagena shopping centre. In addition to the stolen goods, the investigation, which is a component of Operation
- [Unanimous opinion on the Alicante Local Police: "insufficient" and "demotivated" staff](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/16/unanimous-opinion-on-the-alicante-local-police-insufficient-and-demotivated-staff/) - The commission looking into the Local Police situation is being closed, which is a problem for the Alicante City Council. In anticipation of the body's final meeting, political groupings submitted their views this Thursday. They all came to the same conclusion: there is an obvious staffing shortfall. Although the commission's formation was decided upon during
- [Asbestos removal from Elche Market begins next Monday](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/16/asbestos-removal-from-elche-market-begins-next-monday/) - Work to remove asbestos from the Central Market roof in Elche will start on Monday, January 19th, following a four-month wait for Valencian regional government consent, technical procedures, and site checks. Residents have already been informed that the repair will take three weeks. Although "this should not cause alarm among them," says Francisco Soler, Councillor
- [Total fishing shutdown: boats moored and fish markets closed](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/16/total-fishing-shutdown-boats-moored-and-fish-markets-closed/) - Beginning on Monday, January 19th, all fishing guilds in the nation have announced a complete suspension of their operations, with boats moored and fish markets shut down. The new fisheries control restrictions imposed by Europe are a threat to the industry, and may even compel their demise. At first, the strike was supposed to start
- [Court dismisses case of gender violence against Alicante Local Police commander](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/16/court-dismisses-case-of-gender-violence-against-alicante-local-police-commander/) - The allegation against an Alicante local police commander contained insufficient evidence of domestic violence, according to both the Public Prosecutor's Office and the judge. The lawsuit against the police commander was dismissed on Wednesday, Janaury 16th, by the Alicante court that specialises in violence against women. The previous day, his ex-partner—from whom he is currently
- [Is there more crime in Alicante than in other provinces of Spain?](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/16/is-there-more-crime-in-alicante-than-in-other-provinces-of-spain/) - Street safety is one of the most common grievances in the province of Alicante, particularly in certain towns like Benidorm, Alicante, Elche, and Villajoyosa. But in terms of crime, is it truly worse than other regions of Spain? Examining the Ministry of the Interior's data, which covers all crimes committed in 2025 with the exception
- [Torrevieja to start deploying the organic waste bin, three and a half years late](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/16/torrevieja-to-start-deploying-the-organic-waste-bin-three-and-a-half-years-late/) - According to Councillor for Street Cleaning María José Ruiz, Acciona, the company hired to provide waste collection and street cleaning services in Torrevieja, intends to start deploying about 900 organic waste containers between the end of January and the beginning of February. At the moment, there is no option for recycling and all organic waste
- [Benidorm asked to remove Julio Iglesias' name from the auditorium following allegations of sexual assault](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/16/benidorm-asked-to-remove-julio-iglesias-name-from-the-auditorium-following-allegations-of-sexual-assault/) - The Compromís coalition is requesting that the Benidorm City Council reconsider the public honours given to him. The city in the province of Alicante has a bust of the singer in L'Aigüera Municipal Park and an outdoor auditorium named after him. According to a news release from the Valencian nationalist party Compromís, the reports "compel
- [Woman suffers severe burns after a fire in her home in Seville](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/15/woman-suffers-severe-burns-after-a-fire-in-her-home-in-seville/) - After a house fire in Seville early yesterday morning, January 14th, an old woman—whose age has not been disclosed—was severely burnt and had to be evacuated to the hospital. 112 reports that at around 1:10 a.m. on Wednesday, they received a call reporting smoke and a burning smell in the fourth level of a six-storey
- [Criminal group who robbed petrol stations, businesses and homes has been dismantled](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/15/criminal-group-who-robbed-petrol-stations-businesses-and-homes-has-been-dismantled/) - As part of Operation "Gasfilter-Seagas" in the provinces of Murcia and Alicante, the Guardia Civil has arrested four members of a criminal organisation that specialises in robberies at houses, businesses and petrol stations. In the provinces of Alicante, Murcia, Almería, Granada, Albacete, and Cuenca, over 100 robberies have been solved. During three raids—two in Beniel,
- [Arrested for holding his son-in-law captive to force him to commit crimes](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/15/arrested-for-holding-his-son-in-law-captive-to-force-him-to-commit-crimes/) - A 45-year-old male in Orihuela has been arrested by National Police officers on charges of assault, illegal detention, human trafficking, and making grave threats. The jailed man tricked his son-in-law by promising to travel to Spain and get him a job in agriculture, but his real goal was to use compulsion, threats, physical assault, and
- [Alicante resumes work to complete La Torreta park](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/15/alicante-resumes-work-to-complete-la-torreta-park/) - The Health and Safety Plan for the project to finish the Isla de Corfú park in the La Torreta-PAU2 neighbourhood was approved by the Alicante City Council on Tuesday, January 13th, in the Local Governing Board. This is the final step that will enable the winning company, Imesapi SA, to begin work on the project,
- [Saint Anthony’s Celebration and the Blessing of Animals](https://costablancadaily.com/magazine/lifestyle/2026/01/14/saint-anthonys-celebration-and-the-blessing-of-animals/) - Every year, communities around the world prepare for a beloved and unique celebration in honouring Saint Anthony, which is also known as San Antonio de Abad. Unlike typical religious observances that remain inside church walls, this celebration open its doors to one of the most cherished parts of many families. Our fur babies. Who Was
- [Murcia is calling for donations of blood types O+, O-, A+ and B-](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/15/murcia-is-calling-for-donations-of-blood-types-o-o-a-and-b/) - Due to the lack of reserves in Murcian hospitals, the Regional Blood Donation Centre has once again urged people to donate blood, particularly types O+, O-, A+, and B-. While A- and AB-donors can contribute in two or three days and the remaining B+ and AB+-donors on a regular basis, the levels are more crucial
- [Ten arrested for defrauding an Alicante resident of 86,000 euros](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/15/ten-arrested-for-defrauding-an-alicante-resident-of-86000-euros/) - Ten individuals have been taken into custody in the provinces of Valencia, Castellón, Madrid, Barcelona, Mallorca, Burgos, and Cadiz on suspicion of participating in an 86,350 euro scheme involving fraudulent financial investments in a global energy corporation. The victim, a woman, turned over the funds, which were obtained from two bank loans, her savings, and
- [Alicante issues 90 fines for noise violations in the Old Town in two months](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/15/alicante-issues-90-fines-for-noise-violations-in-the-old-town-in-two-months/) - Initial evaluation of enforcement measures in Alicante's Old Town's Acoustically Saturated Zone (ZAS). Ninety violation notifications for non-compliance with the limitations set by this policy have been issued in the roughly two months since it was put into effect on October 14th. During his weekly public appearance to report on the agreements approved by the
- [Benidorm is on the verge of bankruptcy](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/15/benidorm-is-on-the-verge-of-bankruptcy/) - The City Council of Benidorm may be in danger of becoming bankrupt. The reason is that the well-known tourist resort of Alicante has been battling an urban planning issue for years, which could force the municipal coffers to pay out 350 million euros. In other words, nearly triple the yearly municipal budget. The most recent
- [Flood of complaints from schools in Orihuela](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/15/flood-of-complaints-from-schools-in-orihuela/) - Orihuela's schools suffer from a severe lack of maintenance, which causes daily issues for the school community. The deluge of complaints the City Council has received over the past month serves as proof of this. Although this problem has existed for years, the latest heating system breakdown has made it worse, spreading resentment beyond the
- [Doctors call a strike today and tomorrow](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/14/doctors-call-a-strike-today-and-tomorrow/) - Physicians in the Valencian Community are urged to support a strike today Wednesday, January 14th and tomorrow, January 15th in order to seek better working conditions and compensation, as well as a separate law for medical professionals. Apemyf, a platform that unites about 20 union and non-union medical organisations, called the strike. In addition to
- [Fifth arrested for killing a man while stealing his mobile phone in Torrevieja](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/14/fifth-arrested-for-killing-a-man-while-stealing-his-mobile-phone-in-torrevieja/) - The fifth and last suspect who was still at large in the murder of Christian J., a 30-year-old Swedish national who died last October from serious injuries he suffered after being dragged by a car in Torrevieja while attempting to stop the theft of his cell phone, has been arrested. The defendant was caught in
- [Guardia Civil arrests two fugitives from justice who were hiding in Silla](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/14/guardia-civil-arrests-two-fugitives-from-justice-who-were-hiding-in-silla/) - As part of Operation "Silla-PAC254", the Guardia Civil arrested a man and his spouse in Silla who had been subject to arrest and detention warrants for several reasons. A man living in a squat in the town was the target of many operations by plainclothes Guardia Civil personnel because it was known that he had
- [Flu is taking its toll on hospitals in the Alicante province](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/14/flu-is-taking-its-toll-on-hospitals-in-the-alicante-province/) - In the province of Alicante, hospital activity is still dominated by the flu, with many admissions due to respiratory diseases. Hospitals are currently 90 to 95 percent occupied, according to Marciano Gómez, the regional health minister, who issued a warning last week that a second peak is anticipated following Christmas. For this reason, the majority
- [Alicante airport closes a record year, approaching 20 million passengers in 2025](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/14/alicante-airport-closes-a-record-year-approaching-20-million-passengers-in-2025/) - According to data from Aena, Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport reported 19,950,394 passengers in 2025. This is an increase of 8.5% over the previous year and puts the terminal less than 50,000 passengers away from hitting 20 million. According to the same source, air traffic has also hit all-time highs, with 126,081 movements in 2025—8.4% more
- [Criminals run over a police officer in Novelda while trying to flee from a drug raid](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/14/criminals-run-over-a-police-officer-in-novelda-while-trying-to-flee-from-a-drug-raid/) - Following the dismantling of a criminal organisation that provided cocaine, marijuana, and hashish to numerous retail establishments in the province of Alicante, particularly in the capital and Elche, two men and two women, all Spanish nationals, between the ages of 24 and 54, were arrested in Novelda on Monday, January 12th. Following several days of
- [Alicante truck driver sentenced to one year in prison for stealing 12.5 tons of chocolate](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/14/alicante-truck-driver-sentenced-to-one-year-in-prison-for-stealing-12-5-tons-of-chocolate/) - According to a recent ruling by the Third Section, the Provincial Court sentenced a truck driver from Alicante to one year in prison for stealing a shipment of 12.5 tonnes of chocolate, and a businessman from Alicante who purchased the goods for 1,200 euros (worth 113,737 euros) to six months in prison. The chocolate cargo
- [13th January in Spain: Is it Spain’s version of Friday the 13th?](https://costablancadaily.com/magazine/lifestyle/2026/01/13/13th-january-in-spain-is-it-spains-version-of-friday-the-13th/) - If you’ve recently moved here to the Costa Blanca, you may have heard some locals mention the number ‘13’ with a certain look upon their faces! But what is it about the 13th January in particular? Does it carry the same unlucky reputation as Friday 13th in the UK? The answer is…yes and no. And
- [Anti-smoking law halves the number of smokers in the Valencian Community](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/14/anti-smoking-law-halves-the-number-of-smokers-in-the-valencian-community/) - The reality of 20 years ago, when it was common practice to light up a cigarette at a restaurant after dinner without even leaving the table, seems unimaginable to us today. In 2001, individuals smoked in nightclubs, at work, at the airport, and in classrooms. Everywhere they went, they smoked. Because of this, the anti-smoking
- [Almoradí cancels the €1.5 million tender for cleaning due to errors in the specifications](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/14/almoradi-cancels-the-e1-5-million-tender-for-cleaning-due-to-errors-in-the-specifications/) - The 1.5 million euro contract for cleaning municipal buildings and schools was processed under emergency procedures because the previous contractor failed to fulfil its responsibilities, but the Almoradí Town Council has withdrawn the tender. The tender notice and specifications posted on the Public Sector Procurement Platform on December 24 are deemed invalid by a mayoral
- [Man found dead in courtyard of the former nuns' nursery school](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/13/man-found-dead-in-courtyard-of-the-former-nuns-nursery-school/) - Following a call from municipal staff, local police in Torrevieja found a man's body in the courtyard of the former nuns' nursery school yesterday morning, Monday January 12th. The address of the municipal building is Calle Blasco Ibáñez. When paramedics arrived at the scene after the discovery, which happened about 10:00 a.m., they could only
- [Luxury robberies arrested: 5 arrested and 80,000 euros recovered](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/13/luxury-robberies-arrested-5-arrested-and-80000-euros-recovered/) - As part of Operation "Despropósito" (Outrageous), the Guardia Civil has arrested a criminal organisation devoted to breaking into luxury homes on the Costa del Sol. Five people were arrested as a result of the operation, while eleven others—the majority of whom are Albanian nationals—were investigated. Following the discovery of multiple residential burglaries that shared a
- [Torrevieja will export more than 60,000 tons of salt due high demand across Europe](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/13/torrevieja-will-export-more-than-60000-tons-of-salt-due-high-demand-across-europe/) - All year round, there is a very steady need for salt. The urgent restocking of salt stocks for de-icing roads and highways following one or more snowstorms is the only thing that can significantly change it. This is the situation that has occurred throughout Europe at the beginning of the year. Up until a few
- [National Police rescue nun from a fire at the Poor Clares convent in Lorca](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/13/national-police-rescue-nun-from-a-fire-at-the-poor-clares-convent-in-lorca/) - According to a statement from the force, after an unintentional fire at the Poor Clares convent in Lorca (Murcia), the National Police saved an elderly nun in a wheelchair who was unable to leave her apartment. On January 4th, at around 1:30 a.m., police officers were dispatched by the CIMACC 091 Room to the convent
- [PP and Vox announce a fight against drug trafficking based on surprise traffic checks in Elche](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/13/pp-and-vox-announce-a-fight-against-drug-trafficking-based-on-surprise-traffic-checks-in-elche/) - In spite of Organic Law 2/1986 of Security Forces and Corps, which assigns these responsibilities exclusively to the National Police and the Guardia Civil, leaving the Local Police (over which the municipal government does have decision power) a secondary role related to detection, prevention, and collaboration, PP and Vox want to wave the flag in
- [Former Mayor Mónica Lorente and three former councilors convicted in Orihuela garbage contract](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/12/former-mayor-monica-lorente-and-three-former-councilors-convicted-in-orihuela-garbage-contract/) - Nine of the thirty-three defendants in the main Brugal case, which tried the waste contract of the Orihuela City Council, were sentenced to prison terms ranging from four months to three years and nine months by the Provincial Court. Judges José Teófilo Jiménez and Gracia Serrano sentenced Monica Lorente, the Mayor of this city from
- [Man arrested jailed for 32 robberies in Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/13/man-arrested-jailed-for-32-robberies-in-alicante/) - Alicante's self-service launderettes are fortunate. Following his most recent arrest by the National Police, who are looking for an accomplice who helped him during the robberies by serving as a lookout, a repeat offender with over 70 arrests who recently specialised in stealing cash from these establishments was placed under remand in custody to begin
- [Arrested for renting warehouses to abandon tons of used clothing and defrauding third parties](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/13/arrested-for-renting-warehouses-to-abandon-tons-of-used-clothing-and-defrauding-third-parties/) - A 39-year-old man in Alcoy was arrested by the National Police on suspicion of fraud and damage after he rented industrial buildings and plots of land to store dozens of tonnes of worn clothing and avoid paying for environmental management. The owner of a warehouse and a piece of property leased to an individual who
- [Family of Henry Jiménez, who disappeared 7 years ago, demands that main suspect is investigated](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/13/family-of-henry-jimenez-who-disappeared-7-years-ago-demands-that-main-suspect-is-investigated/) - On the anniversary of his disappearance, family members and friends of Henry Alejandro Jiménez, the young Colombian man who vanished seven years ago, gathered in Torrevieja's Plaza de la Constitución on Sunday, January 11th, to call on the police and the court to continue their investigation in order to shed light on the case and
- [Orihuela demands the removal of cables that dominates the historic centre](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/13/orihuela-demands-the-removal-of-cables-that-dominates-the-historic-centre/) - Many buildings in Orihuela's city centre are dominated by a tangle of overhead cables. Residents of Orihuela have become accustomed to seeing them as part of the environment after years of improper supervision of the installation of communication service wiring. Nevertheless, this hasn't stopped neighbours from complaining about their overwhelming presence on the facades of
- [Four years sought for woman who claimed dead husband's pension](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/12/fours-years-sought-for-woman-who-claimed-dead-husbands-pension/) - A woman who was widowed and failed to report her husband's death to Social Security so that she could continue to receive his whole disability income for seven years is facing a four-year prison sentence, according to the prosecution. The wife is charged with a crime against Social Security for failing to disclose the situation
- [Days of Capdepont Square in the centre of Torrevieja are numbered](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/12/days-of-capdepont-square-in-the-centre-of-torrevieja-are-numbered/) - The Paseo de la Libertad, or Liberty Promenade, was gone when Torrevieja inhabitants awoke the next morning. In barely two weeks, it was destroyed. Out of all the phases of the waterfront reconstruction project that have been going on in the port area over the past few years, this one has been by far the
- [Alicante closes the Santa Bárbara Castle lift for a week](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/12/alicante-closes-the-santa-barbara-castle-lift-for-a-week/) - The lift that goes from Avenida Juan Bautista Lafora to El Postiguet beach will be stopped from today, Monday, January 12th, until Friday, the 16th, so that a maintenance firm can update the machinery. Starting on Saturday, January 17, the infrastructure that lets people travel to the stronghold will be back to normal. According to
- [Earthquake hits San Miguel](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/10/earthquake-hits-san-miguel/) - A mild 1.8-mag earthquake having an epicentre northwest of San Miguel de Salinas and a depth of roughly eight km struck at 15:11 today, Saturday January 10th. Some people around the epicentre have felt it, but no material or personal damage has been reported. In this region with moderate seismic activity, these movements are typical.
- [Three arrested in Guadalest for charity scam](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/12/three-arrested-in-guadalest-for-charity-scam/) - In the course of their operations, the Guardia Civil and the Callosa d'en Sarrià (Alicante) Local Police have arrested three individuals in the old town of Castell de Guadalest (Alicante) on suspicion of defrauding visitors. Operation 'Ludwiz' started when authorities received information about several individuals in tourist areas requesting donations by presenting forged documents from
- [Fnac closes its Alicante shop after 25 years in the city](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/12/fnac-closes-its-alicante-shop-after-25-years-in-the-city/) - The city of Alicante gets ready for the closing of the FNAC store. Situated in the heart of the city, this closure marks the end of the brand's 25-year run in Alicante. The business will shut down. at the end of January, which also happens to be when the lease for the space where it
- [4-year and 9-month for attempting to kill his partner in hospital](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/12/4-year-and-9-month-for-attempting-to-kill-his-partner-in-hospital/) - After his 29-year-old partner gave birth to their baby at the Vinalopó hospital in Elche (Alicante), a 38-year-old man was sentenced to four years and nine months in jail. In front of a court in the First Section of the Provincial Court of Alicante this Friday, the accused, a citizen of Mali, admitted the facts
- [Man arrested for allegedly robbing a petrol station in Novelda](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/12/man-arrested-for-allegedly-robbing-a-petrol-station-in-novelda/) - According to a statement from the Armed Institute, the Guardia Civil has arrested a 44-year-old man on suspicion of carrying out a violent robbery at a petrol station in the Alicante town of Novelda. It all started when someone entered a Novelda petrol station while hiding his face, threatened a staff member with a knife
- [Elche confirms: City bus will be free for children under 15 throughout 2026](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/12/elche-confirms-city-bus-will-be-free-for-children-under-15-throughout-2026/) - Children under the age of fifteen will ride Elche city buses for free until December 31st, 2026. The extension of a measure that intends to relieve the financial strain on families and enable the everyday mobility of children and teenagers has been confirmed by the City Council for the upcoming year. Public transport subsidies are
- [New Year, New Adventures: What’s On This Weekend on the Costa Blanca](https://costablancadaily.com/magazine/2026/01/09/new-year-new-adventures-whats-on-this-weekend-on-the-costa-blanca/) - As we settle into 2026, the Costa Blanca is already buzzing with arts, culture, markets and more to kick-off the new year in style. From Torrevieja exhibitions and buzzing outdoor markets to nightlife and beachside exploring - here’s your guide for this weekend’s top picks in and around Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa, Benidorm and Quesada. Torrevieja:
- [Alicante 'freezes' the awarding of the old 'Peret' kiosk](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/09/alicante-freezes-the-awarding-of-the-old-peret-kiosk/) - We shall have to wait for the reopening of the city-owned kiosk that used to be the historic "Peret" ice cream parlour at the north end of Alicante's Explanada promenade. The Contracting Committee put off the decision yesterday, Thursday January 8th, to give the contract to the highest-ranked bidder, Hotel Boutique Isla de Tabarca, which
- [Guardia Civil investigate a San Pedro resident for illegal possession of protected birds](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/09/guardia-civil-investigate-a-san-pedro-resident-for-illegal-possession-of-protected-birds/) - According to authorities from the Armed Institute, the Guardia Civil has looked into a San Pedro del Pinatar resident as a possible criminal for having multiple goldfinches without a license or permission. The Guardia Civil started its activity when they thought they could have seen a few finches in a house. The Seprona Guardia Civil
- [18 years for sexually assaulting his partner's granddaughter](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/09/18-years-for-sexually-assaulting-his-partners-granddaughter/) - The Alicante Provincial Court has sentenced a man to 18 years and nine months in jail for sexually assaulting his partner's two-year-old granddaughter and filming the attacks, as well as for having a lot of child pornography. The defendant, who is from Paraguay and was supposed to go to court yesterday, Thursday January 8th, in
- [33 traffic incidents on 14 roads in Alicante province](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/09/33-traffic-incidents-on-14-roads-in-alicante-province/) - Yesterday, Thursday January 8th, there were 33 accidents on 14 roads in the province of Alicante. The AP-7 (9 reports) and the A-7 (6 reports) had the most accidents. According to the real-time incident dashboard of the Directorate General of Traffic, there were also incidents on the N-340 (3), N-332 (3), and CV-720 (2), as
- [High court rejects residents' final appeal over reopening of Cabo Roig walkway](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/09/high-court-rejects-residents-final-appeal-over-reopening-of-cabo-roig-walkway/) - The High Court of Justice of the Valencian Community (TSJCV) has thrown out an appeal by a group of people who live in a housing development in Orihuela against the reopening of the seafront promenade between La Caleta and Cabo Roig to the public on August 20th. The Orihuela City Council did this. The result
- [Two arrested with 70 grams of drugs during a police check](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/09/two-arrested-with-70-grams-of-drugs-during-a-police-check/) - The Orihuela Local Police have arrested two people for a crime against public health that they say happened on Avenida Duque de Tamames as part of a preventive measure. The event took place on January 6th, between 4:00 and 4:30 a.m. Officers saw a car driving erratically and pulled it over. There were two people
- [Four arrested for theft after threatening homeowner with a knife](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/09/four-arrested-for-theft-after-threatening-homeowner-with-a-knife/) - According to an official statement from the National Police, they have arrested four people in Orihuela (Alicante)—three men and one woman—who are between the ages of 39 and 66. They are being held in connection with a violent theft that took place inside a home. The event took place at a property in Orihuela, where
- [Organised gang involved in construction site thefts and drug dealing arrested](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/09/organised-gang-involved-in-construction-site-thefts-and-drug-dealing-arrested/) - The Guardia Civil claimed in a statement that an operation called "Reformantes" had broken up an organised group that was stealing from building sites and selling drugs in the Alicante towns of Villajoyosa and Finestrate. In mid-September 2025, the investigation began after a number of reports came in regarding tools, electrical appliances, and other construction
- [Alicante will install cameras to fine cars entering the Town Hall square](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/09/alicante-will-install-cameras-to-fine-cars-entering-the-town-hall-square/) - Alicante City Council's Governing Team has begun a new step in the process of keeping cars off the famous City Hall Square. They are focusing on keeping an eye on and punishing private vehicles that try to get into the square from the area around City Hall. Drivers heading into the city centre will see
- [Eleven years sought for three accused of fraud and money laundering](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/09/eleven-years-sought-for-three-accused-of-fraud-and-money-laundering/) - The prosecution is asking for a temporary eleven-year jail sentence for each of the three people—two men and one woman—who are suspected of being part of a criminal group that was involved in fraud, document forgery, and money laundering. The indictment says that the events happened between 2017 and 2019, a time when the defendants
- [Three arrested in Alicante and Monforte with almost three million euros from drug trafficking](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/08/three-arrested-in-alicante-and-monforte-with-almost-three-million-euros-from-drug-trafficking/) - The National Police and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) have finished breaking up a Hispanic-Mexican crime group called the Sinaloa cartel. They made nine arrests, three of which were in Alicante and Monforte del Cid. People thought the group was in charge of the major place in Europe where methamphetamines, or "crystal," were
- [Villajoyosa will monitor capacity on beaches and in natural areas with 27 smart cameras](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/08/villajoyosa-will-monitor-capacity-on-beaches-and-in-natural-areas-with-27-smart-cameras/) - The City Council of Villajoyosa will put in place a mechanism to restrict how many people can be on the beaches and the Colada de la Costa trail. This will improve safety, tourism management, and the quality of the visitor experience. 27 AI smart cameras will be installed to count tourists and assess capacity. Rosa
- [Criticises for Torrevieja Council for paying 30,000 euros a year to rent an empty and unused premises](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/08/criticises-for-torrevieja-council-for-paying-30000-euros-a-year-to-rent-an-empty-and-unused-premises/) - The PSOE (Spanish Socialist Workers' Party) in Torrevieja has openly criticised the Popular Party's governing team for keeping a lease on a municipal property for the past year, even though it has never been used, which has cost taxpayers money without any reason. Since the deal was signed in early 2025, the municipality has paid
- [Benidorm approves two new electric vehicle charging points](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/08/benidorm-approves-two-new-electric-vehicle-charging-points/) - The Local Governing Board of Benidorm City Council has given the green light to the plan to put in fast and semi-quick charging stations for electric cars in the Levante area. The proposal from the Councillor for Mobility, Francis Muñoz, says that this project will cost €129,008.45. The European Next Generation EU will pay for
- [Alicante among the airports that are approaching capacity](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/08/alicante-among-the-airports-that-are-approaching-capacity/) - Aena will suggest a small rise in airport fees in the next Airport Regulation Document (DORA III), which will cover the years 2027 to 2031. The goal is to make sure the system can still make money and be ready for a new round of investments. The anticipated rise would be less than the one
- [Nine months in prison for leaving her two-year-old son alone in the car for 40 minutes](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/08/nine-months-in-prison-for-leaving-her-two-year-old-son-alone-in-the-car-for-40-minutes/) - The Provincial Court of Almería has upheld the nine-month prison sentence given to a woman who left her two-year-old son alone in a locked car in a shopping centre car park for more than 40 minutes. The court said she put the child in "serious neglect" and "potential risk." The Second Section's decision, which Europa
- [Car carrying more than seven kilos of cocaine intercepted at the port of Dénia](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/08/car-carrying-more-than-seven-kilos-of-cocaine-intercepted-at-the-port-of-denia/) - As part of its fight against drug trafficking, the Guardia Civil arrested a 62-year-old man in the port of Dénia after stopping a car that had more than seven kilos of cocaine hidden in a specifically made compartment. The events took place during a routine check at the Pansa pier, where agents from the Guardia
- [Europe's largest meths network with connections in Valencia and Alicante dismantled](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/08/europes-largest-meths-network-with-connections-in-valencia-and-alicante-dismantled/) - The Spanish National Police and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) have worked together to fully break up a Spanish-Mexican crime group that was thought to be the main source of methamphetamine in Europe. This is the second part of Operation Saga, which led to the second-largest methamphetamine seizure in Europe. Nine persons have been detained
- [National Police arrest a British fugitive hiding in San Fulgencio](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/08/national-police-arrest-a-british-fugitive-hiding-in-san-fulgencio/) - The National Police have arrested a 41-year-old man in the town of San Fulgencio. The UK authorities had filed an international arrest order for him for sexual assault, which may lead to a life sentence. The fugitive had run away from a UK court after being given a life sentence for a sexual assault that
- [Fugitive arrested after being found hiding in a Cox residence](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/07/fugitive-arrested-after-being-found-hiding-in-a-cox-residence/) - The Guardia Civil has arrested a 40-year-old man into custody in the town of Cox. The Courts of Orihuela had ordered him to be searched, arrested, and imprisoned. In the middle of November 2025, agents from the Guardia Civil of Callosa de Segura's Investigation Area found out that the Courts of Orihuela had ordered the
- [Firefighters control fire at a wood processing and waste management factory](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/07/firefighters-control-fire-at-a-wood-processing-and-waste-management-factory/) - Firefighters from the Fire and Rescue Consortium (CEIS) of the Region of Murcia (CEIS) have put out the fire that started yesterday morning, January 5th, at a wood treatment and waste management company's building in Caravaca de la Cruz. At 4:53 a.m. that morning, someone called the 112 Emergency Coordination Centre to report the event.
- [14-years sought for man accused of attempting to murder his wife in the hospital](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/07/14-years-sought-for-man-accused-of-attempting-to-murder-his-wife-in-the-hospital/) - The prosecution is asking for a 14-year prison sentence for a man who is accused of trying to kill his wife in 2024 at the Vinalopó Hospital in Elche, where she was being treated after giving birth to their kid. The events started on April 9th of that year, when the defendant and the victim
- [Two people injured after an explosion at campsite in El Campello](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/07/two-people-injured-after-an-explosion-at-campsite-in-el-campello/) - According to the Emergency Information and Coordination Centre (Cicu), a 66-year-old woman and a 76-year-old man were hurt after a camping gas explosion happened in a motorhome in El Campello. The Cicu got word of this event at about 11:51 a.m. yesterday, Tuesday January 6th. It happened at a campsite on Calle Doctor Severo Ochoa.
- [Up to 25 patients waiting for a bed in the Emergency Department of Dénia](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/07/up-to-25-patients-waiting-for-a-bed-in-the-emergency-department-of-denia/) - This winter is hard on all health departments in the Valencian Community when it comes to health. According to the Ministry of Health, flu cases dropped sharply in the last week of 2025. However, the start of 2026 has put more demand on all hospitals in the Valencian region. The hospital in Dénia has also
- [Eleven arrested and fifteen fined during the Three Kings Parade in Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/07/eleven-arrested-and-fifteen-fined-during-the-three-kings-parade-in-alicante/) - Neither the poor weather nor the people who sought to take advantage of the masses could ruin the most magnificent night of the year in Alicante. Even though it looked like it might rain, thousands of kids and families came out to see the Three Kings Parade. Behind the scenes, the National Police had a
- [The first prize in the El Niño lottery leaves 1.6 million euros in the province of Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/07/the-first-prize-in-the-el-nino-lottery-leaves-1-6-million-euros-in-the-province-of-alicante/) - The El Niño lottery's winning number, 06703, has given prizes to six towns in the province of Alicante. People in Dénia, Alicante, Sant Joan, Benidorm, San Vicente del Raspeig, and San Miguel de Salinas could buy this number at lottery stores. State Lotteries has confirmed that eight tickets with the winning number were sold in
- [Health to invest 2.6 million euros in the expansion of the Rehabilitation and Outpatients in Torrevieja](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/07/health-to-invest-2-6-million-euros-in-the-expansion-of-the-rehabilitation-and-outpatients-in-torrevieja/) - The Regional Ministry of Health has put out a bid for the construction of two additional buildings at the Torrevieja University Hospital. These structures will use modular prefabricated technology and house the enlarged rehabilitation and outpatient services. The buildings will be made in a factory and then brought to the site to be put together.
- [Leroy Merlin appeals for second time against Torrevieja Council's licence for Bauhaus store](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/07/leroy-merlin-appeals-for-second-time-against-torrevieja-councils-licence-for-bauhaus-store/) - The latest meeting of the local governing board said that the Torrevieja City Council had sued Leroy Merlin in the Administrative Court of Elche for giving the go-ahead to develop a Bauhaus store in the La Hoya region. In Spain, Leroy Merlin's biggest rival is Bauhaus. Councillor Federico Alarcón, who is also the secretary of
- [Alicante reinforces support for homeless people in the face of rain and low temperatures](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/06/alicante-reinforces-support-for-homeless-people-in-the-face-of-rain-and-low-temperatures/) - The Alicante City Council has put into action its special plan for bad weather for individuals who sleep on the streets. The plan took effect from Monday night, January 5th, at 8:00 p.m. until Thursday morning, January 8th, because of rain and low temperatures. According to city council sources, they will check the weather on
- [Birth with a happy ending in an Alcoy doorway](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/06/birth-with-a-happy-ending-in-an-alcoy-doorway/) - A woman gave birth in a doorway in Alcoy yesterday morning, Monday January 4th, with the help of two officers. She and her baby were then taken to the Mare de Déu dels Lliris Hospital in excellent health. Because of this, the Emergency Information and Coordination Centre (CICU) had sent a unit of the Emergency
- [Pharmacies in Alicante require a prescription to sell ibuprofen and paracetamol](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/06/pharmacies-in-alicante-require-a-prescription-to-sell-ibuprofen-and-paracetamol/) - The Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products, which reports to the Ministry of Health, has decided that you can no longer get paracetamol and ibuprofen without a prescription. We were used to taking them for any kind of pain. We started taking more and more of them, which caused a lot of health concerns,
- [Arrested for stealing full shopping trolleys from supermarkets](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/06/arrested-for-stealing-full-shopping-trolleys-from-supermarkets/) - As part of Operation Vanchange, the Guardia Civil has arrested five people and is looking into two others for their roles in 58 thefts that took place at supermarkets in numerous regions, including Alicante. The group worked together in a very organised way, using rental cars and tricks to steal shopping carts full of expensive
- [Benidorm launches the installation of 13 smart bike parking facilities](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/06/benidorm-launches-the-installation-of-13-smart-bike-parking-facilities/) - For half a million euros, the Benidorm City Council has put out a bid for the installation of 13 new bike parking spaces in the city. This deal will virtually treble the present service, which now has 12 locations around town. The City Council has placed the project out for bids for €543,459.24, which includes
- [Alicante resident sentenced to six years for kidnapping an 82-year-old businessman](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/06/alicante-resident-sentenced-to-six-years-for-kidnapping-an-82-year-old-businessman/) - A 34-year-old Brazilian man living in Alicante has been given a total of six years and fifteen days in prison for kidnapping an 82-year-old businessman in Portugal. According to a ruling from the Third Section of the Barcelona Court, the businessman was held at gunpoint and driven to the province of Barcelona. There, he was
- [Man rescued at Finestrat cove after suffering an accident](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/06/man-rescued-at-finestrat-cove-after-suffering-an-accident/) - On Saturday, January 3rd, firefighters from the Alicante Provincial Consortium saved a man who had been in an accident and was stuck in the rocky area of Finestrat Cove in Alicante. The Consortium said that the rescue, which happened between 3:20 p.m. and 6:12 p.m., was done on land, with firefighters using ropes to get
- [Man arrested in Benidorm for robberies using the chain snatching method](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/06/man-arrested-in-benidorm-for-robberies-using-the-chain-snatching-method/) - Police in Benidorm, Alicante, have arrested a 28-year-old man for allegedly committing four violent robberies using the "chain snatching" tactic. After getting a lot of complaints in a short amount of time, the police started looking into the robberies that had happened with violence and the "chain snatching" method the thief utilised. During the inquiry,
- [Fifth cannabis association dismantled in Dénia in recent months: 4 arrested](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/06/fifth-cannabis-association-dismantled-in-denia-in-recent-months-4-arrested/) - Four people between the ages of 23 and 34 have been arrested in Dénia by National Police for allegedly being part of a criminal group and trafficking drugs. This happened after they broke up a cannabis association that was selling marijuana and hashish to both members and non-members as if it were a legal activity.
- [TM plans a shopping centre next to Lagoons Village, Torrevieja](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/02/tm-plans-a-shopping-centre-next-to-lagoons-village-torrevieja/) - The shopping centre that TM Grupo Inmobiliario is building in Lagoons Village, the big residential project it is promoting in the La Hoya district of Torrevieja, is moving forward. The facility is becoming one of the most important features of the new urban development, which will have more than 7,000 dwellings, more than 1,700 of
- [Storm forces Torrevieja, Orihuela and Villena to postpone 3 Kings until Tuesday](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/04/storm-forces-torrevieja-orihuela-and-villena-to-postpone-3-kings-until-tuesday/) - The Three Kings' Day parades in Orihuela, Torrevieja, and Villena have been pushed back from Monday, January 5th, since Storm Francis is expected to bring bad weather to the province of Alicante. The parades will now be on Tuesday, January 6th, although the times and, in some cases, the routes will be different. Orihuela and
- [Blow to drug trafficking in Elche and Santa Pola](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/05/blow-to-drug-trafficking-in-elche-and-santa-pola/) - Three people from the same family were arrested by National Police in the Alicante towns of Elche and Santa Pola. They were part of a criminal cell that sold drugs on a modest scale. Last July, agents found out that a small portion of the town of Elche might be home to a small-scale drug
- [Liverpool man named in Orihuela Costa assassination attempt](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/03/liverpool-man-named-in-orihuela-costa-assassination-attempt/) - A Merseyside man shot a number of times in a failed car park assassination on the Orihuela Costa has been named for the first time. Sonny Redmond, 32, cheated death when a gunman sprayed more than a dozen bullets at his vehicle during the botched killing attempt on December 11 last year. Redmond is said
- [Guardia Civil arrests man who kidnapped a woman in Callosa de Segura](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/05/guardia-civil-arrests-man-who-kidnapped-a-woman-in-callosa-de-segura/) - As part of Operation Crinto, the Guardia Civil has solved a case of an individual illegally holding someone and a robbery with violence and threats that happened in Callosa de Segura (Alicante). After that, the criminal was found and caught again. They are currently in jail, after many court rulings. Authorities got a report in
- [Guardia Civil frees nine victims and arrests five for trafficking for sexual exploitation](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/05/guardia-civil-frees-nine-victims-and-arrests-five-for-trafficking-for-sexual-exploitation/) - In Torrevieja, the Guardia Civil liberated nine women who were victims of an alleged human trafficking crime for sexual exploitation. They also apprehended five individuals suspected of involvement, including four family members. The Guardia Civil says that the operation also shut down a bar and a hostel that were allegedly used to commit the crimes.
- [La Hoya in Torrevieja development don't have a regular bin collection](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/05/la-hoya-in-torrevieja-development-dont-have-a-regular-bin-collection/) - The provision of basic city services for what will be Torrevieja's primary residential sector in the future years, with a projected 7,400 dwellings, is off to a rough start. The first 120 people who live in the La Hoya de Torrevieja mega-development do not have regular rubbish pickup. The people who live there have publicly
- [Council begins the process to regulate tuk-tuks in Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/05/council-begins-the-process-to-regulate-tuk-tuks-in-alicante/) - The Alicante City Council is moving forward with regulating tuk-tuks, which are tourist vehicles that have been operating in a legal grey area since they first appeared in the city more than two years ago. This has led to many complaints from residents and transportation professionals. The City Council has said that it wants to
- [Arrests for a network distributing fake medical prescriptions](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/05/arrests-for-a-network-distributing-fake-medical-prescriptions/) - The National Police have broken up a criminal group that operated in ten provinces, including Alicante. This group made and sold fake prescriptions through messaging apps to get drugs that need a prescription, like anxiolytics, which are very popular among drug addicts. During the operation, 12 people were taken into custody in the provinces of
- [Peruvian fugitive wanted for fraud arrested in Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/05/peruvian-fugitive-wanted-for-fraud-arrested-in-alicante/) - According to a statement from the Police Headquarters, National Police officers have arrested a 54-year-old man from Peru in the town of Alicante. The Peruvian authorities had issued an International Arrest Warrant for him for fraud. The agents learnt that the individual who was arrested was wanted by the Peruvian authorities after he went to
- [Cleaning up 400,000 kilos of waste in Elche on Christmas and New Year's Day](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/05/cleaning-up-400000-kilos-of-waste-in-elche-on-christmas-and-new-years-day/) - The municipal cleaning company UTE Elche has said that the special cleaning operation for the Christmas holidays picked up 190,000 kilos of rubbish on January 1st, a national holiday, and about 200,000 kilos on December 25th, Christmas Day, which is also a holiday. On December 25th and January 1st, UTE Elche put together a special
- [Head of drug and migrant network released on bail](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/05/head-of-drug-and-migrant-network-released-on-bail/) - The Provincial Court has agreed to let a man who the National Police say is the head of an Algerian network that was responsible for drug and migrant trafficking between Alicante and Algeria last April go free on bail of 15,000 euros. A Torrevieja court overseeing the case had kept the suspect in jail for
- [Number of migrants arriving by boat to the Valencian Community has halved](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/02/number-of-migrants-arriving-by-boat-to-the-valencian-community-has-halved/) - The number of migrants rescued on the Valencian coast in 2025 has fallen to 340, which is almost half of what it was in previous years and the lowest number in the last decade. Emergency services have confirmed that those who arrived were in worse health, mostly because of injuries. The total number has gone
- [Elena, the first baby born in the province of Alicante in 2026](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/02/elena-the-first-baby-born-in-the-province-of-alicante-in-2026/) - The first baby born in 2026 in the province of Alicante is named Elena. She was born at 2:00 a.m. on New Year's Day at the Doctor Balmis University General Hospital in the city of Alicante. The Valencian Ministry of Health said the baby girl weighed 3.090 kg. The parents have not allowed any pictures
- [National Police arrest 21 in New Year's Eve security operation in Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/02/national-police-arrest-21-in-new-years-eve-security-operation-in-alicante/) - The Alicante Provincial Police Station set up a security operation for New Year's Eve and the hours running up to the New Year. It ended on Thursday morning, January 1st, with 21 arrests in the city of Alicante, 295 people recognised, and 51 cars searched. Police also gave out 20 tickets for having drugs and
- [Court sends man to prison the for the Crevillent fire/death](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/02/court-sends-man-to-prison-the-for-the-crevillent-fire-death/) - Yesterday, Thursday, January 1st, the Elche Court of First Instance, which used to be called Court of Instruction number 4, agreed to the provisional, communicated and without bail for the detainee for his alleged connection to the fire that broke out late Monday afternoon in a building in Crevillent (Alicante), where a 25-year-old woman died
- [Fake SMS bank scam: 17 arrested](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/02/fake-sms-bank-scam-17-arrested/) - The Guardia Civil has finished a long and complicated investigation that started in early 2024 because there was a big rise in payment fraud. The victims were spread out over Spain, although the fake transactions mostly happened in the Vega Baja del Segura region and the town of Torrevieja. The complexity of the criminal network
- [Arrested for running over a Guardia Civil officer at checkpoint](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/02/arrested-for-running-over-a-guardia-civil-officer-at-checkpoint/) - The Guardia Civil has arrested the driver of a car that hit one of its officers and then sped away after going through a checkpoint on the Seville ring road. The Guardia Civil said in a statement that on November 30th, they put up an alcohol and drug checkpoint on the SE-30 highway. They told
- [Everything that's going up in 2026: electricity, rents, and other prices](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/02/everything-thats-going-up-in-2026-electricity-rents-and-other-prices/) - The OCU (Spanish Consumers' Organisation) says that the average supermarket basket jumped by 10% in just a few weeks during one of the most costly Christmas seasons ever. Now it's time to think about how to deal with the financial hardship after the holidays. The Bank of Spain says that private spending will drive GDP
- [Man dies after being hit by a commuter train in Malaga](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/01/man-dies-after-being-hit-by-a-commuter-train-in-malaga/) - The 112 emergency services said that a person died on Wednesday, December 31st, after being hit by a commuter train near the Los Prados train stop. The Railway Infrastructure Administrator (Adif) sent out a statement on social media at 5:00 PM saying that service on both tracks was stopped because of the accident. The event
- [Elche will invest almost 100,000 euros in the renovation of children's play areas](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/02/elche-will-invest-almost-100000-euros-in-the-renovation-of-childrens-play-areas/) - Elche plans to complete the project within six months and budget no more than €96,000 annually. The goal of the project is to replace the current rubber tile flooring with a continuous safety surface that is more durable and better at absorbing impacts. The new surface will be constructed on-site with two layers of bonded
- [Calpe installs an artistic railing in homage to their links with the sea](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/01/calpe-installs-an-artistic-railing-in-homage-to-their-links-with-the-sea/) - Calpe Town Hall has put up an artistic railing called "Love of the Sea… Love" to honour Calpe's link to the sea and the fishing industry, which has long been a mainstay of the Calpe economy. Yesterday, Wednesday December 31st, the Mayor of Calpe, Ana Sala, opened this piece. It was created and manufactured of
- [Shoplifter flees with gourmet food hidden in a pram](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/01/shoplifter-flees-with-gourmet-food-hidden-in-a-pram/) - On Monday, December 29th, there was a dramatic police chase in the middle of the city of Novelda, which is part of Alicante. The chase involved a pram. Around 9:30 p.m., while a police patrol was on duty in the business sector of Avenida Jesús Navarro, it happened. While they were on patrol, supermarket employees
- [Police arrest a e-scooter rider for driving under the influence and assaulting an officer](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/01/police-arrest-a-e-scooter-rider-for-driving-under-the-influence-and-assaulting-an-officer/) - The Las Torres de Cotillas Local Police arrested someone for riding an e-scooter while drunk, without a helmet or reflective vest, and in the wrong direction at night. This put his safety and the safety of other road users in great danger. The officers stopped the e-scooter (PMV) because they saw it driving in an
- [Two "hugger muggers" arrested in El Campello](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/01/two-hugger-muggers-arrested-in-el-campello/) - The Guardia Civil has arrested two young males, ages 18 and 22, who were wanted on outstanding warrants for stealing from elderly individuals using the "hug method." Yesterday, Wednesday December 31st, the Guardia Civil said that the arrest happened at a bank in El Campello. On October 31st, Guardia Civil patrols from El Campello were
- [Alicante will award 332 birth grants for 2025](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/01/alicante-will-award-332-birth-grants-for-2025/) - Alicante City Council's Local Governing Board have made the final decision on the call for applications for birth grants for the year 2025. The Alicante City Council set aside a total of 100,000 euros for these grants, distributing them to 332 families who applied. There were 913 applications received by the beginning of December. There
- [65-year-old man stabbed on his door step in Cartagena](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/01/65-year-old-man-stabbed-on-his-door-step-in-cartagena/) - The 112 Emergency Coordination Centre of the Region of Murcia said that a 65-year-old man is in the hospital in Cartagena after being stabbed by other people. The stabbing happened at 4:12 p.m. on Tuesday, December 30th, on Calle San Pedro in El Estrecho de San Ginés. The man was stabbed in the back, head,
- [Crevillent declared a day of mourning for the young woman killed in a house fire](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/31/crevillent-declared-a-day-of-mourning-for-the-young-woman-killed-in-a-house-fire/) - The Crevillent Town Hall (Alicante) has said that it is "deeply sorry and sends its condolences" for the sad fire that happened Monday night, December 29th, in a home on Calle Al-Shafra and killed a 25-year-old woman. It has also designated a day of official mourning. A 33-year-old male is still in the hospital in
- [Motorhome gang busted for stealing €200,000](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/01/motorhome-gang-busted-for-stealing-e200000/) - The National Police have arrested four members of a travelling criminal cell of Bosnian descent after two safes were stolen in Alicante and Elche. The group, who travelled in a motorhome, stole from and robbed people in wealthy tourist locations all around Spain. The National Police say that the people they arrested stole more than
- [Alicante port improves border control of passengers with an automated system](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2026/01/01/alicante-port-improves-border-control-of-passengers-with-an-automated-system/) - The Port Authority of Alicante has given Sistemas Informáticos Abiertos, SAU, of the INDRA Group the job of providing, installing, starting up, and maintaining the new automated equipment for the European Entry and Exit System (EES) and the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS). This is in line with the agreement between State Ports
- [Council now claims that the expansion of the Orihuela Costa health centre was unfeasible](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/31/council-now-claims-that-the-expansion-of-the-orihuela-costa-health-centre-was-unfeasible/) - The Orihuela government team said on Monday, December 29th, that the Ministry of Health has officially confirmed that the expansion of the Orihuela Costa Health Centre cannot happen because the initially proposed plot is "technically and urban planning infeasible." This information was sent to the Orihuela City Council in reports and communications. The regional health
- [Motorway tolls rise at La Zenia and Los Montesinos](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/31/motorway-tolls-rise-at-la-zenia-and-los-montesinos/) - The Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility given the go-ahead yesterday, Tuesday, December 30th, to raise tolls on state-owned roadways in 2026. So, starting on January 1st of next year, tolls will go up by 3% to 5%, depending on the exact conditions of each concession. There are two quite distinct circumstances in the province
- [Three charged with manipulating images of classmates using AI](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/31/three-charged-with-manipulating-images-of-classmates-using-ai/) - According to sources from the Corps, the National Police in Cartagena (Murcia) have charged three underage boys with making and sharing images altered with artificial intelligence (AI) applications that showed female classmates from their school without clothes. A parent went to the police station to make a complaint and told the authorities about altered photos
- [Arrested for attempting to smuggle 3,520 packs of cigarettes into Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/31/arrested-for-attempting-to-smuggle-3520-packs-of-cigarettes-into-alicante/) - The armed institute said in a statement that the Civil Guard had arrested a man who was trying to smuggle 3,520 cartons of cigarettes into Spain by hiding them in a false bottom created for this reason in a large van. The events happened when the Fiscal and Border Service of the Guardia Civil checked
- [Two people investigated for releasing an "alligator" into the Almansa reservoir](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/31/two-people-investigated-for-releasing-an-alligator-into-the-almansa-reservoir/) - Seprona are investigating two people from Petrer, ages 29 and 35, who let a yacare caiman, a protected species, into the Almansa reservoir. The men are charged with two crimes against plants and animals: letting a non-native species of fauna into the wild without permission and having a protected species of wildlife without permission. The
- [The most common superstitions that people in Alicante use to have good luck in 2026](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/31/the-most-common-superstitions-that-people-in-alicante-use-to-have-good-luck-in-2026/) - Eating 12 grapes to the sound of the midnight chimes, one for each month of the next year, is the most firmly entrenched tradition in all of Spain. This is extremely popular in Alicante. Alicante is getting ready for New Year's Eve , which is full of customs, superstitions, and minor rituals that families and
- [National Police dismantle a drug dealing point in Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/31/national-police-dismantle-a-drug-dealing-point-in-alicante/) - Two males, ages 30 and 32, have been arrested in Alicante by the National Police for their alleged role in cocaine trafficking. The police operation led to the confiscation of a number of drugs, including cocaine, hashish, and marijuana, as well as the shutting down of a significant drug distribution centre in the city centre.
- [Englishman shot dead in a housing development on the Orihuela Costa](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/31/englishman-shot-dead-in-a-housing-development-on-the-orihuela-costa/) - The Guardia Civil is looking into the shooting death of a 29-year-old British man. His body was found on December 21st at a house in a residential section of the Orihuela Costa, in the Campoamor district. The inquiry is being led by the Homicide Unit of the Organic Unit of the Judicial Police of the
- [Beautician from Orihuela convicted of practicing without a licence](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/31/beautician-from-orihuela-convicted-of-practicing-without-a-licence/) - The Orihuela Criminal Court No. 3 has fined a beautician from Orihuela 100€ a day for a year for practising podiatry without a licence. This person was doing foot surgery at a beauty parlour without the right university degree or professional registration. Official College The legal team for the Official College of Podiatry of the
- [Drug dealing point was dismantled and two arrested in Alfaz del Pi](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/29/drug-dealing-point-was-dismantled-and-two-arrested-in-alfaz-del-pi/) - Two people in their 30s and 32s have been arrested by the National Police in the municipality of Alfaz del Pi (Alicante) for selling and distributing drugs from a business that worked as a private smoking club. The police said in a statement that the investigation started after officials learnt about a cannabis club in
- [Squatting Mafia in Alicante avoids prison after pleading guilty at trial](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/30/squatting-mafia-in-alicante-avoids-prison-after-pleading-guilty-at-trial/) - A squatting ring in the province of Alicante have been given suspended sentences after the prosecution and defence reached a plea deal. This deal meant that the case could be closed without going to court. The five defendants admitted guilt in exchange for a big drop in the terms that the Public Prosecutor's Office had
- [Two years in prison for an insurance agent for falsifying policies](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/30/two-years-in-prison-for-an-insurance-agent-for-falsifying-policies/) - The High Court of Justice of the Valencian Community (TSJCV) has upheld the two-year prison term given to an insurance company's exclusive agent for repeatedly making false business documents. The court decided that she had adequately demonstrated that she used a client's personal information to sign up for many car insurance policies without their permission.
- [Calpe equips La Fossa beach with a police station](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/30/calpe-equips-la-fossa-beach-with-a-police-station/) - The Calpe City Council has already started construction on building a police station at the Plaza del Mediterráneo, on La Fossa beach. The goal is to make this part of the Calpe coastline safer for everyone. The new building is set to open during the Sant Josep holiday weekend. It is a 15-square-metre module that
- [Guardia Civil seizes 112 kilos of illegal red shrimp in Santa Pola](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/30/guardia-civil-seizes-112-kilos-of-illegal-red-shrimp-in-santa-pola/) - The Guardia Civil has taken 112.33 kilogrammes of red prawns from Santa Pola that had been caught, stored and sold illegally. The owner of an illegal warehouse and the person in command of the fishing boat have been reported. The Nature Protection Service (Seprona) in Elche has charged a 49-year-old Spanish man with several crimes
- [Local Police forces of Alicante and San Vicente donate 1,200 euros to Aspanion](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/30/local-police-forces-of-alicante-and-san-vicente-donate-1200-euros-to-aspanion/) - On Friday, December 26th, the Local Police of Alicante and San Vicente del Raspeig gave the Aspanion association a cheque for 1,202 euros. This group aids families with kids and teens who have cancer, according to a statement from the city. On December 16th, the police from both towns hosted a training day on "Personal
- [British fugitive arrested at Alicante airport](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/26/british-fugitive-arrested-at-alicante-airport/) - The National Police arrested a 48-year-old man at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport as he was trying to depart for the UK by plane. The man is wanted by UK authorities for stealing over 180,000 pounds sterling. The UK asked for the arrest had issued an International Arrest Warrant. The General Police Headquarters' International Fugitives Group
- [Court opens proceedings for the “Viales case” and investigates five former PP councillors](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/30/court-opens-proceedings-for-the-viales-case-and-investigates-five-former-pp-councillors/) - The Orihuela Court of Instruction No. 3 has started preliminary proceedings in the "Roads Case" for an alleged crime of administrative malfeasance. This happened after José Francisco Aix, the spokesperson for Ciudadanos (Citizens), and Ángel Noguera, the former Ciudadanos councillor for Infrastructure, filed a complaint. The probe also includes former PP (People's Party) councillors Emilio
- [Torrevieja awards the construction of 296 new niches](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/30/torrevieja-awards-the-construction-of-296-new-niches/) - The Torrevieja City Council has given the job of expanding the city cemetery to a contractor. This will include building 296 new niches. Trisacor Infraestructuras y Servicios SL will do the repair for €253,493.79 (including VAT), and the warranty period will be extended by 15 months. Federico Alarcón, the councillor secretary of the Local Governing
- [Social services and nursing home workers report non-payment of up to four months' wages](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/30/social-services-and-nursing-home-workers-report-non-payment-of-up-to-four-months-wages/) - Some people haven't gotten their last pay cheque or the extra income they were promised for working holidays, nights, or extra days since August. This is the hard scenario that has made social workers and nursing assistants in public nursing homes in Alicante quite angry. "We have coworkers who won't be able to pay their
- [Torrevieja commissions a study on the future Administrative City](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/30/torrevieja-commissions-a-study-on-the-future-administrative-city/) - The Polytechnic University of Madrid and the Torrevieja City Council have signed an agreement to work together to analyse and come up with a plan for the future of the Administrative City in the region around the current City Hall. The City Council said in a statement that the agreement, which has a budget of
- [13,000 euros worth of jewellery stolen in Marbella](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/29/13000-euros-worth-of-jewellery-stolen-in-marbella/) - The National Police have taken a 38-year-old man into custody in Marbella for allegedly being involved in a robbery at a jewellery store in a shopping centre in the town. Reports say that the suspect broke into a display case while the business was open to the public in order to steal four gold necklaces
- [Surgeon arrested for raping his patient agreed to provide his DNA, but refused to open his phone](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/29/surgeon-arrested-for-raping-his-patient-agreed-to-provide-his-dna-but-refused-to-open-his-phone/) - The police officers in charge of the case's investigation were able to get a DNA sample from the physician who is currently in jail for allegedly raping a woman in Murcia while she was under anaesthesia. The case report that was sent to the Molina de Segura Court, which is in charge of the inquiry,
- [Elche shoemaker under investigation for VAT fraud amounting to 44 million](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/29/elche-shoemaker-under-investigation-for-vat-fraud-amounting-to-44-million/) - The National Court has turned down an appeal from a suspect connected to the shoe industry in Elche who wanted to end the criminal investigation that started in 2018. The suspect said there was no evidence of misconduct. The Criminal Chamber, in a decision made on December 5th, 2025, upheld the decision of Central Court
- [Two migrant boats carrying 58 people were intercepted in Cartagena and Lorca](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/29/two-migrant-boats-carrying-58-people-were-intercepted-in-cartagena-and-lorca/) - On Christmas Day, Thursday December 25th, the Guardia Civil stopped two boats with a total of 58 persons on board. There were 39 men, 18 children and one woman on board. The boats were at Playa Larga in Cartagena and Los Hierros beach in Lorca. The Government Delegation in the Region of Murcia said that
- [Cartagena Local Police begin a campaign against bill-posters](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/29/cartagena-local-police-begin-a-campaign-against-bill-posters/) - Lamp posts, benches, and other street furniture are covered in posters for jobs, services, and even cultural events. People who put up these ads often don't think about how they hurt street furniture, which subsequently needs to be fixed or replaced, costing the city money and, in turn, citizens. Because of this, the Cartagena Local
- [New plan against school bullying will take a tougher stance against repeat offenders](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/29/new-plan-against-school-bullying-will-take-a-tougher-stance-against-repeat-offenders/) - The Valencian Ministry of Education's new coexistence decree is meant to stop bullying and fights in the classroom, which have increased in the previous five years in the Valencian Community. It will be stricter on repeat offenders who commit significant crimes. These pupils will have fewer chances to avoid punishment, which might mean being sent
- [Reduction of the blood alcohol limit is stalled in Congress](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/29/reduction-of-the-blood-alcohol-limit-is-stalled-in-congress/) - The idea to cut the legal blood alcohol limit in Spain from 0.5 grammes per litre to 0.2 grammes is stuck in Congress, even though many people support it. The lower house started working on the bill in March, with only Vox voting against it and the PP abstaining. The legislation is still in the
- [Students from Elche collect more than 1,800 signatures for improved transport to the University of Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/29/students-from-elche-collect-more-than-1800-signatures-for-improved-transport-to-the-university-of-alicante/) - Juanjo Ruiz, the rector of Miguel Hernández University (UMH), recently suggested changing the regional bus line between Alicante and Elche to include a direct stop at the Elche campus. Local students have also been asking for better transport to the University of Alicante for a while now. They have gotten more than 1,800 people to
- [DGT delays mandatory insurance for e-scooters](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/29/dgt-delays-mandatory-insurance-for-e-scooters/) - The new rules for car insurance treat scooters the same as cars. So, everybody who rides a scooter needs to obtain liability insurance. The reform went into effect in July 2025. The Spanish Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) was intended to establish a required registration for personal mobility vehicles (PMVs) that had to be ready
- [Alicante are now registering one accident per day due to collisions with wild boar](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/26/alicante-are-now-registering-one-accident-per-day-due-to-collisions-with-wild-boar/) - In the province of Alicante, wild boar cause almost one accident every day. The spread of this species, which is being tracked in Spain and has one of its primary growth centres in Alicante, is becoming clear on the highways. There were 345 road accidents in the province involving wild boar in 2024, which is
- [Five people poisoned by faulty stoves](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/26/five-people-poisoned-by-faulty-stoves/) - In Castellbisbal (Barcelona), five people from the same family got sick because the cooker and brazier in their house didn't burn properly. The Generalitat Fire Department said on Christmas Day, Thursday December 25th, that at 5:22 p.m. on Wednesday, 112 got a call from a family saying that an 82-year-old woman was showing signs of
- [Lorca - Christmas Day earthquake](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/26/lorca-christmas-day-earthquake/) - According to the National Geographic Institute (IGN) website, Lorca (Murcia) had an earthquake with a magnitude of 1.9 on the Richter scale on Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25th. The tremor happened at 5:18 a.m. northwest of the city, at a depth of 3 km, and it didn't hurt anyone or harm anything.
- [Today marks the start of the second phase of the Christmas traffic operation](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/26/today-marks-the-start-of-the-second-phase-of-the-christmas-traffic-operation/) - Today, Friday December 26th, the Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) will start the second part of a special operation to keep an eye on and control roads during the Christmas season. This phase will remain until Thursday, January 1st. "These days, when a lot of us will be driving to see family and friends and
- [Two children die in a house fire](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/26/two-children-die-in-a-house-fire/) - According to 112, which is part of the Andalusian Emergency Agency and is linked to the Ministry of Health, Presidency, and Emergencies of the Junta, two children died in a house fire that happened on Christmas Day morning, Thursday December 25th, in the Malaga municipality of Alhaurín El Grande. According to the emergency services, several
- [Christmas 2025 was a washout in the Vega Baja](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/26/christmas-2025-was-a-washout-in-the-vega-baja/) - The Vega Baja region saw a Christmas Day rainstorm like it hadn't seen in years. The holiday started with cold weather all over the area, with temperatures barely reaching ten degrees Celsius. It rained from dawn until well into the morning, with the most rain falling along the southern coast, especially in Pilar de la
- [Benidorm rubbish contract is up for tender](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/26/benidorm-rubbish-contract-is-up-for-tender/) - The process for awarding the contract for street cleaning and trash collection in Benidorm hasn't gone as quickly as one might think, but the bidding process started right away when it was approved. The tender notification came out last Sunday, and the deadline is January 19th at 11:59 PM. The current containers are broken in
- [Man caught with 6 kilos of marijuana in a suitcase](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/26/man-caught-with-6-kilos-of-marijuana-in-a-suitcase/) - The Guardia Civil caught a couple in San Isidro leaving their house with a suitcase full of marijuana and a bag with €12,000 in cash. Officers were getting ready to arrest the man because they thought he was the one who had attacked someone badly in Cox. They are now being charged with narcotics trafficking
- [Palliative care teams in Murcia have cared for 2,700 patients in 2025](https://costablancadaily.com/magazine/health-and-fitness/2025/12/26/palliative-care-teams-in-murcia-have-cared-for-2700-patients-in-2025/) - In 2025, the Home Care Support Teams for palliative care (ESAD) helped 2,689 patients with severe illnesses. More than 200 of these patients were children with palliative requirements and complicated chronic conditions. This was a 20% increase from the 2,237 patients helped in 2024. In 2025, the teams helped by making more than 7,800 house
- [Two men arrested for double murder in La Marina brought before the courts](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/25/two-men-arrested-for-double-murder-in-la-marina-brought-before-the-courts/) - According to reports from the Guardia Civil, the two men who were arrested for killing two people after barricading themselves inside a house in La Marina, Elche (Alicante) have been hauled before a judge after delivering statements to the police. The Elche Court of Instruction Number 3 is now in charge of both of the
- [Three arrested in Petrer for marijuana cultivation](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/25/three-arrested-in-petrer-for-marijuana-cultivation/) - The National Police have arrested three men, ages 36, 40, and 43, and taken down a criminal group that was growing marijuana indoors. They also found a marijuana plantation with 615 plants in an industrial warehouse in the town of Petrer, Alicante. Several claims that there was a marijuana cultivation in an industrial facility in
- [Torrevieja approves the 2026 budget amounting to 187.7 million euros](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/25/torrevieja-approves-the-2026-budget-amounting-to-187-7-million-euros/) - After dealing with the complaints made during the public information period and the reports from the General Intervention, the Torrevieja City Council has officially approved the Municipal Budget for 2026. It is worth 187,732,919.75 euros, which is an 11.38% increase over the 2025 budget. Domingo Paredes, the Councillor for Economy and Finance, said that the
- [Orihuela invests 1.2 million on the Orihuela Costa to fix pavement, roads and drainage](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/25/orihuela-invests-1-2-million-on-the-orihuela-costa-to-fix-pavement-roads-and-drainage/) - The Orihuela City Council has started the bidding process for road resurfacing and pavement improvements on many routes on the Orihuela Costa, notably in Campoamor. The project's total cost, including VAT, is €885,845.10. Where the project will take place and how it will be paid for The work will mostly be done on Calle Miguel
- [Five 'digital mules' arrested in Cartagena for accepting income from bank scams](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/25/five-digital-mules-arrested-in-cartagena-for-accepting-income-from-bank-scams/) - The National Police have arrested five people in Cartagena (Murcia) for allegedly letting other people use their bank accounts to get money from scams and then sending the money to a criminal network in exchange for cash. The scam starts with a phone call in which the scammers trick the victim into thinking that their
- [Alicante awards 227,000€ Local Police contract for new equipment](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/25/alicante-awards-227000e-local-police-contract-for-new-equipment/) - The Governing Board of the Alicante City Council gave the go-ahead on Tuesday, December 23rd, for a contract worth €226,897 to buy new equipment for the Local Police. This will give police new bulletproof vests, Bluetooth-enabled motorbike helmets and riot shields. Along with these changes, the police station in Juan XXIII will be getting a
- [Alicante will pay interest for the delay in paying public works invoices](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/25/alicante-will-pay-interest-for-the-delay-in-paying-public-works-invoices/) - The Alicante City Council has accepted up to four files in one day to pay late fees on bills for projects from 2020, 2021, and 2022. The Local Governing Board often has to deal with this kind of thing, and Luis Barcala's administration wants to cut down on it. "We are looking into what is
- [Laser beam dazzles a pilot near Alicante airport](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/25/laser-beam-dazzles-a-pilot-near-alicante-airport/) - The Guardia Civil and the El Campello Town Hall have said that a pilot who was blinded by light while flying over the town recently warned them. They want to remind people that shining light into the sky with projectors or lasers can be a very serious crime. The event happened on December 8th, and
- [Former Torrevieja Local Police officer claiming 39,450€ compensation](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/25/former-torrevieja-local-police-officer-claiming-39450e-compensation/) - The City Council confirmed that the former Torrevieja police officer who lost his job for refusing to carry weapons for religious reasons has filed a lawsuit against them for 39,450 euros in damages. Federico Alarcón, the Councillor for Citizen Security, said this. The officer had been working as an interim officer in the Torrevieja staff
- [Two squatters barricaded themselves after killing two Germans who tried to evict them](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/24/two-squatters-barricaded-themselves-after-killing-two-germans-who-tried-to-evict-them/) - The Guardia Civil has arrested two Polish squatters who were holed up in a property in La Marina (Elche) after they beat two German men to death who tried to kick them out and hurt a third guy terribly. The squatters had been hiding out in the house, which was surrounded by the Guardia Civil,
- [Alicante arrest leads to a child pornography producer in Argentina](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/24/alicante-arrest-leads-to-a-child-pornography-producer-in-argentina/) - A man in Alicante who kept and disseminated child pornography has been arrested. This has led to the arrest of one of the leaders of an international criminal network that makes, sells, and distributes photographs and videos of child sexual exploitation in Argentina. Officers from the National Police apprehended a man in the province of
- [La Marina double murder - update](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/23/la-marina-double-murder-update/) - A double murder has broken the peace in El Pinet, a residential enclave in the Marina district of Elche, Alicante. On Monday afternoon, December 22nd, two Polish men killed two German men in this coastal area. After trying to cover the dead, they locked themselves inside the house, although it seems they didn't have any
- [Two men found dead on a street in La Marina](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/23/two-men-found-dead-on-a-street-in-la-marina/) - Two men died, while a third man was seriously hurt and taken to hospital. When police officers got to the El Pinet apartment complex in the La Marina sector of Elche yesterday, Monday December 22nd at 6:00 p.m., this is what they saw. At first, it looked like the tragedy happened while the bodies were
- [Second fifth prize in the 2025 Christmas Lottery, makes a stop in Torrevieja](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/22/second-fifth-prize-in-the-2025-christmas-lottery-makes-a-stop-in-torrevieja/) - The number 60,649 has won the second of the eight fifth prizes in the Extraordinary Christmas Lottery Draw, paying 60,000 euros per series. Part of that money has gone to the "El Conejo de Oro" administration in Torrevieja (Alicante). The number, which was widely spread over numerous Spanish provinces, was drawn at 10:40 on the
- [Woman arrested in Benidorm, accused of stealing 29,000 euros from an elderly man's bank](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/22/woman-arrested-in-benidorm-accused-of-stealing-29000-euros-from-an-elderly-mans-bank/) - National Police have arrested a 66-year-old woman in Benidorm (Alicante) on suspicion of committing a crime of misappropriation. According to the Superior Headquarters, National Police officers have arrested a 66-year-old woman in the municipality of Benidorm (Alicante) for allegedly stealing 29,000 euros from the bank account of a known neighbour, an elderly man, through withdrawals.
- [Three arrested after dismantling a drug dealing house in Torrevieja](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/24/three-arrested-after-dismantling-a-drug-dealing-house-in-torrevieja/) - After breaking up a drug sales point in a residence in Torrevieja (Alicante), Guardia Civil officers arrested three males, ages 21, 27, and 30, who are accused of drug trafficking, unlawful possession of weapons, and being part of a criminal group. The Investigation Area of the Main Post of the Guardia Civil in this Alicante
- [33 stolen cars and two motorcycles recovered before being shipped to Morocco](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/24/33-stolen-cars-and-two-motorcycles-recovered-before-being-shipped-to-morocco/) - As part of an operation that has been going on for the past two months, the Guardia Civil has recovered 33 cars and two stolen motorcycles from the port of Tarifa. These vehicles were about to be placed onto ships heading to Morocco. The Fiscal Section of the Algeciras Command undertook the operation, which led
- [Spanish flag was stolen from the Ronda Sur in Elche](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/24/spanish-flag-was-stolen-from-the-ronda-sur-in-elche/) - The Felipe VI Ring Road in Elche is in the news again, but not because of traffic. This time, the huge Spanish flag that flies over the newly named part of the Ronda Sur Road was actually taken down from its flagpole. The City Council found out about the theft and according to city officials,
- [Alcoy Local police impound 40 e-scooters and issue 49 fines](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/24/alcoy-local-police-impound-40-e-scooters-and-issue-49-fines/) - The Alcoy City Council, through its Department of Public Safety and the Local Police, has put out a summary of its most recent intensive effort to keep an eye on and raise awareness about the usage of Personal Mobility Vehicles (PMVs). This programme, which included police checks at random places across the city and instructional
- [Santa Pola is boosting its future with a €10.7 million investment](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/24/santa-pola-is-boosting-its-future-with-a-e10-7-million-investment/) - The unveiling of the Integrated Action Plan (PAI) in Santa Pola is a big step forward in its modernisation. The plan is a big urban transformation strategy that will cost €10.7 million. €6.4 million of this comes from the European Regional Development Funds (ERDF), which are a crucial source of funding for speeding up the
- [Guardia Civil discovers a large network of illegal fish traps](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/24/guardia-civil-discovers-a-large-network-of-illegal-fish-traps/) - The Guardia Civil has launched a big operation against illegal fishing off the coast of Torre de la Horadada. They found and dismantled 109 illegal traps put approximately two nautical miles off the shore of this region of Pilar de la Horadada to catch octopuses. The operation was part of the 2025 Annual Comprehensive Control
- [Callosa de Segura launches sterilisation programme for the 33 feline colonies](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/24/callosa-de-segura-launches-sterilisation-programme-for-the-33-feline-colonies/) - The Callosa de Segura City Council promised in 2024 to do everything they could to safeguard and care for animals in the best way possible. They also promised to raise awareness and encourage people to take responsibility for protecting and preserving feline colonies. The whole council's acceptance of a Municipal Plan for the Management of
- [67-year-old man dies inside the Haiti mine in Cartagena](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/24/67-year-old-man-dies-inside-the-haiti-mine-in-cartagena/) - "1-1-2" says that a 67-year-old man died inside an abandoned mine in Cartagena after going down there to look for minerals. The alarm went out in the morning when the Emergency Coordination Centre got a call asking for help for the man who had been hurt while digging for minerals in the Haiti mine in
- [Gang that trafficked cocaine in Torrevieja and Almoradí has ​​been broken up](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/21/gang-that-trafficked-cocaine-in-torrevieja-and-almoradi-has-been-broken-up/) - The National Police of Elche have arrested five people—three men and two women—aged 35 to 50 years old. They were involved in drug trafficking in numerous municipalities of the Vega Baja, with Torrevieja and Almoradí being the most important. The National Police say they had six flats set up for distribution, which they utilised to
- [Works on the Pilar de la Horadada tunnel complete with an investment of 3.5 million](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/24/works-on-the-pilar-de-la-horadada-tunnel-complete-with-an-investment-of-3-5-million/) - The Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility has finished making the Pilar de la Horadada tunnel, which is on the Crevillente–Cartagena section of the AP-7 motorway in the province of Alicante, more modern and energy-efficient. They did this by putting in an intelligent LED lighting management system. The European Union's Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience Facility
- [Dénia fells 130 pine trees at the Castle as they were about to fall](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/23/denia-fells-130-pine-trees-at-the-castle-as-they-were-about-to-fall/) - Denia has started cutting down pine trees on the Castle grounds. Pepe Doménech, the Councillor for Parks and Gardens, said that the cutting down of the trees began near the entrance to the monument and would continue along the main approach to the Palace esplanade. The goal is to "open access to visitors via this
- [48 tons of fluorinated gases seized in Alicante and Valencia](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/23/48-tons-of-fluorinated-gases-seized-in-alicante-and-valencia/) - The National Police and the Tax Agency's Customs Surveillance Service have broken up a criminal group in Alicante, Valencia, and Madrid that was allegedly selling fluorinated gases illegally. In the operation, five people were arrested and 48,000 kilos of this material were seized without the required environmental traceability. HFCs, or fluorinated gases, are used for
- [The Consell puts up a 'wanted' sign against the wild boar](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/23/the-consell-puts-up-a-wanted-sign-against-the-wild-boar/) - The Valencian Government has authorised the decree-law of extraordinary and preventative measures to fight African swine flu and the overpopulation of wild pigs in 542 municipalities, which is the whole Valencian Community. The Government approved the preliminary report on measures last week. This was a crucial step for the ratification of the decree-law, which has
- [Two more arrested for killing a Swedish man whilst trying to steal his phone](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/21/two-more-arrested-for-killing-a-swedish-man-whilst-trying-to-steal-his-phone/) - Sources close to the case say that the investigation into the murder of Christian J., a 30-year-old Swedish citizen who died from injuries he got when a car dragged him after he tried to stop his phone from being stolen in Torrevieja, is over. Two new arrests have been made, bringing the total to five.
- [10-year prison sentence sought for rape of a semi-conscious woman on a beach](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/22/10-year-prison-sentence-sought-for-rape-of-a-semi-conscious-woman-on-a-beach/) - The prosecution wants a man who is suspected of sexually abusing a woman who was found semi-conscious on a beach near a nightclub in Dénia to go to prison for ten years. The occurrences took place on August 3rd, 2024, in the early morning hours. The defendant approached the victim, who was alone and lying
- [Torrevieja approves 9.6 million euro redevelopment for Torreta III](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/23/torrevieja-approves-9-6-million-euro-redevelopment-for-torreta-iii/) - The Local Governing Board of the Torrevieja City Council approved the redevelopment project of Agreement C-2 "Punta de la Víbora" of the General Plan, known as Torreta III. This project will cost a total of 9,656,250 euros and will entirely change the look of the area, with a focus on creating a large green space
- [Benidorm announces the athletics track and the conversion of the bullring for 2026](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/23/benidorm-announces-the-athletics-track-and-the-conversion-of-the-bullring-for-2026/) - Benidorm Mayor Toni Pérez looked back on the year 2025 and used the chance to talk about the city's goals for the next year. They hope to start the "Open Arena" project this year, which will change the bullring and build an athletics track. He made these statements this Friday at the usual Christmas news
- [Released on bail for a man arrested for a 4,316-kilo cocaine haul](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/23/released-on-bail-for-a-man-arrested-for-a-4316-kilo-cocaine-haul/) - The National Police had been looking for two suspected drug traffickers since June 2023 because they were involved in a 4,316-kilo cocaine shipment that was seized in Alicante, the largest ever seized in the province. This week, one of them turned himself in at the Provincial Police Station and was released on bail of 20,000
- [Police thwart a €400,000 scam targeting a woman in her seventies](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/23/police-thwart-a-e400000-scam-targeting-a-woman-in-her-seventies/) - According to a statement from the police, two people, a 33-year-old woman and a 53-year-old man, have been arrested by the National Police. They are accused of stealing jewellery and 29,300 euros in cash from the account of a 77-year-old woman. They also tricked her into selling her home for 400,000 euros, supposedly to buy
- [Woman called 112 six times before getting an answer](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/23/woman-called-112-six-times-before-getting-an-answer/) - After contacting the 112 emergency services six times and not getting an answer, a woman has filed a complaint online. The complaint says that on December 6th, she required aid right away and called the number to ask for it. She also said that someone was attacking her and kept saying, "I'm going to kill
- [Generalitat has been fined 185,000 euros for the death of a baby after birth in Alcoy](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/23/generalitat-has-been-fined-185000-euros-for-the-death-of-a-baby-after-birth-in-alcoy/) - The Valencian High Court of Justice (TSJCV) has ordered the Valencian Regional Government's Ministry of Health to pay 185,962.38 euros for the death of a baby named Luca at the Virgen de los Lirios hospital in Alcoy (Alicante). The baby died five days after birth because of severe encephalopathy caused by not properly monitoring the
- [Family caught bringing their 'dead gran' onto easyJet flight home](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/20/family-caught-bringing-their-dead-gran-onto-easyjet-flight-home/) - People who were on the plane said the 89-year-old woman looked dead when she got on, but EasyJet insists she was alive and had medical clearance. Passengers say they were stunned to learn that an elderly British traveller who was pushed onto an EasyJet plane by family members had already died. Five family members helped
- [Torrevieja lawyer accused of fraud returns 34,000 euros](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/22/torrevieja-lawyer-accused-of-fraud-returns-34000-euros/) - The lawyer who worked for the Torrevieja City Council for decades and is accused of forgery, fraud, and professional disloyalty has given back 34,000 euros to the municipality. This is the amount that the investigation found was missing from the municipal accounts and was supposed to cover municipal procedural costs that he had not paid
- [Alicante TRAM crashes into an Electric Car in overnight simulation](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/19/alicante-tram-crashes-into-an-electric-car-in-overnight-simulation/) - Early this morning, Friday December 19th, the town of La Vila Joiosa was in the news because it was putting on a double simulation in the middle of town. A tram from Line 1, which runs between Luceros station in Alicante and Benidorm, hit an electric car on Limones Street. The made-up catastrophe left part
- [Festive Magic on the Coast: What's On This Christmas Week](https://costablancadaily.com/magazine/2025/12/19/festive-magic-on-the-coast-whats-on-this-christmas-week/) - It is currently Friday, December 19th, 2025, and the Costa Blanca is just beginning its most magical week. From Alicante's Guinness World Record nativity to Benidorm's nonstop family entertainment, the region is brimming with holiday spirit. Here is your guide to the best events happening Christmas week on the Costa Blanca. Benidorm: The Plaza de
- [Two arrested for refueling trucks with counterfeit fuel cards](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/22/two-arrested-for-refueling-trucks-with-counterfeit-fuel-cards/) - The Guardia Civil has taken two males, ages 22 and 45, into custody for allegedly stealing over 77,000 euros by using fake fuel cards. In September, a transport business filed a complaint about two fuel cards linked to one of its trucks that were used to make strange expenditures. This is when the inquiry started.
- [Orihuela requests the Generalitat for the second health centre on the Orihuela Costa](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/22/orihuela-requests-the-generalitat-for-the-second-health-centre-on-the-orihuela-costa/) - The Orihuela City Council's governing team (PP-VOX) will ask the Ministry of Health to give them the power to build the second health centre on the Orihuela Costa at the next plenary session, tomorrow Tuesday December 23rd. This is something that the people have been asking for for a long time because the population is
- [Pilar de la Horadada receives the distinction as European Town of Sport 2026 at the EU Parliament](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/22/pilar-de-la-horadada-receives-the-distinction-as-european-town-of-sport-2026-at-the-eu-parliament/) - The Pilar de la Horadada Town Council says it has had a "historic" moment: the European Parliament gave it the title of European Town of Sport 2026, which was given by ACES Europe. This worldwide honour, which is shared with communities in more than 15 nations, shows that the town is still committed to health,
- [Guardia Civil officer faces five years in prison for revealing information](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/22/guardia-civil-officer-faces-five-years-in-prison-for-revealing-information/) - A Guardia Civil officer who worked in the Torrevieja barracks in 2016 and 2017 is facing a five-year prison sentence for allegedly continuing to leak secrets and falsifying an official document. The prosecution's accusation says that the events happened between April 2016 and June 2017, when the defendant allegedly abused his access to different police
- [Man accused killing Irishman in Rojales out of prison on €100,000 bail](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/19/man-accused-killing-irishman-in-rojales-out-of-prison-on-e100000-bail/) - Jonathan Alan S., an Irishman, has been out on bail since Wednesday, December 17th, after paying the €100,000 bail set by the Torrevieja court looking into the matter. He is suspected of killing his fellow Irishman John George Hardy with two shots a year ago in Rojales. On Wednesday, the Torrevieja Court of Instruction number
- [Spanish courses for foreigners will begin in January in Torrevieja](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/22/spanish-courses-for-foreigners-will-begin-in-january-in-torrevieja/) - You can sign up in person at the registry or online with a digital signature through the electronic headquarters until next Friday, December 26th. There will be six groups, each with about 15 pupils. There will be four sessions for beginners and two groups for people who are already at the intermediate level. Each group
- [Three years late and Torrevieja brings the final approval of the LEZ to the plenary](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/22/three-years-late-and-torrevieja-brings-the-final-approval-of-the-lez-to-the-plenary/) - The Torrevieja City Council is set to give final approval today Monday, December 22nd, to the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) ordinance that the local government wants to put into effect in 2026, three years later than what state law requires for a city with more than 50,000 people like Torrevieja. It will do this with
- [Flu medication is out of stock in Alicante pharmacies](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/19/flu-medication-is-out-of-stock-in-alicante-pharmacies/) - During the first two weeks of December, reports of pharmacies running out of flu medicine had gone up four times. Tamiflu is the antiviral medicine that has been most affected by this respiratory infection. About 90% of the situations where pharmacists have said they don't have enough of this treatment are because of the extremely
- [Elche buses used by 15 million passengers in a year](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/22/elche-buses-used-by-15-million-passengers-in-a-year/) - For the first time in its history, the bus service in Elche has had 15 million passengers in one year. The Mayor of Elche, Pablo Ruz, along with the councillors for Public Services, Claudio Guilabert, and Rural Districts, Pedro José Sáez, and the manager of Avanza Elche, Ángel Luis Andreu, gave María Luisa Argente, the
- [Vueling strengthens its service from Alicante with routes to Constantine and Tangier](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/22/vueling-strengthens-its-service-from-alicante-with-routes-to-constantine-and-tangier/) - According to a business statement, Vueling, an airline that is part of the IAG group, will improve connections from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport next summer and start flying to Constantine (Algeria) and Tangier (Morocco). Starting on March 26th, there will be two flights per week to Constantine, on Tuesdays and Sundays. In July and August,
- [Dénia Hospital will have to pay €483,000 in compensation to a patient whose leg was amputated](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/22/denia-hospital-will-have-to-pay-e483000-in-compensation-to-a-patient-whose-leg-was-amputated/) - A court in Madrid has told the Dénia Hospital's insurance company to pay a 63-year-old patient €483,000 for a mistake and a delay in identifying arterial ischaemia, which caused the amputation of his right leg. The decision says that an ultrasound scan done while he was in the Emergency Department could have stopped the amputation.
- [María Becerra big confirmation for BIGSOUND Torrevieja 2026](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/19/maria-becerra-big-confirmation-for-bigsound-torrevieja-2026/) - These new names join the already announced Myke Towers, Ana Mena, Juan Magán, Omar Montes, Leire Martínez, Ptazeta, Marc Seguí, and Paula Koops. Together, they make up a programme that shows off the brilliance, diversity, and excitement that make BIGSOUND what it is. Maria Becerra, also known as La Nena de Argentina, is a real
- [Man arrested for stabbing a woman 480 times in Seville](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/19/man-arrested-for-stabbing-a-woman-480-times-in-seville/) - A young guy from Malaga has been detained for the terrible murder of Ana Isabel, a 44-year-old woman who was found dead in her home in La Algaba, a municipality in the province of Seville. She had hundreds of cuts and bruises on her body. Sources close to the investigation say that the man who
- [Three new complaints against the surgeon arrested for raping a sedated patient](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/19/three-new-complaints-against-the-surgeon-arrested-for-raping-a-sedated-patient/) - Three additional women have come forward to say that the surgeon was caught and put in jail for allegedly raping a woman who was under anaesthesia and then operating on her in a rented operating room in Murcia, according to people close to the case. This doctor also operated on these women. He is now
- [Surf instructor convicted of sexually assaulting his underage student in Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/19/surf-instructor-convicted-of-sexually-assaulting-his-underage-student-in-alicante/) - The Alicante Court has sentenced a 46-year-old surf instructor to 18 months in prison and a daily punishment of 6 euros for sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl on a surfboard in the water. He knew her from giving her surf lessons. On August 12th, 2021, both of them were in the water in front of
- [Two police officers assist a birth inside a car on the A-31 motorway](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/19/two-police-officers-assist-a-birth-inside-a-car-on-the-a-31-motorway/) - Two officers from the Petrer (Alicante) Local Police helped with a birth inside a car near the exit leading to the Loma Badá district on the A-31 motorway. Around 11:09 p.m. on Tuesday night, December 16th, a 33-year-old pregnant woman started to feel contractions. She and her partner got in a car and drove "from
- [Cartagena requests that taxis from several municipalities be allowed to work at Murcia airport](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/19/cartagena-requests-that-taxis-from-several-municipalities-be-allowed-to-work-at-murcia-airport/) - At the moment, only taxis from the city of Murcia are allowed to pick up and drop off passengers at Murcia Airport. Because of this, Jesús Giménez Gallo, the spokesperson for MC Cartagena, will ask the City Council to make a motion at its plenary session today, Friday December 19th. He will ask the regional
- [National Police awards ceremony for the children Christmas Card drawing contest](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/19/national-police-awards-ceremony-for-the-children-christmas-card-drawing-contest/) - The Christmas picture for the official Christmas card of the Provincial Police Station of Alicante will be the winning artwork by Elena Bernard Díaz, a girl from the Hermanos Maristas Sagrado Corazón school in Alicante. The National Police hosted the awards ceremony for the winners of the IX drawing contest dubbed "Christmas Postcard and National
- [Benidorm begins accessibility improvements on Avd. Alfonso Puchades](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/19/benidorm-begins-accessibility-improvements-on-avd-alfonso-puchades/) - The Benidorm City Council's Department of Public Space has started work to make Avenida Alfonso Puchades, one of the city's principal roads, easier to get to. Councillor Francis Muñoz, who went to see the construction that started this week, said that the project will touch six pedestrian crossings and crossroads in all. The main goal
- [Police chase catches driver under the influence of drugs in Crevillent](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/19/police-chase-catches-driver-under-the-influence-of-drugs-in-crevillent/) - A driver was caught in Crevillent after trying to get away from a Local Police alcohol and drug checkpoint that was part of the Directorate General of Traffic's (DGT) special surveillance programme. The event happened in the early morning when a car tried to get away from a police roadblock by driving away from the
- [Alcoy denies authorizing an "adult film" to be set in a cemetery](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/18/alcoy-denies-authorizing-an-adult-film-to-be-set-in-a-cemetery/) - The People's Party group in the Alcoy (Alicante) City Council has accused the Mayor, Toni Francés, of "allowing the filming of an adult film in the municipal cemetery, specifically at the tomb of Camilo Sesto, a space that should be treated with the utmost institutional, cultural, and moral respect." The local government, which is made
- [Waits of at least three weeks to see a doctor in Dénia during a flu outbreak](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/19/waits-of-at-least-three-weeks-to-see-a-doctor-in-denia-during-a-flu-outbreak/) - Get ready to wait. Very patient. When there is a flu outbreak, it can take a long time to get an appointment with your family doctor in Dénia. You might not be able to get an appointment until next year, even though each doctor has their own calendar. Or even after the 6th of January,
- [Man arrested for suggesting he was going to dismember his wife](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/18/man-arrested-for-suggesting-he-was-going-to-dismember-his-wife/) - A woman said that her sister was in a condition of "constant fear" that made it hard for her to live a regular life. The police investigation that led to the man's arrest says that he threatened her through WhatsApp, saying that something "very bad" was going to happen to her and even suggesting that
- [Correos in Alicante makes it easy to send parcels with home collection and flexible delivery](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/18/correos-in-alicante-makes-it-easy-to-send-parcels-with-home-collection-and-flexible-delivery/) - Correos offers the people of Alicante its Special Parcel Service, which is a shipping alternative that doesn't require travel and can be customised to meet the demands of each customer. The service lets you send packages to both domestic and foreign locations by picking them up at your home or dropping them off at the
- [Man arrested in Alicante, accused of snatching a gold chain from an elderly woman](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/18/man-arrested-in-alicante-accused-of-snatching-a-gold-chain-from-an-elderly-woman/) - The National Police arrested a 27-year-old man in Alicante just minutes after he reportedly took a gold chain from an elderly woman. The man is said to have attacked the woman and suddenly took the jewellery she was wearing around her neck. According to a police report, the suspect then ran away, and the victim
- [Nearly 100 packs of cigarettes seized at the entrances to the port of Cartagena](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/18/nearly-100-packs-of-cigarettes-seized-at-the-entrances-to-the-port-of-cartagena/) - The Guardia Civil of the Region of Murcia, as part of its duties to protect the state's finances and fight smuggling, and the Customs Surveillance of the Tax Agency, with help from the Port Police of the Port Authority of Cartagena, carried out an operation outside the port facilities of the Escombreras dock in the
- [San Vicente Swimming pools have finally found a builder](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/18/san-vicente-swimming-pools-have-finally-found-a-builder/) - Next Thursday, the Governing Board of the San Vicente del Raspeig City Council will give out the contract for Phase II of the Municipal Swimming Pool and Water Centre project. The contracting committee decided on the winning bid from the two companies that filed bids on time. The winning bid came from a joint venture
- [HalfPrice chooses L'Aljub to open its first store in the Valencian Community](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/18/halfprice-chooses-laljub-to-open-its-first-store-in-the-valencian-community/) - L'Aljub Shopping Centre keeps getting bigger and better, with more and more intriguing things for visitors to do. HalfPrice is the newest store to open in Elche. It is a well-known European brand from Poland that has selected Elche to open its first store in the entire Valencian Community. This strengthens the centre's position as
- [Elche will debut an electric E-TRAM](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/18/elche-will-debut-an-electric-e-tram/) - On Tuesday, December 16th, Juanfran Pérez Llorca, the President of the Generalitat, and Pablo Ruz, the Mayor of Elche, signed an agreement between the regional government and the City Council for the city's Metropolitan Transport System, E-TRAM. Vicente Martínez Mus, the Third Vice President and Minister of Environment, Infrastructure, and Territory and Reconstruction, was there
- [Alicante TRAM resumes service between Hospital Vila and Benidorm](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/18/alicante-tram-resumes-service-between-hospital-vila-and-benidorm/) - On Tuesday, December 16th, the TRAM d'Alacant started running again between the Hospital Vila and Benidorm stations. Track duplication and electrical work on the 6.23-kilometer length improved the service for users. This project, which cost around 40 million euros, gives this transport system "greater capacity," "regularity," and "the infrastructure for future frequency improvements." Juanfran Pérez
- [Lack of beds forces Torrevieja Hospital to double up with two patients per room](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/17/lack-of-beds-forces-torrevieja-hospital-to-double-up-with-two-patients-per-room/) - The Nursing Union (SATSE) Alicante said that the hospitalisation units of the University Hospital of Torrevieja are in a "serious situation" because healthcare pressure is rising quickly and the Ministry has not taken any structural measures, even though this is a problem that happens every year. The same sources say that the Administration hasn't given
- [Asoka Orihuela organizes a special charity dog ​​walk for Christmas](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/17/asoka-orihuela-organizes-a-special-charity-dog-walk-for-christmas/) - Next Sunday, December 21st, the animal sanctuary Asoka Orihuela, which runs the town's municipal animal protection centre, will hold a special Christmas edition of its Solidarity Dog Walk. This long-running fundraising effort attempts to help the shelter stay open by boosting public awareness and encouraging responsible pet adoption. The programme lets people walk one of
- [The Cartagena Christmas train is free again](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/17/the-cartagena-christmas-train-is-free-again/) - Municipal authorities said on Monday that a free train will once again run every day through the historic centre of Cartagena this Christmas. The train will be supported by the Cartagena City Council and the Open Shopping Centre. It will run until January 5th, which is the last day. The goal is for kids and
- [Royal Air Maroc to open direct route between Alicante and Casablanca](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/17/royal-air-maroc-to-open-direct-route-between-alicante-and-casablanca/) - Royal Air Maroc (RAM), Morocco's national airline, has announced that it will start flying to Alicante-Elche airport in the summer of 2026. The airline will also start flying directly to Casablanca. On April 1st, 2026, there will be three flights a week between Alicante-Elche Airport (El Altet) and Casablanca. The flights will leave on Wednesdays,
- [Shock in Elche over the death of a 15-year-old in a traffic accident](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/17/shock-in-elche-over-the-death-of-a-15-year-old-in-a-traffic-accident/) - A 15-year-old boy died in a terrible vehicle accident in Elche after midnight on Saturday to Sunday, December 14th. A car and a motorbike collided. The crash happened at the crossroads of Avenida de Novelda and Avenida de la Libertad, which is one of the busiest traffic spots in Elche. The dead person was a
- [Sant Vicent del Raspeig Fire Station becomes the official headquarters of IVASPE](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/17/sant-vicent-del-raspeig-fire-station-becomes-the-official-headquarters-of-ivaspe/) - The Valencian Institute of Public Safety and Emergencies (IVASPE) currently has its official headquarters in the Central Fire Station in Sant Vicent del Raspeig. This week, Toni Pérez, the president of the Provincial Council, and Juan Carlos Valderrama, the Minister of Emergencies and the Interior, opened this new space. It is for training and professional
- [63 students took the “Cambridge English” exam in La Nucía](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/17/63-students-took-the-cambridge-english-exam-in-la-nucia/) - Sixty-three students took the Cambridge University English exams last Saturday, December 14th, at the University Centre (Seu Universitària) during the extraordinary December session. For the twelfth year, La Nucía has served as the official Cambridge English Exams centre in the Marina Baixa region. In total, 311 students have taken the Cambridge English exams in La
- [Boss registered an employee as self-employed and got public aid of more than 12,700 euros](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/17/boss-registered-an-employee-as-self-employed-and-got-public-aid-of-more-than-12700-euros/) - The National Police have arrested a 54-year-old entrepreneur in Benidorm for allegedly committing multiple crimes relating to the illegal collecting of public benefits. This happened after the woman signed up an employee as self-employed without the employee's knowledge and then asked for different types of financial help in her name. In the end, these advantages
- [How much will Spaniards spend on Christmas gifts?](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/17/how-much-will-spaniards-spend-on-christmas-gifts/) - The Christmas holidays are coming up, and so are the gifts from Santa Claus and the Three Kings. Spaniards use these two holidays to give their loved ones gifts that they usually look for weeks ahead of time, seeking deals and comparing prices. However, there is always someone who waits until the last minute to
- [EU to impose a €3 surcharge on cheap online shipping from outside Europe](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/17/eu-to-impose-a-e3-surcharge-on-cheap-online-shipping-from-outside-europe/) - When the value of a small package bought online and transported from outside the EU is less than €150, the EU will add a €3 fee. The member states all agreed on the measure, which is meant to deal with the rapid rise in these kinds of imports and improve customs control. The action will
- [Eight years in juvenile centre and five years of supervised release for the two murderers of Cloe](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/16/eight-years-in-juvenile-centre-and-five-years-of-supervised-release-for-the-two-murderers-of-cloe/) - A juvenile court in Alicante has sentenced the two young men accused of killing Cloe in Orihuela Costa to eight years in a juvenile detention centre. The young woman's ex-boyfriend and a friend who helped him do it are the ones who did it. This is the longest sentence that may be given in juvenile
- [49% of drivers killed in the Region of Murcia in 2024 had consumed alcohol or drugs](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/16/49-of-drivers-killed-in-the-region-of-murcia-in-2024-had-consumed-alcohol-or-drugs/) - Virginia Jerez, the Provincial Head of Traffic, said that 49% of drivers who died on urban and interurban roads in the Region of Murcia in 2024 had been drinking and using drugs. She made this statement during the launch of a special campaign to control and monitor the use of these substances while driving, which
- [Travel throughout Spain for just 60 euros a month](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/16/travel-throughout-spain-for-just-60-euros-a-month/) - For only €60 a month, the government will offer a single transport pass that works all over Spain. For anyone under 26, it would cost only €30. Starting in the second half of January 2026, this new pass will be good for state-owned buses, commuter trains, and medium-distance trains. Pedro Sánchez, the Prime Minister, said
- [Alicante's Town Hall square now has free Wi-Fi](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/16/alicantes-town-hall-square-now-has-free-wi-fi/) - Alicante's City Hall square now has a free Wi-Fi network. Citizens can access the new service using the ALC-WIFI network, after which they must agree to the user conditions and enter a phone number to obtain an SMS validation code to start the session. The Councillor for Innovation, Antonio Peral, has announced that the PP
- [Three arrested in Orihuela for several robberies at a decorative lighting company](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/16/three-arrested-in-orihuela-for-several-robberies-at-a-decorative-lighting-company/) - The Guardia Civil and the police in Orihuela, Almoradí, and Albatera worked together to arrest three men, all members of a family clan from Orihuela, who are suspected of breaking into a well-known decorative lighting company in the Vega Baja region. The men are between the ages of 23 and 46. In addition to the
- [Altea Animal Welfare holds training day for managers of feline colonies](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/16/altea-animal-welfare-holds-training-day-for-managers-of-feline-colonies/) - The Department of Health and Animal Welfare of the Altea Town Council has organised a training day for managers of feline colonies in the municipality, an activity included in the Altea Ethical Management Plan for Feline Colonies (PGECA). The training will be tomorrow, Wednesday, December 17th, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Social
- [Two arrested for three burglaries in La Font d'en Carrós, Xeraco and Gandia](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/16/two-arrested-for-three-burglaries-in-la-font-den-carros-xeraco-and-gandia/) - The Guardia Civil has taken two suspects into custody for their roles in three burglaries at hotels and restaurants. The events took place in Gandía, Xeraco, and La Font d'en Carrós. Police started looking into a break-in at a bar in Font d'en Carrós in early September, after someone submitted a report. The criminals worked
- [Girl dies and her mother and grandmother are injured when they are hit by a car](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/16/girl-dies-and-her-mother-and-grandmother-are-injured-when-they-are-hit-by-a-car/) - A girl died and her mother and grandmother were hurt this Sunday in Palma de Mallorca after a car ran them over after it got on the pavement for reasons that are still being looked into. Initial reports say that the man may have lost control of the car. Municipal authorities said that the incidents
- [Man's lifeless body found on the streets of San Pedro del Pinatar](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/14/mans-lifeless-body-found-on-the-streets-of-san-pedro-del-pinatar/) - The Guardia Civil of the Region of Murcia is looking into the brutal death of a man whose body was found early this morning in the middle of a street in Lo Pagán, which is in the municipality of San Pedro del Pinatar. A passerby called the emergency number 112 at 6:00 a.m. today, Sunday
- [69-year-old cyber fraudster is arrested in Elda](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/16/69-year-old-cyber-fraudster-is-arrested-in-elda/) - A 69-year-old man was arrested in Elda for stealing 6,300 euros from a 71-year-old man and getting into his private information. He deceived the man by pretending to be a legal services company's virtual currency advisor and installing a remote access app. The investigation started after the victim filed a complaint saying that he had
- [Prosecutor's Office investigates the multi-million euro overcharge in the purchase of La Plaza](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/14/prosecutors-office-investigates-the-multi-million-euro-overcharge-in-the-purchase-of-la-plaza/) - The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office is looking into the claim that the Torrevieja City Council paid too much for the surface rights to the La Plasa building, which could have cost them millions of euros. The Public Prosecutor's Office has asked the City Council for the files relating to this deal. The Prosecutor's Office starts an
- [Man shot in Cabo Roig only out of prison two weeks ago](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/13/man-shot-in-cabo-roig-only-out-of-prison-two-weeks-ago/) - A 32-year-old British man who had just been released from prison on bail two weeks earlier was shot while sitting in a car in a garage on the Orihuela Costa on Thursday night, December 11th. The Guardia Civil is investigating the possibility of the shooting being a score-settling incident. Peter F., who used to go
- [Surgeon arrested in Alicante for sexually assaulting a patient](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/15/surgeon-arrested-in-alicante-for-sexually-assaulting-a-patient/) - Police in Alicante have arrested a plastic surgeon who worked in the Valencian Community on suspicion of sexually assaulting a patient while they were under anaesthesia. Judicial sources say that the event happened last Thursday, December 11th, in a rented operating room at a private hospital in the Region of Murcia, where the woman was
- [Elche woman arrested for 'pirating' and selling complete TV series](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/15/elche-woman-arrested-for-pirating-and-selling-complete-tv-series/) - A 52-year-old woman in Elche has been arrested for reportedly selling pirated full seasons of soap operas on the Milanuncios.com site. The titles include Mientras haya vida, La encrucijada, Cuando me enamoro, and Amor sans límites. The National Police detainee, a Spanish woman with no criminal record, has been freed on accusations in an operation
- [Alicante to release 15 apartments for young people with rents of 150 euros](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/15/alicante-to-release-15-apartments-for-young-people-with-rents-of-150-euros/) - The Housing Authority built 15 flats in the Portón neighbourhood of the Old Town. They will be ready for residents in February, 18 years after construction began. The average rent will be around 120 euros per month. Mayor Luis Barcala said in a press release after visiting the development on Friday, "Alicante has finished the
- [Two women convicted mocking a colleague's disability](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/15/two-women-convicted-mocking-a-colleagues-disability/) - Two housekeeping staff members at a health centre in Benidorm were found guilty of a hate crime by the Alicante Provincial Court for making fun of a coworker with achondroplasia. The decision says that for almost two years, the victim was made fun of and humiliated practically every day, with the staff calling her "the
- [No boarding pass, no entry](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/15/no-boarding-pass-no-entry/) - AENA, the company that runs the Barcelona airport, has just put in place a new way to monitor who can enter the infrastructure. The rule has been in force for three weeks, and it can mean that travellers have to present their boarding card or reservation to go into the terminal. The policy is part
- [Six arrested accused of robbing a house in Callosa d'en Sarrià (Alicante)](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/15/six-arrested-accused-of-robbing-a-house-in-callosa-den-sarria-alicante/) - The Guardia Civil and the Local Police of Callosa d'en Sarrià (Alicante) worked together to arrest six people, aged 22 to 63, who are believed to be connected to a robbery with force that took place inside a residence in a rural region of this municipality. The Guardia Civil said in a statement that a
- [Agamed postpones the main Torrevieja flood prevention plan](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/15/agamed-postpones-the-main-torrevieja-flood-prevention-plan/) - The business that runs the water cycle in Torrevieja, Agamed, has accepted its Infrastructure Plan for 2026, which will cost almost five million euros (€4,937,471). This is about the same amount of money that the joint venture, which is mostly controlled by Veolia (previously Hidraqua), has spent in the past few years. Plan for Stormwater
- [Brit hit by three bullets after a shooting in Cabo Roig](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/12/brit-hit-by-three-bullets-after-a-shooting-in-cabo-roig/) - A shooting on the Orihuela Costa yesterday, Thursday December 11th, injured a 32-year-old British man. The event took place at 10 p.m. in an underground parking garage on Calle Cabo de Gata in Lomas de Cabo Roig. His car was hit by 10 to 15 bullets, and the victim was hit by three rounds. Even
- [Three arrested for pretending to be victims of a robbery](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/15/three-arrested-for-pretending-to-be-victims-of-a-robbery/) - According to a statement from the Corps, the National Police have arrested a man and two women living in Molina de Segura (Murcia) for making accusations in which they alleged to have been victims of violent robberies in public. At the beginning of last November, the man filed a complaint saying that three men had
- [A Mediterranean Merry Christmas: Festive Events on the Costa Blanca](https://costablancadaily.com/magazine/2025/12/12/a-mediterranean-merry-christmas-festive-events-on-the-costa-blanca/) - While the Costa Blanca is known for its sunny beaches, it transforms into a magical wonderland during the holidays. From charming Christmas markets filled with artisan crafts to unique Spanish traditions and vibrant parades, Alicante has a festive calendar full of cheer. Here's your guide to the most enchanting events taking place up and down
- [British fugitive arrested in Benidorm](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/15/british-fugitive-arrested-in-benidorm/) - National Police arrested a 35-year-old fugitive in Benidorm (Alicante) who was wanted by British authorities on an international arrest warrant. He had fled the UK after being sentenced to life in prison for drug trafficking and weapons possession. The U.K. asked for the order thinking that the man might have gone to the province of
- [Playmobil closes 2025 with a 44% drop in sales](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/12/playmobil-closes-2025-with-a-44-drop-in-sales/) - The Spanish branch of the German corporation Playmobil, which is based in Onil, said that its sales fell by 44.1% in its final fiscal year, 2024/2025. Playmobil Ibérica has released its financial results for the time between April 1st, 2024, and March 31st, 2025. During this time, revenue fell sharply, from €28.6 million in the
- [Hospitals in Alicante, Sant Joan, Torrevieja, Orihuela and Dénia are already overwhelmed by the flu](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/12/hospitals-in-alicante-sant-joan-torrevieja-orihuela-and-denia-are-already-overwhelmed-by-the-flu/) - The number of flu cases is going up, and hospitals in the province of Alicante are already having trouble keeping up with the number of patients who are coming in with the virus. In the cities of Alicante, Torrevieja, Orihuela, and Dénia, this is true. According to the report from the Respiratory Infection Surveillance System
- [Benidorm expands its network against loneliness](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/12/benidorm-expands-its-network-against-loneliness/) - Benidorm City Council has taken another step in its campaign against loneliness among the elderly. The Department of Social Welfare wants the neighbourhood associations in the city to be involved in Project Compass, a community preventative initiative that helps find and support older persons who are in dangerous situations or at risk of being alone.
- [Court reports physical and sexual assault of boy killed in Mojácar](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/12/court-reports-physical-and-sexual-assault-of-boy-killed-in-mojacar/) - The inquiry into the death of a four-year-old boy whose body was found in a bunker on a beach in Garrucha, Almeria province, has uncovered a suspected instance of ongoing physical and sexual abuse by the mother's partner, who is not the child's real father. The mother and her partner have both been taken into
- [Trial of man accused of killing 90-year-old woman to start next week](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/12/trial-of-man-accused-of-killing-90-year-old-woman-to-start-next-week/) - Francisco NP, who goes by Paco, is accused of killing a 90-year-old woman in Puente Tocinos on the Day of the Assumption. Next Thursday December 18th, he will be in the dock of the Second Section of the Provincial Court of Murcia for the trial against him for killing his sister's mother-in-law, Teresa. The prosecution
- [Person suffered minor injuries when a car overturned in a traffic accident in Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/12/person-suffered-minor-injuries-when-a-car-overturned-in-a-traffic-accident-in-alicante/) - Sources from the Guardia Civil Traffic Unit say that one person was hurt when a car flipped over and landed on its roof in a traffic collision in Alicante. The crash happened at kilometre 0.500 of the A-79, which is the road that goes from Alicante to the Elche Parkway. The Guardia CivilTraffic Unit is
- [Pedestrian bridges over the N-332 on the Orihuela Costa will be closed in December and January](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/12/pedestrian-bridges-over-the-n-332-on-the-orihuela-costa-will-be-closed-in-december-and-january/) - The Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility has said that it would do conservation and maintenance work on the pedestrian walkways across the N-332 road between Torrevieja and Pilar de la Horadada in the next few days. This will affect the four that are in Orihuela Costa. The following pedestrian pathways will be closed for
- [Three arrested after dismantling a marijuana plantation in Denia](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/12/three-arrested-after-dismantling-a-marijuana-plantation-in-denia/) - The National Police said yesterday, Thursday December 11th, that three males, ages 20, 40, and 43, had been arrested for taking down an indoor marijuana plantation with 881 plants spread out over multiple rooms of a residence in Denia. The inquiry started when they learnt that there might be a "indoor" marijuana crop in a
- [Valencian Community is third in Spain where immigration is growing the most](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/12/valencian-community-is-third-in-spain-where-immigration-is-growing-the-most/) - According to data released yesterday, Thursday December 11th, by the National Institute of Statistics (INE) in its Migration and Change of Residence Statistics, the Valencian Community was the third most popular autonomous community in Spain for foreign immigrants in 2024, after Catalonia and Madrid. A total of 104,776 people from other countries moved to the
- [The cocktail of ostentation and cryptocurrencies that ended in death on the Costa del Sol](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/12/the-cocktail-of-ostentation-and-cryptocurrencies-that-ended-in-death-on-the-costa-del-sol/) - He lived a life of luxury on the Costa del Sol, renting costly houses and driving around in a beautiful dark blue Lamborghini Urus worth more than €270,000. He also bragged about his huge bitcoin portfolio. In April, a 37-year-old Dutch man was kidnapped in Mijas (Málaga, population 93,302) when he and his 29-year-old Colombian
- [Two minors arrested for a violent robbery in Oliva](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/12/two-minors-arrested-for-a-violent-robbery-in-oliva/) - The Guardia Civil has taken two 15-year-olds into custody for attacking and hurting a man in order to steal his money and an electric scooter. The police started looking into the case after the victim made a report. He said that while he was on his way to driving school in Oliva, he had been
- [Ten years in a psychiatric hospital for attempting to kill another man](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/11/ten-years-in-a-psychiatric-hospital-for-attempting-to-kill-another-man/) - A man who was accused of trying to kill another man on the street in Ibi has been found not guilty by a court in the Tenth Section of the Provincial Court of Alicante. Because it was shown that he acted while having a psychotic episode, he has been put in a psychiatric detention centre
- [Irishman's killer has bail set at 100,000€ by Torrevieja court](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/11/irishmans-killer-has-bail-set-at-100000e-by-torrevieja-court/) - The man accused of killing a 37-year-old Northern Irish man with two shots in Rojales, whose body was found last January under a lemon tree on a farm in Rojales, will be able to leave prison on provisional release if he pays a bail of 100,000 euros agreed this week by the Torrevieja court that
- [A truck runs over a driver who had gotten out of his car on the AP-7](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/11/a-truck-runs-over-a-driver-who-had-gotten-out-of-his-car-on-the-ap-7/) - Yesterday, Wednesday December 10th, about 1:00 PM, a driver perished on the AP-7 highway as it goes past the Marina Alta area. The first reports say that the victim's car hit the central reservation. He got out of the car after the incident and was then hit by a truck. Many Guardia Civil officers, Local
- [24 migrants arrive in Cartagena and more are expected](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/11/24-migrants-arrive-in-cartagena-and-more-are-expected/) - Police say that two boats with a total of 24 individuals arrived at the Santa Lucía wharf in Cartagena on Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning. The boat that came on Tuesday, December 9th, had 13 migrants on board, and the boat that came on Wednesday had 11 individuals. The same sources say that more vessels
- [Orihuela will renew the tourist signage along its coast](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/11/orihuela-will-renew-the-tourist-signage-along-its-coast/) - The Department of Tourism has given the job of managing the project and making sure that health and safety are taken care of during the replacement and renewal of urban tourist signs in Orihuela Costa. The €6,836.50 contract has been given to the company TELCO SOLUTIONS 4U, SL. The goal of the project is to
- [Woman chases thief in Elche on her e-scooter enabling his arrest](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/11/woman-chases-thief-in-elche-on-her-e-scooter-enabling-his-arrest/) - The Elche Local Police have arrested a man who they think was the one who violently robbed an old man on Calle Diagonal. The operation worked because the police acted quickly and a young woman who saw what happened helped out. This young woman helped the police find the suspect. The police kept in touch
- [AP-7 ring road around Alicante is now permanently free of tolls](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/11/ap-7-ring-road-around-alicante-is-now-permanently-free-of-tolls/) - The Council of Ministers have voted to permanently get rid of tolls on the AP-7 ring road segment that goes through Alicante. This means that this road will always be free. The decision comes after a trial period of toll-free access that the Ministry of Transport put in place in recent months to see how
- [Calpe requests a roundabout at the southern access point over the N-332](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/11/calpe-requests-a-roundabout-at-the-southern-access-point-over-the-n-332/) - The Calpe Town Council have all agreed to ask the Ministry of Public Works to build a roundabout at the southern entrance to the town through its Alicante Roads Unit. This would solve the long-standing problem of safety for those walking near the train station. Because of this, the council has given up on plans
- [Another girl suffered health problems after being sedated at dentists under investigation](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/11/another-girl-suffered-health-problems-after-being-sedated-at-dentists-under-investigation/) - A five-year-old girl had health problems because of anaesthesia at a private dental clinic in Paterna. The same anaesthesiologist who sedated the six-year-old girl who died on November 20th after being treated at a clinic in Alzira and another four-year-old girl who was hospitalised. The day before the incident with the other two youngsters, the
- [Arrested in Elda with more than nine kilos of marijuana buds](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/11/arrested-in-elda-with-more-than-nine-kilos-of-marijuana-buds/) - Police in Elda have arrested a man and a woman on suspicion of being narcotics traffickers. A police roadblock halted the suspects. They were driving about with more than nine kilos of marijuana buds hidden in the trunk of their car. The event happened while a patrol squad in uniform was doing a routine check
- [fire destroys a truck on the A-7 near Elche](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/11/fire-destroys-a-truck-on-the-a-7-near-elche/) - A fire broke out on the A-7 motorway at kilometre 34 in the municipality of Elche on Tuesday, December 9th, and a large vehicle was entirely burnt out. The Alicante Provincial Fire Consortium, which coordinated a big operation in the area, says they got the signal at 3:25 p.m. The fire started under the truck,
- [Woman stabs three people in Torrevieja restaurant area](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/10/woman-stabs-three-people-in-torrevieja-restaurant-area/) - A woman from the Netherlands in her sixties tried to rob a bar with two knives. Later, she fled the building and stabbed a postal worker on the street, hurting his forearm. She went inside another restaurant and stabbed two more people, one of whom was hurt in the chest. Municipal officials who talked to
- [15,000 drivers caught by new speed cameras in Alicante in just nine months](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/10/15000-drivers-caught-by-new-speed-cameras-in-alicante-in-just-nine-months/) - In the first nine months of operation, from January 17th to October 17th, the new speed cameras on the principal roads entering and exiting the city detected 15,074 drivers going over the speed limit. The Department of Urban Mobility thinks their use has been a success since they have been able to lower the average
- [Benidorm opens the doors of the 'BeCiti' hub](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/10/benidorm-opens-the-doors-of-the-beciti-hub/) - Yesterday, Tuesday December 9th, the Benidorm City Council unveiled the BeCiti hub at the El Torrejó Municipal Centre. The City Council is behind this cutting-edge centre for smart tourism innovation, which aspires to change the tourism industry via sustainability, technology, and shared knowledge. The mayor of the city, Toni Pérez, the manager of BeCiti, Silvia
- [Doctors' strike cancels 8,000 appointments, 6,000 tests and 206 operations](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/10/doctors-strike-cancels-8000-appointments-6000-tests-and-206-operations/) - The Ministry of Health says that the doctors' strike that is happening all over Spain has caused the cancellation of 8,000 appointments, 6,000 tests, and 206 surgeries in the Valencian Community. The CESM CV Medical Union says that 90% of doctors in hospitals and 70% of doctors in health centres are supporting the strike. Since
- [Judge dismisses the case of the Russian pilot murdered in Villajoyosa](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/10/judge-dismisses-the-case-of-the-russian-pilot-murdered-in-villajoyosa/) - The head of the number 3 Civil and Instruction Section of the Court of First Instance of Villajoyosa has decided to temporarily dismiss the case about the murder of a pilot who left the Russian Army, because the person who shot him has not been found. The magistrate made this decision after getting a new
- [Couple wanted for 49 scams arrested in Torrevieja](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/10/couple-wanted-for-49-scams-arrested-in-torrevieja/) - In Torrevieja (Alicante), the Guardia Civil arrested a man and a woman, a couple, on 49 counts of fraud and four instances of identity theft. They are said to have stolen from about 53 victims in many provinces of Spain. Both were wanted by the police and had more than 60 court orders that were
- [Man arrested for claiming to be able to turn black papers into real banknotes](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/10/man-arrested-for-claiming-to-be-able-to-turn-black-papers-into-real-banknotes/) - National Police officers in Alicante stopped a scam by catching a 58-year-old Nigerian man in the act of trying to pull off the "washwash scam." This scam makes the victim think that they can multiply legal tender banknotes by putting chemicals on black-tinted paper. The hoax started when the individual who was arrested called the
- [Alicante leads in home purchases by foreigners: it accounts for 43.29%](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/10/alicante-leads-in-home-purchases-by-foreigners-it-accounts-for-43-29/) - After a very busy year, real estate activity is starting to slow down. According to the Association of Property Registrars' Real Estate Registry Statistics, there were 67,600 home sales in October, which is 3.6% fewer than in October 2024. The real estate market as a whole is also showing signs of the adjustment. There were
- [Couple jailed for stealing five lottery tickets and 100 euros from a 90-year-old man](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/10/couple-jailed-for-stealing-five-lottery-tickets-and-100-euros-from-a-90-year-old-man/) - A man answered the door to his house in Coín because the person ringing was the woman who typically cleaned his house. But as he opened the door, he saw a second person there who violently broke in and tried to rob him. The victim, a 90-year-old man, was hit in the face and watched
- [Drug trafficking and money laundering network dismantled with 25 arrests](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/10/drug-trafficking-and-money-laundering-network-dismantled-with-25-arrests/) - The Guardia Civil and the Tax Agency's Customs Surveillance Service have broken up a drug trafficking and money laundering gang based in the south of the peninsula. In the operation, 25 people were arrested, and assets worth more than six million euros were seized. This week, the so-called "Erytheia-Dolmen" operation came to an end after
- [Woman arrested for driving the wrong way, drunk, and with her young child on board](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/09/woman-arrested-for-driving-the-wrong-way-drunk-and-with-her-young-child-on-board/) - The Guardia Civil arrested a woman who was driving a car on the A-7 motorway in the municipality of Murcia, going the wrong way and with her small kid in the car. She was also over the legal alcohol limit by up to four times. The operation started in the early hours of the morning
- [Woman dies when a fridge falls on her in her home](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/09/woman-dies-when-a-fridge-falls-on-her-in-her-home/) - On Saturday, December 6th, a woman in Santiago de Compostela died when a refrigerator fell on her. The National Police are looking into the domestic tragedy. The 112 emergency service in Galicia said that a relative of the victim called a few minutes before 7:00 p.m. on Saturday and asked for immediate medical help for
- [Murcia court investigates a dozen sexual assaults by a child against his younger stepbrother](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/09/murcia-court-investigates-a-dozen-sexual-assaults-by-a-child-against-his-younger-stepbrother/) - A juvenile court in Murcia is looking into whether a nine-year-old kid was sexually assaulted about ten times by his stepbrother, who is also a young boy. The court even thought about throwing out the case because the alleged crimes happened before the accused turned 14, which is the age at which a person can
- [Driver who refused a drug test because he was not informed in his language has been acquitted](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/09/driver-who-refused-a-drug-test-because-he-was-not-informed-in-his-language-has-been-acquitted/) - A 30-year-old Ukrainian motorist who refused to take a drug test was given an eight-month prison sentence, but the Benidorm Local Police did not tell him in his language, therefore the Criminal Court No. 2 of Benidorm recently ruled that he should not have to go to jail. The driver who was found not guilty,
- [Arrested in Dénia for stealing 190,000 euros from house sale](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/09/arrested-in-denia-for-stealing-190000-euros-from-house-sale/) - The National Police have arrested a 43-year-old man in Dénia who is accused of stealing almost 190,000 euros from the sale of a home. The owner of the home had given him power of attorney to handle the sale. The investigation started when the owner of the property filed a complaint. He said that after
- [Spain's retirement age to rise again in 2026](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/09/spains-retirement-age-to-rise-again-in-2026/) - The statutory retirement age will increase by two months in 2026, reaching a total of 66 years and ten months. This will constitute the concluding phase of the transition period initiated in 2013 to attain age 67, coinciding with the implementation of the new pension calculation system. Throughout 2026, this will be the age at
- [Two arrested for distributing sexually explicit images of a minor](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/09/two-arrested-for-distributing-sexually-explicit-images-of-a-minor/) - The Guardia Civil of the Region of Murcia conducted Operation 'Hedone', an investigation aimed at clarifying certain facts related to the dissemination of intimate images of a minor. As a result, two individuals suspected of perpetrating these acts were arrested in Torre Pacheco and Madrid on charges of revealing secrets and possession and distribution of
- [Torrevieja to have 220 drone Christmas show](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/09/torrevieja-to-have-220-drone-christmas-show/) - On Sunday, December 21st, the Torrevieja City Council proposes to give the job of putting up a light and visual spectacle with 220 drones adjacent to the Juan Aparicio coastal promenade. The contract, which was already signed for Christmas 2024, calls for a light show, aerial figures, and choreographed performances with at least 220 drones.
- [How much do Valencians spend on the Christmas lottery?](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/07/how-much-do-valencians-spend-on-the-christmas-lottery/) - The National Lottery says that the Valencian Community has set aside 452,822,800 euros and 2,264,114 tickets for the Christmas Lottery. This works out to 85.17 euros per person. In 2024, 2,141,385 euros worth of tickets were sold, which is 9.37% higher than the year before. Each person spent an average of 82.19 euros. In order
- [Health alert for a Milka Advent calendar with allergens not labeled in Spanish](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/06/health-alert-for-a-milka-advent-calendar-with-allergens-not-labeled-in-spanish/) - The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition says that a Milka Pop-Up 3D Advent calendar that is being given out in various autonomous communities, including the Valencian Community, has allergens that are not listed in Spanish on the packaging. A warning for persons who are allergic to or can't eat certain foods The Spanish
- [Car crash on the N-340 in Cox leaves four people injured](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/06/car-crash-on-the-n-340-in-cox-leaves-four-people-injured/) - At 4:37 p.m. on Friday, December 5th, there was a serious car collision on the N-340 at kilometre point 696 in the municipality of Cox. A huge emergency response team from the Provincial Consortium of Firefighters of Alicante and the health services of the Valencian Government were called in. The crash involved two cars, according
- [Face masks mandatory again in hospitals and health centres in Murcia from Tuesday](https://costablancadaily.com/magazine/health-and-fitness/2025/12/06/face-masks-mandatory-again-in-hospitals-and-health-centres-in-murcia-from-tuesday/) - Starting Tuesday, December 9th, everyone in hospitals, health centres, and SUAP (Primary Care Emergency Services) will have to wear masks. The Ministry of Health will issue an order in the coming days to regulate this measure because there has been an upsurge in seasonal flu cases. People are strongly encouraged to get vaccinated at their
- [Alicante promotes private security to increase the number of Local Police on the streets](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/09/alicante-promotes-private-security-to-increase-the-number-of-local-police-on-the-streets/) - The Alicante City Council has put out a bid for a private security contract for several city facilities. The goal is to free up about 36 local police officers who are now providing this service so they can be sent back to their regular patrol and public safety duties. This plan is part of an
- [170 Alicante Local Police officers awarded for their help during last years DANA storm](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/08/170-alicante-local-police-officers-awarded-for-their-help-during-last-years-dana-storm/) - The Paiporta City Council gave medals and thanks to 170 agents of the Alicante Local Police and a total of 1,600 from all over Spain on Friday, Decembere 5th, for their support and cooperation following the dreadful DANA storm on October 29th, 2024. The ceremony took place on a football pitch in the Valencian town,
- [Former Torrevieja PP councilor convicted of impropriety](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/08/former-torrevieja-pp-councilor-convicted-of-impropriety/) - The Eleventh Section of the Provincial Court of Elche has sentenced Carmen Gómez Candel (PP), the former councillor of Contracting and Urban Cleaning of Torrevieja, to 9 years of special disqualification for a crime of misconduct. She ordered Acciona to do a "shock cleaning plan" worth 188,829 euros by hand, without a contract, during the
- [Prison sought for men accused of scamming people with a non-existent holiday rentals](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/08/prison-sought-for-men-accused-of-scamming-people-with-a-non-existent-holiday-rentals/) - It's a dishonest thing to do, and sadly, it's been happening more and more in the Marina Alta area in the last few years. Two men will be tried by the Alicante Provincial Court on December 11th and 12th for allegedly scamming clients who rented holiday homes in Calpe. Sadly, the events happened a while
- [Alicante "buries" the cable car project](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/08/alicante-buries-the-cable-car-project/) - "An idea that, like so many others, has already been thrown away." This is what the Alicante City Council said about the plan to build a cable car to Santa Bárbara Castle on Friday, December 5th. Cristina Cutanda, a spokesperson for the local PP government, said last Friday that the idea of putting in a
- [Classic car exhibition returns to El Campello on December 14th](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/08/classic-car-exhibition-returns-to-el-campello-on-december-14th/) - On Sunday, December 14th, the Plaza de la Constitución in El Campello will host the exhibition of antique and real cars for the fourth time. It normally draws many car fans from all around the province who want to see the cars. Usually, the owners let people go inside and check out the engines. The
- [Nathan Osman's family questions the official version of his death in Benidorm](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/08/nathan-osmans-family-questions-the-official-version-of-his-death-in-benidorm/) - More than a year after the body of Nathan Osman, a 30-year-old Welsh father, was found at the bottom of a 200-meter-high cliff near Benidorm, his death is still a mystery. At first, his family thought it was just an accident that happened when he was on holiday with friends, but over time, they have
- [Parents lose custody of their children as two-year-old tested positive for cocaine](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/08/parents-lose-custody-of-their-children-as-two-year-old-tested-positive-for-cocaine/) - The Andalusian Regional Government has put a preterm newborn and a two-year-old girl in temporary protective care in Malaga because they were "neglected and in a situation of risk." The elder child was put in an emergency foster home, but a medical exam showed that she had cocaine in her system. Police sources have confirmed
- [E-scooter training arrives at the road safety park in Murcia](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/08/e-scooter-training-arrives-at-the-road-safety-park-in-murcia/) - The electric scooter training programme is the main new feature of the municipal road safety education park. The Councillor for Education and Citizen Services, Belén López, said this during her visit to the "Rosario Moreno Saura" space with the Councillor for Citizen Security and Emergencies, Fulgencio Perona. The programme has gotten eight of these vehicles
- [Festive Fun and Fortresses: Your Guide to a Special Weekend on the Costa Blanca!](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/05/festive-fun-and-fortresses-your-guide-to-a-special-weekend-on-the-costa-blanca/) - As the calendar flips to December, the Costa Blanca comes alive with a mix of timeless traditions and seasonal festivities. This weekend, December 5th to 7th, 2025, offers a variety of activities, including vibrant Christmas markets hosted by local town halls and unique cultural experiences at Alicante's iconic castle. Town Hall Christmas Events & Markets
- [Aena hands over the project to streamline public transport and prevent 'pirate taxis'](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/08/aena-hands-over-the-project-to-streamline-public-transport-and-prevent-pirate-taxis/) - Aena, the state-owned company that runs the airport, is making more improvements to the infrastructure at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport to make public transport run more smoothly. This means that a new parking lot for buses, taxis, and ride-hailing vehicles (VTCs) will be built in front of Terminal 2. The main goal of the project
- [Police in Alicante capture a Polish fugitive](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/08/police-in-alicante-capture-a-polish-fugitive/) - The National Police have arrested a 47-year-old man in Alicante who was wanted by Polish police for drug trafficking and being a part of a criminal organisation. He was sentenced to 20 years in prison for crimes he committed in 2021. The International Fugitives Group of the General Police Headquarters told the National Police in
- [Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands and Slovenia boycott Eurovision](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/05/spain-ireland-the-netherlands-and-slovenia-boycott-eurovision/) - Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, and the Netherlands will not take part in next year's Eurovision Song event. This is because Israel was allowed to compete in the 2026 event even though some participating stations asked for it to be banned because of the conflict in Gaza. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which runs the tournament, did
- [Mother and partner arrested for the death of her 4-year-old son](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/05/mother-and-partner-arrested-for-the-death-of-her-4-year-old-son/) - According to sources close to the investigation, a 21-year-old woman from South America and her current partner have been arrested in Almería for the horrific death of her four-year-old kid. His body was located on a beach in the Almería municipality of Garrucha on Wednesday night, December 3rd. Around 10:30 p.m., the Garrucha Town Hall
- [Car hits woman riding a scooter in Murcia and flees the scene](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/05/car-hits-woman-riding-a-scooter-in-murcia-and-flees-the-scene/) - The Murcia Local Police are looking for the driver who hit a young woman on an electric scooter in the capital of the Region and then drove away. The accident happened at 2 p.m yesterday, Thursday December 3rd. The young woman was in the lane for personal mobility vehicles when a car hit her and
- [Petrer Castle hosts Playmobil exhibition](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/05/petrer-castle-hosts-playmobil-exhibition/) - They are one of the most popular and best-selling toys in the world, and people all over the world want them. Standing at just 7.5 centimetres tall, Playmobil figures continue to astound anybody who travels into their fascinating and recognisable realm. If you let your imagination run wild, you could come up with pirate ships,
- [Elche proposes two Mondays of Easter when shops can open](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/05/elche-proposes-two-mondays-of-easter-when-shops-can-open/) - The Local Governing Board has approved allowing business to take place on certain Sundays and public holidays in 2026. They have also suggested a number of changes to the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Tourism to make some important holidays in Elche, like Good Friday or Easter Sunday, better. The spokesperson for the Local Governing
- [People smuggling network dismantled](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/05/people-smuggling-network-dismantled/) - The police operation "FRANCISKAN-EVEREST" broke up a criminal group that transported unauthorised immigrants into the country and used them in eight provinces, including Alicante, Valencia, and Castellón. The operation led to the arrest of 11 people, the investigation of two more, and help for 322 foreign nationals, 294 of whom were undocumented. The complicated plan
- [Demands for removal Elche police car with almost 600,000 kms on it](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/05/demands-for-removal-elche-police-car-with-almost-600000-kms-on-it/) - The Jupol union (for National Police) has asked for the immediate removal of an official vehicle from the National Police Unit in Elche that is attached to the Valencian Community. They say it has serious problems and has already travelled almost 600,000 kilometres, which they believe puts them at a clear risk of having an
- [Suspect arrested in connection with the double murder in Lorca](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/05/suspect-arrested-in-connection-with-the-double-murder-in-lorca/) - According to sources close to the investigation, the Guardia Civil arrested a man on Wednesday, December 3rd, in connection with a double homicide that horrified the town of Lorca (population 98,300, Region of Murcia) about two months ago. A few km from town, the victims were found with gunshot wounds. One of the dead was
- [50-year-old hiker was rescued in Alicante with a possible ankle fracture](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/05/50-year-old-hiker-was-rescued-in-alicante-with-a-possible-ankle-fracture/) - The Alicante Provincial Fire Consortium said that a 50-year-old hiker was rescued on Wednesday afternoon, December 3rd, after being stuck at Els Resingles de la Serra de Migdia, Tormos (Alicante). He may have broken his ankle and had an open cut that was bleeding. At 17:11, an Alpha 01 rescue helicopter and GER were sent
- [Four arrested in Elche for a voucher scam at a cosmetic clinic](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/05/four-arrested-in-elche-for-a-voucher-scam-at-a-cosmetic-clinic/) - According to a statement from the Police Headquarters, four people in Elche have been arrested by the National Police. Two men and two women, aged 46 to 39, are accused of defrauding 358 people by selling them vouchers for aesthetic sessions at the clinic they managed, which were never completed or carried out. The total
- [Police arrest owner of the dentists for failure to provide help in the death of the girl](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/04/police-arrest-owner-of-the-dentists-for-failure-to-provide-help-in-the-death-of-the-girl/) - The National Police detained the owner of the Alzira dental clinic where a six-year-old girl went for treatment on November 20th and died a few hours later. She got to the Alzira police station at 12:20 yesterday, Wednesday December 3rd, when she was arrested for allegedly failing to help and committing crimes against public health.
- [Death of an Irish man on the Orihuela Costa is under investigation](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/04/death-of-an-irish-man-on-the-orihuela-costa-is-under-investigation/) - The Guardia Civil is looking into the death of an Irish man who was found dead in a residence on the Orihuela Costa. Neighbours of the residence called the Orihuela Local Police at about 10:15 a.m. yesterday, Wednesday December 3rd. They hadn't seen any activity in the house for some days and had noticed strange
- [Malaga Council authorises wheelchair users to use bike lanes](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/04/malaga-council-authorises-wheelchair-users-to-use-bike-lanes/) - The Malaga City Council has taken a big step towards making the city more welcoming and accessible. The Mobility Department has said that those with limited mobility who use wheelchairs, whether they are manual or electric, will be entitled to use the city's bike lanes. This action comes in response to a request by the
- [Tram-bus will be free for three months and will begin operating next week in Murcia](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/04/tram-bus-will-be-free-for-three-months-and-will-begin-operating-next-week-in-murcia/) - The city of Murcia has received the seven tram-buses that will serve it. They have come to the Latbus depot on Avenida El Palmar, which is near to four double chargers that can charge eight electric vehicles at once. The Mayor of Murcia, José Ballesta, said at a news conference that this mode of travel,
- [Three arrested in La Nurcia accused of stealing cars to use parts in others](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/04/three-arrested-in-la-nurcia-accused-of-stealing-cars-to-use-parts-in-others/) - The National Police have detained three people who are thought to be part of a criminal group located in La Nucia, near Benidorm. This group is accused of stealing cars to utilise their parts in other cars that were damaged, especially by the DANA storm that hit Valencia in October 2024. The investigation is still
- [Guardia Civil arrests for the murder of a man in Sueca](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/04/guardia-civil-arrests-for-the-murder-of-a-man-in-sueca/) - The Guardia Civil has taken two people, ages 49 and 55, into custody in the municipalities of Polinyà de Xuquer and Les Palmeres-Sueca for killing someone. On March 11th, 2025, in the afternoon, the missing man's ex-wife went to the Guardia Civil station in Sueca. She hadn't heard from her ex-husband in 15 days, and
- [From teleworking to exceptional measures if the flu epidemic is very high](https://costablancadaily.com/magazine/health-and-fitness/2025/12/04/from-teleworking-to-exceptional-measures-if-the-flu-epidemic-is-very-high/) - A standard procedure for dealing with influenza, COVID-19, and other respiratory illnesses has been agreed upon, describing four risk scenarios ranging from mask use in healthcare facilities to the recommendation of teleworking and special actions in the event of a particularly high-level outbreak. This was approved yesterday, Wednesday, December 3rd, by the Ministry of Health
- [Latest murder in Alicante as a gender-based crime](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/04/latest-murder-in-alicante-as-a-gender-based-crime/) - The Government Delegation against Gender Violence said yesterday, Wednesday December 3rd, that the death of 29-year-old Oriana, who was allegedly stabbed by her spouse on Wednesday in a home in the city of Alicante, was an act of gender-based violence. The Ministry of Equality spoke out against the murder in a statement, saying that there
- [Illegal workshop with toxic waste discovered close to Torrevieja Natural Park](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/04/illegal-workshop-with-toxic-waste-discovered-close-to-torrevieja-natural-park/) - The Guardia Civil has found an illegal vehicle repair workshop in Torrevieja, just metres from the Lagunas de la Mata y Torrevieja Natural Park, an illegal activity that could be causing a serious environmental impact. Several surveillance flights by drones found strange activity on a rented piece of land in a residential development, which led
- [Agamed begins construction of Torrevieja's third floodable park](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/04/agamed-begins-construction-of-torreviejas-third-floodable-park/) - Agamed has started building what will be the third multifunctional floodable park in the city centre of Torrevieja, in the Aguas Nuevas region. The project, which is part of the city's Stormwater Management Plan, will be built between Avenida de las Cortes Valencianas and Avenida de La Mancha, Calle Sancho Panza and Calle Dulcinea, and
- [Mobile placed angel's hand the facade of the Cathedral following the restoration work](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/03/mobile-placed-angels-hand-the-facade-of-the-cathedral-following-the-restoration-work/) - During the effort to restore the facade of Murcia Cathedral, a smartphone was put in the hand of one of the angels in the upper left side. Councillor Jesús Pacheco said during the presentation that "this small modern touch does not change the historical value of the Cathedral in any way, but it does connect
- [Elche continues to improve road signage throughout the municipality](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/03/elche-continues-to-improve-road-signage-throughout-the-municipality/) - Elche City Council's Department of Public Services is still taking care of and replacing road signs all across the city. The goal of this project is to make the roads safer for people who live in the city and in the surrounding areas. In the following several weeks, the work will focus on repainting all
- [Young family evicted in Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/03/young-family-evicted-in-alicante/) - On Monday, December 1st, a family had to leave the home they had lived in since 2021. Their kids were 6 and 11. People were kicked out after the bank that owns the property made a complaint. The family was living in the house without permission, which made them very vulnerable. A group of about
- [The worrying drug trafficking on Saturday nights in Dénia](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/03/the-worrying-drug-trafficking-on-saturday-nights-in-denia/) - In Dénia, the Saturday evening is still showing signs of trouble, even though it's not summer. This is shown by the most recent report from the Local Police on public safety checks and tests for drugs and alcohol while driving that were done last Saturday with help from the National Police. One person was arrested
- [Four-year-old girl admitted to hospital after dental treatment has been discharged](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/03/four-year-old-girl-admitted-to-hospital-after-dental-treatment-has-been-discharged/) - According to health sources, the 4-year-old girl who was taken to the paediatric ICU of the Clinical Hospital of Valencia after getting care at a dentist clinic in Alzira has been sent home. A 6-year-old girl who got dental work done at the same private clinic as the child later died while getting dental work
- [188 hard-to-fill medical positions at Torrevieja Hospital](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/03/188-hard-to-fill-medical-positions-at-torrevieja-hospital/) - The Valencian Ministry of Health has announced through the DOGV (Official Gazette of the Valencian Community) that they will be holding a competitive selection process to fill 188 positions for statutory staff in the Torrevieja Health Department. These positions require a specialist degree in Health Sciences, which covers all medical specialities. Tese positions are hard
- [Llorca takes office as president of the Generalitat](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/02/llorca-takes-office-as-president-of-the-generalitat/) - With Carlos Mazón sitting in the back row of the Popular Party benches and Miguel Tellado, the PP's general secretary, watching closely, there was no usual parade from the Valencian Parliament to the Palau de la Generalitat to be greeted by the people. Juanfran Pérez Llorca's swearing-in as president of the Generalitat on Tuesday was
- [Shopping Centre L'Aljub hosts for the first time the 'lost-parcel' pop-up King Colis](https://costablancadaily.com/magazine/shopping/2025/12/02/shopping-centre-laljub-hosts-for-the-first-time-the-lost-parcel-pop-up-king-colis/) - Elche - From December 1st to December 6th, L'Aljub, managed by CBRE, will host a unique and sustainable retail experience: a pop-up store from King Colis, a French startup that rescues lost e-commerce parcels and makes them available to the public. Customers have only 10 minutes during the pop-up to browse and select unknown parcels
- [Calpe PP lashes out for losing the 24-hour ambulance service](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/03/calpe-pp-lashes-out-for-losing-the-24-hour-ambulance-service/) - The Popular Party's municipal group in Calpe has criticised the three-party coalition made up of Somos Calpe, the PSOE (Spanish Socialist Workers' Party), and Compromís for not being open and for giving out "confusing and misleading" information after the announcement of the new ambulance contract, which was only meant to cover events. This contract, which
- [Arrested for several robberies in caravans and campsites](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/03/arrested-for-several-robberies-in-caravans-and-campsites/) - As part of Operation OGEMA, the Guardia Civil has arrested a man for breaking a restraining order by going near a campsite and for committing other property offences, such as thefts and robberies. Last November, there was a big rise in property crimes in the area around the Albufera Natural Park. These crimes mostly targeted
- [Four under investigation for allegedly stealing cosmetics and perfumes valued at 2,000€](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/03/four-under-investigation-for-allegedly-stealing-cosmetics-and-perfumes-valued-at-2000e/) - The Guardia Civil is looking into four people who are suspected of stealing cosmetics and perfumes from businesses in the Alicante town of Calpe five times. As part of this operation, officers have found goods worth about €2,000. The events took place when agents from the Investigation Area of the Main Station in this town
- [Two arrested while attempting to rob an ATM in Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/02/two-arrested-while-attempting-to-rob-an-atm-in-alicante/) - Two Romanian men, ages 25 and 49, were arrested by the National Police in Alicante after they were caught trying to steal money from an ATM in the city centre using the "Lebanese loop" method. The individuals who were arrested are being charged with fraud and damage to property. Alicante's police operation happened on the
- [Three men imprisoned for alleged gang rape](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/02/three-men-imprisoned-for-alleged-gang-rape/) - Three young men have been arrested in Malaga for allegedly being part of a gang that raped an 18-year-old woman. The National Police say that the event happened early, on October 3rd, at a vacant lot near a dance facility in the city that was being used as a parking lot. On November 27th, the
- [Woman arrested in Murcia for assaulting her husband in front of their 6-year-old daughter](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/02/woman-arrested-in-murcia-for-assaulting-her-husband-in-front-of-their-6-year-old-daughter/) - A 41-year-old woman from Murcia has been detained for allegedly hitting her husband in front of their 6-year-old child. Her name has not been made public. The girl told the police that her mother was the one who attacked him. The events happened on the last Sunday of November, 30th, in the town of Javalí
- [Homeless man drowns off the port promenade in Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/02/homeless-man-drowns-off-the-port-promenade-in-alicante/) - A 52-year-old man fell into the water by mistake from the Alicante port promenade early Friday morning, November 28th, and drowned. Witnesses informed the police that the victim, who was homeless, seemed drunk and tried to swim to safety after falling into the water but failed. At first, he couldn't be identified because he didn't
- [Two men arrested in Torrevieja for 13 jewellery robberies](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/02/two-men-arrested-in-torrevieja-for-13-jewellery-robberies/) - The Guardia Civil has arrested two young males, ages 19 and 21, in Torrevieja. They are suspected of stealing 13 pieces of jewellery between September and November using the "snatch-and-grab" method. The criminals chose their victims carefully, picking people who were less able to fight back so they could steal their jewellery and make their
- [Six arrested after dismantling two drug-dealing points in ​​Benidorm](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/02/six-arrested-after-dismantling-two-drug-dealing-points-in-benidorm/) - As part of two different investigations, National Police agents have arrested six persons after shutting down two drug trafficking locations in Benidorm (Alicante), which is the city's "most touristic" region. The Judicial Police Brigade carried out the operations at the same time, which led to "significant seizures" of drugs, cash in different currencies, distribution tools,
- [Body found floating in the Segura River near the Puente Nuevo bridge in Orihuela](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/02/body-found-floating-in-the-segura-river-near-the-puente-nuevo-bridge-in-orihuela/) - Yesterday, Monday December 1st, Orihuela woke up to find a body floating in the Segura River, which runs straight through the city. The area around the weir at the Puente Nuevo (New Bridge), which is also called the glass bridge of Entrepuentes, is behind the casino. The Provincial Fire Consortium received a report at 8:48
- [Gardener hospitalised in Orihuela after 3-metre fall](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/02/gardener-hospitalised-in-orihuela-after-3-metre-fall/) - A gardener fell three metres while working in the Los Pérez neighbourhood of La Murada yesterday, Monday December 1st. The worker was having trouble breathing after collapsing. He was taken by ambulance to Vega Baja Hospital after being treated by a medical team. An accident on Avenida Doctor García Rogel in Orihuela in March killed
- [Torrevieja puts bus service out to tender after a court overturned the last one](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/02/torrevieja-puts-bus-service-out-to-tender-after-a-court-overturned-the-last-one/) - The new urban bus service in Torrevieja is once again up for bid. It is worth an estimated 115.4 million euros (not including VAT), making it the second most important public contract in the city's history, after the rubbish collection contract. The governing board has approved the bidding procedure so that "it can be awarded
- [27-year-old man seriously injured after being hit by an e-scooter in Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/01/27-year-old-man-seriously-injured-after-being-hit-by-an-e-scooter-in-alicante/) - A 27-year-old man was badly hurt when an electric scooter hit him on Avenida Novelda in Alicante early on Sunday morning, November 30th. The Emergency Information and Coordination Centre (CICU) said that the accident happened at 12:30 a.m. A large medical team was quickly put together. It included an ambulance from the Emergency Medical Assistance
- [10-year-old rescued by a helicopter 400 meters out at sea](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/01/10-year-old-rescued-by-a-helicopter-400-meters-out-at-sea/) - The Maritime Rescue aircraft found the 10-year-old child who had been missing for several hours on the coast of Oliva (Valencia) in the water, some 400 metres from the port of this municipality. He was unconscious, but they were able to revieve him. Maritime Rescue said on Sunday that the boy went missing on a
- [Arrest in Elda for offering jobs to undocumented immigrants and then not paying them](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/01/arrest-in-elda-for-offering-jobs-to-undocumented-immigrants-and-then-not-paying-them/) - The National Police have arrested a 43-year-old man in Elda (Alicante) on suspicion of fraud. He allegedly used social media to recruit people looking for work, especially those who were in an irregular situation, and then verbally agreed to do the work but didn't pay them for it. Several reports about similar unlawful activities led
- [46-year-old man dies after being run over by his own tractor](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/01/46-year-old-man-dies-after-being-run-over-by-his-own-tractor/) - A 46-year-old man died in a sad accident at work on Saturday afternoon, November 29th, in the town of Monover. The man was killed when his own tractor ran over him. The Emergency Information and Coordination Centre (CICU) says that the signal came in at 2:00 p.m. The report said that a man had a
- [Three arrested for defrauding 45,000 euros from Elche company](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/01/three-arrested-for-defrauding-45000-euros-from-elche-company/) - The National Police have arrested three people in Elche, all between the ages of 55 and 69, for their alleged involvement in a number of crimes, such as fraud, document forgery, receiving stolen items, and being part of a criminal group. The inquiry found that the people who were arrested stole 45,000 euros from a
- [Iberia customers exposed after cyberattack](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/01/iberia-customers-exposed-after-cyberattack/) - Iberia has started telling its customers about a security breach that has made some personal information less private since one of its suppliers' systems was accessed without permission. According to the official statement sent by Iberia, the data that may have been leaked includes: Name and surname Email Telephone Loyalty card identification number (Iberia Club)
- [This is what the Alzheimer's centre in Torrevieja will look like](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/01/this-is-what-the-alzheimers-centre-in-torrevieja-will-look-like/) - On Friday, November 28th, the Torrevieja City Council talked about the proposed "Tomás Ballester Herrera" Day Centre for people with Alzheimer's and other neurological disorders. It will be erected in Sector 25 of the General Urban Development Plan (PGOU), across from the Quirón Hospital. It will have a building space of about 2,700 square metres
- [Guardia Civil arrests a man for murder in Malaga](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/01/guardia-civil-arrests-a-man-for-murder-in-malaga/) - In the municipality of Yunquera in the province of Málaga, the Guardia Civil has arrested a 43-year-old man for the murder of a 63-year-old male. The suspect was arrested at their home on Thursday night, November 27th, but the news didn't come out until Friday. Officers found blood on his clothes and in his car.
- [Police arrest former Colombian military officer wanted  for misappropriation of public funds](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/01/police-arrest-former-colombian-military-officer-wanted-for-misappropriation-of-public-funds/) - Police in Spain's Alicante town of Benidorm have arrested a 43-year-old Colombian fugitive. The police in his country were looking for him because he had moved 850 million Colombian pesos to his bank account to steal them by using his position as police treasurer. The National Police seized the fugitive, who already had a criminal
- [Benidorm approves a plan that aims to reduce drinking water consumption by 15%](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/01/benidorm-approves-a-plan-that-aims-to-reduce-drinking-water-consumption-by-15/) - Benidorm City Council overwhelmingly accepted the Master Plan for the Promotion of Reclaimed Water Reuse, which was made by Hidraqua. The Poniente area has already started to carry out this idea. The Councillor for the Water Cycle, José Ramón González de Zárate, says that it would be carried out in stages and that the overall
- [Network of scams involving mass mailings and fraudulent calls has been dismantled](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/01/network-of-scams-involving-mass-mailings-and-fraudulent-calls-has-been-dismantled/) - The Guardia Civil has been able to take apart a high-capacity technical structure for the first time in Spain. This structure was supposedly used to send huge messages and make fake calls, and it was open to cybercriminal networks all over the world. A 41-year-old man has been arrested as part of the "Mosenik" operation.
- [Calpe toughens penalties for unauthorised rubbish dumping](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/12/01/calpe-toughens-penalties-for-unauthorised-rubbish-dumping/) - The Calpe City Council's Governing Board agreed this morning to change the Municipal Ordinance for the Protection of the Urban Environment in order to make the fines for dumping higher, up to 3,000 euros. The city's large urban area makes it easy for people to dump trash without permission and makes it harder for the
- [Christmas that looks good: lights and festive atmosphere](https://costablancadaily.com/featured/2025/11/28/christmas-that-looks-good-lights-and-festive-atmosphere/) - Benidorm's Christmas programme begins this Saturday, November 29th, with the Beninadal 2025-2026, which features lights, a market, special decorations, and a Christmas atmosphere ideal for a winter getaway. If you prefer something a little quieter and more rural, there is a Christmas market in Pego called the Fira de Nadal de Pego on Saturday that
- [Guardamar del Segura Earthquake](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/28/guardamar-del-segura-earthquake/) - This morning, Friday November 28th, at 06:27 many residents in Guardamar del Segura, Alicante were woken by a 1.5 magnitude earthquake. Earthquakes are common in this area but rarely cause structural damage but are also a worry since nearby Torrevieja was destroyed by a massive earthquake in 1829. There are no reports of damage, and
- [Peacock in Guardamar Park has tested positive for avian flu](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/28/peacock-in-guardamar-park-has-tested-positive-for-avian-flu/) - A peacock in the Reina Sofía municipal park in Guardamar del Segura, Alicante, has been found to have avian flu. The Mayor of the PSPV-PSOE, José Luis Sáez, posted on social media that the analytical tests showed that avian flu was the cause of death. As a result, the eradication strategy that was established in
- [Six years for man who sexually abused his granddaughter](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/28/six-years-for-man-who-sexually-abused-his-granddaughter/) - A grandfather who is 83 years old has been condemned to five years in jail in Alicante for sexually assaulting his granddaughter between 2009 and 2015, when she was between four and ten years old. The Third Section of the Provincial Court of Alicante sentenced him to pay the girl 15,000 euros for the damages
- [Shortage of antibiotics and glaucoma drugs in Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/28/shortage-of-antibiotics-and-glaucoma-drugs-in-alicante/) - The supply of Ozempic has started to get back to normal in the last few weeks, although there are still a lot of drug shortages in Alicante and all throughout the country. The Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) says that around 1,000 medications are now having trouble getting enough of them. This
- [Two arrested for pickpocketing at the Oliva market](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/28/two-arrested-for-pickpocketing-at-the-oliva-market/) - The Guardia Civil caught two women in Oliva trying to steal wallets from old people. As part of a specific effort to stop thefts at the Oliva market, there is now a strategy to find out who is responsible for the different thefts. These thefts mostly happened on market days, which were every week. During
- [Arrested in Alicante after stealing a handbag containing 6,000 euros](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/28/arrested-in-alicante-after-stealing-a-handbag-containing-6000-euros/) - A 46-year-old man has been arrested in Alicante for allegedly stealing a woman's handbag with about 6,000 euros in cash in it and losing some of the money while racing away from two police officers. The National Police Corps said that the events happened in the early hours of November 24th, when the victim was
- [Driver in hospital after it ran off the road and overturned in Molina de Segura](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/27/driver-in-hospital-after-it-ran-off-the-road-and-overturned-in-molina-de-segura/) - Services for Emergencies Coordination Centre said that the driver and only passenger of a car that raced off the road and flipped over on the N-301A highway as it passes through Molina de Segura (Murcia) were rescued and sent to the hospital. At 3:52 p.m. yesterday, Wednesday November 26th, someone called the "1-1-2" emergency line
- [One of Europe's most wanted fugitives arrested in Sant Joan d'Alacant](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/27/one-of-europes-most-wanted-fugitives-arrested-in-sant-joan-dalacant/) - The Guardia Civil has arrested an international fugitive in Sant Joan d'Alacant. Montenegro wants him for major offences relating to organised crime, murder, and arms trafficking, among other things. The Guardia Civil said in a statement that the individual, who is 41 years old, was one of the most wanted fugitives in his country and
- [The first 93 cameras that will monitor Denia are installed](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/27/the-first-93-cameras-that-will-monitor-denia-are-installed/) - The camera system for public places in Dénia is presently being put into place. The City Council has started putting in the first 93 devices. This is the first step in a big project to make traffic smarter and safer that will be done in stages until 2027. This first set of cameras also includes
- [Ten tips from the National Police to avoid being scammed on Black Friday](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/28/ten-tips-from-the-national-police-to-avoid-being-scammed-on-black-friday/) - To help people prevent fraud during the busy shopping season on Black Friday, the National Police have put together a ten-point advice. Police cybercrime experts say that prepaid or single-use virtual cards and credit wallets are the best ways to protect yourself from fraud. They also say that you shouldn't make quick, impulsive judgements based
- [EU Parliament proposes banning social media for children under 13](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/28/eu-parliament-proposes-banning-social-media-for-children-under-13/) - The European Union is cracking down on digital platforms more and more. The European Parliament has now passed a report that calls for stronger rules on how youngsters can use social networks and tighter oversight on the firms that run them. The vote, which had 483 votes in favour, 92 against, and 86 abstentions, approved
- [National police officer dies after being assaulted while catching two men stealing racing pigeons](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/26/national-police-officer-dies-after-being-assaulted-while-catching-two-men-stealing-racing-pigeons/) - A National Police officer who was off duty and was allegedly attacked when he caught two young men trying to steal racing pigeons from a house in Vinalesa (Valencia) has died in the hospital where he had been since November 8th. Sources in the Guardia Civil say that the officer, who had been in the
- [National Police dismantle a drug-dealing point operating under a false front](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/28/national-police-dismantle-a-drug-dealing-point-operating-under-a-false-front/) - The National Police have detained six men in the town of Denia for drug trafficking and being part of a criminal group. The individuals are between the ages of 20 and 40. The inquiry showed that an organisation that seemed like it was legally formed and not for profit was selling drugs. Beginning of the
- [Dénia suspends licences for cannabis associations throughout the city](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/28/denia-suspends-licences-for-cannabis-associations-throughout-the-city/) - Yesterday, Thursday November 26th, the Dénia plenary session voted on a proposal to stop issuing urban compatibility certificates for businesses and buildings connected to the growth of cannabis smoker associations and social clubs for a year, with the option to extend the time period. There was no issue responsible declarations or licences for work that
- [MelissaJade: Powerhouse Vocals Meet Timeless Hits](https://costablancadaily.com/featured/2025/11/26/melissajade-powerhouse-vocals-meet-timeless-hits/) - Melissa-Jade has been performing along Spain's Costa Blanca for more than ten years, and she has become one of the most captivating and versatile female vocalists in the area. Melissa, who is now in her twenties, started making waves in the music industry at the age of 17 by hosting her own radio show on
- [AENA to appeal 10-million-euro facial recognition fine](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/28/aena-to-appeal-10-million-euro-facial-recognition-fine/) - Aena, Spain's biggest airport operator, will go to court to fight the 10-million-euro fine given to it by the Spanish data protection agency (AEPD) for its biometric boarding system. Aena says the sentence is "disproportionate" and that there has been no security or data breach "at any time." The data protection agency says that Aena
- [Benidorm is still waiting for a new police station 50 years on](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/28/benidorm-is-still-waiting-for-a-new-police-station-50-years-on/) - People who go to the National Police Station in Benidorm have to deal with an old building on Calle Apolo XI that can't handle the work or fit the 400 policemen that work there. Benidorm gave up land in 2015 so that a new building could be built in Salt del L'Aigüa, but the project
- [Elche will host the National Police 091 race on December 7th](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/28/elche-will-host-the-national-police-091-race-on-december-7th/) - José Antonio Román, the Councillor for Sports in Elche, was there to see the fourth edition of the Ruta 091 Elche 2025 Solidarity Race. The National Police puts on this race every year. It will be on December 7th, starting and ending at the Paseo de la Estación. With 1,300 people already signed up, the
- [Ambulances lack geolocation linked to 112 to reach emergencies faster](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/28/ambulances-lack-geolocation-linked-to-112-to-reach-emergencies-faster/) - The province of Alicante and the rest of the Valencian Community's emergency ambulances don't have the geolocation tablets that should have been required in these vehicles before 2022. This would let doctors and other health care personnel save time and get to emergencies faster. "Something very important in our daily work is how long it
- [Fire at Cartagena hospital has affected several floors and flames visible for miles around](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/26/fire-at-cartagena-hospital-has-affected-several-floors-and-flames-visible-for-miles-around/) - A severe fire that started early this morning, Wednesday November 26th, at Santa Lucía Hospital in Cartagena caused the evacuation of multiple floors. The fire damaged one side of the fifth block of the big hospital complex in the port city, leaving it virtually completely destroyed. There have been no reports of injuries or deaths
- [Cherry picker used to inspect palm trees in Torrevieja catches fire](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/26/cherry-picker-used-to-inspect-palm-trees-in-torrevieja-catches-fire/) - Yesterday, Tuesday November 25th, a fire destroyed the lifting machine on the Punta Margalla promenade that the parks and gardens maintenance company's workers had been using to do an emergency inspection of the municipal inventory of five thousand palm trees ordered by the Torrevieja City Council. The government team started doing assessment work when a
- [Fuel from 'low cost' stations is the same as that from large chains](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/28/fuel-from-low-cost-stations-is-the-same-as-that-from-large-chains/) - The Organisation of Consumers and Users (OCU) did a study that found that gas from "low cost" gas stations fulfils European standards and is not significantly different in quality from gas from big chains. The association has looked at up to seven quality factors at 40 service stations. It shows that the quality of 95-octane
- [Orihuela will sterilise 640 feral cats](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/28/orihuela-will-sterilise-640-feral-cats/) - Orihuela has many urban cat colonies that are growing out of control, which is generating problems with living together, the environment, and animal welfare. Irene Celdrán, the Councillor for Health, has said that these colonies have relied on the work of volunteers for years. She publicly thanked the volunteers for their dedication and said that
- [The biggest retro video game festival returns to Valencia with free admission](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/27/the-biggest-retro-video-game-festival-returns-to-valencia-with-free-admission/) - The biggest vintage festival of the year is back in Torrent (Valencia), and it's free. Retroplay, the family-friendly event for classic video games that we all know and love, will be back at the Las Américas Shopping Centre in Torrent on November 29th and 30th, 2025. This is because previous editions were so popular. This
- [EU compels all countries of the Union to recognize same-sex marriages in other member states](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/26/eu-compels-all-countries-of-the-union-to-recognize-same-sex-marriages-in-other-member-states/) - All EU member states must recognise any marriage that took place in another EU country, even if their own laws don't allow for marriage equality. This includes marriages between same-sex couples. Yesterday, Tuesday November 25th, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled that same-sex unions should be recognised in all EU countries. "Not recognising a
- [Victim of sexual exploitation by four people rescued](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/27/victim-of-sexual-exploitation-by-four-people-rescued/) - The National Police have arrested four people in the Alicante towns of Benidorm and l'Alfàs del Pi. Three of them are men and one is a woman, and they are all between the ages of 33 and 74. They are accused of crimes relating to prostitution and public health, according to a statement from the
- [Man bites local police officer in Albatera to avoid arrest](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/27/man-bites-local-police-officer-in-albatera-to-avoid-arrest/) - The Guardia Civil in Dolores and the Local Police in Albatera have arrested three people for drug trafficking. They were caught with varied amounts of different drugs during a joint operation. One of the people involved reacted violently and bit one of the Albatera municipal police officers in an attempt to avoid being arrested. A
- [Torrevieja local police officer accused of theft by colleagues](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/25/torrevieja-local-police-officer-accused-of-theft-by-colleagues/) - The Torrevieja Local Police officer "allegedly and maliciously took a water bottle belonging to the informant that she had left in a fridge in the dining room of the Headquarters, tearing off the label so that he wouldn't be found out, even though the complainant warned that it was her water bottle." This is a
- [Man arrested trying to board a ferry with a car full of stolen goods](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/27/man-arrested-trying-to-board-a-ferry-with-a-car-full-of-stolen-goods/) - A man was detained by the Valencia Local Police just before he was ready to board a ship to Algeria with a car full of stolen electronics, bikes, and other things from France. The police arrested the person near the port as they were checking papers and products as part of their normal duties. Police
- [Mother arrested for trying to sell her baby had previously attempted to do so with another child](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/27/mother-arrested-for-trying-to-sell-her-baby-had-previously-attempted-to-do-so-with-another-child/) - The Regional Police Unit of the Andalusian Regional Government looked into the mother who was accused of selling her infant for 3,000 euros. They found that she had already been probed for trying to do the same thing with another child. While looking into the most recent case, officers found out that the mother had
- [Municipal plenary will move to the Orihuela Costa Town Hall for the first time today](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/27/municipal-plenary-will-move-to-the-orihuela-costa-town-hall-for-the-first-time-today/) - For the first time in its history, the Orihuela City Council's November plenary session will be held at the municipal headquarters on the coast. Residents, community groups, and the Orihuela Costa Independence Party (PIOC) have been criticising this move for a long time. They want the same amount of attention and investment in the city
- [Alicante closes down an unlicensed animal crematorium](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/27/alicante-closes-down-an-unlicensed-animal-crematorium/) - Alicante City Council has now ordered the closure of a pet cremation after shutting down many well-known entertainment venues for not having the right municipal permit. The City Council did not give permission for a pet crematorium to run on Avenida Mare Nostrum, so the Department of Urban Planning has stopped it from doing so.
- [Special fare for those under 25 in Murcia](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/27/special-fare-for-those-under-25-in-murcia/) - José Francisco Muñoz, the Councillor for Mobility, Economic Management, and Contracting, said at the introduction of the new transport model, which went out to tender on Monday, November 24th, that mobility is an "invisible border that separates opportunities." The councillor said that the new model will have unlimited flat prices that "reward loyalty, because the
- [No Alicante police officers available for overtime at Christmas](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/27/no-alicante-police-officers-available-for-overtime-at-christmas/) - The Alicante Local Police want more officers to help them out at the end of the year. The City Council is thinking about launching a fresh recruitment period for officers who want to work extra hours since there aren't enough officers available for overtime to handle the number of events and services that are expected
- [To avoid higher bills, Torrevieja wants the government to change the Waste Law](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/25/to-avoid-higher-bills-torrevieja-wants-the-government-to-change-the-waste-law/) - Torrevieja City Council voted yesterday, Monday November 24th, to support a motion from the Popular Municipal Group asking the Spanish Government and the Ministry for Ecological Transition to quickly change Law 7/2022, which deals with waste and contaminated soils for a circular economy. The PP, VOX, and Sueña Torrevieja parties all voted in favour of
- [Off-duty Guardia Civil officer rescues a woman from a house fire in Mazarrón](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/26/off-duty-guardia-civil-officer-rescues-a-woman-from-a-house-fire-in-mazarron/) - A Guardia Civil officer from the Mazarrón Main Post, who was off duty, saved a woman from her home in the seaside town. The fire and smoke had locked her inside. On Thursday afternoon, November 20th, in Mazarrón, an officer from the Mazarrón Main Station who was off duty saw a lot of smoke coming
- [S-81 'Isaac Peral' docks this Friday in Cartagena](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/26/s-81-isaac-peral-docks-this-friday-in-cartagena/) - The S-81 submarine "Isaac Peral" will arrive in Cartagena this Friday, November 28th, after finishing its maiden operational mission as part of NATO's "Sea Guardian" deployment in the Mediterranean. The Spanish Navy says that the welcoming ceremony for the ship and her 55 crew members will be held at the naval arsenal at 9:30 a.m.
- [Three arrested after dismantling a drug dealing point in San Vicente del Raspeig](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/26/three-arrested-after-dismantling-a-drug-dealing-point-in-san-vicente-del-raspeig/) - The National Police have started an inquiry into a drug store at a house in San Vicente del Raspeig, where drugs like cocaine, hashish, and ecstasy were sold. Three people, a man and two women, ages 55, 51, and 19, have been arrested in connection with a narcotics trafficking crime. The inquiry started after a
- [Two hikers rescued climbing two separate mountains](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/26/two-hikers-rescued-climbing-two-separate-mountains/) - The Alicante Provincial Fire Consortium sent the Alpha 01 aircraft and the Mountain Rescue Group (GER) to help with two mountain rescues in the province this Sunday. Both events hurt hikers who had serious problems when they were hiking. Help in the Atzabares Castle (La Vall de Laguar) At 12:16, the Consortium got a report
- [Spain's 10 Most Wanted Criminals](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/26/spains-10-most-wanted-criminals/) - The list also contains really dangerous criminals, such as someone who was found guilty of premeditated murder and other fugitives who have been involved in violent crimes and human trafficking, such as putting his younger sister and her boyfriend into prostitution. The National Police want everyone to know that they need help from the public
- [Two men kidnapped in retaliation for a robbery in Almoradí released](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/26/two-men-kidnapped-in-retaliation-for-a-robbery-in-almoradi-released/) - The Guardia Civil and the Almorad Local Police have arrested three men, ages 20, 28, and 44. They are accused of illegally holding two men against their will and assaulting them. The men were tied up and taken to an open field in the municipality as punishment for allegedly robbing a business owned by the
- [Orihuela awards the rental of 1,200 scooters at 120 points](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/26/orihuela-awards-the-rental-of-1200-scooters-at-120-points/) - A single company will now handle the rental of electric scooters in Orihuela Costa. This service has been disorganised on the Orihuela coast until now, and the Local Police have even had to take hundreds of these vehicles from companies that rented them without permission, since the authorisations were renewed for months. The City Council
- [Torrevieja Shines: The Grand Christmas Light Switch-On](https://costablancadaily.com/magazine/lifestyle/2025/11/24/torrevieja-shines-the-grand-christmas-light-switch-on/) - With its magnificent yearly Christmas Light Switch-On, the seaside city of Torrevieja formally ushers in the holiday season and turns the area into a brilliant winter wonderland. With a significant investment in lighting, Torrevieja continuously strives to be one of the brightest Christmas destinations on the Southern Costa Blanca. The grand illumination marks the beginning
- [Arrested for driving a delivery truck without a licence or any documentation](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/26/arrested-for-driving-a-delivery-truck-without-a-licence-or-any-documentation/) - The police in El Campello arrested a delivery driver who was driving without a licence. When officials questioned him for his papers, they found that he had none and was in the country without permission. This kind of behaviour is against the law for the driver, who is committing a crime against road safety, and
- [Man assaults Ryanair employee after dispute over suitcase](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/26/man-assaults-ryanair-employee-after-dispute-over-suitcase/) - Most Ryanair passengers are angry and resigned when they find out that their luggage doesn't meet the size restrictions for carry-on baggage and they have to pay extra to check it. Some people, on the other hand, react violently, even physically, as happened with a passenger who was about to board a flight to Germany
- [6-year-old dies after dental treatment and another in hospital](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/24/6-year-old-dies-after-dental-treatment-and-another-in-hospital/) - The Court of Instruction number 5 of Alzira (Valencia) and the Ministry of Health of the Generalitat are looking into what happened at a private dental clinic in the town last Thursday, November 20th, when a six-year-old girl died after getting treatment. A four-year-old boy who went to the same clinic hours earlier is now
- [Authorities prevent the sale of a baby for 3,000 euros ](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/25/authorities-prevent-the-sale-of-a-baby-for-3000-euros/) - The National Police Unit stopped the sale of a newborn for 3,000 euros in Malaga after finding out about an illegal deal between the baby's real mother and a couple who couldn't have children. They made fake documents to register the baby as their own. The Andalusian Regional Government has taken the child away and
- [Man ran over and killed in Malaga: one person arrested](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/25/man-ran-over-and-killed-in-malaga-one-person-arrested/) - A car hit a 44-year-old man in Málaga early on Sunday morning, November 23rd, and he died. The 112 Andalucía Emergency Service said that the collision happened on Calle Rotonda de Suárez. The driver who was involved in the accident later fled the area and was apprehended by local authorities. Around 1:15 a.m., the event
- [Man arrested for stealing the air conditioning motor from a school](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/25/man-arrested-for-stealing-the-air-conditioning-motor-from-a-school/) - Police in Alicante have arrested a 32-year-old man for stealing the motor from a school's air conditioning unit in the northern part of the city. This theft cost the institution 4,245 euros. According to a statement from the Police Headquarters, the accused left behind a document at the site that tied him directly to the
- [Car catches fire on the N-332 in Torrevieja after a collision with another vehicle](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/25/car-catches-fire-on-the-n-332-in-torrevieja-after-a-collision-with-another-vehicle/) - On Sunday, November 23rd, in Torrevieja, there was an accident that scared a lot of people but didn't hurt anyone. A car caught fire after being hit from behind by another car. The event happened on the N-332, the busiest road in the area, just after 1 p.m. The firefighters from the Torrevieja fire station
- [Elche activates the special low-temperature plan for the homeless](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/25/elche-activates-the-special-low-temperature-plan-for-the-homeless/) - Elche City Council has set up a unique strategy to protect homeless persons who don't routinely utilise the Conciénciate Foundation's nightly shelter from the cold. This plan was put in place by the Emergency Services department and the Social Action department working together. The Spanish Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has predicted that the temperature would drop
- [Another gang that robbed houses by marking doors arrested in Elche](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/25/another-gang-that-robbed-houses-by-marking-doors-arrested-in-elche/) - The National Police have broken up another group of house thieves from Alicante who travelled to other places in the province and the Region of Murcia to break into homes. They used silicone thread or glue to see if the houses were vacant. Three men and one woman from Georgia were arrested in Elche as
- [Insurance agent arrested for fraud of more than 800,000 euros](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/24/insurance-agent-arrested-for-fraud-of-more-than-800000-euros/) - The Guardia Civil in San Vicente del Raspeig has arrested a former employee of an insurance business in Alicante. They are accused of cheating at least 27 people in the province of Alicante out of more than €800,000. The woman who was arrested, whose spouse has also been accused in the case, is said to
- [Four years sought for attempted rape](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/24/four-years-sought-for-attempted-rape/) - The prosecution is asking for a prison sentence of three years, eleven months, and 29 days for attempted sexual assault against a man who is accused of trying to rape a young woman on November 18th, 2022, in a town in the Marina Alta region. The trial will start today, Monday, November 24th, in the
- [Brit wanted for two sexual assaults arrested in a Benidorm hotel](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/24/brit-wanted-for-two-sexual-assaults-arrested-in-a-benidorm-hotel/) - The National Police detained a 44-year-old man in a hotel in Benidorm (Alicante) who was wanted by the UK for two charges of sexual assault. He had been sentenced to ten years in prison for these crimes. The arrest happened while a citizen security patrol was working to keep people safe at a hotel complex
- [Wetherspoons to open at Alicante airport](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/24/wetherspoons-to-open-at-alicante-airport/) - Wetherspoon, the British pub chain, has announced that its first outlet outside of the UK and Ireland would be at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport. Wetherspoon is like a British version of 100 Montaditos. It's known for its cheap food, breakfasts, and, most importantly, its beer. This is a historic moment for the business that Tim
- [Man arrested for extorting a man with death threats after he visited a dating website](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/24/man-arrested-for-extorting-a-man-with-death-threats-after-he-visited-a-dating-website/) - The National Police have detained a 23-year-old man in Dénia for extortion after he threatened another man who had used a dating site for ladies online through a messaging app. A man who had been using the internet to talk to women and sending them threatening messages using an instant messaging app told the Judicial
- [Arrested Malaga for possession of child pornography](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/24/arrested-malaga-for-possession-of-child-pornography/) - The National Police have arrested a 23-year-old man in Ronda (Málaga) for allegedly having child pornography on the internet. The investigation started because the National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) in the US sent a report to international cooperation channels. This was reported by the Málaga Provincial Police Headquarters, which said that the
- [Bronze for Victor Manuel Rubio in the Mister Universe](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/24/bronze-for-victor-manuel-rubio-in-the-mister-universe/) - Orihuela, the home of many famous sportsmen, is in the news again since bodybuilder Víctor Manuel Rubio earned the bronze medal at the Mr. Universe bodybuilding competition. Rubio, who has won many times in this area, came in third at the WABBA International gala in Salou. 400 people from all over the world The athlete
- [National Police arrest a broker involved in cryptocurrency scams](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/24/national-police-arrest-a-broker-involved-in-cryptocurrency-scams/) - According to a statement from the National Police, they have detained a licensed cryptocurrency broker who ran a legal business in Murcia. They are accused of defrauding at least seven people and one legal company out of more than 150,000 euros. The events started in late 2023, when a number of people were "recruited" to
- [Alicante traffic and travel app is here](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/24/alicante-traffic-and-travel-app-is-here/) - The first software from the Alicante City Council, "Alicante Moves," is now ready to be downloaded. This service, together with a website, will let people see traffic conditions, accidents, roadworks, and breakdowns in real time, as well as available parking spaces. This information comes from over 300 cameras that are set up on the streets
- [A drug chase between Alicante and Mutxamel ends with a four-year prison sentence](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/24/a-drug-chase-between-alicante-and-mutxamel-ends-with-a-four-year-prison-sentence/) - On Friday, November 21st, a man was sentenced to four years in jail for driving cocaine and hashish in his car and leading police on a chase through the streets of Alicante and Mutxamel. During the drive, he hurt two police officers who were trying to apprehend him. The plea deal cuts the prosecution's initial
- [Marina Baixa Hospital will add 41 beds in 2026 after expansion and renovation works](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/24/marina-baixa-hospital-will-add-41-beds-in-2026-after-expansion-and-renovation-works/) - The construction to add on to and update the Marina Baixa Hospital in Vila Joiosa is going according to plan and should be done by the end of 2026. The centre will have 41 more beds when it is done. Marciano Gómez, the Minister of Health, visited the hospital this Friday, November 21st, to check
- [Richard Gere to switch on Murcia Christmas lights](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/21/richard-gere-to-switch-on-murcia-christmas-lights/) - Richard Gere will light up the Christmas tree in the Plaza Circular in Murcia, on Friday, November 28th. Richard Gere is going to Murcia next week for a charity event for the Hogar Sí Foundation, which he has been a member of for years, according to several news sources and Efe. The Murcia City Council
- [Costa Blanca Weekend Guide: Your Black Friday & Christmas Weekend Guide!](https://costablancadaily.com/magazine/2025/11/21/costa-blanca-weekend-guide-your-black-friday-christmas-weekend-guide/) - The official beginning of Black Friday sales and the blossoming of early Christmas markets are two exciting trends that the Costa Blanca is ideally situated between this weekend. Prepare to shop, save, and enjoy the festive mood of early Christmas! While the official Black Friday is next week (November 28th), the shopping centres across the
- [Ten complaints in four days in El Campello against cyclists and dog owners](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/21/ten-complaints-in-four-days-in-el-campello-against-cyclists-and-dog-owners/) - Because of the misuse of bicycles and personal mobility vehicles, the El Campello Local Police are stepping up their patrols on the pedestrian strip of its coastal promenades these days. Municipal sources say that these types of mobility are not allowed because these are public spaces meant for pedestrians. This is shown via traffic signs
- [Traveling from Valencia to Alicante will take less than an hour in 2027](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/21/traveling-from-valencia-to-alicante-will-take-less-than-an-hour-in-2027/) - Óscar Puente said yesterday, Thursday November 20th, in Valencia that the work needed to connect the three Valencian capitals with standard gauge track will be done by 2027. This will make it possible to travel between Valencia and Alicante in less than an hour. The Valencian Business Association put up the "I Want the Corridor"
- [Villajoyosa Local Police office guilty of assault](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/21/villajoyosa-local-police-office-guilty-of-assault/) - A police officer from Villajoyosa has been given a six-month fine, with a day price of 6 euros, for hurting a man he had been arguing with after the person said the officer wasn't doing a good job of controlling traffic. The Tenth Section of the Provincial Court of Alicante, also ordered the police officer
- [Trial of Orihuela Mayor suspended again](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/21/trial-of-orihuela-mayor-suspended-again/) - The Orihuela Criminal Court Number 1 has put off the trial that was supposed to happen today, Friday Novemver 21st. The Mayor of Orihuela, Pepe Vegara, and three other businesspeople were going to be tried for tax fraud. The trial will now take place in May and June of 2026. The accused are facing a
- [Thirteen arrested after dismantling a drug trafficking gang in Orihuela](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/21/thirteen-arrested-after-dismantling-a-drug-trafficking-gang-in-orihuela/) - After breaking up a group in Orihuela (Alicante) that was supposedly growing marijuana and selling drugs, the National Police arrested 13 people, including eight men and five women aged 23 to 66. They are accused of drug trafficking, being part of a criminal group, electricity fraud, illegal possession of weapons, and animal abuse. As part
- [Displaying the Pride flag is legal](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/21/displaying-the-pride-flag-is-legal/) - On Gay Pride Day 2023, the Government Delegation in Valencia had the multicoloured flag that represents the LGTBI community on its facade. This was after recent elections that led to a PP and Vox regional government. The Christian Lawyers Association then filed an administrative appeal, which the TSJCV accepted and ruled in favour of the
- [Boat catches fire in Cabo Roig](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/21/boat-catches-fire-in-cabo-roig/) - Yesterday, Thursday November 20th, a yacht caught fire in the port of Cabo Roig on the Orihuela Costa. The ship was in dry dock, more especially in the slipway, for maintenance. The fire only affected this vessel and didn't spread to the other ships at the port complex, even though the materials and fuel made
- [Gang smashed windows to steal slot machines, ham and bikes](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/21/gang-smashed-windows-to-steal-slot-machines-ham-and-bikes/) - They stole cars and then crashed them into stores to take money from gaming machines, Iberian goods, and expensive bikes. They were so busy that they once robbed four shops in one night. The National Police and the Guardia Civil worked together to stop a gang based in Seville that is thought to have committed
- [Child stabs another in Torrevieja](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/20/child-stabs-another-in-torrevieja/) - Around 2 p.m. yesterday, Wednesday November 19th, a minor stabbed another minor on Avenida de las Cortes Valencianas in Torrevieja, close to the KFC. According to city officials, the injured youngster, who was born in the Dominican Republic, had surgery to remove the knife from his arm and is doing well with no problems. The
- [Senate has begun a change to legalise cutting off utilities to squatters](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/20/senate-has-begun-a-change-to-legalise-cutting-off-utilities-to-squatters/) - Yesterday, Wednesday November 19th, the People's Party (PP) used its majority in the Senate to pass a bill that changes the Penal Code so that disrupting utilities on "illegally occupied property" is no longer a crime of compulsion. The Basque Nationalist Party (PNV) was in favour of the bill, although Together for Catalonia (Junts) did
- [Man jailed for six and a half years for stabbing a minor after robbery in Sueca ](https://costablancadaily.com/news/murcia/2025/11/20/man-jailed-for-six-and-a-half-years-for-stabbing-a-minor-after-robbery-in-sueca/) - A man has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison for a violent robbery in Sueca during which he stabbed a fifteen-year-old boy who tried to intervene.
- [Specialist Teachers in Alicante Continue Strike](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/20/specialist-teachers-in-alicante-continue-strike/) - FP specialist teachers in Alicante are continuing their indefinite strike, rejecting the region’s latest offer and demanding the repeal of a decree that they say cuts their hours, pay and core teaching duties.FP specialist teachers in Alicante are continuing their indefinite strike, rejecting the region’s latest offer and demanding the repeal of a decree that they say cuts their hours, pay and core teaching duties.
- [Women’s Coach Sentenced to One Year in Prison for Sexting](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/20/womens-coach-sentenced-to-one-year-in-prison-for-sexting/) - A youth basketball coach in San Vicente del Raspeig has been jailed for one year and barred from working with minors after attempting to obtain intimate images from two under-sixteen players.
- [Dramatic Breakthrough in Investigation in Torrevieja Killing of Christian](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/20/dramatic-breakthrough-in-investigation-in-torrevieja-killing-of-christian/) - The investigation into the killing of Christian in Torrevieja has advanced significantly, with two suspects jailed, others under scrutiny, and a mobile-phone trace leading to the rapid identification of the vehicle and those involved.
- [La Zenia Boulevard Lights up the Christmas Magic](https://costablancadaily.com/magazine/2025/11/19/la-zenia-boulevard-lights-up-the-christmas-magic/) - The magnificent annual Christmas Lights Switch-On and Parade at La Zenia Boulevard signifies the official start of the holiday season on the Costa Blanca! Families travel from all over the region to witness the beginning of the holiday magic at this much-anticipated event, which is a true highlight of the Orihuela Costa social calendar. With
- [Benidorm to Welcome 6,000 Dart Players for the 2025 National Championship](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/21/benidorm-to-welcome-6000-dart-players-for-the-2025-national-championship/) - Benidorm will host 6,000 competitors at the National Darts Championship 2025, a three-day event expected to attract more than 20,000 visitors and provide a strong economic boost to the town.
- [Two drivers drive in the wrong direction on the A-7 on the same day](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/21/two-drivers-drive-in-the-wrong-direction-on-the-a-7-on-the-same-day/) - Two drivers who went the wrong way on the A-7 motorway on the same day are being looked into by the Guardia Civil. In two different occurrences, they almost caused serious accidents. Thanks to the quick action of the cops, neither of the two occurrences resulted in any crashes with other cars. The first incident
- [Three arrested for stealing 3,000 kilos of copper](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/21/three-arrested-for-stealing-3000-kilos-of-copper/) - The Guardia Civil has arrested three people and is looking into a fourth person's suspected role in a string of copper thefts that took place in several places in the provinces of Alicante and Albacete. The inquiry has led to the arrest of a criminal cell that worked together on a regular basis to make
- [Authorities warn of listeria contamination in seven sliced ​​meat products](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/21/authorities-warn-of-listeria-contamination-in-seven-sliced-meat-products/) - The Spanish Agency for Food Safety (Aesan) has cautioned that certain batches of seven sliced chilled beef products from the company Cárnicas Serrano may contain listeria. The company has already pulled these goods from the market as a precaution. The affected products are: "chopped can of thin slices" (150 grammes), which is packaged sliced and
- [Man arrested for faking robbery to collect insurance money](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/21/man-arrested-for-faking-robbery-to-collect-insurance-money/) - National Police officers have arrested a 26-year-old man in Alicante as the suspected perpetrator of a crime of falsely reporting a crime and fraud. The person who was arrested lied when they said they had been the victim of a violent robbery so they could get €800 from insurance, which was the worth of a
- [Benidorm becomes a testing ground for the “European Digital Wallet”](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/21/benidorm-becomes-a-testing-ground-for-the-european-digital-wallet/) - By the end of 2026, the European Digital Wallet will be available all around Europe. Benidorm has been chosen as a trial city in the hotel industry for now. The wallet will feature an app that is projected to save ten hours a day on customer registration. The European digital wallet's data shows that registering
- [Tips to curb squatting in Cartagena](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/21/tips-to-curb-squatting-in-cartagena/) - The Mayor, Noelia Arroyo, said that Antonio Navarro Selfa, who will lead this team and is "one of the leading professionals in Real Estate Law in our country," is offering two important tips for renting a home without the risk of it becoming a squatting case. This is to mark the start of a new
- [Bus drivers in Alicante have issued an ultimatum: An indefinite strike](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/21/bus-drivers-in-alicante-have-issued-an-ultimatum-an-indefinite-strike/) - The workers say that the Ministry of Mobility has "neglected and improvised" the metropolitan transport model of Alicante and hasn't planned the service well enough. Intercity bus drivers in Alicante have given a serious ultimatum: they will go on strike until the concessionaire and the government reach a deal. The union says that talks between
- [Rojales to raise rubbish tax by 17%](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/21/rojales-to-raise-rubbish-tax-by-17/) - Antonio Pérez, the long-time mayor of Rojales, will have a hard year and a half in office since people are questioning his absolute majority. The Mayor was able to once again claim the majority vote that has allowed him to run Rojales for the past fifteen years. This happened at the special plenary session to
- [Consell approves the €100,000 agreement for the technical studies of the TRAM in Elche](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/20/consell-approves-the-e100000-agreement-for-the-technical-studies-of-the-tram-in-elche/) - The Consell has given the go-ahead for the Second Vice Presidency for Recovery, Environment, Infrastructure, and Territory to sign a deal with the Elche City Council to pay for the work needed to get the Elche Metropolitan Transport System (E-TRAM) up and running. The Generalitat will give the City Council a nominative subsidy of 100,000
- [Husband released after it was confirmed wife's death was not violent](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/20/husband-released-after-it-was-confirmed-wifes-death-was-not-violent/) - The National Police released the man who was arrested on Monday, November 17th, in the Murcian district of San José de la Montaña for allegedly being involved in the death of his wife. They did this after ascertaining that the death was not violent. The Homicide Group's investigation and other procedures have shown that the
- [Three years in prison for a fake psychologist for sexually assaulting his roommate](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/20/three-years-in-prison-for-a-fake-psychologist-for-sexually-assaulting-his-roommate/) - The Alicante Court has sentenced a man to three years and three months in prison for pretending to be a psychologist and therapist to sexually assault his flatmate, who was only half awake at the time because she had taken sedatives the accused had told her to take to help her sleep. According to the
- [China looks to invest in Alicante: food, construction and cars](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/20/china-looks-to-invest-in-alicante-food-construction-and-cars/) - Alicante is becoming a new place where Chinese investors want to put their money. A group of businesspeople from Weihai, China, is visiting Alicante to look into ways to work together and possibly set up their factories in the province. The group is made up of people from the food, commerce, and construction industries. Luis
- [One in four nurses in Alicante suffers groping](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/20/one-in-four-nurses-in-alicante-suffers-groping/) - One in four nurses (24%) has experienced unwanted physical contact, including a hand on the waist, hugs, and even touching of the buttocks and other sensitive and intimate areas. Fourteen percent have had unwanted advances for dating or sexual activity from patients, family members, superiors, or colleagues, even though they tried to stop them. In
- [Torrevieja parks contract required an inspection of the condition of all palm trees in September](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/18/torrevieja-parks-contract-required-an-inspection-of-the-condition-of-all-palm-trees-in-september/) - The company that won the contract to take care of the green spaces in Torrevieja in March of this year has to give a full report on the condition of all the city's plants and how well they are being cared for within the first three months of the contract. They also have to make
- [National Police dismantle a cannabis club and arrest four](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/20/national-police-dismantle-a-cannabis-club-and-arrest-four/) - In the Valencian town of Gandia, National Police officers shut down a private cannabis club where narcotics were being offered to consumers for use outside the premises. They took approximately 300 grammes of marijuana, more than 100 grammes of hashish, 16 joints, almost 50 grammes of prepared stuff, €1,205 in cash, and two precision scales.
- [Criminal group accused of robbing 26 homes in Cartagena and Elche broken up](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/20/criminal-group-accused-of-robbing-26-homes-in-cartagena-and-elche-broken-up/) - The National Police have broken up a criminal cell based in Torrevieja (Alicante) that is said to have broken into at least 26 residences in Cartagena and Elche. People involved marked the residences with a thread of clear glue so they could see when people came in or out and then used special tools to get
- [Torrevieja allocates 500,000 euros for the rental of new endoscopy equipment](https://costablancadaily.com/magazine/health-and-fitness/2025/11/20/torrevieja-allocates-500000-euros-for-the-rental-of-new-endoscopy-equipment/) - The Torrevieja Health Department has put out a bid for new endoscopy equipment for the Digestive Medicine department. The equipment will be leased with no chance to buy it. According to the tender documents on the Public Sector Procurement Platform, the contract is worth €518,352.55 and has a base budget of €501,765.27 (€414,682.04 without taxes).
- [The price of a butane gas cylinder from today](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/18/the-price-of-a-butane-gas-cylinder-from-today/) - According to a resolution published in the Official State Gazette (BOE), the maximum retail price of butane gas cylinders will drop by 4% from today, Tuesday, November 18th, compared to the price set in the last review. This is the third time in a row that the price has dropped. Sources from the Ministry for
- [Benidorm invests 600,000 euros in a new road resurfacing plan](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/20/benidorm-invests-600000-euros-in-a-new-road-resurfacing-plan/) - The Benidorm City Council's Department of Public Space will spend €599,738.09 on the 2025 Asphalt Plan, which will start immediately and should be finished in a month. The work will affect roads and highways in the city that are in poor shape, with cracks in the surface or damage that makes driving uncomfortable and dangerous.
- [The "Lemon Express" will be back on the road... but more than 700 kilometres from Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/19/the-lemon-express-will-be-back-on-the-road-but-more-than-700-kilometres-from-alicante/) - A part of Alicante's history will travel more than 700 kilometres to be fixed and appreciated. These carriages are a part of the history of all the people of Alicante who rode the "Limón Exprés" train, which went from Benidorm to Gata de Gorgos along the cliffs. Six carriages were loaded and taken to the
- [Torrevieja will pay 115,000 euros to the police officer who reported workplace harassment](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/19/torrevieja-will-pay-115000-euros-to-the-police-officer-who-reported-workplace-harassment/) - The Constitutional Court upheld the ruling that the Torrevieja City Council must pay a local police officer 115,000 euros for the workplace harassment he suffered. The officer pointed to the public officials in charge of the Local Police for not doing anything about it. The High Court of Justice and the Supreme Court both ruled
- [Memorial service organised for Cloe the 15-year-old girl murdered on the Orihuela Costa](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/19/memorial-service-organised-for-cloe-the-15-year-old-girl-murdered-on-the-orihuela-costa/) - On the first anniversary of Cloe's death, family, friends, and neighbours will honour her. She was a 15-year-old girl who was killed on the Orihuela Costa on the afternoon of November 24th, the day before the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Next Sunday at 11:30 a.m. in La Florida ER-2 Park,
- [Javea's canine officer detects drugs on the handle of a crutch](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/19/javeas-canine-officer-detects-drugs-on-the-handle-of-a-crutch/) - Kosmo, the canine officer from Javea, has once again demonstrated his exceptional skill in drug detection. This time, his sharp sense of smell enabled him to discover the stash in an unforeseen hiding spot: the handle of a crutch, as reported by municipal sources. In a recent surveillance operation in the Thiviers area, the Local
- [Orihuela puts out to tender the installation of new parking facilities for electric bicycles](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/19/orihuela-puts-out-to-tender-the-installation-of-new-parking-facilities-for-electric-bicycles/) - As part of the Orihuela Destination Tourism Sustainability Plan, the Councillor for Tourism, Gonzalo Montoya, has announced the initiation of a contract for the supply, installation, and commissioning of four new parking facilities for electric bicycles, which will feature charging and parking points. Prime locations The parking facilities will be strategically positioned at essential locations
- [National Police arrest German fugitive in Murcia](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/19/national-police-arrest-german-fugitive-in-murcia/) - Officers from the National Police have arrested a 24-year-old man living in the Murcian district of Monteagudo. He was wanted under a European Arrest Warrant for Extradition issued by Germany, where he is deemed responsible for a violent robbery. Authorities became aware of the potential presence of this individual, sought by German officials, in the
- [Murcia has 45 new firefighters](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/19/murcia-has-45-new-firefighters/) - Forty-five firefighters from the Fire and Rescue Service (SEIS) who completed their training at the municipal academy were sworn in as career civil servants, marking the culmination of the process that began with the publication of their appointments in the Official Gazette of the Region of Murcia (BORM) on November 6th. The City Council indicates
- [Alicante awards the animal collection and custody service to the Animal Protection Society ](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/19/alicante-awards-the-animal-collection-and-custody-service-to-the-animal-protection-society/) - Since January 2024, over a thousand animals have been taken in by the municipal shelter, with an average of 95 animals receiving care each month. Alicante City Council intends to grant the contract for the collection, custody, maintenance, observation, treatment, management, and adoption of animals at the municipal shelter to the current managing entity, the
- [Prosecutors are seeking a 7-year prison sentence for the Orihuela Mayor](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/19/prosecutors-are-seeking-a-7-year-prison-sentence-for-the-orihuela-mayor/) - The Criminal Court No. 1 of Orihuela has suspended the first of the three scheduled sessions this Friday, as reported by the Superior Court of Justice of the Valencian Community. The court has confirmed that the sessions on November 21st and 28th will proceed as planned, and depending on how the hearing unfolds, the court
- [Five young people intoxicated by marijuana vapes at a high school](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/18/five-young-people-intoxicated-by-marijuana-vapes-at-a-high-school/) - The National Police have arrested a 36-year-old man who owns a CBD store in Murcia. He is accused of poisoning five young people between the ages of 18 and 24 who were smoking vapes that could have had a liquid with the active ingredient of marijuana (THC) in it at a high school in Orihuela
- [Double inspection of each palm tree on the CV-905 in Torrevieja](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/18/double-inspection-of-each-palm-tree-on-the-cv-905-in-torrevieja/) - Torrevieja City Council is looking at every palm tree in the median of the CV-905 after one that was infected with the red palm weevil epidemic fell on a car on Friday, killing the 22-year-old man who was the only person inside. Yesterday, Monday November 17th, the Parks and Gardens Department said that the company
- [Arrested for robbing a petrol station in Orihuela with a knife](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/17/arrested-for-robbing-a-petrol-station-in-orihuela-with-a-knife/) - The Orihuela Local Police have arrested a man for armed robbery at a petrol station in the municipality. On Saturday night, November 15th, the man who was arrested went inside the business, which is at the beginning of the CV-915 road just off Calle Sol, with a big knife and stole the cash. After receiving
- [Man stole suitcase with 47,000 euros worth of jewelry from a tourist during check-in at a hotel](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/18/man-stole-suitcase-with-47000-euros-worth-of-jewelry-from-a-tourist-during-check-in-at-a-hotel/) - The National Police have arrested a man in Málaga who is responsible for numerous hotel thefts. One of these robberies happened in Málaga, when he stole a tourist's suitcase with electronics and jewellery worth more than €47,000. The Provincial Police Headquarters said yesterday, Monday November 17th, that the suspect worked in numerous Spanish regions. However,
- [Pilar de la Horadada launches the new "Housing Bonus 2025" campaign](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/18/pilar-de-la-horadada-launches-the-new-housing-bonus-2025-campaign/) - The Pilar de la Horadada Town Council is paying for the whole campaign with €200,000 from the "Housing Voucher: 7th Economic Recovery Plan for Pilar de la Horadada" initiative. The first 6,666 homes that qualify will get a total of 13,332 coupons. The person who gets this help will have to report it as a
- [Two arrested for assaulting a neighbour with a hammer](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/18/two-arrested-for-assaulting-a-neighbuor-with-a-hammer/) - The Guardia Civil says that two men, ages 27 and 24, are suspected of attacking a citizen in Novelda, which happened in a public park in the town. The victim was hurt badly and had to go to the hospital. The attack happened a month ago, on October 16th, in the late afternoon. The Guardia
- [Malaga teacher arrested for sexually assaulting three children](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/18/malaga-teacher-arrested-for-sexually-assaulting-three-children/) - Three youngsters in a children's shelter in Málaga were sexually assaulted by a teacher there. The teacher has been arrested. One of the victims told the National Police about the abuse she says she received as a child. Two additional victims came forward with similar stories, and detectives found that the suspect, who is now
- [Prevention of cyberbullying and internet use in Alicante schools](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/18/prevention-of-cyberbullying-and-internet-use-in-alicante-schools/) - Digital identity, cyberbullying, hoaxes, and fake news. Some of the things that will be taught at schools in Alicante this year include these. The Valencian regional administration has decided to give fifth-grade kids, who are 10 and 11 years old, cybersecurity training earlier because they use mobile phones at a young age. It is worrying
- [Crevillent to host 'Gamer Weekend'](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/18/crevillent-to-host-gamer-weekend/) - Next Sunday, November 30th, the Youth Council will hold a big gaming and video game event called "Crevillent Gamer Weekend" at the Els Arbrets Sports Centre. All young people in the municipality are welcome to come and enjoy the latest news in the gaming world for free. The store will be open from 11:00 AM
- [31-years sought for man accused of murdering his partner](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/18/31-years-sought-for-man-accused-of-murdering-his-partner/) - "Stop hitting me, my stomach hurts." Rocío de la Palma O., 44, begged her boyfriend one last time before he punched and kicked her and then stabbed her 22 times, mainly in the neck, killing her in her home in l'Alfàs del Pi, according to the Public Prosecutor's Office. The man who is suspected of
- [Ecuador's most wanted drug trafficker, arrested in Malaga](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/18/ecuadors-most-wanted-drug-trafficker-arrested-in-malaga/) - In Málaga, the Spanish National Police have caught Wilmer Geovanny Chavarría Barre, also known as "Pipo," who is Ecuador's most wanted drug dealer. He was arrested when he got to the Costa del Sol airport from Morocco. He was using a fake name, Danilo Ramón Fernández Calderón, in a combined operation with Ecuadorian security agents.
- [Family tragedy of the young man killed on the CV905 in Torrevieja](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/16/family-tragedy-of-the-young-man-killed-on-the-cv905-in-torrevieja/) - The town is still in shock after the death of 22-year-old Martín Pérez Aniorte from Torrevieja. This is not only because of the strange circumstances of the event but the personal circumstances of the death of the man and his family. The man was recently left without parents. His parents both died of disease in
- [Torrevieja will inspect 5,500 municipal palm trees following a fatal accident](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/17/torrevieja-will-inspect-5500-municipal-palm-trees-following-a-fatal-accident/) - How could this have taken place? That's the question after a terrible accident on Friday that killed a 22-year-old man. The palm tree that fell on the CV-905 in Torrevieja destroyed the car he was driving. The driver perished right away. The City Council said on the day of the accident that the tree was
- [Households in Spain face 50,000 euros fines if they fail to assess risks for domestic staff](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/17/households-in-spain-face-50000-euros-fines-if-they-fail-to-assess-risks-for-domestic-staff/) - The Ministry of Labour in Spain has made a new rule that says that the 350,000 homes in the country that hire a housekeeper must have a risk assessment and preventive plan ready for inspection and signed by the worker. As of Friday, November 14, they could be penalised up to approximately 50,000 euros if
- [Paraglider dies after crashing on the slope of Palomaret in Petrer](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/15/paraglider-dies-after-crashing-on-the-slope-of-palomaret-in-petrer/) - The Alicante Provincial Fire Consortium said that a 44-year-old paraglider died today, Saturday, November 15, 2025, when he crashed on the slope of Palomaret mountain in Petrer. The emergency call came in at 12:52 p.m. Because it was difficult to get to, the Alpha 01 rescue helicopter and the Special Rescue Group (GER) were sent.
- [Three-year-old girl dies in a house fire in a village in Granada](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/17/three-year-old-girl-dies-in-a-house-fire-in-a-village-in-granada/) - A fire that started at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday November 13th killed a three-year-old child in the municipality of Las Gabias (population 23,400) in the province of Granada, which is only 15 minutes from the city of Granada. Around 5:15 p.m., the 061 Emergency Service got a call about a fire on Calle San José
- [Alicante and Valencia airports close October with 17.2 and 10 million accumulated passengers](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/17/alicante-and-valencia-airports-close-october-with-17-2-and-10-million-accumulated-passengers/) - Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport closed October with 17,220,070 passengers, which is 8.3% more than the same time last year. Valencia Airport had 10,083,151 passengers, which is 8.2% more than the same time last year. Last month, the Alicante terminal had a record number of passengers: 1,902,792, which is 5.9% more than in October 2024. The
- [Drug bust: Elche police arrest father and daughter with cocaine, weapons and luxury cars](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/17/drug-bust-elche-police-arrest-father-and-daughter-with-cocaine-weapons-and-luxury-cars/) - A family network that sold cocaine in Torrevieja on a medium scale has been broken up. The network raised suspicions since they lived a wealthy lifestyle despite not reporting any income. They lived in a beautiful home, owned four expensive cars, a fourteen-metre sailboat, and a collection of watches worth more than 150,000 euros. Along
- [Alicante launches a Mobile Citizen Service Office along with 10 new patrol cars](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/17/alicante-launches-a-mobile-citizen-service-office-along-with-10-new-patrol-cars/) - As part of the budget deals made between the Popular Party government coalition and the Vox municipal group, the Alicante City Council gave the Local Police 11 new cars this Friday. Julio Calero, the Councillor for Security, showed off a new addition: a van that serves as a Mobile Citizen Service Office. This van will
- [Two boats carrying 16 migrants arrive on the coast of Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/17/two-boats-carrying-16-migrants-arrive-on-the-coast-of-alicante/) - Sources say that two boats with 16 Algerian migrants on board arrived on the coast of Alicante province on Thursday, November 13th. The first boat had 11 individuals on it, and the second boat, which was seen at 5:30 p.m., had 5 more. All of them were in fantastic health. There were five adult men
- [Two arrested for abandoning a minor at a police station in Gandia](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/17/two-arrested-for-abandoning-a-minor-at-a-police-station-in-gandia/) - Two men, ages 23 to 59, have been arrested by the National Police in Gandia for allegedly abandoning children, helping others immigrate illegally, and committing fraud against the government. The accused men's goal was to have the youngster put under the care of the state Administration, which would provide him legal residency and protection status.
- [Man arrested in Murcia for drunk driving, running red lights, and driving without a licence](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/17/man-arrested-in-murcia-for-drunk-driving-running-red-lights-and-driving-without-a-licence/) - Police say that a man in Murcia has been arrested for driving drunk, running red lights, and not having a licence. His name and age have not been made public. The person started what the Local Police called a "dangerous combination behind the wheel" since he drove too fast, didn't pay attention to the signs,
- [Port Authority is starting to take action against the tuk-tuks in Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/17/port-authority-is-starting-to-take-action-against-the-tuk-tuks-in-alicante/) - The Port Authority and the Port Police have started to step in over tuk-tuks as the city gets more and more chaotic. Both organisations say there is "no specific plan" for these tourist vehicles, but the truth is that their parking is watched, they are cautioned when they block pavements or highways, and they can't
- [Provisional release for three accused of assaulting man near a nightclub in Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/17/provisional-release-for-three-accused-of-assaulting-man-near-a-nightclub-in-alicante/) - After spending over a month in jail, a court has let three young men go free on a temporary basis. They were arrested for allegedly attacking an 18-year-old male outside a nightclub in the Albufereta region of Alicante. After hearing from witnesses, the decision was made, and a restraining order has been put in place
- [Torrevieja heated swimming pool contract awarded](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/17/torrevieja-heated-swimming-pool-contract-awarded/) - The Local Governing Board of the Torrevieja City Council have approved the writing of the proposal to build a heated swimming pool in the Sports City. It will be built behind the "Tavi y Carmona" Sports Palace and across from the Cecilio Gallego Pavilion. Francisco Miguel Juárez Pozuelo won the project for 59,154.48 euros (including
- [A car-sharing facility opens in Vega Baja](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/17/a-car-sharing-facility-opens-in-vega-baja/) - The Generalitat has opened a new car park in the Vega Baja after spending 645,000 euros to encourage carpooling. The shape of the car park is meant to look like an artichoke in honour of the region's agricultural history and the festivals and events that take place around the jewel of the orchard. There are
- [22-year-old man died when a palm tree fell on the car he was driving on the CV-905 in Torrevieja](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/14/22-year-old-man-died-when-a-palm-tree-fell-on-the-car-he-was-driving-on-the-cv-905-in-torrevieja/) - A 22-year-old man died when a palm tree with red palm weevils fell on the car he was driving in the middle of the CV-905 highway in Torrevieja. The accident happened today, Friday November 14th, at about 5:10 p.m. on this regional route between the Carrefour roundabout and La Hoya, near the vehicle inspection station
- [Rock, Race Cars & Real estate—your Costa Blanca Weekend is Set!](https://costablancadaily.com/magazine/2025/11/14/rock-race-cars-real-estate-your-costa-blanca-weekend-is-set/) - The highlight of the weekend is the highly anticipated return of Expo Torrevieja 2025! What: The eighth edition of the Southern Costa Blanca's largest international lifestyle show, charity, clubs, and associations weekend. Where: International Auditorium, Torrevieja (next to hospital Quiron) When: Saturday, November 15th and Sunday, November 16th from 10:00am till 15:00pm Details: with over
- [Three arrested for killing a man whose mobile was stolen in Torrevieja](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/14/three-arrested-for-killing-a-man-whose-mobile-was-stolen-in-torrevieja/) - The Guardia Civil's Judicial Police Team in Torrevieja, working with the National Police in Alicante, has solved the violent death of Christian J., a 30-year-old Swedish man who owned a hamburger business, in just over a month. He died in the hospital after being in a coma for four days because he hit his head
- [Villamartin Earthquake](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/14/villamartin-earthquake/) - The National Geographic Institute says that a small earthquake with a magnitude of 1.7 happened yesterday afternoon, Thursday, November 13th, at 4:59 p.m. with its epicentre southeast of San Miguel de Salinas. Some people felt it, and also say that there was one that happened around noon too, for which there is still no official
- [30,000 Britons take to the streets of Benidorm with costumes for the 'Fancy Dress Party'](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/14/30000-britons-take-to-the-streets-of-benidorm-with-costumes-for-the-fancy-dress-party/) - More than 30,000 people, mostly British, filled the streets of Benidorm with fancy dress, colour and festivities to take part in the popular 'Fancy Dress Party'. This huge fancy dress party was put on by the hotels and entertainment venues in the Rincón de Loix area, along with Abreca-Cobreca and the Benidorm City Council. For
- [Spain confines all poultry due to the risk of avian flu worsening](https://costablancadaily.com/magazine/health-and-fitness/2025/11/14/spain-confines-all-poultry-due-to-the-risk-of-avian-flu-worsening/) - The government has ordered all free-range birds to be kept indoors starting yesterday, Thursday November 13th. This is to stop the spread of avian influenza from wild birds, which is expected to get worse because of migration. Portugal has taken the same measure. This rule, which was published in the Official State Gazette, makes the
- [Six arrested for stealing shopping trolleys and growing marijuana](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/14/six-arrested-for-stealing-shopping-trolleys-and-growing-marijuana/) - National Police officers in a shantytown in Murcia, between La Fica and in the Miguel Indurain region, removed numerous shopping trolleys worth €2,000 and almost a kilo of marijuana. The police operation led to the arrest of six people, who have since been released. Police said that these folks, who don't have much money, steal
- [Five arrested in Almoradí for involvement in violent robberies of shops and vehicles](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/14/five-arrested-in-almoradi-for-involvement-in-violent-robberies-of-shops-and-vehicles/) - With the help of the Local Police of Almoradí, the Guardia Civil has arrested five people between the ages of 19 and 31 who are thought to have been involved in a string of robberies with force and violence in vehicles and businesses in the area. The five people who were arrested were charged with
- [Alicante puts up the Christmas tree](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/14/alicante-puts-up-the-christmas-tree/) - Alicante already has its famous Christmas tree up on Avenida de la Constitución. The firm that is putting up the Christmas lights was working on getting everything ready yesterday. The official lighting ceremony will take place here on November 21st at 7:00 PM, a week before Black Friday. This will be the commencement of the
- [La Nucía begins the application period for public housing](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/14/la-nucia-begins-the-application-period-for-public-housing/) - The La Nucía Town Hall has said when people can apply to buy subsidised apartments. There will be twelve townhouses for sale, and people under 35 and single-parent families who have lived in the municipality for at least two years will get first dibs. The application period starts today, Friday November 14th, and lasts for
- [Trial against Orihuela Mayor postponed due to the judge's illness](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/14/trial-against-orihuela-mayor-postponed-due-to-the-judges-illness/) - Again, the trial of Pepe Vegara, the Mayor of Orihuela, has been put off. The Orihuela Criminal Court No. 1 has decided to put off the hearing that was supposed to happen today, Friday November 14th, because the judge who was supposed to be in charge is sick and can't go. The session is now
- [Cloe's killers on the Orihuela Costa searched the internet to see how to kill her](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/14/cloes-killers-on-the-orihuela-costa-searched-the-internet-to-see-how-to-kill-her/) - The two teenagers who are suspected of killing Cloe looked up footage of real crimes online to learn how to do it. The Guardia Civil's investigation of the two suspects' phones found this disturbing information. The trial for this murder is already over, and the sentencing will take place in a juvenile court in Alicante.
- [Sueña Torrevieja proposes the creation of urban hiking routes to promote a healthy lifestyle](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/14/suena-torrevieja-proposes-the-creation-of-urban-hiking-routes-to-promote-a-healthy-lifestyle/) - The local organisation, Sueña Torrevieja, has asked the Torrevieja City Council to make urban hiking trails that connect different parts of the city and encourage people of all ages to be active. The request was made through its representative, Pablo Samper Hernández. The goal of the plan is to promote healthy living, stimulate active ageing,
- [71-year-old hiker rescued at Peñón de la Lobera, in Cox](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/11/71-year-old-hiker-rescued-at-penon-de-la-lobera-in-cox/) - A 71-year-old French hiker was rescued yesterday, Monday, November 10, in Peñón de la Lobera, in the municipality of Cox, after suffering a malleolus fracture when he twisted his foot while hiking the PVR-54 trail. According to the Alicante Provincial Fire Consortium, the warning came in at 12:08 p.m., and the operation ended at 1:44
- [Man accused of PPE fraud receives a 4-year prison sentence](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/11/man-accused-of-ppe-fraud-receives-a-4-year-prison-sentence/) - A businessman accused of defrauding several companies with the alleged sale of N95 masks during the health crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic admitted to the facts yesterday, Monday November 10th, at the start of the trial in the Alicante Provincial Court and accepted a four-year prison sentence for a continuing offence of fraud after
- [Messi and Argentina in Algorfa for eight days](https://costablancadaily.com/sport/2025/11/10/messi-and-argentina-in-algorfa-for-eight-days/) - Argentina has made it to Alicante. The current World Champion and two-time Copa América champion starts its training camp this afternoon, Monday November 10th, in La Finca Resort in Algorfa, where it will stay until November 18th. Argentina, with Leo Messi in charge, will use their time there to get ready for their friendly game
- [Off-duty officer arrests a man about to commit a robbery in Santa Pola](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/11/off-duty-officer-arrests-a-man-about-to-commit-a-robbery-in-santa-pola/) - A 29-year-old man was caught by an off-duty Guardia Civil member after he allegedly tried to rob a Santa Pola homeowner using the "mugger method." The Guardia Civil said that the events happened on 22nd October, when a Guardia Civil officer saw something unusual happening between two individuals on a street in broad daylight and
- [Two arrested for stealing copper wiring from railway facilities, causing delays to 165 trains](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/11/two-arrested-for-stealing-copper-wiring-from-railway-facilities-causing-delays-to-165-trains/) - Police in Valencia have arrested a 21-year-old male and a 20-year-old woman for allegedly stealing copper wiring from train stations. Over €33,000 worth of damage was done to 165 commuter, regional, and long-distance trains because of the thefts. The accused were using improvised ovens in sewers to burn the copper cable so they could sell
- [Two PP councilors resign in Guardamar del Segura](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/11/two-pp-councilors-resign-in-guardamar-del-segura/) - Juan Francisco Ortiz and Carla Vidal, both members of the People's Party (PP) council in Guardamar del Segura, have stepped down from their positions. Their resignations will take effect at the next normal plenary session. The PP's municipal group, which has six seats and is the major opposition to the Socialist Party (PSOE) government group
- [Guardia Civil concludes Operation 'Twilight' with the solving of fifty crimes](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/10/guardia-civil-concludes-operation-twilight-with-the-solving-of-fifty-crimes/) - The second phase of Operation "Twilight" has been finished by the Guardia Civil of the Region of Murcia. They broke up a criminal organisation that was robbing homes and cleared up fifty crimes that happened in the region and the province of Alicante. According to a press release from the Guardia Civil, they have solved
- [Government is confining poultry in 138 municipalities to prevent bird flu](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/10/government-is-confining-poultry-in-138-municipalities-to-prevent-bird-flu/) - The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food said yesterday that it will start taking more steps to stop the spread of the avian influenza virus today, November 10th. The risk has increased this week due to a rise in cases in Europe, particularly among wild birds, as they migrate and temperatures drop. The precautions include
- [Alicante businessman recovers 1.8 million euros that he was defrauded by the director of a branch of a Swiss bank](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/13/alicante-businessman-recovers-1-8-million-euros-that-he-was-defrauded-by-the-director-of-a-branch-of-a-swiss-bank/) - A businessman from Alicante won a case in a Barcelona court that said the Swiss bank UBS was partially responsible for a fraud that the former manager of one of its offices in the Catalan city perpetrated. The court found that the employee used his friendship and trust with the victim to trick him into
- [Replica of the Pascual Flores returns to Torrevieja until Christmas](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/10/replica-of-the-pascual-flores-returns-to-torrevieja-until-christmas/) - Yesterday, Sunday November 9th, the famous replica of the Pascual Flores schooner came back to the port of Torrevieja. It will stay in the harbour, Salinas Harbour, until after Christmas. The Nao Victoria Foundation, which runs the paddleboat for tourists, says that the ship "Thus culminates in the birthplace of this vessel, the great European
- [Jacarilla Earthquake](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/09/jacarilla-earthquake/) - There was a small earthquake tonight, Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 8:04 PM. The epicentre was southeast of Jacarilla. The National Geographic Institute (IGN) says that it had a magnitude of 1.7 and that some people around the epicentre felt it. There have been no reports of injuries or damage. There are a lot of
- [Woman arrested for nearly blinding her two-year-old son](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/13/woman-arrested-for-nearly-blinding-her-two-year-old-son/) - The National Police have detained a woman in Alicante for reportedly pouring an unpleasant liquid into her two-year-old son's eyes over and over again for months, inflicting major damage to his eyes. Police officials have confirmed the case. The woman is 27 years old and comes from Algeria. She has another daughter who is seven
- [New developments in Arenales are breaking prices: 4,611 euros per square metre](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/13/new-developments-in-arenales-are-breaking-prices-4611-euros-per-square-metre/) - The cost per square metre of both new and old homes in Arenales is the highest in all of Elche. Almost everything sells, even at very high costs. This is the best investment you can make because prices have been going up for years. The College of Notaries says that 313 families have bought homes
- [Four and a half years in prison for robbing six shops in Malaga](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/13/four-and-a-half-years-in-prison-for-robbing-six-shops-in-malaga/) - The High Court of Justice of Andalusia (TSJA) has upheld the conviction of a man for a series of robberies in commercial establishments in the province of Malaga. However, the court believes that three of the facts for which he was convicted have not been proven, so the sentence is reduced from five to four
- [Possible food poisoning incident at a hotel in San Pedro del Pinatar](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/13/possible-food-poisoning-incident-at-a-hotel-in-san-pedro-del-pinatar/) - According to authorities from the Ministry of Health, public health experts are looking into a probable case of food poisoning at a hotel in San Pedro del Pinatar that has made about twenty people sick. Food safety experts have taken samples to find out where the illness came from and have worked with the hotel
- [18,000 euros renovation of the Orihuela Local Police shooting range completed](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/13/18000-euros-renovation-of-the-orihuela-local-police-shooting-range-completed/) - The Orihuela Local Police have started using their entirely new shooting range. The project cost €18,018.08 (including VAT). Mónica Pastor led the Department of Citizen Security in charge of the project. Its goal was to make sure that the facilities were up to date, safe, and suitable for current training demands. Training and safety for
- [Arrested for stealing a gold chain using the snatch-and-grab technique](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/13/arrested-for-stealing-a-gold-chain-using-the-snatch-and-grab-technique/) - A 21-year-old man in Alicante was arrested by the National Police because they think he was involved in a robbery with violence and has an outstanding warrant. The suspect stole a gold chain from a woman strolling down the street. Thanks to the help of the public, the jewellery was found and the suspect was
- [Orihuela only spent 10% of the 2024 budget for the Coast](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/13/orihuela-only-spent-10-of-the-2024-budget-for-the-coast/) - The People's Party (PP) has recently given its coalition partner in Orihuela additional power to the councillor for the Coast, Manuel Mestre (Vox). The party leader has asked Mayor Pepe Vegara many times for more management authority. Specifically, he can now give out small contracts without going via the Procurement Department. This "privilege" was only
- [Beware of the new average speed cameras coming to Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/13/beware-of-the-new-average-speed-cameras-coming-to-alicante/) - Drivers who are in a hurry will no longer be able to just slow down when they see a speed camera to avoid getting a ticket. The province of Alicante is preparing to install its first average speed cameras. These cameras will keep an eye on the average speed between two sites and issue a
- [Man found with gunshot wound in Marbella](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/12/man-found-with-gunshot-wound-in-marbella/) - The National Police are looking into a shooting in Marbella that hurt a man. Sources close to the investigation said that the event came to light when a patrol found two people in a car and saw that one of them had been shot in the leg. Officers called for an ambulance, which came to
- [Murcia adds 12 new electric buses to the municipal fleet](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/12/murcia-adds-12-new-electric-buses-to-the-municipal-fleet/) - The Regional Government of Murcia gave the Murcia City Council 12 new electric buses as compensation for adding the Alcantarilla, Santomera, and Beniel bus lines to the municipal network. The Murcia municipality will run these buses as part of the regional concessions RMU-1 and RMU-2. A decree will give them the power to do so,
- [Man remanded for kidnapping and raping a woman for a week in Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/12/man-remanded-for-kidnapping-and-raping-a-woman-for-a-week-in-alicante/) - The National Police have freed a woman who had been held against her will and beaten for seven days in a drug den in the Juan XXIII neighbourhood. The victim says that on November 1st, a man she didn't know kidnapped, abused, and raped her. He had two other young males help him hold her
- [Arrested for drug trafficking after a high-speed chase in El Campello](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/12/arrested-for-drug-trafficking-after-a-high-speed-chase-in-el-campello/) - In the northern section of El Campello on November 6th, a Local Police patrol turned over a person who seemed suspicious to the Guardia Civil. He had two slabs of hashish (232 grammes total), €1,660 in cash, and two mobile phones with him. A Guardia Civil patrol took all of this, along with the inmate,
- [Cyclist injured in Cartagena rescued and taken to hospital](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/12/cyclist-injured-in-cartagena-rescued-and-taken-to-hospital/) - Emergency medical services saved a 55-year-old biker who fell into a dry riverbed in the Cartagena area of Perín and hurt himself. The contact to the 112 Emergency Coordination Centre came and said that the biker had fallen about two or three metres and was stuck in a hard-to-reach region. The firefighters from the Fire
- [76 arrests,700 kilos of cocaine seized in the operation that led to the arrest of a former police chief](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/12/76-arrests700-kilos-of-cocaine-seized-in-the-operation-that-led-to-the-arrest-of-a-former-police-chief/) - High-powered inflatable boats brought cocaine and hashish to Spain from North African countries. In the middle of the Mediterranean, members of the criminal group moved the drugs to bigger boats that eventually moored on the island of Ibiza. There, the drugs were kept and subsequently sent to other European nations or dispersed throughout the Balearic
- [Fraud in the Local Police entrance exam in Granada](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/12/fraud-in-the-local-police-entrance-exam-in-granada/) - Two vehicles full of agents from the National Police's Economic and Financial Crime Unit (UDEF) burst into the Granada municipal police headquarters on February 18th. Once they got inside, they focused on the offices of the superintendent and his closest aides. Five months later, the UDEF went back and searched again, this time at the
- [La Nucía discovers 130 active businesses that don't pay the waste tax](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/12/la-nucia-discovers-130-active-businesses-that-dont-pay-the-waste-tax/) - While the La Nucía Town Hall is still discussing the cost of rubbish collection, a surprising discovery has been made. It looks like about 130 businesses aren't paying the right fee. This is what the city report says about the recent change to the tax law that sets the price for collecting, moving, and treating
- [Teenage killers from Sweden are arriving in Spain at increasingly younger ages](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/12/teenage-killers-from-sweden-are-arriving-in-spain-at-increasingly-younger-ages/) - Teenage killers coming from Sweden with one goal: to kill for a lot of money. This description doesn't seem like the usual profile of a criminal in Spain, but specialists in organised crime and intelligence are warning that these kinds of dangerous young criminals are coming to the south of the country. Recent incidents have
- [Residents and homeless spend the night outside to demand measures against homelessness in Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/11/residents-and-homeless-spend-the-night-outside-to-demand-measures-against-homelessness-in-alicante/) - As part of a protest and awareness-raising event organised by the Network of Organisations for the Care of Homeless People of Alicante (REAPSHA), dozens of locals and people who are homeless spent the night outside in the Town Hall square. The event started in front of the Department of Social Welfare and ended in the
- [Lithuanian fugitive arrested at Alicante airport picking up relatives](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/11/lithuanian-fugitive-arrested-at-alicante-airport-picking-up-relatives/) - A 30-year-old Lithuanian man who was wanted by Lithuanian authorities for a violent robbery was found and arrested at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport just as he was going to meet up with family members who were arriving on a flight from his homeland. He was wanted for crimes that happened in Lithuania in 2017. According
- [Rotary Club of Denia resumes eye exams for schoolchildren to prevent "lazy eye"](https://costablancadaily.com/magazine/health-and-fitness/2025/11/11/rotary-club-of-denia-resumes-eye-exams-for-schoolchildren-to-prevent-lazy-eye/) - The Rotary Club of Dénia has said that its "I Spy, What Do You See?" campaign, which is part of its Amblyopia Prevention Project, will continue. Amblyopia is a common eye ailment that is also known as "lazy eye." The goal of the initiative is to find this danger early in five- and six-year-old pupils.
- [More routes at Alicante-Elche Airport for Ryanair and Austrian Airlines](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/11/more-routes-at-alicante-elche-airport-for-ryanair-and-austrian-airlines/) - Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is becoming more connected by adding new services for the winter season. Ryanair is adding ten more destinations to its schedule till March, and on Friday, November 14th will be the first day of additional flights to Bratislava, Slovakia. The complete seasonal program also includes flights to Linz and Salzburg in
- [Arrested in Elche for defrauding her ex-partner by diverting his pension](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/11/arrested-in-elche-for-defrauding-her-ex-partner-by-diverting-his-pension/) - The National Police have arrested a woman in Elche (Alicante) on suspicion of fraud, falsification of documents, and theft. The woman who was detained is said to have used her past love involvement with the victim to get his bank information and change the payments he was supposed to get every month for his retirement.
- [Low Festival leaves Benidorm after failing to reach an agreement with the City Council](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/11/low-festival-leaves-benidorm-after-failing-to-reach-an-agreement-with-the-city-council/) - The people in charge of Low Festival said they were formally departing Benidorm. They say this is because they couldn't come to an agreement with the Benidorm City Council to extend their current cooperative agreement. But it's not done yet. They will tell you in the next few days where the event will be held
- [Torrevieja plans a large green space of 70,000 square metres in Sector 25](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/11/torrevieja-plans-a-large-green-space-of-70000-square-metres-in-sector-25/) - A beautiful green space will soon be a landmark in Torrevieja. The City Council wants to build a big, long-lasting park in Sector 25 that will be more than 70,000 square metres. It will be a place for people to meet and a centre for environmental integration. The business Actúa will conduct the work on
- [Alicante businessman faces 6 years in prison for mask scams during the pandemic](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/10/alicante-businessman-faces-6-years-in-prison-for-mask-scams-during-the-pandemic/) - A businessman from Alicante might spend six years in prison for selling masks to four medical companies during the pandemic and not delivering them. Today, Monday, November 10th, the Provincial Court of Alicante will hear the case of a man who is suspected of lying to multiple businesses about selling N95-type masks amid the health
- [Spanish frigate frees a ship with 24 crew members kidnapped by pirates](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/11/spanish-frigate-frees-a-ship-with-24-crew-members-kidnapped-by-pirates/) - The Spanish frigate Victoria, which is part of the European anti-piracy operation Atalanta in the Indian Ocean, liberated a Maltese-flagged tanker with 24 crew members on Friday, November 7th. The EU operation's headquarters in Rota (Cádiz) said that the tanker had been hijacked the day before about 700 nautical miles (1,296 kilometres) off the coast
- [Hiker rescued by helicopter after suffering a heart attack near Font Roja in Ibi](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/11/hiker-rescued-by-helicopter-after-suffering-a-heart-attack-near-font-roja-in-ibi/) - Firefighters from the Alicante Provincial Fire Consortium used a helicopter to save a 78-year-old woman who may have had a heart attack while hiking near Font Roja, in the town of Ibi. The Consortium said that the firefighters got the call on Friday, November 7th, at about 2:04 p.m. and sent the rescue squad to
- [Pupil loses consciousness due to a viral TikTok challenge](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/10/pupil-loses-consciousness-due-to-a-viral-tiktok-challenge/) - Last week, a severe event happened at a school in Dénia when an 11-year-old pupil was choked unconscious during playtime. This was supposedly part of a viral challenge going around on the social media site TikTok. The event took place on October 30th. Sources said that the youngster was at the playground with his classmates
- [Benidorm experiences record hotel occupancy in November](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/10/benidorm-experiences-record-hotel-occupancy-in-november/) - Benidorm's hotel occupancy rates this week in November are as high as they were in August. BigDataHosbec says that the city has an average occupancy rate of 96.8% during its Patron Saint Festivals. This is the same as or even higher than the occupancy rate over the regular summer bank holiday weekend. There are about
- [Scheduled power cuts 26 Alicante municipalities this week](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/10/scheduled-power-cuts-26-alicante-municipalities-this-week/) - Iberdrola will turn off the power in 26 communities in the province of Alicante at certain times. According to its website, the Smart Grid organisation is always working on the network to make its service better. To do maintenance and upgrades on the different parts of the network (lines, transformer stations, substations, etc.), electricity must
- [Five years for sexually assaulting his granddaughter for six years](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/10/five-years-for-sexually-assaulting-his-granddaughter-for-six-years/) - The Alicante Court has sentenced a man to five years in prison for sexually molesting his granddaughter in Alicante when she was between the ages of 4 and 10. The defendant was between 67 and 73 years old and the child was between 4 and 10 years old when the sexual attacks happened over a
- [28-year-old man arrested in Almoradí for five robberies in homes and vehicles](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/10/28-year-old-man-arrested-in-almoradi-for-five-robberies-in-homes-and-vehicles/) - The Guardia Civil and the Almoradí Local Police have arrested a 28-year-old man for allegedly committing five robberies, four of which happened in the same early morning in various homes and cars in a residential area of the municipality. An alarm went off at a property in a residential area of Almoradí in the early
- [New trucks and 440 bins for waste collection in Pilar de la Horadada](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/10/new-trucks-and-440-bins-for-waste-collection-in-pilar-de-la-horadada/) - Selective waste collection improves in Pilar de la Horadada with the implementation of a system that involves the total renewal of the fleet of blue (paper and cardboard) and yellow (plastics and packaging) containers and the incorporation of a new large side-loading truck that will allow for increased collection frequency for these containers. STV Gestión,
- [Second man jailed in connection with the murder of two men](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/10/second-man-jailed-in-connection-with-the-murder-of-two-men/) - On Friday, November 7th, the judge of Court Number 2 in Totana ordered the temporary custody without bail of a second person who was arrested for allegedly being involved in the disappearance of two people from Ecuador last April in the Camposol residential district of Mazarrón. The bodies were located in a hole in the
- [Man gets 6 months for breaking into his ex-partner's house in El Campello](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/10/man-gets-6-months-for-breaking-into-his-ex-partners-house-in-el-campello/) - In the early hours of the morning, a man broke into his ex-partner's home in El Campello (Alicante) and was given a six-month prison sentence. The court's decision, says that he climbed onto the roof and went in through a door with a broken lock. Around 3:15 a.m. on January 11th of this year, the
- [17-year-old student takes her own life in Torrevieja](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/10/17-year-old-student-takes-her-own-life-in-torrevieja/) - Torrevieja is in shock and mourning after the body of a 17-year-old girl was found at her house on Calle La Loma. The Guardia Civil say that there are no traces of violence or third-party participation, and early investigations point to the possibility of suicide. A family member called the police at noon on Wednesday
- [Festive Forecast: Your Weekend Guide to the Costa Blanca](https://costablancadaily.com/magazine/lifestyle/2025/11/07/festive-forecast-your-weekend-guide-to-the-costa-blanca/) - The Costa Blanca is shedding the last of the autumn foliage and launching into the holiday season as November goes on and the aroma of turron (nougat) fills the air. This weekend is a great way to transition from the joyous anticipation of Christmas to the traditional local fiestas of November. The spirit of celebration
- [Petrer hosts the “Playmovies” exhibition with more than 3,000 Playmobil figures](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/07/petrer-hosts-the-playmovies-exhibition-with-more-than-3000-playmobil-figures/) - The "Playmovies" exhibition, which opens tomorrow, Saturday November 8th, will turn Petrer Castle into a voyage through the history of cinema. It will feature over 3,000 Playmobil pieces placed in eight enormous dioramas. The show will be open from November 8th to January 4th, 2026, every day from 11:00 AM to 1:45 PM. The Playmobil
- [Alicante will require liability insurance for electric scooters](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/07/alicante-will-require-liability-insurance-for-electric-scooters/) - Starting on January 2nd, 2026, the City Council of Alicante will require personal mobility vehicles (PMVs) that have a circulation certificate to have civil liability insurance. This applies to PMVs that are sold after January 22nd, 2024. People who bought electric scooters before this date can still use them until January 22, 2027, even if
- [Elderly man drives 17 kms in  wrong direction on AP-7 Torrevieja](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/07/elderly-man-drives-17-kms-in-wrong-direction-on-ap-7-torrevieja/) - The Guardia Civil is looking into a 76-year-old man who drove 17 kilometres the wrong way on the AP-7 highway near Torrevieja, which is in the province of Alicante. The motorist, who was from the UK, was pulled over after doing something reckless that put the lives of several other drivers at risk. The incidents
- [Two accused of killing Cloe on the Orihuela Costa admit they planned the crime](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/06/two-accused-of-killing-cloe-on-the-orihuela-costa-admit-they-planned-the-crime/) - Yesterday, Wednesday November 5th, the two minors who are accused of killing Cloe in Orihuela-Costa claimed that they not only killed her, but also planned the crime. The trial for this femicide started in the Benalúa Courthouse in Alicante. The prosecution and the private prosecution want each of them to spend eight years in prison.
- [Europol police operation rescues several women held captive in a brothel in Gandia](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/05/europol-police-operation-rescues-several-women-held-captive-in-a-brothel-in-gandia/) - With help from Europol and the Barcelona City Police, the National Police have broken up a criminal group that was forcing Latin American women to work as prostitutes in brothels in Barcelona and Valencia. The criminal group has branches in Madrid and Gandía and exploited fake job offers and promises of financial security in Spain
- [Mercadona is looking for staff to work two days a week for 632 euros plus bonuses](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/07/mercadona-is-looking-for-staff-to-work-two-days-a-week-for-632-euros-plus-bonuses/) - Mercadona is hiring more people to work for them. Juan Roig runs the Valencian grocery chain, which is always trying to make the shopping experience better for customers. One way they do this is by hiring more people across Spain. The company does this by posting a variety of job positions on its new recruitment
- [200 year old holy water font found in Elda](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/07/200-year-old-holy-water-font-found-in-elda/) - The work to renovate the area around the Church of Santa Ana has uncovered an archaeological artefact from the previous church. It is a holy water font that was found a few weeks ago as archaeologists were watching the construction activity. Rubén Alfaro, the mayor of Elda, said, "The font was at the bottom of
- [Authorities detect 14 scabies outbreaks at a nursing home in Catral](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/07/authorities-detect-14-scabies-outbreaks-at-a-nursing-home-in-catral/) - The Ministry of Health's General Directorate of Public Health has found an outbreak of scabies in a nursing home in Catral, Alicante, with 14 cases verified thus far. An outbreak was announced on October 29th when a staff worker and a family member were both diagnosed with the disease. Testing the residents revealed 12 additional
- [Woman trapped after her car overturns in La Zenia](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/05/woman-trapped-after-her-car-overturns-in-la-zenia/) - A car flipped over on the Villamartín road today, Wednesday at 3:18 p.m., just before the roundabout at km 52 of the N-332 national highway at La Zenia on the Orihuela coast and infront of bar/restaurant. This is the part of the route that leads to the Emergency Centre and then to the Zenia Boulevard
- [Primark's employees will receive a 9% pay rise](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/07/primarks-employees-will-receive-a-9-pay-rise/) - The 1,000 people who work for the Primark clothing brand in the Valencian Community can celebrate a pay rise and fewer hours of labour each year. The unions came to these two fundamental agreements in the new collective bargaining agreement. With outlets in Alicante, Orihuela, Castellón de la Plana, and two in Valencia, its workers
- [Alicante-Elche airport simulates an air crash over the sea](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/06/alicante-elche-airport-simulates-an-air-crash-over-the-sea/) - Yesterday, Wednesday November 5th, Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport ran a full-scale simulated aviation accident to test the processes and cooperation laid out in its Self-Protection Plan. The simulation also attempted to find out how well the different teams that would respond to an airport disaster knew what they were doing and how quickly they could
- [Man arrested for trying to slit his mother's throat ](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/07/man-arrested-for-trying-to-slit-his-mothers-throat/) - A man was arrested on Wednesday, November 5th, in Murcia for stabbing his mother in the neck. She is now in the ICU at Arrixaca Hospital with significant injuries. At 07:56 in the morning, the 112 Emergency Coordination Centre of the Region of Murcia got a call saying that a woman had been attacked with
- [Spain has record lows in tobacco and cannabis use among 14 to 18 year olds](https://costablancadaily.com/magazine/health-and-fitness/2025/11/06/spain-has-record-lows-in-tobacco-and-cannabis-use-among-14-to-18-year-olds/) - Yesterday, Wednesday November 5th, Mónica García, the Minister of Health, and Xisca Sureda, the Government Delegate for the National Drug Plan, talked about the results of the most recent Survey on Drug Use in Secondary Education (ESTUDES 2025). This survey shows which drugs were most commonly used by young people in our country in the
- [3,767 Amazon packages worth €200,000 'disappear' in a shipment from Germany to Spain](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/06/3767-amazon-packages-worth-e200000-disappear-in-a-shipment-from-germany-to-spain/) - A lorry carrying Amazon deliveries between Germany and Spain lost around 4,000 parcels worth more than €193,000. It is still not apparent who stole it, when, or how six months later. Last May, the Riba-roja-based transport company that the American e-commerce giant utilises for most of its road freight in Spain told the news about
- [Raging fire in an industrial building mobilizes 14 fire crews in Elda](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/05/raging-fire-in-an-industrial-building-mobilizes-14-fire-crews-in-elda/) - The Alicante Provincial Fire Consortium said that a large fire started inside an industrial building in the Finca Lacy Industrial Estate in Elda on Avenida San Luis de Cuba last night, Tuesday November 4th. It was 7:08 p.m. when the fire was reported, and the operation is still going on. The flames are damaging a
- [Austrian returns to Alicante-Elche with a new route to Vienna](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/06/austrian-returns-to-alicante-elche-with-a-new-route-to-vienna/) - Austrian Airlines, the national airline of Austria and a member of the Lufthansa Group, will start flying again to Alicante-Elche Airport in the summer of 2026. This will be the first time the airline has flown there in 22 years. On April 1st, 2026, the airline will start flying between the Costa Blanca and Vienna
- [Suspect in the slitting of a man's throat in Cartagena has been arrested](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/06/suspect-in-the-slitting-of-a-mans-throat-in-cartagena-has-been-arrested/) - According to police sources, the National Police have taken into custody the individual who cut the throat of a man in his sixties in Cartagena at the end of October. The suspect is a 55-year-old Spanish citizen with a long history of crime. The Judicial Police team arrested the man after they had been following
- [Orihuela strengthens public transport with new stops](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/06/orihuela-strengthens-public-transport-with-new-stops/) - Víctor Sigüenza, head of the Orihuela City Council's Department of Transport, conducted a virtual meeting with the Valencian Regional Government's Directorate General of Transport to talk about how the several road transport routes in Orihuela are doing right now. The conference made it clear that services need to be tailored to the municipality's geography and
- [Benidorm invests 150,000 euros in maintenance and improved safety in parks](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/06/benidorm-invests-150000-euros-in-maintenance-and-improved-safety-in-parks/) - The Parks and Gardens Department of Benidorm City Council has spent about €150,000 on a number of projects to make public parks safer and easier to take care of. The main things these initiatives have done are replace broken park furniture, put up new wooden perimeter railings, and add new swings, outdoor workout equipment, and
- [Altea Local Police force is reinforced with 18 new officers](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/06/altea-local-police-force-is-reinforced-with-18-new-officers/) - The Altea Local Police has hired 18 more policemen, raising the total number of cops to 40. Diego Zaragozí, the Mayor of Altea, officially introduced the new officers on Monday, November 3rd. According to Deo Sánchez, the Councillor for Citizen Security and First Deputy Mayor, twelve of them are career civil officials and six are
- [Man arrested for stealing cards from company changing rooms buy ONCE tickets](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/06/man-arrested-for-stealing-cards-from-company-changing-rooms-buy-once-tickets/) - Guardia Civil officers have arrested a 37-year-old man in the town of Novelda. He is accused of pretending to be an employee of businesses in the province of Alicante and breaking into changing rooms to steal personal items and bank cards, which he then used to buy ONCE lottery tickets. On September 29th, three workers
- [Man arrested with two marijuana plantations hidden in homes in Elda and Petrer](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/06/man-arrested-with-two-marijuana-plantations-hidden-in-homes-in-elda-and-petrer/) - After getting a lot of complaints from neighbours, the National Police detained a 36-year-old man who had set up two indoor marijuana farms with a total of 465 plants in two residences in the Alicante villages of Elda and Petrer. According to sources from the Alicante Provincial Police Station, the man who was arrested is
- [Alicante says it plans to "limit or exclude" access for Tuk-Tuks to the Old Town](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/04/alicante-says-it-plans-to-limit-or-exclude-access-for-tuk-tuks-to-the-old-town/) - Manuel Villar, the deputy mayor of Alicante, said that the Traffic Department wants to "limit or exclude" Tuk-Tuks from going to the Old Town of the city. He also said that the local government wants the decision to be made "quite quickly." The councillor said during the press conference after the meeting of the local
- [Four people arrested for assaulting, running over and shooting two truck drivers](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/05/four-people-arrested-for-assaulting-running-over-and-shooting-two-truck-drivers/) - Four people have been arrested for attacking, running over, and shooting two truck drivers who were taking a break at the Ciudad del Transporte (Transport City) in La Mojonera, Almería, which has a population of 8,677. The drivers had planned to stop in the area when they observed someone trying to steal from them. The
- [Equality confirms Cristina's murder in Alicante as a gender-based crime](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/05/equality-confirms-cristinas-murder-in-alicante-as-a-gender-based-crime/) - The Ministry of Equality has verified that the stabbing death of Cristina, a 37-year-old woman in Alicante, was a hate crime. Her body was found in her home on October 24th in a stage of decay. Cristina's partner and a friend of his are in jail before their trial because the National Police say they
- [Alicante to give talks in schools and institutes to curb addictions](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/05/alicante-to-give-talks-in-schools-and-institutes-to-curb-addictions/) - To stop people from getting addicted to drugs, the Alicante City Council will give more than 2,000 presentations in schools and colleges. The Barcala administration has given the company Imagina Esencia a contract worth €175,000 over two years, with the option to renew for up to four more years, to run the city's initiatives to
- [Priest suspended after allegations accused of abusing a child](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/05/priest-suspended-after-allegations-accused-of-abusing-a-child/) - The Society of Jesus has temporarily taken a Jesuit priest out of his job after getting a complaint about him abusing a youngster in Alicante and Zaragoza in the first decade of this century, according to a statement from the religious organisation. Last July, these activities came to light through their internal reporting channel. After
- [Dénia now has 10 tourist apartments for every hotel place](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/05/denia-now-has-10-tourist-apartments-for-every-hotel-place/) - What direction is the tourist accommodation model in Dénia going? For now, like in a lot of other cities, tourist apartments are the form of housing that has grown the most in recent years. Even more so in this area. The three biggest towns of the Marina Alta—Dénia, Xàbia, and Calp—are home to one out
- [Torrevieja launches tender for a new resurfacing plan for 90 streets](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/05/torrevieja-launches-tender-for-a-new-resurfacing-plan-for-90-streets/) - The Torrevieja City Council has put out a bid for the resurfacing and enhancement of pedestrian paths and making them easier to get to in 2025. The city will spend €6,368,670 (including VAT) on this project. Sandra Sánchez, the Councillor for Public Works and Services, said that this investment is part of a series of
- [Crevillent installs ten new fountains in squares and parks](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/05/crevillent-installs-ten-new-fountains-in-squares-and-parks/) - As part of the governing team's strategy to keep and develop the city's infrastructure, the Crevillent City Council has finished putting in and fixing up 10 drinking fountains in different parts of the city. According to the city government, the goal of the project is to make sure that public spaces are in good shape
- [Seven arrested in Benidorm for stabbing a minor](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/05/seven-arrested-in-benidorm-for-stabbing-a-minor/) - Police and court sources have said that seven people have been arrested in connection with the stabbing of a 17-year-old in Benidorm. The man was stabbed seven times and is doing well. He had been in several confrontations and arguments with his attackers in the days before the attack. This is the second time that
- [Strike by lab analysts leaves more than 5,000 tests unprocessed daily in Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/04/strike-by-lab-analysts-leaves-more-than-5000-tests-unprocessed-daily-in-alicante/) - The strike by senior laboratory technicians in the province of Alicante will cause the loss of more than 5,000 laboratory tests every day. The group has called for a strike across Spain for four days, and they want the Ministry of Health to acknowledge their genuine level of training and pay them accordingly, among other
- [PSOE in Torrevieja to fight the budget in court](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/04/psoe-in-torrevieja-to-fight-the-budget-in-court/) - The PSOE says it will fight the budget in court and looks at the TARC's decision to throw out the transport contract specifications. The Socialist group in Torrevieja says that there may have been problems with how the money from the sale of public land was included in the budget. They also call the PP's
- [The body of a 27-year-old man found at a waste management company in Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/04/the-body-of-a-27-year-old-man-found-at-a-waste-management-company-in-alicante/) - Last Friday, October 31st, a worker at a waste management company in Alicante found the body of a young man while sorting through cardboard and paper that a vehicle had picked up from recycling bins. The victim is a 27-year-old Moroccan guy who has been arrested for staying in Spain illegally. The National Police's first
- [The pedestrian walkway over the AP-7 in Orihuela Costa is getting closer](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/04/the-pedestrian-walkway-over-the-ap-7-in-orihuela-costa-is-getting-closer/) - Anta Ingeniería Civil has been given the job of writing the plan for the cycle and pedestrian bridge over the AP-7 freeway by the Orihuela City Council. The San Miguel road will connect this bridge to Calle Creus and the Lomas de Cabo Roig district. This bridge is highly busy because it's the only way
- [Urgent alert in Torrevieja for the disappearance of a mother and her two children](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/03/urgent-alert-in-torrevieja-for-the-disappearance-of-a-mother-and-her-two-children/) - The SOS Missing Persons group has sent out an urgent message to find Grethel de León de Lucas and her boys Daniel and Francisco, who have been missing since September 20th, 2025, in the municipality of Torrevieja in Alicante. The group says that Grethel de León de Lucas is 39 years old, 1.71 meters tall,
- [Woman in Granada arrested for forcing her daughter into prostitution](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/04/woman-in-granada-arrested-for-forcing-her-daughter-into-prostitution/) - Two women, ages 34 and 20, have been arrested in Granada by officers from the National Police's Provincial Immigration and Borders Brigade for allegedly being involved in prostitution and corrupting minors. They are accused of deliberately hiring and promoting a young woman who was under 18 on dating sites. The victim was a 17-year-old girl
- [Oil, hams and even dogs: companies in Castellón, Valencia and Alicante are scammed](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/04/oil-hams-and-even-dogs-companies-in-castellon-valencia-and-alicante-are-scammed/) - As part of Operation "VENCAL," the Guardia Civil has arrested ten people and is looking into six others. This investigation has found 39 frauds that happened in 18 Spanish regions, such as Valencia, Alicante, and Castellón. It is thought that the Bilbao-based group cheated around €300,000 by buying and selling goods in bulk with fake
- [Young man dies in a motorcycle accident in Torre Pacheco](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/04/young-man-dies-in-a-motorcycle-accident-in-torre-pacheco/) - The Emergency Coordination Centre and the Guardia Civil Traffic Unit say that a motorcyclist died yesterday, Monday November 3rd, after his motorcycle drove off the road on the RM-F21 highway, near Roldán, in the municipality of Torre Pacheco. At at 11:48 p.m., at kilometre 6.700 of the road in question, a motorbike went off the
- [Three arrested in Alicante after break up counterfeit clothing warehouses](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/04/three-arrested-in-alicante-after-break-up-counterfeit-clothing-warehouses/) - Three men between the ages of 28 and 40 have been arrested by the National Police and the Alicante Local Police for a crime against industrial property. They were also taking down two buildings that were allegedly being used to distribute fake goods and clothing. The inquiry started when the Local Police told the National
- [Alicante is getting serious about disposal of rubbish](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/04/alicante-is-getting-serious-about-disposal-of-rubbish/) - In the first half of 2025, 511 people in Alicante were fined for breaking the city's housekeeping rules. This is the most fines the city has ever had at this time of year, and if the trend continues, the year might conclude with a lot more than the 647 fines that were recorded in 2024,
- [Mazón resigns from President of Generalitat](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/03/mazon-resigns-from-president-of-generalitat/) - Carlos Mazón will not be the head of the Generalitat any longer, but there will be no elections. Not for now, at least. With Vox's help, the legislature will keep on with a "new president" in charge of the rebuilding. The leader of the Popular Party said this in a public appearance at the Palau
- [Man arrested for setting bins alight at night in El Campello](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/03/man-arrested-for-setting-bins-alight-at-night-in-el-campello/) - El Campello is not safe from a sort of vandalism that appears to be increasing across the country: people setting fire to trash and recycling bins on purpose. Recently, security and firefighters had to deal with two different problems on Avenidas Jijona and Els Furs. A citizen called the local police to say that smoke
- [Police investigating discovery of  body of a 50-year-old Brit](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/03/police-investigating-discovery-of-body-of-a-50-year-old-brit/) - The Guardia Civil is looking into the death of a 50-year-old British man whose body was found yesterday, Sunday November 2nd, on a street in the Alicante municipality of Javea. The Guardia Civil says that they got a call through the 112 Emergency Centre at about 7:45 a.m. yesterday morning warning them about this event.
- [Woman who was run over on Juan de Borbón Avenue in Murcia dies](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/03/woman-who-was-run-over-on-juan-de-borbon-avenue-in-murcia-dies/) - A car hit a 55-year-old woman on Saturday, and she died yesterday, Sunday November 2nd. The woman tried to cross the road in a place without a crossing between Avenida Juan de Borbón and Calle Acequia Caravija, where the accident happened. More than a dozen people called the 112 emergency line on Saturday at 5:43
- [Five hikers, three of them minors, injured on a mountain trail in Callosa de Segura](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/03/five-hikers-three-of-them-minors-injured-on-a-mountain-trail-in-callosa-de-segura/) - A complicated rescue operation took place in Callosa de Segura after a hiking excursion. The Alicante Provincial Fire Consortium had to rescue five girls, three of whom were minors, who became stuck on a perilous part of the Plana road. The group called in at 3:15 p.m. to say they couldn't keep going on the
- [Court rejects the tender for Torrevieja's new 138 million euro bus service](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/03/court-rejects-the-tender-for-torreviejas-new-138-million-euro-bus-service/) - Torrevieja will have to wait even longer to start its new city transport service. The Central Administrative Court of Contractual Appeals (TARC) has agreed with a firm in the field that the bidding requirements for the new urban bus service, which is worth about €138.5 million, are not fair. This is the second biggest public
- [Police arrest 35 fugitives for child sexual assault](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/03/police-arrest-35-fugitives-for-child-sexual-assault/) - After catching 35 fugitives from different countries in the last year, the National Police are thinking about making changes to the creative operation called "Operation Teddy Bear." These people are suspected of sexually assaulting youngsters, and the experience acquired shows that most of the victims are related to or near to the people being pursued.
- [Arrested for driving drunk and without a licence, a car fell into a river killing her passenger](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/03/arrested-for-driving-drunk-and-without-a-licence-a-car-fell-into-a-river-killing-her-passenger/) - The Guardia Civil has arrested a woman who was driving drunk and without a licence when her car plunged into the Serpis riverbed on Thursday night, October 30th, near the port of Gandia (Valencia). A 20-year-old woman who was with her died in the crash. The woman who was arrested is accused of killing someone
- [National Police arrest 19 during Halloween security operation in Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/03/national-police-arrest-19-during-halloween-security-operation-in-alicante/) - During a special security operation on Halloween night, the Alicante Provincial Police Station arrested 19 people. The CIMACC-091 control room supervised the operation, which engaged the Local Police and the Unit that was part of the Valencian Community. The operation took place in places where a lot of people go, like Postiguet Beach, the Barrio
- [Alicante Airport is now implementing the EU's Entry/Exit System](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/31/alicante-airport-is-now-implementing-the-eus-entry-exit-system/) - If you're a visitor, you might have your fingerprints and picture taken at the border. Please keep in mind that EES registration is being rolled out slowly, so not all passengers will have to register, and machines may not always be in operation. You don't have to go through EES if you live in Spain
- [Police negotiator stops man from jumping off a balcony in Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/31/police-negotiator-stops-man-from-jumping-off-a-balcony-in-alicante/) - A 25-year-old man who wanted to jump from a third-floor balcony caused a lot of stress for the National Police and firefighters in Alicante yesterday afternoon. The young man, who had allegedly attacked his mother and sister earlier, stayed on the balcony for more than two hours. The National Police negotiator finally got him to
- [Six arrested in Alicante for trafficking 2.5 million cigarettes and 5 tons of 'laughing gas'](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/03/six-arrested-in-alicante-for-trafficking-2-5-million-cigarettes-and-5-tons-of-laughing-gas/) - Seven people have been arrested for smuggling 2,500,000 cigarettes and 5,200 litres of nitrous oxide, also called 'laughing gas', across borders. Six of them were caught in Alicante and one in Malaga. People from Eastern Europe and Spain made up this criminal cell. They used a semi-trailer vehicle to move the cigarettes and an industrial
- [Orihuela Local Police to get 30,000 euros worth of ammo for shooting practice](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/03/orihuela-local-police-to-get-30000-euros-worth-of-ammo-for-shooting-practice/) - A police force that has been well-trained is more effective, safer, and earns more trust from the public. The Orihuela City Council has put out a bid to buy ammunition for the Local Police to use in shooting practice. The goal is to make the police more equipped, professional and safe. The contract will last
- [The Ultimate Halloween Movie Night in](https://costablancadaily.com/magazine/lifestyle/2025/10/31/the-ultimate-halloween-movie-night-in/) - Tonight is the ideal time to settle in, turn off the lights and watch a marathon of scary or delightfully spooky films from the comfort of your own home, especially since all the trick-or-treating and parades are coming to an end throughout the Costa Blanca. These three categories of films are our picks for your
- [€1.4 million worth of stolen sports equipment recovered after a car theft in Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/03/e1-4-million-worth-of-stolen-sports-equipment-recovered-after-a-car-theft-in-alicante/) - The Guardia Civil of Alicante has taken apart an industrial warehouse in Cabanes (Castellón) that was used as a base of operations and storage space for a criminal group that stole, manipulated, and illegally exported high-end cars. They also committed robberies with force, including one that stole 1.5 million euros' worth of cycling equipment, which
- [Spooky Spectacles and Sunshine on the Costa Blanca This Halloween Weekend!](https://costablancadaily.com/magazine/lifestyle/2025/10/31/spooky-spectacles-and-sunshine-on-the-costa-blanca-this-halloween-weekend/) - The Costa Blanca is more than just spectral ghouls and spooky nights this Halloween; it's a colourful mosaic of classic Spanish charm, autumn treats and, of course, lots of spooky fun for kids and adults! Since today is Halloween, there are many events going on in the area. Let's take a look at what's going
- [Woman wanted by Polish authorities arrested at Alicante-Elche airport](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/11/03/woman-wanted-by-polish-authorities-arrested-at-alicante-elche-airport/) - The National Police have detained a 27-year-old woman at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport. The Polish authorities have accused her of fraud and are seeking her extradition. The police said in a statement that the arrest happened after authorities in charge of checking and controlling passengers at the terminal got word that the order was in
- [Caravans, motorhomes and camper vans evicted from popular Costa del Sol beauty spot](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/31/caravans-motorhomes-and-camper-vans-evicted-from-popular-costa-del-sol-beauty-spot/) - On Wednesday, October 29th, environmental agents from the Junta de Andalucía, the Nerja Local Police, and the Guardia Civil worked together to remove about fifty vehicles, mostly caravans, camper vans, and motorhomes owned by foreigners, from the protected Maro-Cerro Gordo cliffs on the border of Malaga and Granada provinces. The cars were parked in the
- [Two new bike lanes in Villajoyosa](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/31/two-new-bike-lanes-in-villajoyosa/) - The City Council of Villajoyosa has finished building two new urban sections of bike lane, which will let the current network of routes reach Cala. This was announced by the City Council yesterday, Thursday, October 30th. The first completed section extends from the Costera Pastor area to the port roundabout. The second part goes from
- [52-year-old man dies in a van accident in Orihuela](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/31/52-year-old-man-dies-in-a-van-accident-in-orihuela/) - Yesterday, Thursday October 30th, at 4:30 p.m., a 52-year-old man died in a van accident on Calle Don Fernando in Orihuela. The Emergency Information and Coordination Centre (CICU) has sent a SAMU ambulance and two Basic Life Support units to the area. Medical services have confirmed that the 52-year-old man died and have helped five
- [Alicante coastline will exceed 28 degrees again on Sunday](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/31/alicante-coastline-will-exceed-28-degrees-again-on-sunday/) - In November, the temperature reached 28 degrees Celsius. It looks like autumn is taking its time getting here. The weather this weekend should be nice, with temperatures on the Alicante coast on Sunday, November 2nd possibly going beyond 28 degrees Celsius. So, the province's beaches are open for swimming again. After last week's hot, tropical
- [Benidorm cemetery expansion gets more expensive by another 275,000 euros](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/31/benidorm-cemetery-expansion-gets-more-expensive-by-another-275000-euros/) - Benidorm has approved an extra €275,000 for the enlargement of the San Jaime cemetery, which was finished a year ago. This makes the entire cost of the expansion €3.7 million, or $600,000. The project has made the cemetery twice as big. The PSOE (Spanish Socialist Workers' Party) stated that "not a week goes by without
- [Aena injects 38 million to oversee Alicante airport expansion](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/31/aena-injects-38-million-to-oversee-alicante-airport-expansion/) - A step forward for the growth of Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport's passenger terminal. The Aena board of directors has authorised a bid for the technical help needed to keep an eye on the writing of the plans for the airport's expansion. Sources at the Ministry of Transport say that the tender has a budget of
- [Fifteen people under investigation in Alicante, Murcia and Madrid for cyber scams](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/31/fifteen-people-under-investigation-in-alicante-murcia-and-madrid-for-cyber-scams/) - As part of the "Plan Levante," the Guardia Civil has been running three parallel operations that have led to the investigation of 15 people in the provinces of Alicante, Murcia, and Madrid for stealing more than 393,000 euros through "vishing," "smishing," and "business email compromise." In one case, a company in the region of Zaragoza
- [Arrest after high speed chase through Torrevieja](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/30/arrest-after-high-speed-chase-through-torrevieja/) - Two men, 25 and 33, were arrested by officers from the Citizen Security Unit (USECIC) of Torrevieja after they followed a car that rushed off at high speed and drove dangerously through various streets of the town when they saw the police. They ran over a person on foot and hit two more cars while
- [Corrosion further halts reopening of Torrevieja harbour walkway](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/31/corrosion-further-halts-reopening-of-torrevieja-harbour-walkway/) - This is the third delay in finishing the restoration work on the Levante breakwater's cantilevered promenade and its long-awaited reopening, which is set for this Sunday, November 1st, after the Torrevieja City Council gave the contractor a second extension. Sandra Sánchez, the Councillor for Public Works and Services, informed INFORMACIÓN that some parts of the
- [A YouTuber and boxer has been arrested for serious injuries at a Marbella nightclub](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/31/a-youtuber-and-boxer-has-been-arrested-for-serious-injuries-at-a-marbella-nightclub/) - A man who is a YouTuber and boxer was arrested by officials from the Marbella Local Police Station. Last August, after disputing with another man, he hit him with a glass, which caused very significant neck injuries. The officers were able to find him by looking at what he was doing on social media. In
- [Plastic surgeon banned in UK still operated in two clinics in Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/31/plastic-surgeon-banned-in-uk-still-operated-in-two-clinics-in-alicante/) - The Official College of Physicians of Alicante (COMA) made a mistake that let Dr. JHE do plastic operations in two clinics in Alicante. In 2020, they found him guilty of malpractice and sexual harassment, leading to his ban from working in the UK. For now, the transfer ends a successful career on the Costa Blanca,
- [Argentina mints a coin with the outline of Maradona's goal against England in '86](https://costablancadaily.com/sport/2025/10/31/argentina-mints-a-coin-with-the-outline-of-maradonas-goal-against-england-in-86/) - This week, the Central Bank of the Argentine Republic (BCRA) released a silver coin to mark the 2026 World Cup. The coin has the shape of Diego Armando Maradona's famous goal against England in the quarter-finals of the 1986 Mexico World Cup on its back. The organisation said in a statement, "The Central Bank of
- [Alicante pre-awards the management of the historic 'Peret' kiosk](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/31/alicante-pre-awards-the-management-of-the-historic-peret-kiosk/) - Hotel Boutique Isla de Tabarca, run by brothers Luis and Carlos Castillo, has won the right to run the kiosk that used to be the historic "Peret" ice cream shop. The Alicante City Council's contracting committee quickly accepted the ranking of the bids that were submitted on Wednesday, October 29th. The bid from the company
- [Benidorm Council disassociates itself from the sale of Reggaeton Beach tickets](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/31/benidorm-council-disassociates-itself-from-the-sale-of-reggaeton-beach-tickets/) - The Benidorm City Council has said that it doesn't have a contract with the people putting on the Reggaeton Beach Festival to hold it on city property right now. Because of this, the city is not responsible for any claims that might come up because of the ticket sales. The Department of Events said in
- [Alfàs del Pi Local Police complete a course of driving Drogotest](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/31/alfas-del-pi-local-police-complete-a-course-of-driving-drogotest/) - Recently, all of the l'Alfàs del Pi police officers took a specific course on how to utilise drug testing equipment. The training included both theory and practice lessons. The purpose was to make it easier for staff to find drugs in drivers and make the roads safer in the municipality. The seminar has taught officers
- [Orihuela under scrutiny for granting 10,000 euros to an anti-abortion association](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/31/orihuela-under-scrutiny-for-granting-10000-euros-to-an-anti-abortion-association/) - The Family Department of Orihuela City Council is once again in the news for how it runs things. This time, the department, which is run by Vox councillor María Carmen Portugal, is being questioned for giving the anti-abortion group RedMadre a €10,000 grant. A group that has been accused of bullying women who choose to
- [Woman arrested for threatening the owner of a beauty salon and attacking her dog](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/31/woman-arrested-for-threatening-the-owner-of-a-beauty-salon-and-attacking-her-dog/) - The National Police have arrested a woman for allegedly making significant threats and abusing animals by forcefully entering a beauty salon in the city of Murcia, threatening the owner, and attacking her dog, according to a statement from the Corps. On October 21st, the Cimacc 091 Room sent six agents to a beauty salon where
- [Six arrested in Rojales accused of illegal residency in Spain](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/29/six-arrested-in-rojales-accused-of-illegal-residency-in-spain/) - Six people have been arrested in the Alicante municipality of Rojales for staying in Spain without permission, and another person has been arrested for not following a court order. This was part of a joint operation by the National Police, the Unit Attached to the National Police Corps to the Valencian Government, and the Local
- [Torrevieja plenary approves budget of 187.7 million euros for 2026](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/29/torrevieja-plenary-approves-budget-of-187-7-million-euros-for-2026/) - The Torrevieja City Council plenary session this morning approved the Municipal Budget for the year 2026, which is worth 187,732,919.75 euros. This is an 11.38% increase from the previous year. The Popular Party, VOX, and Sueña Torrevieja voted in favour, while the PSOE voted against. Domingo Paredes, the Councillor for Economy and Finance, said in
- [Cartagena invests 200,000€ in uniforms for Local Police](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/30/cartagena-invests-200000e-in-uniforms-for-local-police/) - José Ramón Llorca is in charge of the Department of Citizen Security, which will spend about €200,000 to buy uniforms and gear for the Cartagena Local Police. In particular, the City Council wants a company or companies to provide the police with the goods they need within six months, or until the initial tender budget
- [The Elda Local Police identify responsible for dumping rubble](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/30/the-elda-local-police-identify-responsible-for-dumping-rubble/) - The Elda Local Police caught someone who was spotted throwing building debris in waste containers near the hospital. Officers were patrolling the neighbourhood when they saw a man unlawfully dumping rubbish on Calle Malva. They also noticed that the car he was using to carry the trash didn't have a valid vehicle inspection (ITV), so
- [Police search underway for the drone that forced the closure of Alicante-Elche airport](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/30/police-search-underway-for-the-drone-that-forced-the-closure-of-alicante-elche-airport/) - The unknown drone that forced the Alicante-Elche airport to close for two hours on Monday night, October 27th, for security reasons has not flown again, at least not near the airport. The National Police searched the Torrellano region and the Elche Industrial Park on Monday and again early Tuesday, but they didn't find any signs
- [Alicante launches a new plan with nets, cages, and censuses to contain the pigeon infestation](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/30/alicante-launches-a-new-plan-with-nets-cages-and-censuses-to-contain-the-pigeon-infestation/) - The city council of Alicante has given the new pest bird control agency the job for 2026 and 2027. The purpose of this program is to keep the populations of pigeons and other urban animals at levels that are regarded "acceptable" from a health point of view. To do this, it strengthens its capture and
- [Four-year prison sentence for actor Nacho Vidal for reckless homicide](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/30/four-year-prison-sentence-for-actor-nacho-vidal-for-reckless-homicide/) - The Prosecutor's Office wants porn actor, director, and producer Ignacio Jordá, also known as Nacho Vidal, to spend four years in prison for reckless homicide. They say he did this during a ritual in July 2019 that involved the poison of the bufo toad. The actor's cousin and a friend were also at the actor's
- [One in five men over 50 suffers from broken bones due to osteoporosis](https://costablancadaily.com/magazine/health-and-fitness/2025/10/30/one-in-five-men-over-50-suffers-from-broken-bones-due-to-osteoporosis/) - Osteoporosis makes bones weak, so a fall or a small force can break one. Osteoporosis most often causes fractures in the hip, wrist, or spine. This skeletal illness is becoming a major public health hazard due to its high prevalence connected with the progressive aging of the population. The World Health Organisation (WHO) says that
- [Benidorm retailers support the council's consumer discount program](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/30/benidorm-retailers-support-the-councils-consumer-discount-program/) - The COVID-19 pandemic started in Spain and spread to many other countries more than five years ago. However, there is still an endeavour that started in that time and is still going strong. But just barely. Only Finestrat and Benidorm in the Marina Baixa still have it. The consumer voucher is a campaign that helps
- [Alicante Tram extends its service until 3:00 a.m. for Halloween](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/30/alicante-tram-extends-its-service-until-300-a-m-for-halloween/) - The TRAM d'Alacant metropolitan tram service will run a special night service on Friday, the 31st October, until about 3:00 a.m. on Saturday morning to help with the expected large crowds moving throughout the city for Halloween. According to sources from the Generalitat (Catalan Government), tram lines 2, 3, and 4 will run longer than
- [Waiting for a Primary Care appointment in Orihuela for up to eight days](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/30/waiting-for-a-primary-care-appointment-in-orihuela-for-up-to-eight-days/) - The truth is that scientific groups say patients should be seen within the first 48 hours. In Orihuela, it takes a long time for someone to be seen at their health centre or auxiliary centre after making an appointment with Primary Care, unless there's an emergency. The Ministry of Health says that the average wait
- [Benidorm Half 2025 has surpassed 8,000 entrants, almost half of whom are British](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/29/benidorm-half-2025-has-surpassed-8000-entrants-almost-half-of-whom-are-british/) - The Benidorm Half 2025, a well-known running event that will take place on November 22nd across the 21K and 10K distances, already has more than 8,000 registered runners, over half of them are British, according to the organisers'. There are 1,500 more runners in the dual race than last year. 48.7% of the athletes are
- [Plantation with more than 2,400 marijuana plants dismantled in Aspe](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/29/plantation-with-more-than-2400-marijuana-plants-dismantled-in-aspe/) - According to a statement from them, the Guardia Civil has taken down a big marijuana farm in two industrial warehouses in the municipality of Aspe. The farm was growing more than 2,400 plants at different stages of maturity. Officers from the Guardia Civil in Aspe started the inquiry in early October after getting a tip
- [Man arrested for beating up drug dealer who sold him "poor quality" marijuana in Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/29/man-arrested-for-beating-up-drug-dealer-who-sold-him-poor-quality-marijuana-in-alicante/) - A 49-year-old man was arrested for "taking the law into his own hands" and beating up another man in an Alicante square when he found out the marijuana he had just bought was of poor quality and refused to give him his money back. According to people who know about the event, it happened in
- [Alicante-Elche Airport reopens after closure due to drone strike](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/28/alicante-elche-airport-reopens-after-closure-due-to-drone-strike/) - After being closed for two hours because a drone was spotted nearby, Alicante-Elche Airport opened again around 11:00 p.m. At 8:53 p.m., Aena said that one of these devices was there. From that point on, the operator stopped all flights to and from the terminal. Ten international aircraft had to be rerouted to other nearby
- [Angela Merida's son, admits killing her and dumping her body in a sewer](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/28/angela-meridas-son-admits-killing-her-and-dumping-her-body-in-a-sewer/) - Yesterday, Monday October 27th, the young man accused of killing his adopted mother, Ángela Mérida, to steal from her and then tossing her body into a manhole in Málaga admitted to doing it, but he said he didn't mean to kill her; things just went out of hand. The defendant said, "I regret it." A
- [Four women injured in a collision between a car and a truck](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/28/four-women-injured-in-a-collision-between-a-car-and-a-truck/) - A car and a truck crashed on the A-31 highway in Elda yesterday, Monday October 27th, injuring four women. An Emergency Medical Assistance Service (SAMU) unit and two Basic Life Support (BLS) units were sent to the accident site to help the people in the car, all of whom were hurt to some degree. Health
- [Villajoyosa hosts "Welcome, Mr. Martin," which reconstructs Paul McCartney's holiday in the town](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/28/villajoyosa-hosts-welcome-mr-martin-which-reconstructs-paul-mccartneys-holiday-in-the-town/) - The documentary Welcome, Mr. Martin will be shown in Villajoyosa tonight, Tuesday, October 28th. It is about a vacation that Paul McCartney, his wife Linda, their three daughters, and Denny Laine took in the Montíboli Hotel in June 1972. Homo Videns made the movie, and À Punt will show the Valencian version next year. Because
- [Alicante approves half a million euros for emergency works at Santa Bárbara Castle](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/29/alicante-approves-half-a-million-euros-for-emergency-works-at-santa-barbara-castle/) - The City Council of Alicante has approved the fourth budget modification for 2025. They are giving €500,000 for emergency work at Santa Bárbara Castle. The work, which started quickly after a "serious risk of landslides" was found, has already begun on the outside of the fortress. The Finance Committee authorised the new credit modification file
- [Collection point set up so that Cartagena residents can convert their used oil into fuel](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/29/collection-point-set-up-so-that-cartagena-residents-can-convert-their-used-oil-into-fuel/) - The Autonomous Community of the Region of Murcia and Repsol helped the circular economy and recycling again today. Juan María Vázquez, the Regional Minister for the Environment, Research, Universities, and the Mar Menor, opened the Repsol service station's collection point for spent cooking oil. This added 96 more to the company's network. "This is another
- [Expats Embrace Spooky Season in the Spanish Sun](https://costablancadaily.com/magazine/lifestyle/2025/10/27/expats-embrace-spooky-season-in-the-spanish-sun/) - A familiar chill, both literally and figuratively, descends upon the Costa Blanca as October comes to an end. Although this region of Spain is well-known for its lively fiestas and sandy beaches, this week a new kind of celebration rises out of the shadows: Halloween! It's an opportunity to combine beloved customs with fresh cultural
- [Man arrested in Granada for robbing two people he met at a hotel in Malaga](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/28/man-arrested-in-granada-for-robbing-two-people-he-met-at-a-hotel-in-malaga/) - The National Police have arrested a 20-year-old man in Granada. He is thought to have been involved in a robbery at a hotel in Malaga's downtown district. This individual broke into the room of two friends who were sleeping there and grabbed one of their car keys. He then used the key to flee. The
- [Helicopter rescue after man falls down an embankment in Crevillent](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/28/helicopter-rescue-after-man-falls-down-an-embankment-in-crevillent/) - On Sunday, October 26th, a man hurt himself after he slid over a ten-meter-high slope at the Marxant game from Crevillent. The notification was filed at 10 p.m., and police officers were sent to the site along with the Alpha helicopter 1 and the Rescue Group of the Provincial Fire Consortium of Alicante (CPBA). The
- [Green light for 46 new homes in Elche](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/29/green-light-for-46-new-homes-in-elche/) - The Elche Governing Board mostly accepted changes of use from commercial buildings to ground-floor housing over the course of several weeks. The local executive body gave building licences for larger residential complexes again. There are 46 new residences in all, which are two properties in the town centre and the district. In this situation, Pisojoven
- [Man arrested for the murder of his 19-year-old girlfriend in Murcia](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/27/man-arrested-for-the-murder-of-his-19-year-old-girlfriend-in-murcia/) - A 19-year-old woman was found dead yesterday, Sunday October 26th, in a house in Librilla, a town in Murcia with about 6,000 people. The Guardia Civil found the body inside the building after receiving a tip-off. The Guardia Civil think it was a gender-based murder. The Guardia Civil then stated that they had arrested a
- [Police remind of the consequences of flying drones illegally](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/29/police-remind-of-the-consequences-of-flying-drones-illegally/) - The National Police Headquarters has sent out a number of messages and directions about how to operate drones, especially in cities. These places are especially sensitive because flying there is hard, and it puts people and property at danger. This means that many of these operations won't fall under the open category. Instead, these flights
- [81-year-old man's body found in Torre Pacheco](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/27/81-year-old-mans-body-found-in-torre-pacheco/) - At 4:30 p.m. yesterday afternoon, Sunday October 25th, officers from the Guardia Civil's Canine Unit recovered the body of an 81-year-old Torre Pacheco resident. Sources from the Emergency Coordination Centre say he had been missing since Saturday. The body was located in the Tajo-Segura Transfer canal, which runs through the El Albujón neighbourhood of Cartagena.
- [Fourteen migrants from a boat arrive in Arenales del Sol, Elche](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/27/fourteen-migrants-from-a-boat-arrive-in-arenales-del-sol-elche/) - On Saturday night, October 25th, a boat with 14 Algerian immigrants arrived off the coast of Elche, near the Arenales del Sol area. The Red Cross said that they are adult men who are in good health. Around midnight, a worker at a cafe in Arenales del Sol called the National Police to say that
- [Couple face 34 years for killing, dismembering, and burning a man in Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/27/couple-face-34-years-for-killing-dismembering-and-burning-a-man-in-alicante/) - A jury in the Court of Appeals will hear the case against two people accused of killing a 56-year-old man from Alicante whose body was found dismembered and burnt in the Fontcalent area in 2024. The Prosecutor's Office will present its case, and the defence will present its written conclusions on the facts. The pair
- [Ryanair fires employee for threatening a colleague](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/29/ryanair-fires-employee-for-threatening-a-colleague/) - The High Court of Justice of the Balearic Islands (TSJB) agreed with Ryanair and upheld the firing of a handling worker for insulting a female coworker at the Palma de Mallorca airport offices. The event happened on November 21st, 2023, when an employee of the Irish company insulted and threatened the woman because she had
- [Earthquake strikes Benijófar, Rojales and several nearby towns](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/26/earthquake-strikes-benijofar-rojales-and-several-nearby-towns/) - A small tremor in the Vega Baja region disturbed the peace today, Sunday October 26th. The National Geographic Institute (IGN) said that an earthquake of a magnitude of 1.8 on the mbLg scale happened around 2:11 p.m. IGN data shows that the highest intensity measured was II-III, which suggests that people felt the earthquake but
- [National Police arrest three men after sexually exploiting a woman in Gandia](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/29/national-police-arrest-three-men-after-sexually-exploiting-a-woman-in-gandia/) - Three males, aged 30 to 51, have been arrested by the National Police in Gandia and a town in the Alicante province of Marina Alta. They are accused of trafficking people for sexual exploitation and sexual abuse. They are said to have pushed a woman into prostitution in a number of apartments in the town
- [Orihuela woman arrested for stealing clothes from where she worked to sell them online](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/28/orihuela-woman-arrested-for-stealing-clothes-from-where-she-worked-to-sell-them-online/) - A woman in Orihuela was arrested by National Police officers for stealing goods from the clothes store where she had been employed for many years. She then sold them online, costing the business a total of 29,692 euros. According to a statement from Police Headquarters, the crime was reported by representatives of a clothing firm
- [Car burns next to a wooden restaurant on the Orihuela Costa](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/25/car-burns-next-to-a-wooden-restaurant-on-the-orihuela-costa/) - Today, Saturday October 25th, a car caught fire on Calle Azafrán on the Orihuela Costa, outside the Banana Tree II wooden restaurant. People who were there were worried that the fire might spread to the restaurant. The call came in at 1:22 p.m., and firefighters from the Torrevieja Fire Park Provincial Consortium were sent to
- [Man's throat cut on busy San Javier street](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/28/mans-throat-cut-on-busy-san-javier-street/) - On Saturday afternoon, October 25th, a 65-year-old man, whose name has not been made public, went to the Santa Lucía Hospital in Cartagena after being stabbed in the neck by an unknown individual who tried to cut his throat. According to emergency authorities, the attacker ran away following the attack on Calle Ribera in San
- [Sentenced for possession of weapons at his home in Marbella](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/28/sentenced-for-possession-of-weapons-at-his-home-in-marbella/) - The Provincial Court of Malaga found a man guilty of having illegal weapons after police found a pistol, a silencer, and unused ammunition in good condition at his home in Marbella (Malaga). The Court's decision gives him a year and a day in prison, but the term is suspended for three years if he doesn't
- [Two people treated for smoke inhalation after a fire in Dénia](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/28/two-people-treated-for-smoke-inhalation-after-a-fire-in-denia/) - Two people were hurt when they breathed in smoke from a fire in the meter box of an apartment block in Dénia, Alicante. Around 11:40 a.m., members of the Alicante Provincial Fire Consortium were able to put out the fire and are still working to do so. Firefighters were called to Calle Moixent in Dénia
- [Ex-husband of Mayor could have been crushed to death after being thrown alive into a bin](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/28/ex-husband-of-mayor-could-have-been-crushed-to-death-after-being-thrown-alive-into-a-bin/) - During the day, there are a lot of people about, but at night, it seems really creepy. The body of the former spouse of the Mayor of Almassora was found in a skip on Avenida Pérez Galdós in Castellón, near Ribalta Park and the bullring. Vicente D. may have died when the equipment of a
- [Decomposed body of murdered woman found in Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/28/decomposed-body-of-murdered-woman-found-in-alicante/) - According to sources engaged in the investigation, a 38-year-old man has been detained for killing his partner, a 37-year-old woman from Madrid. Her body was located Friday night, October 24th, in the city of Alicante, where it had already started to decompose. A 41-year-old man has also been arrested. He is said to have helped
- [Man arrested in Benidorm after getting into a fight with a traffic light](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/28/man-arrested-in-benidorm-after-getting-into-a-fight-with-a-traffic-light/) - In Benidorm, a young man disrupted the peace of the night with blows. He hit a traffic light with a chair, not his hands. The event was filmed and posted on X (previously Twitter), where you can see the man, who is clearly agitated, hitting the street furniture over and over again. Hitting a traffic
- [Benidorm to build underground car park, with more than 400 spaces](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/28/benidorm-to-build-underground-car-park-with-more-than-400-spaces/) - Benidorm City Council is going back to its plan to develop an underground parking garage on Avenida Jaime I that can hold more than 400 cars. This will happen over 15 years after the first time they tried. Mayor Toni Pérez said today that "The plenary session will vote to transfer the concession for the
- [Torrevieja Christmas lights will reach 70 streets including residential areas](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/28/torrevieja-christmas-lights-will-reach-70-streets-including-residential-areas/) - A lot of the amazing decorative lights for the 2025 Patron Saint and Christmas Festivals have already been put up in the city's streets and squares. Work will continue in the next few days leading up to the important date of the lighting festival, which will be on the afternoon of November 22nd this year.
- [92-year-old woman rescued from house fire in Dolores](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/26/92-year-old-woman-rescued-from-house-fire-in-dolores/) - On Friday, October 24th, members of the Alicante Provincial Fire Consortium (CPBA) put out a fire in a house in Dolores after a 92-year-old woman who was alone inside called for help. At 4:07 a.m., the incident was reported, and the fire was extinguished at 8:12 a.m. The fire caused smoke and flames, but the
- [Guardia Civil seizes 1,700 kilos of hashish after a high-speed chase](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/26/guardia-civil-seizes-1700-kilos-of-hashish-after-a-high-speed-chase/) - The Guardia Civil's chase of a drug boat has prevented a load of hashish that four people who are thought to be traffickers were trying to bring into the Cadiz coast near Chipiona. Agents from the Comprehensive External Surveillance System (SIVE) saw a boat going in a strange way and sent out an alarm. The
- [Thirteen arrested for nine robberies in Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/25/thirteen-arrested-for-nine-robberies-in-alicante/) - In the first few weeks of October, the National Police arrested 13 people in nine different operations for 13 home and business robberies that were solved in Alicante. One of the people who was detained hurt himself while trying to get away and fell from the second floor. Another thief tried to trick the police
- [A vulture sneaks into a home in Torrevieja and makes itself at home](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/25/a-vulture-sneaks-into-a-home-in-torrevieja-and-makes-itself-at-home/) - A woman who lives in Torrevieja was scared when an unexpected guest showed up at her house. She saw a strange intruder, a griffon vulture, enter her dining room around 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 23rd. It looks like the monster fell through the light well and chose to come inside, where it made itself
- [Elche Police: e-scooters cannot exceed 25 km/h](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/27/elche-police-e-scooters-cannot-exceed-25-km-h/) - Elche City Council has given a serious warning to families and people who use personal mobility vehicles (PMVs): scooters that go faster than 25 kilometres per hour are now illegal and are called "mopeds," which is the same name as scooters. This could lead to fines and even jail time. Chicho Fernández Bernal, the director
- [Calpe's new cameras have solved three accidents in one month](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/27/calpes-new-cameras-have-solved-three-accidents-in-one-month/) - Three accidents happened in the first month of operation of the video surveillance cameras that were put up in Calpe to make the area safer and keep an eye on traffic. The cameras have helped solve a hit-and-run crash between a van and a truck, an accident in which a scooter rider was hurt and
- [Man arrested after stabbing another in the abdomen in Málaga](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/27/man-arrested-after-stabbing-another-in-the-abdomen-in-malaga/) - The National Police have arrested a 53-year-old male in Málaga in connection with the stabbing of a 54-year-old man on Tuesday, October 21st. The victim received a cut to the stomach and was taken to the hospital. Sources close to the probe said that this was true. The homicide squad of the National Police is
- [Man from Molina de Segura investigated for having six protected turtles in his garden](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/27/man-from-molina-de-segura-investigated-for-having-six-protected-turtles-in-his-garden/) - The Guardia Civil is looking into a Molina de Segura (Murcia) man who had six protected or endangered turtles in his home. They couldn't figure out where they came from, according to a statement from the Guardia Civil. The operation started when the Nature Protection Service (Seprona) got a call from a citizen who said
- [Date set for pedestrianisation of Alicante's Town Hall Square](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/27/date-set-for-pedestrianisation-of-alicantes-town-hall-square/) - Mayor Luis Barcala said that the plan to make Alicante's Town Hall Square pedestrian-only is progressing forward. After the Health Promotion Awards event, reporters questioned the Mayor about when the project will be finished. The Mayor said during the debate on the condition of the city on October 13th that the project will have two
- [Woman sentenced to six years of psychiatric confinement for killing her mother](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/27/woman-sentenced-to-six-years-of-psychiatric-confinement-for-killing-her-mother/) - The Alicante Provincial Court has sentenced a woman to a maximum of six years in a psychiatric prison for killing her mother at the home they shared in Alcoi. The court took into account the fact that they were related and that she was mentally disturbed at the time of the crime. The Superior Court
- [Arrested after stealing a car and 30,000 euros from a house in Pilar de la Horadada](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/27/arrested-after-stealing-a-car-and-30000-euros-from-a-house-in-pilar-de-la-horadada/) - The Guardia Civil has arrested a 29-year-old man in Pilar de la Horadada for allegedly robbing three people in less than 48 hours. Some of the stolen items have been found and given back to their owners as a result of the operation. The investigation started in the middle of October when a resident said
- [Alicante schools will train students to deal with floods](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/27/alicante-schools-will-train-students-to-deal-with-floods/) - This school year, schools and high schools in the province of Alicante will teach pupils how to avoid floods. This is because experts are already predicting more floods and weather warnings for this area. The President of the Generalitat, Carlos Mazón, said that schools will start giving talks on this subject in the second and
- [Orihuela will measure air quality in real time to prevent pollution episodes](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/27/orihuela-will-measure-air-quality-in-real-time-to-prevent-pollution-episodes/) - As part of the Sustainable Tourism Destination Plan (PSTD), the Orihuela Tourism Department has put out a bid for the construction of a system to monitor pollutants at key locations across the city. This program will keep an eye on air quality and take action to stop pollution from getting too high. This will make
- [Torrevieja Council solicitor arrested for alleged fraud and forgery](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/24/torrevieja-council-solicitor-arrested-for-alleged-fraud-and-forgery/) - Officers from the Guardia Civil have arrested a lawyer at his office. He is under investigation for allegedly falsifying documents, committing fraud, and being unprofessional in his work for the Torrevieja City Council. For decades, the lawyer AM has worked with the City Council's outside legal services. Months of investigation Torrevieja's Investigative Court Number 2
- [Elche cyberattack leaves a torrent of cyber-scam attempts against councillors](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/23/elche-cyberattack-leaves-a-torrent-of-cyber-scam-attempts-against-councillors/) - Elche City Council has gone from having its computer systems hacked by ransomware on August 24th, which is still affecting one of the municipal servers and for which they are waiting to hire a company to decrypt the data from the last six months, which they cannot access, to getting all kinds of scam and
- [Truck driver injured after colliding with another truck on the A-7 near Albatera and San Isidro](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/23/truck-driver-injured-after-colliding-with-another-truck-on-the-a-7-near-albatera-and-san-isidro/) - The Alicante Provincial Fire Consortium (CPBA) said that a truck driver was hurt after his truck hit another truck early yesterday morning, Wednesday October 22nd, on the A-7 motorway near the exits for the towns of Albatera and San Isidro. Around 5:50 a.m., the accident was reported, and the response finished around 8:30 a.m. After
- [Six companies apply for the contract for the ice cream parlour on the Alicante Esplanade](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/23/six-companies-apply-for-the-contract-for-the-ice-cream-parlour-on-the-alicante-esplanade/) - Alicante City Council's contracting committee has announced the six solutions that were chosen for the public tender for the famous kiosk that used to be the Peret kiosk on the Explanada de España. The kiosk will be turned into an ice cream shop and café. The city government has put off classifying the proposals until
- [Two German fugitives wanted for robbery and fraud arrested in San Fulgencio](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/24/two-german-fugitives-wanted-for-robbery-and-fraud-arrested-in-san-fulgencio/) - In San Fulgencio, the National Police have taken three German males into custody. They are 25, 27, and 34 years old. Two of them are wanted by German authorities for fraud and burglary, while the third is charged with serious disobedience for trying to stop the arrest of the two fugitives. Organised Crime officers from
- [Alicante reaches 105 tropical nights for the first time](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/24/alicante-reaches-105-tropical-nights-for-the-first-time/) - The effects of climate change keep getting worse. For the first time, the city of Alicante has had 105 tropical nights in a year. And it might even add more in the next few days because the province is having a summer week with highs above 30 degrees and lows that haven't dropped below 20
- [Guardia Civil investigating 64 people for illegal construction in Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/24/guardia-civil-investigating-64-people-for-illegal-construction-in-alicante/) - The Guardia Civil's Operation Urbanitas in the province of Alicante has led to the investigation of 64 people who are accused of crimes against land use and urban planning, as well as, in some cases, document forgery and crimes against the Public Treasury. According to a statement from the Guardia Civil, the Alicante Nature Protection
- [Málaga museums spend four million euros on security to prevent thefts like the one at the Louvre](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/24/malaga-museums-spend-four-million-euros-on-security-to-prevent-thefts-like-the-one-at-the-louvre/) - The Louvre's most recent heist of the century has outraged museums all across the world. It only took four white-collar criminals and a crane to show that security at the main French cultural centre, which is also one of the most prestigious in the world, should be better. Other institutions have started to look at
- [Woman injured after her car overturned several times in Yecla](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/24/woman-injured-after-her-car-overturned-several-times-in-yecla/) - According to the Emergency Coordination Centre, a 25-year-old woman who was driving and the only person in the car was hurt in a traffic accident on the N-344 highway in Yecla on Wednesday, October 21st. At 6:23 a.m., the 1-1-2 emergency services got many calls about the accident on the highway at kilometre 84. The
- [Oceanogràfic Foundation and the Santa Pola Sea Museum are collaborating to strengthen the protection of the Mediterranean](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/24/oceanografic-foundation-and-the-santa-pola-sea-museum-are-collaborating-to-strengthen-the-protection-of-the-mediterranean/) - The Oceanogràfic Foundation and the Santa Pola Marine Museum have signed a formal agreement to cooperate together on marine conservation projects, marine research, environmental teaching in schools, scientific outreach workshops, and attempts to rescue and protect marine creatures. The Oceanogràfic Foundation has a lot of experience with recovering and protecting marine animals, so it will
- [Valencia 2026 Gay Games surpass 3,600 registrations](https://costablancadaily.com/sport/2025/10/24/valencia-2026-gay-games-surpass-3600-registrations/) - The Gay Games Valencia 2026 preparations are still going well. There are already more than 3,660 people signed up for this historic event's wide range of sports and cultural activities slated for next June, even though there are still eight months to go. This number is a big deal for the organisation because it is
- [Man arrested in Benidorm for trying to withdraw money with his neighbour's bank card](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/24/man-arrested-in-benidorm-for-trying-to-withdraw-money-with-his-neighbours-bank-card/) - In Benidorm, the National Police arrested a man for fraud and identity theft after he opened a bank letter that had a card in the name of a neighbour. The suspect has been taken to court. A few weeks ago, a building in Rincón de Loix had an incident that was caused by a bank
- [60-year-old jailed for raping a 16-year-old girl in Villajoyosa](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/24/60-year-old-jailed-for-raping-a-16-year-old-girl-in-villajoyosa/) - A 60-year-old man has been sentenced to five years in jail by the Alicante Court of Appeals for raping a 16-year-old girl in Villajoyosa while she was drunk. The event took place on October 12th, 2019, after the two people met at a nightclub in this town. The sentencing says that it is clear that
- [Generalitat grants 1.15 million euros in aid to animal protection organisations](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/23/generalitat-grants-1-15-million-euros-in-aid-to-animal-protection-organisations/) - The Diari Oficial de la Generalitat Valenciana (DOGV) has published the decision of the Regional Ministry of Environment, Infrastructure, and Territory to give out €1,150,000 in grants to groups that protect and care for animals, as well as those that work to protect biodiversity and the environment and improve habitats. This is the most money
- [Aena will build a new VIP lounge at Alicante-Elche Airport for 7 million euros](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/23/aena-will-build-a-new-vip-lounge-at-alicante-elche-airport-for-7-million-euros/) - A fire on one of the roofs of Alicante-Elche Airport destroyed the VIP lounge more than five years ago. Aena has now put out bids for the reconstruction of this larger area, with a starting budget of 7.1 million euros. The terminal only has temporary facilities for now, and first-class passengers will have to wait
- [200,000 euros in counterfeit currency seized](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/23/200000-euros-in-counterfeit-currency-seized/) - A patrol from the Maritime Proximity Police Station, which was checking the Astilleros Bridge for safety, stopped a high-end car. Three people were inside, and a check of their documents was needed. On Monday, October 20th, at 1:00 p.m., the event took place. Finding fake money Inside the car, the police found a suitcase with
- [Elche has paid almost 7 million euros in court rulings in the last two years](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/23/elche-has-paid-almost-7-million-euros-in-court-rulings-in-the-last-two-years/) - A report from Municipal Strategy Councillor Francisco Soler on Tuesday, October 21st, said that Elche City Council has had to spend about seven million euros in court decisions over the past two years. He said that most of these decisions were made by "previous legislatures" and are not the responsibility of the current municipal administration
- [Alicante cinemas will broadcast a commercial to attract blood donors](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/23/alicante-cinemas-will-broadcast-a-commercial-to-attract-blood-donors/) - The 8th Blood Donation Marathon will take place next Monday, October 27th, at the Teatro Principal in Alicante. It is being put on by the Valencian Community Blood Transfusion Centre. Director Vicente Seva is promoting the event in Alicante theatres these days with the motto "Join the movement that saves lives." Mobile teams will be
- [Worker arrested for theft and breaking into a customer's car at an airport company](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/23/worker-arrested-for-theft-and-breaking-into-a-customers-car-at-an-airport-company/) - The National Police have arrested a worker at a company that collects, parks, and delivers cars near Malaga Airport after they broke into the company's warehouse. The 37-year-old suspect is said to have stolen a customer's cars while working and used it to commit the robbery, taking a safe with about 3,000 euros inside. The
- [69-year-old man seriously injured in a house fire in Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/23/69-year-old-man-seriously-injured-in-a-house-fire-in-alicante/) - A fire that broke out at a man's home in the Juan XXIII Segundo Sector neighbourhood of Alicante just before midnight left him with significant injuries. He was 69 years old. Several local police officers and a neighbour saved him and took him outdoors. The neighbour also needed medical assistance for breathing in smoke. The
- [Arrested for robbing couples with a fake gun near Santa Barbara Castle](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/23/arrested-for-robbing-couples-with-a-fake-gun-near-santa-barbara-castle/) - The National Police have arrested a 26-year-old man in Alicante for robbery with violence and intimidation, fraud, and injuries after he robbed two couples who were walking through the pedestrian accesses to Santa Bárbara Castle in Alicante while waving a gun. After getting two complaints of similar events happening near the base of Alicante Castle,
- [Torrevieja approves a record budget of 187.7 million for 2026](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/23/torrevieja-approves-a-record-budget-of-187-7-million-for-2026/) - Torrevieja City Council has approved the plan for the city's budget for 2026, which is €187.7 million, an 11.38% increase over the previous year. The records, which were shown by Mayor Eduardo Dolón and Councillor for Economy and Finance Domingo Paredes, are based on a balanced budget and follow all tax laws. Dolón said that
- [Fire in a commercial premises at Cabo Roig](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/21/fire-in-a-commercial-premises-at-cabo-roig/) - Firefighters put out a fire that started early today, Tuesday October 21st, in the electrical panel of a business building on Calle República Dominicana on the Orihuela Costa. The fire started in the switchboard when the lights went off. The call came in at 8:28 a.m., and the operation was over two hours later, at
- [A Spanish Christmas Feast: A Culinary Journey for the Holidays](https://costablancadaily.com/magazine/food-and-drink/2025/10/21/a-spanish-christmas-feast-a-culinary-journey-for-the-holidays/) - A spectacular array of foods intrinsically links Christmas in Spain, a time of deep family tradition and vibrant celebration. Unlike many countries where a large lunch dominates Christmas Day, in Spain, the primary feast often takes place on Christmas Eve, with an elaborate dinner that stretches late into the night. Regional variations abound, but a
- [Marijuana plantation with 13 kilos of marijuana dismantled in Los Montesinos](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/22/marijuana-plantation-with-13-kilos-of-marijuana-dismantled-in-los-montesinos/) - The Guardia Civil dismantled a marijuana farm in Los Montesinos and detained a 55-year-old male and a 45-year-old woman for allegedly being involved in a crime against public health, as well as disobedience and falsifying documents. The San Miguel de Salinas Guardia Civil is still working to stop drug trafficking and growing drugs. Officers found
- [Arrested at a Elche checkpoint with a loaded police weapon](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/22/arrested-at-a-elche-checkpoint-with-a-loaded-police-weapon/) - The Elche Local Police found a gun with its registration information deleted, which will make it easier to track down. According to a statement from the Local Police Headquarters, the seizure happened during a normal vehicle check in the Carrús district a few days ago. A man has been arrested for these events and accused
- [Torrevieja puts out to tender the finishing works around the harbour wall](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/22/torrevieja-puts-out-to-tender-the-finishing-works-around-the-harbour-wall/) - The Torrevieja City Council has authorised the bid for the finishing work around the Levante Dike and the installation of safety features on the entrance ramp. The Local Government Board called an emergency and urgent meeting last week, to make the decision. The contract has a tender value of 3,929,412 euros and an eight-month execution
- [Man arrested for beating his wife until she fell into a coma](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/22/man-arrested-for-beating-his-wife-until-she-fell-into-a-coma/) - According to the Guardia Civil, they have arrested a 49-year-old male for domestic violence. He is accused of hitting his spouse, a 48-year-old lady who is still in the hospital because of her injuries. According to the same sources, the incident happened on Sunday, October 19th, in the municipality of Cullera in Valencia. There are
- [Body found in a rubbish bin is Mayor's ex-husband](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/22/body-found-in-a-rubbish-bin-is-mayors-ex-husband/) - The National Police have figured out who the body recovered in a trash can in Castellón belongs to. The body that was found near Ronda Mijares belongs to Vicente Domínguez, the former husband of the mayor of Almassora. The discovery occurred early Sunday morning, October 19th, when sanitation personnel discovered the body after overturning a
- [Nutritionists advocate reducing meat in school menus](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/22/nutritionists-advocate-reducing-meat-in-school-menus/) - Cutting back on eating meat in general, and processed meats in particular. After looking at some of the menus given by schools in the province, nutritionists say that this trend should be followed in school cafeterias. The national government is keeping an eye on the quality of the food that kids eat at school. Starting
- [Will this be the last time change? Sánchez proposes eliminating it next year](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/22/will-this-be-the-last-time-change-sanchez-proposes-eliminating-it-next-year/) - It's winter now. Spain will change the time again this weekend. The clocks will move back one hour, allowing us to sleep a little longer, but also causing nightfall much earlier. Thus, in the early hours of Saturday, October 25th, into Sunday, October 26th , winter time will begin, and therefore, at 3:00 a.m. it
- [El Campello will install smart buoys to measure sea temperature and wave height](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/22/el-campello-will-install-smart-buoys-to-measure-sea-temperature-and-wave-height/) - El Campello will install equipment to monitor specific areas of the town. This will be part of the contract to provide and set up digital signs with sensors. For example, vehicle-counting cameras, weather stations, and smart oceanographic buoys will be included. The European Union is paying for this service through the Next Generation funds as
- [Torrevieja incorporates a pioneering treatment for breast cancer in the province](https://costablancadaily.com/magazine/health-and-fitness/2025/10/22/torrevieja-incorporates-a-pioneering-treatment-for-breast-cancer-in-the-province/) - For the first time in the province of Alicante, Torrevieja University Hospital has used radiofrequency thermoablation, a minimally invasive procedure that destroys tumour tissue using thermal energy. Patients treated over the past year have already shown very good results from this technique. Under ultrasound guidance and local anaesthesia or sedation, a thin needle is put
- [Teams from around the world arrive in Torrevieja for the largest international walking football tournament](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/21/teams-from-around-the-world-arrive-in-torrevieja-for-the-largest-international-walking-football-tournament/) - The Walking Football World Nations Cup, which many has been looking forward to, starts today, Tuesday, October 21st, in Torrevieja. This is the start of an exciting week of international play. The first part of the competition will be for women over 40, men over 70, and men over 50. The matches will carry on
- [Woman arrested in Alicante accused of posing as a cosmetic surgeon](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/21/woman-arrested-in-alicante-accused-of-posing-as-a-cosmetic-surgeon/) - The National Police have arrested a 43-year-old woman in Alicante who is accused of pretending to be a cosmetic doctor and doing a treatment on another lady that hurt her lips, mouth, and face and cost her 1,200 euros. The investigation started when the victim filed a complaint and told police that she got these
- [Savouring the Season: Autumnal Flavours of the Costa Blanca](https://costablancadaily.com/magazine/food-and-drink/2025/10/20/savouring-the-season-autumnal-flavours-of-the-costa-blanca/) - The Costa Blanca region of Spain's Valencian Community experiences a subtle yet delectable change as the summer's intense heat gives way to the fall's mild warmth. The cuisine of the area transitions from light, refreshing summer fare to hearty, comforting dishes that honour the bountiful harvest of the season. Anchored by the province of Alicante,
- [Costa Blanca Charm: Beyond the Beaches to its Beautiful Old Town](https://costablancadaily.com/magazine/2025/10/20/costa-blanca-charm-beyond-the-beaches-to-its-beautiful-old-town/) - Although the Costa Blanca is well-known throughout the world for its golden beaches and sun-kissed resorts, you must venture into its ancient heart to fully comprehend its essence. Beautiful old towns and historic quarters are tucked away, sometimes in the hills and other times right on the sea. These areas, which are cobblestoned and covered
- [84-year-old man dies while bathing on a Guardamar beach](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/21/84-year-old-man-dies-while-bathing-on-a-guardamar-beach/) - On Sunday, October 19th, an 84-year-old man died while swimming at Les Roquetes beach in Guardamar del Segura. Around 2:20 p.m., witnesses said that lifeguards and other swimmers in the area pulled the Polish swimmer out of the water while he was still unconscious. Health care Health services dispatched two ambulances, a basic life support
- [Three minutes of attention to steal from older people](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/21/three-minutes-of-attention-to-steal-from-older-people/) - For just three minutes, they were willing to listen and showed signs of love. In return, they stole their victims' most valuable watches, gold jewellery, or cash that they had just taken out of an ATM. A lot of the folks they talked to, generally older people, didn't know what had happened until they got
- [Arrested in Santa Pola for shooting his sister](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/21/arrested-in-santa-pola-for-shooting-his-sister/) - The Guardia Civild has taken a 45-year-old man into custody in the municipality of Santa Pola, Alicante, on suspicion of shooting his sister in the shoulder. He is being accused of hurting someone, having a gun without permission, disobeying the law, and another crime against public health. Officers recovered 600 grams of hashish, 25 grams
- [Three arrested for assaulting a man near a nightclub in Alicante sentenced to prison](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/21/three-arrested-for-assaulting-a-man-near-a-nightclub-in-alicante-sentenced-to-prison/) - On Thursday, October 16th, the presiding judge of Alicante's 9th Court of First Instance, acting on duty, ordered that three of the young men arrested for allegedly attacking another man outside a nightclub in the city in the early hours of the morning be held in provisional, communicated, and without bail. According to sources from
- [The robot bricklayer that lays 285 bricks per hour and builds houses in one day](https://costablancadaily.com/magazine/real-estate/2025/10/21/the-robot-bricklayer-that-lays-285-bricks-per-hour-and-builds-houses-in-one-day/) - Construction industry officials have been saying the same thing for the past few months: there aren't enough workers. There are several reasons for this, including an ageing workforce that doesn't have enough new workers coming in and earnings that are lower than what people want. The solution seems to be moving in one direction: automation
- [Puerto Cartel: Police seize another 1,700 kilos of cocaine 15 days after dismantling the drug mafia](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/21/puerto-cartel-police-seize-another-1700-kilos-of-cocaine-15-days-after-dismantling-the-drug-mafia/) - The drug mafia that runs stevedoring at the Valencian docks tried to get rid of a new shipment of cocaine that had just come in from the Ecuadorian port of Guayaquil, just two weeks after a historic blow to the large-scale drug trafficking networks that have corrupted the Port of Valencia for decades. All of
- [SAMU has resuscitated 1,185 patients in cardiac arrest so far this year](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/21/samu-has-resuscitated-1185-patients-in-cardiac-arrest-so-far-this-year/) - This year, medical personnel from the Valencian Ministry of Health's Emergency Medical Services (SAMU) have brought 1,185 people who were in cardiac arrest back to life. There were 176 in Castellón, 483 in Alicante, and 526 in Valencia. As they do every year, professionals from the Valencian Community's Emergency Medical Services (SESCV) held workshops in
- [Belgium hitman arrested in Dénia](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/21/belgium-hitman-arrested-in-denia/) - Belgian authorities obtained a European Arrest Warrant (EAW) for a 25-year-old man in Dénia. He was arrested by National Police for robbery with violence, threats, and having firearms without permission. The young man was arrested by officers when he went to the police station to do some paperwork. The fugitive had run away from Belgian
- [Alicante pathologist disqualified and imprisoned for failing to detect cancer in time](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/20/alicante-pathologist-disqualified-and-imprisoned-for-failing-to-detect-cancer-in-time/) - A pathologist from Alicante has been sentenced to nine months in prison and a two-and-a-half-year ban on practising medicine for killing someone by being negligent in their work. His medical error prevented the early detection of cancer in a patient who subsequently passed away from melanoma. This is what a criminal court in Elche gave
- [Farm worker seriously injured after being run over by a tractor](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/20/farm-worker-seriously-injured-after-being-run-over-by-a-tractor/) - According to officials from the Emergency Coordination Centre, emergency services have treated and taken to the hospital a farm worker who was gravely hurt after a tractor ran over him while he was working on a farm in the municipality of Mazarrón (Murcia). At 12:27 p.m., on Saturday, October 18th, 1-1-2 got a call about
- [The installation of the first Low Emission Zone cameras without penalties begins in Elche](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/20/the-installation-of-the-first-low-emission-zone-cameras-without-penalties-begins-in-elche/) - Elche City Council has started putting up the first cameras and sensors in the Low Emission Zone. This is part of the Vive Elche project, which aims to improve mobility, create more green spaces, make traffic flow better, and bring back urban spaces. The project is also about recycling and changing the brand's image to
- [Three arrested for cocaine sales in Daya Nueva and Rojales](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/20/three-arrested-for-cocaine-sales-in-daya-nueva-and-rojales/) - Two men and a woman have been arrested by the National Police in Rojales and Daya Nueva on suspicion of drug trafficking activities that put public health at risk. The operation, which was the product of a concerted investigation, has shut down multiple narcotics black spots in both communities. Sales points These points of sale
- [The submarine 'Tonina' is now the property of the Cartagena City Council](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/20/the-submarine-tonina-is-now-the-property-of-the-cartagena-city-council/) - The Cartagena City Council officially took ownership of the S-62 submarine "Tonina" on Friday, October 17th. The Admiral in charge of the Arsenal, Pedro Luis de la Puente, and Mayor Noelia Arroyo signed the transfer agreement in front of the President of the Community, Fernando López Miras. The ceremony, which took place next to the
- [Alicante taxi drivers call for protests on November 4th](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/20/alicante-taxi-drivers-call-for-protests-on-november-4th/) - The Confederation of Self-Employed Taxi Drivers of the Valencian Community has called for strikes, protests, and rallies on Tuesday, November 4, since the Regional Ministry of Transport has "totally neglected" its job of monitoring permits for Chauffeur-Driven Vehicles (VTC). The group has said that officials at the Generalitat "have not started disciplinary proceedings against multinationals
- [Government threatens legal action to revoke the demolitions at Babilonia beach](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/20/government-threatens-legal-action-to-revoke-the-demolitions-at-babilonia-beach/) - The conflict between the Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Valencian Regional Government over the houses on Babilonia beach in Guardamar del Segura is escalating. The central government has sent a formal request to the Consell (regional council) demanding that it repeal the decisions that halted the demolitions ordered by the state, warning that if
- [Luxury cars stolen in Marbella that ended up in Dubai](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/20/luxury-cars-stolen-in-marbella-that-ended-up-in-dubai/) - They stole expensive cars with accessories like metallic paint or electronic door locks that may cost over €12,000, which is almost the same as the price of a small car. The "most basic" price of the cars they wanted was about €170,000. They used the laws of physics to keep them hidden and make it
- [Arrested at a checkpoint in Orihuela with 22 kilos of marijuana hidden in the car](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/20/arrested-at-a-checkpoint-in-orihuela-with-22-kilos-of-marijuana-hidden-in-the-car/) - The Guardia Civil has arrested a 38-year-old man after seizing more than 22 kilos of marijuana hidden inside two metal boxes he was transporting in his car, according to the Alicante Command . The operation took place during a traffic stop on the AP-7 motorway near the municipality of Orihuela . Last September, officers from
- [Your Weekend Wanderlist: Sunshine, Sangria & Smiles on the Costa Blanca](https://costablancadaily.com/magazine/lifestyle/2025/10/17/your-weekend-wanderlist-sunshine-sangria-smiles-on-the-costa-blanca/) - Hola, weekend warriors! Are you prepared to create lifelong memories and enjoy some beautiful Spanish sunshine? This weekend is jam-packed with amazing events on the Costa Blanca, and we have your handy guide to help you make the most of it. There is something amazing waiting for you, regardless of your interests—whether you are a
- [Alicante-Elche Airport: The Engine Driving the Costa Blanca's Year-Round Boom](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/16/alicante-elche-airport-the-engine-driving-the-costa-blancas-year-round-boom/) - The buzzing in the skies above the Costa Blanca is a sign that much more than just vacationers are coming to enjoy a week in the sun. Miguel Hernandez Airport in Alicante-Elche is more than just a gateway; it is now the main force behind the area's transformation into a thriving, year-round global centre. Discard
- [Alicante leads the Community in the number of euthanasias performed](https://costablancadaily.com/magazine/health-and-fitness/2025/10/16/alicante-leads-the-community-in-the-number-of-euthanasias-performed/) - The death of meteorologist Ignacio Abad in Alicante General Hospital on Tuesday, October 14th, after he asked for euthanasia in August, has brought the issue of the right to die with dignity back into the news. The Euthanasia Law sets the rules for when people can ask for and get help dying, making euthanasia lawful
- [Body found on Dénia beach could be a migrant from a sunken boat](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/16/body-found-on-denia-beach-could-be-a-migrant-from-a-sunken-boat/) - The National Police are looking into whether the body parts found on Tuesday October 14th, on Els Molins beach in Dénia belong to a migrant from a boat that had capsized. The fact that the victim was wearing an Algerian life jacket is the key piece of evidence that supports this claim. The absence of
- [Santa Pola will reuse 100% of its wastewater for agricultural purposes](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/15/santa-pola-will-reuse-100-of-its-wastewater-for-agricultural-purposes/) - The pilot-scale study phase of the "Integrated electrodialysis-electrochlorination process for the treatment of wastewater for agricultural use and environmental protection" must be finished before 100% of Santa Pola's wastewater can be reused. This study is part of an industrial doctoral thesis being done by Vicent Ayala Andreu from Santa Pola under the supervision of Miguel
- [Two arrested in Torrevieja with more than 800 grams of hashish in their car](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/16/two-arrested-in-torrevieja-with-more-than-800-grams-of-hashish-in-their-car/) - The Guardia Civil stopped a car in the Alicante municipality of Torrevieja and arrested two males, 43 and 44 years old, who were accused of cocaine trafficking. In this operation, 80 pieces of hashish weighing a total of 821 grammes and €500 in cash were taken. The Guardia Civil said in a statement that the
- [30 Torrevieja wild chickens found dead from poisoning](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/17/30-torrevieja-wild-chickens-found-dead-from-poisoning/) - There are starting to be fewer roosters and hens running around on the streets of Torrevieja, but not because the business that will catch them has begun work. The reasons are very different. About 30 dead chickens have been recovered. Everything points to poisoning as the cause, which might also happen to other animals like
- [Don't Forget to Fall Back! Spain's October Clock Changing](https://costablancadaily.com/magazine/lifestyle/2025/10/15/dont-forget-to-fall-back-spains-october-clock-changing/) - Mark your calendars! As the annual transition from summer to winter draws near, we all appreciate an extra hour in bed! Spain will formally end Daylight Saving Time on the final Sunday in October in accordance with a directive from the European Union. The Details You Need to Know When: Early on Sunday, October 26,
- [A Tale of Two Wheels and Two Feet: Exploring the Costa Blanca](https://costablancadaily.com/magazine/lifestyle/2025/10/15/a-tale-of-two-wheels-and-two-feet-exploring-the-costa-blanca/) - With its ideal combination of rugged mountains and breathtaking coastal landscapes, the Costa Blanca is a paradise for active foreigners. Autumn offers the best weather for cycling and hiking as the summer heat subsides. For the Hikers: Discovering the Peaks and Coastal Paths There are many natural parks and breathtaking trails in the province of
- [Woman sentenced to 144 years for murder arrested for a crime in A Coruña](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/17/woman-sentenced-to-144-years-for-murder-arrested-for-a-crime-in-a-coruna/) - According to individuals close to the case, Galician Remedios Sánchez Sánchez was arrested for the death of another elderly woman in A Coruña. She had been condemned to 144 years in prison about twenty years ago for killing several elderly ladies in Catalonia. Specifically, there is an investigation into the murder of an elderly woman
- [Woman dies and man is seriously injured in a head-on collision on the N-332](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/15/woman-dies-and-man-is-seriously-injured-in-a-head-on-collision-on-the-n-332/) - Yesterday afternoon, Tuesday October 14th, a car and a campervan crashed head-on on the N-332 national highway, at the entrance to the Santa Pola Lighthouse. A 72-year-old English woman who lived in Orihuela Costa died. A car heading towards Alicante crashed head-on with a campervan coming the other way only a few minutes before 2:00
- [86-year-old man dies after falling into a ravine in Cartagena](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/17/86-year-old-man-dies-after-falling-into-a-ravine-in-cartagena/) - The Emergency Coordination Centre said that an 86-year-old man died on Tuesday, October 14th, after falling into a ravine at Los Puertos, Cartagena. At 3:06 p.m., the dead man's son called 1-1-2 after finding his father had fallen into the ravine. Civil Protection workers, firefighters from the Fire and Rescue Consortium, firefighters from the Cartagena
- [National Police investigate the death of a 14-year-old girl after falling from a balcony](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/17/national-police-investigate-the-death-of-a-14-year-old-girl-after-falling-from-a-balcony/) - The National Police are looking into why a 14-year-old girl died after falling from a balcony into the street. The house lies on Calle Rafael Laffón , next to the Carmona motorway, in Seville. Police said the event happened just before 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14th. The Andalusian Emergency Medical Service (112) received the
- [SUMA temporarily relocates its Torrevieja office](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/17/suma-temporarily-relocates-its-torrevieja-office/) - The SUMA Tax Management office will move its work to the Local Development Agency (ADL) building at 20 Avenida de las Habaneras starting on Monday, October 20th. This is to mark the start of a major renovation of its current facilities. This weekend, work will be done to move the municipal tax management and collecting
- [Fake psychologist facing 10 years for sexually assaulting a roommate](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/17/fake-psychologist-facing-10-years-for-sexually-assaulting-a-roommate/) - The man who is accused of trespassing and sexually assaulting his flatmate, whom he was supposedly treating as a psychologist and therapist, could get 10 years in prison. The defendant and his wife and young daughter lived at a house in Alicante with the victim and her boyfriend. The Prosecutor's Office said that the man
- [A car left dangling, about to fall into the sea in Santa Pola](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/17/a-car-left-dangling-about-to-fall-into-the-sea-in-santa-pola/) - The situation is clear: the picture depicts a car with its back end hanging over the sea, only a few inches from crashing into the sea. A first-class scare that shows the kinds of perilous things the Santa Pola municipal tow truck has to deal with every day. The Local Police publicly praised the truck
- [Alicante offers a record-breaking coca de mollitas (a type of pastry with mollitas)](https://costablancadaily.com/magazine/food-and-drink/2025/10/17/alicante-offers-a-record-breaking-coca-de-mollitas-a-type-of-pastry-with-mollitas/) - Tomorrow, Saturday October 18th , from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, there will be music and entertainment on Alicante's Avenida de la Constitución. A record-breaking coca de mollitas (a sort of pastry with mollitas) will be on display. The event is part of the city's 2025 Spanish Capital of Gastronomy Honours. Its goal is to
- [Torrevieja Hospital invests 309,000 euros in renovating 40% of its hospital beds](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/17/torrevieja-hospital-invests-309000-euros-in-renovating-40-of-its-hospital-beds/) - As part of a plan to modernise its healthcare infrastructure, Torrevieja University Hospital recently updated 100 of its state-of-the-art inpatient beds. The entire amount of money invested is €309,819, which includes VAT. There are more than 270 beds at the healthcare centre. These include beds for normal inpatient care as well as beds in the
- [Ryanair announces ten new routes for its winter schedule in Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/16/ryanair-announces-ten-new-routes-for-its-winter-schedule-in-alicante/) - Ryanair said that it would add 10 new flights to its 2025 winter schedule in Alicante. last brings the total number of routes to 79, with destinations like Bratislava, Linz, Salzburg, Bydgoszcz, Rzeszow, Cardiff, Aberdeen, Stockholm Vasteras, Smaland, and Lanzarote. Toni Pérez, the President of the Alicante Provincial Council, led the "Costa Blanca Air Connectivity"
- [Two years in prison for beating a councilwoman with a club](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/16/two-years-in-prison-for-beating-a-councilwoman-with-a-club/) - A man who attacked a woman councillor in the Alicante town of Aigües with a wooden club and punched her numerous times has been sentenced to two years in prison for causing serious bodily harm. She then reprimanded him for spilling dish soap into a cat food bowl that belonged to the city's feline colony.
- [New shooting in Marbella leaves a 38-year-old man injured](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/16/new-shooting-in-marbella-leaves-a-38-year-old-man-injured/) - A 25-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly being involved in the shooting of a 38-year-old man in Marbella early Monday morning, October 13th. The National Police are looking into what happened and what led up to it. Sources within the force have confirmed this and said that it is "a new incident involving the
- [Nuts About Nuts? Your Guide to the Costa Blanca Autumn Market](https://costablancadaily.com/magazine/lifestyle/2025/10/14/nuts-about-nuts-your-guide-to-the-costa-blanca-autumn-market/) - Don't think that the Costa Blanca's summer sun is its best feature. The real magic frequently emerges for those of us fortunate enough to live here year-round when the intense heat subsides and the market stalls are filled with the hearty, rich flavours of autumn! It's a seasonal switch that turns a simple shopping trip
- [More than 300 billboards with sexist ads removed from Murcia](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/16/more-than-300-billboards-with-sexist-ads-removed-from-murcia/) - The Murcian Association of Outdoor Advertising Entrepreneurs (AMEP) has taken down more than 300 old billboards and any ads with sexist content in the city of Murcia. The group says that the program is in response to public demand and "reinforces the sector's commitment to responsible advertising while reducing visual clutter on avenues and neighbourhoods."
- [Man arrested for defrauding university students in Murcia](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/16/man-arrested-for-defrauding-university-students-in-murcia/) - The National Police have taken a man into custody in Murcia on charges of at least twenty counts of fraud. He used his position as a real estate agent and his understanding of the field to post a lot of rental listings for the city of Murcia on a popular online real estate site. According
- [Woman arrested accused of stealing a tractor head worth 130,000 euros](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/16/woman-arrested-accused-of-stealing-a-tractor-head-worth-130000-euros/) - Guardia Civil officers have arrested a 30-year-old woman in Montroi (Valencia) on suspicion of two property crimes. She is accused of stealing a €130,000 tractor unit parked in a vacant lot in the Alicante town of Villena and a semi-trailer loaded with 32 pallets of olive and sunflower oil worth another €40,000 in Aspe. A
- [More than 80 Alicante drivers were brought before the courts in September](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/16/more-than-80-alicante-drivers-were-brought-before-the-courts-in-september/) - The Traffic Group of the Guardia Civil in the Valencian Community took 211 drivers to court in September 2025 for crimes against road safety. Of these, 102 were charged with driving without a permit or licence (40 of them lost all their points, 16 were temporarily banned by court order, and 46 had never gotten
- [Five arrested in Benidorm for stealing three vehicles and agricultural machinery](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/16/five-arrested-in-benidorm-for-stealing-three-vehicles-and-agricultural-machinery/) - In Benidorm, the National Police have arrested five people, four men and one woman, all between the ages of 26 and 41. They broke into a private property and stole three cars with a crane, as well as a lot of construction materials and farming equipment. One of the people who was arrested pretended to
- [Young man killed after being hit by a TRAM train in El Campello](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/16/young-man-killed-after-being-hit-by-a-tram-train-in-el-campello/) - A 20-year-old man died early on Tuesday morning, October 14th, after being run over by a TRAM d'Alacant train in the Alicante municipality of El Campello, according to municipal sources. The same sources explained that the incident occurred just after 5:00 a.m., near the Rafael Altamira school, and that the collision occurred with the first
- [How Expats are Blending Halloween Fun with Spanish Autumn Traditions](https://costablancadaily.com/magazine/lifestyle/2025/10/14/how-expats-are-blending-halloween-fun-with-spanish-autumn-traditions/) - The Costa Blanca is undergoing a beautiful transition as the hot summer sun gradually gives way to the softer, more golden autumnal hues. Even though the crowded streets may become less crowded, there is a distinct energy in the air, particularly as October draws to a close. This time of year offers a delightful cultural
- [Guardia Civil arrests two for robbing a jewellery shop](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/15/guardia-civil-arrests-two-for-robbing-a-jewellery-shop/) - Two people have been arrested by the Guardia Civil for allegedly stealing from a jewellery store in the town of Águilas. One of the people who was arrested acted like a client, and the other one broke the display cases with a large hammer, put a lot of jewellery in a cart, and ran away.
- [Fines for two women who got into a wild fight over a man](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/15/fines-for-two-women-who-got-into-a-wild-fight-over-a-man/) - The Third Section of the Provincial Court of Murcia has upheld the fine penalty for two women who got into a brutal brawl over a man in Cartagena. The event happened in May of 2022. The 64-year-old man, who used to be a police officer in the area, stood in front of his ex-wife, 59,
- [Citizen Security continues to expand its surveillance camera network in Cartagena](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/15/citizen-security-continues-to-expand-its-surveillance-camera-network-in-cartagena/) - More technological eyes are patrolling the streets. The Department of Citizen Security is still adding more surveillance cameras to the network in the municipality. The Cartagena City Council wants to hire a business to put in and supply more than 60 video surveillance cameras on roadways and access points in urban districts of Cartagena. The
- [Guardia Civil find two greenhouses with more than 700 marijuana plants](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/15/guardia-civil-find-two-greenhouses-with-more-than-700-marijuana-plants/) - According to a statement from the Guardia Civil, they have taken down two greenhouses on a farm in Totana, Murcia, that had more than 700 marijuana plants in them. They have also arrested two people who live there on suspicion of growing or making drugs and stealing energy. Operation "Luck" started in September when officers
- [Member of a pyramid scheme organisation arrested in La Nucía](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/15/member-of-a-pyramid-scheme-organisation-arrested-in-la-nucia/) - National Police in La Nucía, Alicante, have detained a 44-year-old man who is said to be part of a criminal ring that ran pyramid scams that hurt at least 50 people around the country. The arrest was part of a three-month investigation by the Cybercrime Unit of the Torrent Local Police Station (Valencia) after someone
- [Towns demand more funding from Generalitat to combat wild boars](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/15/towns-demand-more-funding-from-generalitat-to-combat-wild-boars/) - The Unió Llauradora (The Working Union) has told the Ministry of the Environment that they need to give more money to help control the wild boar population in municipalities where there are too many of them. The lack of funds has resulted in the exclusion of 15 towns in the Valencian Community. The Unió will
- [Group that sent drug packages from Orihuela to Belgium and Canada arrested](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/15/group-that-sent-drug-packages-from-orihuela-to-belgium-and-canada-arrested/) - The National Police have arrested four people after breaking up a criminal cell that was smuggling marijuana and hashish from San Pedro del Pinatar in Murcia and Orihuela to other countries. The network used transportation businesses to transfer packages of drugs, precisely vacuum-sealed, to nations like Belgium and Canada. Police found 106 kilogrammes of marijuana
- [Guardamar Sunday market reopens, despite Local Police closure](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/14/guardamar-sunday-market-reopens-despite-local-police-closure/) - On Sunday, October 12th, the Fogón de Guardamar market opened again after the Local Police told it to close. Mayor José Luis Sáez (PSOE) said he will send a report about the supposed choice by the activity's promoters to reopen, defying the order to close. Sáez made it clear that this is how the City
- [Man with knife arrested in Alicante for trying to steal a phone](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/14/man-with-knife-arrested-in-alicante-for-trying-to-steal-a-phone/) - The National Police have arrested a 28-year-old man in Alicante on charges of robbery with intimidation. He is accused of trying to steal another man's moble phone after agreeing to sell it, which the victim was offering on a secondhand internet shopping site Wallapop. The individual who was detained wanted the phone and made a
- [Alicante Airport breaks another record in September with 1.9 million passengers](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/15/alicante-airport-breaks-another-record-in-september-with-1-9-million-passengers/) - Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport set another record high in September, completing the summer weather cycle. According to official statistics provided last Monday by the state airport operator Aena, the terminal in the Altet district saw 1,907,274 passengers at the end of that month. That was a 5.9% rise over the same time last year. Once
- [Police investigate an illegal residential complex with 60 homes on flood-prone land](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/14/police-investigate-an-illegal-residential-complex-with-60-homes-on-flood-prone-land/) - The Guardia Civil has started legal action against the two operators of the Guardamar Park mobile home park, which is on undeveloped territory in Guardamar del Segura that is prone to flooding. There have been serious violations of planning, the environment, and safety. The complex must close, according to the Guardamar City Council, but the
- [Torrevieja's Heart of Pink: The Vital Work of the Pink Ladies and Panthers](https://costablancadaily.com/magazine/lifestyle/2025/10/13/torreviejas-heart-of-pink-the-vital-work-of-the-pink-ladies-and-panthers/) - Torrevieja and the wider Orihuela Costa community are home to a vibrant charitable force known as The Pink Ladies and Panthers. Far from a single event, this dedicated group is a registered charity and a constant source of support, awareness, and crucial fundraising for the right against cancer, primarily on behalf of the ACC in
- [Torrevieja PSOE unhappy with the PP's management of stormwater management](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/13/torrevieja-psoe-unhappy-with-the-pps-management-of-stormwater-management/) - Bárbara Soler has said that the City Council could have lessened the damage from the most recent flood in Torrevieja if they had taken advantage of the regional subsidy that has been available since 2021 as part of the Vega Baja Renhace Plan, which was put in place by Ximo Puig's government after the 2019
- [25 years in prison sought for the man accused of stabbing his landlord to death in El Altet](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/14/25-years-in-prison-sought-for-the-man-accused-of-stabbing-his-landlord-to-death-in-el-altet/) - The Provincial Court recently extended the time the man who is accused of killing his landlord in El Altet in October 2023 will spend in jail before his trial. Now they are waiting for a date for the jury trial in Elche, after both sides gave their temporary conclusions. The Prosecutor's Office wants the accused
- [Arenales del Sol will gain 40% front-line parking before Christmas](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/14/arenales-del-sol-will-gain-40-front-line-parking-before-christmas/) - When summer comes, the main road in Arenales del Sol is stuck in traffic all the time. Try to help with the obvious lack of parking in the seaside district as much as you can. Elche City Council has a tough job ahead of them. They want to start remodelling Avenida San Bartolomé de Tirajana
- [30-years in prison has been sought for a Local Police officer accused of twice raping his wife](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/14/30-years-in-prison-has-been-sought-for-a-local-police-officer-accused-of-twice-raping-his-wife/) - The Prosecutor's Office wants a Local Police officer in Marbella to spend 30 years in prison because they say he raped his ex-wife twice in 2021 and 2022. The Public Prosecutor's Office calls these acts two crimes against sexual freedom in the form of rape. It suggests 15 years for each assault, plus 20 years
- [Body of a man who had been dead for at least 15 years has been found in his apartment](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/14/body-of-a-man-who-had-been-dead-for-at-least-15-years-has-been-found-in-his-apartment/) - The National Police said that the body of a person who had been dead for "several years" was found on Saturday, October 11th, in an apartment in Valencia. They said that homicide or violent death has been ruled out for now, and that the cause of death seems to have been accidental or natural. The
- [The municipalities in Valencia where it has rained the most in the last 72 hours](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/13/the-municipalities-in-valencia-where-it-has-rained-the-most-in-the-last-72-hours/) - The heavy rain that Hurricane Alice brought to the province of Valencia will slowly stop, but there will still be instability and rain in the next few hours. The storm left behind a lot of water. The weather stations that are part of the Josep Peinado Valencian Meteorological Association (Avamet) say that Carcaixent has been
- [Urbanova, the seaside campsite that's making a comeback in Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/14/urbanova-the-seaside-campsite-thats-making-a-comeback-in-alicante/) - The signage, warnings, and patrols have not been adequate. Urbanova, the Alicante neighbourhood that seemed to have calmed down last April, is once again home to the same scene that many thought was over: a row of caravans parked facing the sea, with chairs, tables, awnings, and even a tent that someone made up. The
- [Police officer loses his job after refusing to carry a weapon](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/14/police-officer-loses-his-job-after-refusing-to-carry-a-weapon/) - A Local Police officer who had worked as a temporary officer in the Torrevieja police force for years lost his job because he wouldn't carry the required gun. This basic criterion for any candidate, combined with his promise to use it if required, did not mesh with his religious values, thus he turned it down
- [Benidorm Local Police presents its new Civil Protection Headquarters](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/13/benidorm-local-police-presents-its-new-civil-protection-headquarters/) - José Vicente Fuster García led the presentation of the city's new Civil Protection headquarters at the Benidorm Local Police Station on Saturday, October 11th. The new local chief was joined at this presentation by Jesús Carrobles, the Councillor for Citizen Security, and Luis Martín Arévalo, the Chief Superintendent of the Local Police. There were also
- [British drug trafficker betrays himself in Marbella by checking his bank online](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/13/british-drug-trafficker-betrays-himself-in-marbella-by-checking-his-bank-online/) - The National Police in Marbella arrested a British citizen at the request of the UK, whose authorities were looking for him for drug trafficking and kidnapping. Andrew Doran, 41, was captured. The National Crime Agency (ANC) says that Doran was a key member of a group that smuggled substantial amounts of cocaine into the UK,
- [The National Police warn of "more arrests" for bringing migrants to Alicante for treatment under the Spanish health system](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/13/the-national-police-warn-of-more-arrests-for-bringing-migrants-to-alicante-for-treatment-under-the-spanish-health-system/) - Fraud in Social Security and illegal immigration. The National Police are focusing on these two crimes in the province of Alicante since they are becoming more common. So, they think that "there will be more arrests." But how do the two come together? The Alicante Unit Against Immigration and Document Forgery Networks has found that
- [112 handled more than 800 incidents related to rain and storms in the Region of Murcia](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/13/112-handled-more-than-800-incidents-related-to-rain-and-storms-in-the-region-of-murcia/) - The 1-1-2 Emergency Coordination Centre in the Murcia Region has gotten 973 calls on 806 problems relating to the weather advisories. Most of the requests were for pumping water out of homes or businesses (155), rescuing people (106), or roadblocks that made travel difficult (16). Also, 169 calls from people asking for information about the
- [25 people evacuated from Benidorm flats fire](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/13/25-people-evacuated-from-benidorm-flats-fire/) - The Alicante Provincial Fire Consortium put out a fire that started early in the morning in a residential structure in Benidorm. This forced the evacuation of 25 persons as a precaution. The call came in about 4:15 a.m. on Saturday October 11th, from Calle San Ramón in the city. The Consortium said that the fire
- [2.3 magnitude earthquake off Santa Pola](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/13/2-3-magnitude-earthquake-off-santa-pola/) - At 5:11 p.m. on Saturday, October 11th, the National Geographic Institute detected a magnitude 2.3 earthquake with its epicentre southwest of Santa Pola and a depth of 4 kilometres. Some residents in coastal districts of Elche, such as La Marina and Balsares, felt the tremor, despite its low intensity. This latest seismic event occurs just
- [Elche Pharmacy worker arrested for stealing and dispensing medicines without a prescription](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/13/elche-pharmacy-worker-arrested-for-stealing-and-dispensing-medicines-without-a-prescription/) - The National Police have arrested a 32-year-old man who works at a pharmacy in Elche for allegedly committing a crime against public health. The investigation started when the proprietor of the pharmacy noticed a problem with the paperwork for psychotropic drugs that were being sold there and filed a complaint. From the start, it seemed
- [Bulgarian fugitive with a European arrest warrant has been arrested in Dénia](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/13/bulgarian-fugitive-with-a-european-arrest-warrant-has-been-arrested-in-denia/) - Police in Dénia have arrested a 39-year-old man who was wanted in Bulgaria for driving without a licence for a year. Dénia Judicial Police officials found and apprehended the man after discovering that Bulgaria had issued an arrest warrant for a man who was supposedly living in the town. According to the Bulgarian Penal Code,
- [Man to be sentenced tomorrow for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old in Dénia](https://costablancadaily.com/news/2025/10/13/man-to-be-sentenced-tomorrow-for-sexually-assaulting-a-15-year-old-in-denia/) - The Tenth Section of the Alicante Provincial Court will hold the trial of a man accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy in Dénia tomorrow, Tuesday, October 14th. The prosecution wants the person to go to jail for 12 and a half years. The man is accused of sexually forcing himself on a 15-year-old boy
- [Rainy Day Rescues: 10 Ways to Thrive Indoors on the Costa Blanca](https://costablancadaily.com/magazine/2025/10/10/rainy-day-rescues-10-ways-to-thrive-indoors-on-the-costa-blanca/) - When the unpredictable Mediterranean weather brings a DANA or Gota Fria to the Costa Blanca, the famous 300 days of sunshine take a brief hiatus. With official weather alerts frequently advising residents and tourists to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel, a grey sky does not have to mean a bad day. The region is

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- [Things to do in Orihuela](https://costablancadaily.com/things-to-do-in-orihuela/) - Orihuela, a city brimming with history and culture, offers a diverse range of activities for visitors. From exploring ancient landmarks to enjoying its vibrant atmosphere, there's plenty to discover. Historical and Cultural Exploration: Orihuela Cathedral: This impressive Gothic cathedral is a must-see, showcasing stunning architecture and religious art. Explore its chapels and climb the bell
- [Festivals in Orihuela](https://costablancadaily.com/festivals-in-orihuela/) - Orihuela, a city steeped in history, celebrates a rich tapestry of festivals that reflect its cultural heritage. From solemn religious processions to vibrant historical reenactments, the city offers a diverse festive calendar. One of the most significant celebrations is Semana Santa (Holy Week). Orihuela's Semana Santa is renowned for its solemn processions, featuring elaborate floats
- [Beaches in Orihuela](https://costablancadaily.com/beaches-in-orihuela/) - Orihuela Costa, a coastal section of the municipality, is known for its beautiful beaches and different coastal experiences. Despite being inland, Orihuela has some of the best Costa Blanca beaches. The fine, golden sand and clean, shallow seas make these beaches perfect for families and swimmers of all levels. Year-round sunshine is guaranteed by the
- [Shopping in Javea](https://costablancadaily.com/shopping-in-javea/) - Jávea (Xàbia) offers a charming and diverse shopping experience, catering to both locals and tourists. While not a large commercial hub, it provides a delightful array of boutiques, markets, and specialty shops. The Arenal area, with its bustling promenade, is a popular spot for souvenir shops, beachwear, and casual clothing. Here, you'll find a range
- [Things to do in Javea](https://costablancadaily.com/things-to-do-in-javea/) - Jávea (Xàbia), a picturesque town on the Costa Blanca, offers a diverse range of activities, blending natural beauty with cultural experiences. From exploring stunning coves to delving into its rich history, there's something for everyone. Coastal Exploration: Beaches and Coves: Enjoy the golden sands of Arenal Beach, the crystal-clear waters of Granadella Cove, or the
- [Festivals in Javea](https://costablancadaily.com/festivals-in-javea/) - Jávea (Xàbia), a charming coastal town, celebrates a vibrant calendar of festivals, reflecting its rich cultural heritage and community spirit. From religious processions to lively fiestas, there's always a reason to celebrate. One of the most anticipated events is the Fiestas of Jesús Nazareno, held in late April and early May. This celebration features
- [Beaches in Javea](https://costablancadaily.com/beaches-in-javea/) - Jávea (Xàbia), nestled on the northern Costa Blanca, boasts a diverse coastline, offering a delightful array of beaches and coves. From wide sandy stretches to secluded rocky inlets, there's a perfect spot for every beach enthusiast. Arenal Beach (Playa del Arenal): This is Jávea’s most popular beach, a wide crescent of fine golden sand. Its
- [Shopping in Guardamar](https://costablancadaily.com/shopping-in-guardamar/) - Guardamar del Segura, while primarily known for its natural beauty, also offers a pleasant shopping experience that reflects its local character. While not a major retail hub, it provides a range of options for everyday needs and souvenir hunting. The town center is where you'll find most of the shops, catering to both residents and
- [Beaches in Guardamar](https://costablancadaily.com/beaches-in-guardamar/) - Guardamar del Segura, a charming coastal town on Spain's Costa Blanca, boasts a stunning stretch of natural beaches, offering a serene and less crowded alternative to the region's more bustling resorts. Here's a look at what makes Guardamar's beaches so special: Guardamar is known for its extensive sand dunes, which create a unique and protected
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- [Things to do in Guardamar](https://costablancadaily.com/things-to-do-in-guardamar/) - Guardamar del Segura, a peaceful coastal town, offers a diverse range of activities, blending natural beauty with cultural experiences. Here's a guide to some of the top things to do: Beach and Nature: Explore the Beaches: Guardamar's long, sandy beaches are a major draw. Enjoy sunbathing, swimming, and leisurely walks along the shoreline. The protected
- [Shopping in Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/shopping/) - Alicante, a vibrant city on Spain's Costa Blanca, offers a diverse shopping experience, blending traditional markets with modern retail. From high-street fashion to artisanal crafts, there's something to satisfy every shopper. The city's main shopping artery is Avenida Maisonnave, home to major Spanish department stores like El Corte Inglés, as well as popular international brands.
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- [Things to do in Benidorm](https://costablancadaily.com/things-to-do-in-benidorm/) - Benidorm, a bustling resort city on Spain's Costa Blanca, offers a diverse range of activities catering to all tastes. From sun-soaked beaches to thrilling entertainment, there's always something to do. Beach and Water Activities: Levante and Poniente Beaches: These iconic beaches are the heart of Benidorm, offering golden sands, clear waters, and a vibrant atmosphere.
- [Festivals in Benidorm](https://costablancadaily.com/festivals-in-benidorm/) - Benidorm, far from being just a beach destination, pulses with a vibrant calendar of festivals that showcase its rich cultural tapestry. Here's a glimpse into the city's festive spirit: Key Celebrations: Fiestas Patronales: Held in honor of the Virgin of Sufragio and Saint James, these patron saint festivities in November are a highlight. Expect
- [Beaches in Benidorm](https://costablancadaily.com/beaches-in-benidorm/) - Benidorm, a renowned tourist hotspot on Spain's Costa Blanca, is celebrated for its stunning beaches that cater to a wide range of preferences. Here's a breakdown of the most popular coastal areas: Levante Beach (Playa de Levante): This bustling beach is a major attraction, stretching for over two kilometers. Its fine golden sand and
- [Beaches in Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/beaches-in-alicante/) - Alicante City boasts a delightful array of beaches, each offering its own unique charm and appeal. From bustling urban stretches to tranquil coves, there's a perfect spot for every beachgoer. Here's a closer look at some of Alicante's most beloved coastal havens: Playa del Postiguet: Postiguet Beach is an iconic destination located right in the
- [Festivals in Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/festivals-in-alicante/) - Alicante, a city steeped in tradition, bursts with vibrant festivals throughout the year, offering a glimpse into its rich cultural heritage. From bonfires to medieval reenactments, there's always a reason to celebrate. The most famous festival is undoubtedly the Hogueras de San Juan (Bonfires of Saint John), held in late June. This spectacular event marks
- [Things to do in Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/things-to-do-in-alicante/) - Alicante, a captivating city on Spain's southeastern coast, offers a wealth of activities for every traveler. Here's a glimpse of what you can experience: Historical Exploration: Santa Bárbara Castle: Dominating the city skyline, this ancient fortress offers panoramic views of Alicante and the Mediterranean Sea. Explore its historical walls and learn about its rich past.
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- [Elx Parc](https://costablancadaily.com/directory/elx-parc/) - In the centre of the city, there is a lively, well-kept public area where guests can stroll under the shade of hundreds of magnificent palm trees, giving the area a distinctive, almost desert-like feel.
- [Esperanza Lag](https://costablancadaily.com/directory/esperanza-lag/) - A well-known business known for its coffee, cakes, and traditional pastries,
- [Castillo Fortaleza De Santa Pola](https://costablancadaily.com/directory/castillo-fortaleza-de-santa-pola/) - Dating back to approximately 1558, this venerable fortress and castle is now used for special events and houses a chapel and maritime museum.
- [Aromático Park](https://costablancadaily.com/directory/aromatico-park/) - A peaceful landscape park with paved walkways, a children's playground, and flowers and herbs.
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- [Brooklyn Fitboxing](https://costablancadaily.com/directory/brooklyn-fitboxing/) - Strength training and non-contact boxing/kickboxing sessions lasting 47 minutes are the speciality of this fitness centre.
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- [Zenia Boulevard Shopping Centre](https://costablancadaily.com/directory/zenia-boulevard-shopping-centre/) - Zenia Boulevard is the largest commercial centre on the Costa Blanca, in fact one of the largest in the whole of Spain, and offers shops and restaurants to suit all tastes and needs. Situated on the Orihuela Costa, Zenia Boulevard can be accessed from the motorway (tolls apply) or from the N-332 coastal road.
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- [Torrevieja Tourist Train](https://costablancadaily.com/yellow-pages/torrevieja-tourist-train/) - Torrevieja, a lively Costa Blanca city, offers a diversified and engaging visitor experience. It has grown from a fishing village to a bustling hub with natural beauty, a lively atmosphere, and many attractions. The Salinas de Torrevieja and La Mata salt lakes are a highlight of Torrevieja. Pink lakes provide a bizarre scene and support
- [Tourist Info Torrevieja](https://costablancadaily.com/yellow-pages/tourist-info-torrevieja/) - Torrevieja, a lively Costa Blanca city, offers a diversified and engaging visitor experience. It has grown from a fishing village to a bustling hub with natural beauty, a lively atmosphere, and many attractions. The Salinas de Torrevieja and La Mata salt lakes are a highlight of Torrevieja. Pink lakes provide a bizarre scene and support
- [Tourist Info Alcoi](https://costablancadaily.com/yellow-pages/tourist-info-alcoi/) - Alcoi, nestled amidst the dramatic mountains of Alicante, offers tourists a unique glimpse into authentic Spanish culture and history. This inland city, far from the bustling coastal resorts, provides a refreshing change of pace. Known for its industrial heritage, Alcoi seamlessly blends its past with its present. Visitors can explore fascinating museums showcasing the city's
- [Tourist Info Arenals del Sol](https://costablancadaily.com/yellow-pages/tourist-info-arenals-del-sol/) - Arenales del Sol, a sun-drenched coastal haven on Spain's Costa Blanca, offers tourists a delightful blend of relaxation and natural beauty. Its expansive, golden sand beach, stretching for kilometres, is its crowning glory, perfect for sunbathing, swimming, and leisurely strolls along the shoreline. The area's pristine dunes, a protected natural reserve, add to the scenic
- [Tourist Info La Marina D'Elx](https://costablancadaily.com/yellow-pages/tourist-info-la-marina-delx/) - With its natural beauty and laid-back vibe, La Marina d'Elche south of Alicante is a peaceful getaway. For a tranquil seaside getaway, this location has wide sandy beaches and sheltered dunes. Long expanses of golden sand flanked by pine forests offer sunbathing, swimming, and leisurely hikes. Natural dunes, a protected habitat, enhance the area's appeal
- [Reina Sofía Park](https://costablancadaily.com/yellow-pages/reina-sofia-park/) - Reina Sofía Park in Guardamar del Segura is a tranquil retreat amid nature. Located near the town's sand dunes, this park offers natural beauty and recreation. Reina Sofía Park is known for its rich animals. Visitors can see peacocks, squirrels, ducks, turtles, and other wildlife roaming the park. This is fun for families with kids.
- [Pola Park in Santa Pola](https://costablancadaily.com/yellow-pages/pola-park/) - Pola Park in Santa Pola Alicante, is a delightful amusement park that promises a day of fun and entertainment for the whole family. Covering a substantial area, the park offers a wide array of attractions catering to various ages and preferences. From classic amusement park rides to more modern attractions, Pola Park ensures there's something
- [Tourist Info El Castell de Guadalest](https://costablancadaily.com/yellow-pages/tourist-info-el-castell-de-guadalest/) - El Castell de Guadalest, is a captivating village nestled high in the mountains of Alicante, Spain, offers a glimpse into a world of medieval charm and breathtaking scenery. This unique destination, declared a historical-artistic monument, is a must-see for visitors to the region. The village's most striking feature is its location, perched precariously on a
- [Santa Bárbara Castle Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/yellow-pages/santa-barbara-castle-alicante/) - Santa Bárbara Castle guards Alicante and the Mediterranean Sea from Mount Benacantil. Visit this 9th-century stronghold for a fascinating voyage through time. The castle has seen centuries of battles and modifications due to its strategic location. With its stunning architecture and panoramic vistas, it attracts tourists today. The diverse civilisations that have lived in Santa
- [Splash  Water Park Río Safari](https://costablancadaily.com/yellow-pages/splash-water-park-rio-safari/) - Rio Safari Elche, nestled in the heart of Spain's Costa Blanca, offers a refreshing escape with its vibrant water park. Beyond its renowned animal sanctuary, the park boasts a delightful aquatic experience perfect for families. The water park features a variety of attractions, from thrilling slides that twist and turn to gentler splash zones ideal
- [La Siesta Park and Pump Track](https://costablancadaily.com/yellow-pages/la-siesta-park-and-pump-track/) - The La Siesta Park in Torrevieja has many different facilities for different sports modalities, and there's seating around the entire area. There are not many trees and green areas however, and hardly any shade so summer is going to be difficult. The park is built on a 44,000 m2 space made up of recreation and
- [Torrevieja Municipal Swimming Pool](https://costablancadaily.com/yellow-pages/torrevieja-municipal-swimming-pool/) - The Torrevieja Municipal Swimming Pool is located in the Sports City, and features a climate-controlled indoor swimming pool, and an outdoor pool that is open during the summer months. It is not expensive to use these facilities, and discounts are available for block-bookings, and for those classed as special groups, such as pensioners. There are
- [Quirónsalud Torrevieja, the best hospital for international patients](https://costablancadaily.com/yellow-pages/quironsalud-torrevieja-the-best-hospital-for-international-patients/) - Quirónsalud Torrevieja and its Health Premium Card offer a personal health advisor, personalised check-ups, home care and many more advantages The Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja is an international health centre of excellence in the province of Alicante. Its team of professionals is highly qualified and has a wide variety of medical specialties (more than 50). This
- [La Mata Natural Park Visitor´s Centre](https://costablancadaily.com/yellow-pages/la-mata-natural-park-visitors-centre/) - The La Mata Natural Park Visitor´s Centre, correctly called the Centro de Interpretación Parque Natural La Mata, is located just off the N-332 coastal road in La Mata, Torrevieja. There is a large car park, although this sometimes gets busy on market days (Wednesday), and in the summer months. A bust stop is also located
- [Parque del Molina del Agua – Water Mill Park](https://costablancadaily.com/yellow-pages/parque-del-molina-del-agua-water-mill-park/) - The natural area of 'Parque del Molino del Agua' in Torrevieja is made up of a dune ecosystem that gives the area great importance, since it extends from the Salinas de Santa Pola to Cabo Cervera. This natural space acts as a coastal corridor connecting two important wetlands, declared a Special Protection Area for Birds
- [Parque Aromatico de Torrevieja – Aromatic Park](https://costablancadaily.com/yellow-pages/parque-aromatico-de-torrevieja-aromatic-park/) - Breathe, feel, walk and rest in the pleasant Parque Aromatico de Torrevieja. A place to test your senses. Discovering Torrevieja is always done through the senses, whether through the taste of salt, the vision of the coastline, or, in the case of the aromatic park, smell, because your senses will be in for a treat
- [Centro Cultural Virgen Del Carmen](https://costablancadaily.com/yellow-pages/centro-cultural-virgen-del-carmen/) - The Virgen Del Carmen cultural centre, Centro Cultural Virgen Del Carmen, is located in Torrevieja, slightly outside what is considered the cultural centre, but still within walking distance from other venues, and is close to the Plaza de Oriente, and it does have a car park underneath. Within an avant-garde space, designed by the architects
- [Torrevieja Municipal Theatre](https://costablancadaily.com/yellow-pages/torrevieja-municipal-theatre/) - The Torrevieja Municipal Theatre, Teatro Municipal de Torrevieja, is a cultural centre built on the site of a previously listed building, a cinema, which was demolished to make way for this venue. Not without further controversy, the theatre was closed down amid safety concerns, due to numerous violations in terms of building, fire, and other
- [Palacio de la Musica](https://costablancadaily.com/yellow-pages/palacio-de-la-musica/) - The Palacio de la Musica in Torrevieja is located in the centre of the town, and is a small auditorium where the primary focus, as you might guess from the name of the venue, is music. The venue was inaugurated in 1999, the work of architects Alberto Velázquez and José Domínguez Rozas, and is set
- [Torrevieja International Auditorium](https://costablancadaily.com/yellow-pages/torrevieja-international-auditorium/) - The Torrevieja International Auditorium, or Auditorio Internacional De Música De Torrevieja, to give it the full name, was designed by the architect José María Tomás, and opened on 25 March 2011, and stands within around 95,000 square metres of landscaped gardens, next to the Hospital Quironsalud Torrevieja. The Torrevieja International Auditorium features many different rooms,
- [Aquopolis Torrevieja](https://costablancadaily.com/yellow-pages/aquopolis-torrevieja/) - Aquopolis Torrevieja is a large and popular water park in Torrevieja, located near the Habaneras shopping centre, and open, normally, from June to August. As well as a variety of pools and slides, some more daring than others, there is ample space to just relax in the sun, or have a bite to eat in
- [Playa de los Locos](https://costablancadaily.com/yellow-pages/playa-de-los-locos/) - Playa de los Locos, or the “crazy” beach, is one of the most popular in Torrevieja and is located between Punta del Salaret and Cala del Palangre. Most of its surface is made up of sand, although it also has some 200 metres of coastal rock, where stairs have been provided to facilitate access and
- [Paseo Juan Aparicio Bathing Areas](https://costablancadaily.com/yellow-pages/paseo-juan-aparicio-bathing-areas/) - The Juan Aparicio promenade, Paseo Juan Aparicio, was remodelled by the architect Carmen Pinós between 1996 and 1999, carrying out a treatment of the maritime edge to protect the coast from the waves through the construction of breakwaters that, in addition, make up shallow bathing areas with platforms for sunbathing. The traditional rocky sections of
- [Parroquia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús](https://costablancadaily.com/yellow-pages/parroquia-del-sagrado-corazon-de-jesus/) - The Parroquia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús, or Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, in Torrevieja, is inspired by the old Hermitage existing in this same square, but is a considerable step up in terms of grandeur and modernism compared to the previous building that housed the congregation of the parish. The main entrance
- [Aquapark Flamingo](https://costablancadaily.com/yellow-pages/aquapark-flamingo/) - Aquapark Flamingo is a water park in Torrevieja, situated in Urb. La Siesta, Torrevieja, 2 mins from Carrefour and the Habaneras shopping centre. Aquapark Flamingo is seasonal, and normally opens from the end of May to September, and is perfect for visitors of all ages, including children. The park has all kinds of water attractions
- [Parroquia de la Inmaculada Concepción](https://costablancadaily.com/yellow-pages/parroquia-de-la-inmaculada-concepcion/) - The church of the Parroquia de la Inmaculada Concepción in Torrevieja is the oldest in the town. The history of the church of the Immaculate Conception is marked by the development and history of Torrevieja. The church building we see today, neoclassical, is from 1880 and stands on a site where there were previous temples,
- [Playa del Cura](https://costablancadaily.com/yellow-pages/playa-del-cura/) - Playa del Cura, or priest’s beach, is one of the most popular in Torrevieja due to its special location in the heart of the town centre. It’s not a huge beach though, so given the popularity, it can be very busy at peak times. It is located by punta Margallo, and with the existing bathing
- [Parque de la Torre del Moro](https://costablancadaily.com/yellow-pages/parque-de-la-torre-del-moro/) - The Parque de la Torre del Moro is located to the north of Torrevieja, almost at La Mata, and the main feature of this small park is the tower from which it gets its name. The Torre del Moro, or Moors Tower, is a coastal watchtower built on a hill above Cabo Cervera in Torrevieja.
- [Plaza de la Constitución](https://costablancadaily.com/yellow-pages/plaza-de-la-constitucion/) - In the heart of the town centre in Torrevieja is Plaza de la Constitución, a paved square which is also the location of the town hall, and one of the two main churches in Torrevieja. Dressed in palm trees and bougainvillea, the square also hosts major events within the open space, such as the nativity
- [Cala de cabo Cervera](https://costablancadaily.com/yellow-pages/cala-de-cabo-cervera/) - Cala de cabo Cervera is a small cove located on the cape of the same name that has a sandy area and an area for swimming in the coastal rocks, for which stairs are installed that facilitate access and exit to the sea. In its vicinity there are different restaurants, and its coastal promenade connects
- [Eras de la Sal](https://costablancadaily.com/yellow-pages/eras-de-la-sal/) - To this day, Torrevieja has a huge salt producing industry, but in days gone by, transporting that salt further afield was not quite as easy as it is today, although boats still play a big part in the operation, and that is where the Eras de la Sal played its part in history, as a
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- [Playa Naufragos](https://costablancadaily.com/yellow-pages/playa-naufragos/) - Playa Naufragos, or the “shipwreck” beach, is located to the south of Torrevieja. This Blue Flag beach is quite wide, wider than is usual in Torrevieja, and also boasts a considerable length. There are beach facilities, including water-based fun for the little ones in the season, and is accessible for those with reduced mobility. One
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- [Tribute to Torrevieja Musicians](https://costablancadaily.com/yellow-pages/tribute-to-torrevieja-musicians/) - On the Paseo Vistalegre, there is a statue group that pays tribute to Torrevieja musicians, Escultura Homenaje a los Musicos Torrevejenses. It is a bronze sculpture of a group of musicians, led by their conductor, in honour of the music band that played in the bandstand that used to be on the promenade. Torrevieja has
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- [Car Key Solutions](https://costablancadaily.com/yellow-pages/car-key-solutions/) - Suppliers of car keys, keyless systems, and electronic entry devices for your vehicle, based on the Orihuela Costa.
- [Oake Car Services](https://costablancadaily.com/yellow-pages/oake-car-services/) - Vehicle registration and transfer experts.
- [Renault Grupo Serna](https://costablancadaily.com/yellow-pages/renault-grupo-serna/) - Renault car sales in Torrevieja.
- [Wash and More – Torrevieja](https://costablancadaily.com/yellow-pages/wash-and-more-torrevieja/) - Hand car wash facility in Torrevieja.
- [Coys Parking](https://costablancadaily.com/yellow-pages/coys-parking/) - Coys Parking provide 6 month or 1 year contracts to park your car at Alicante airport. Within the contract period the amount of trips you take is unlimited and your car will receive an external car wash prior to your arrival. Our compound is fully alarmed with CCTV.
- [Coys Rent A Car](https://costablancadaily.com/yellow-pages/coys-rent-a-car/) - Established in Torrevieja since 1992, Coys Rent a Car are an independent car hire company. We offer the highest of customer service, an easy booking procedure and extremely competitive prices with no hidden charges on arrival. We offer you a personal and professional experience whilst keeping in mind that your satisfaction is our key to
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- [Quesada Quick Fit](https://costablancadaily.com/yellow-pages/quesada-quick-fit/) - We offer a range of additional fast fit services including batteries, exhausts and brakes.
- [Cars OA](https://costablancadaily.com/yellow-pages/cars-oa/) - Used car sales on the Orihuela Costa.
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## Events

- [Festivity of San Blas in Guadalest](https://costablancadaily.com/event/festivity-of-san-blas-in-guadalest/) - While the town hall of El Castell de Guadalest concentrates its efforts on the August festivals, the Festivity of San Blas on February 3 is a beloved traditional celebration. In Guardalest, this is less of a 'party' and more of a community ritual centred on health and local flavours. The Blessing – The town hall
- [Medio Ano Festero, Half Year Festival](https://costablancadaily.com/event/medio-ano-festero-half-year-festival/) - The Medio Ano Festero is the official halfway point between Moorish and Christian festivities.serves as as a high-energy warm-up for the main summer fiestas, which will take place on Saturday, February 7th, and Sunday, February 8th, 2026. 12 p.m. - The lively parade begins at the Recinto Ferial (Fairgrounds), with a charanga, a boisterous brass
- [Roderate at Cuevas del Rodeo](https://costablancadaily.com/event/roderate-at-cuevas-del-rodeo/) - The Rodearte event at Cuevas del Rodeo on February 1st, 2026, offers a vibrant cultural experience with artisanal markets, workshops, and live performances in the historic cave complex. This monthly event, organised by the Department of Culture and the Cuevas del Rodeo Artisans association, is free for the public and usually runs from 10 a.m.
- [Una Boutique en la Florida in Almoradi](https://costablancadaily.com/event/una-boutique-en-la-florida-in-almoradi/) - Una boutique en la Florida is a contemporary social comedy by the renowned playwright Paco Sanguino. It is being performed by a company El Club de la Serpiente as part of their 30th anniversary tour What is the play about? The play is set in a neighbourhood haberdashery and follows a group of five women who
- [El Raro de los 90s in Almoradi](https://costablancadaily.com/event/el-raro-de-los-90s-in-almoradi/) - El Raro de los 90s is a well-known stand-up comedy monologue performed by comedian David Dominguez. It's a nostalgic, ironic, and high-energy journey back to the 1990s, examining the quirks of a decade before smartphones and social media took over our lives. The Art of Flirting: How many people managed to date and socialise before
- [XXIX Gala del Deporte de Almoradi](https://costablancadaily.com/event/xxix-gala-del-deporte-de-almoradi/) - The XXIX Gala del Deporte de Almoradi is one of the most significant annual events in the municipality, designed to recognise and celebrate the athletic achievements of local individuals and clubs. What to Expect The gala is a night of pride for the local community, often described as a "sold out" event due to its
- [Museo del Terremento in Almoradi](https://costablancadaily.com/event/museo-del-terremento-in-almoradi/) - The Museo del Terremoto (Earthquake Museum) in Almoradi provides a unique immersive experience that transports visitors back to the devastating 6.66 magnitude earthquake on March 21, 1829. This event is more than just a static display; it is a high-tech "time travel" journey held in the town's only surviving social housing unit from the original
- [Volta la Communicate Valenciana 2026](https://costablancadaily.com/event/volta-la-communicate-valenciana-2026/) - The Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana 2026 is one of the most important professional cycling events in Spain. For this edition, Orihuela is the start city for the third stage. The Route in Orihuela Before heading to the coast and mountains, the pelton will make a loop through local districts. Departure: From parque de la
- [Orihuela Costa Carnival Set to Return to Playa Flamenca](https://costablancadaily.com/event/orihuela-costa-carnival-set-to-return-to-playa-flamenca/) - The event is designed as a celebration of cultural integration, reflecting the diverse international community living on the coast. Here are the specific details for this year's festivities on Saturday, February 28th. Schedule of Events: At 12:00PM, the celebration begins with a "Day Party" atmosphere. There will be food and drink stalls, live music and
- [The XXVI Mercado Medieval de Orihuela](https://costablancadaily.com/event/the-xxvi-mercado-medieval-de-orihuela/) - The XXVI Mercado Mediaeval de Orihuela is one of Spain's largest and most prestigious mediaeval festivals, with the 2026 edition expected to be no exception. Stalls are usually open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and again from 4:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (though food taverns frequently stay open throughout Location and Layout: The market
- [The Cinema-Concert in Guardamar](https://costablancadaily.com/event/the-cinema-concert-in-guardamar/) - The cinema-concert featuring Buster Keaton's "The General" is a true highlight of the January cultural calendar. It's a unique experience that recreates how silent films were originally viewed, including live musical accompaniment. What to Expect: The live performance screening features a live piano soundtrack performed by Jorge Gil Zulueta. His performance is part of a
- [Poetry workshop in Guardamar](https://costablancadaily.com/event/poetry-workshop-in-guardamar/) - The poetry workshop is a recurring cultural event which is led by local author and educator Juan Ramon Torregrosa. What the Workshop Involves This workshop is organised in collaboration with Salvador Diez la Cortina and the Guardamar Literary Circle. The session is designed for those who enjoy reading and analysing poetry within a group setting.
- [Screening of the film Le Week-End](https://costablancadaily.com/event/screening-of-the-film-le-week-end/) - Organised by the Town Hall, this event is part of the Monday Night Cinema series (El Cine de Los Lunes) The story follows a long-married British couple who return to Paris for their 30th wedding anniversary in an attempt to Jejuvenate their relationship.
- [La Cebra Camila (Storytelling & Workshop)](https://costablancadaily.com/event/la-cebra-camila-storytelling-workshop/) - A storytelling session that's based on the book by Marisa Nunez and Oscar Villan, followed by a reading animation workshop. The recommended audience is children aged 4 and up. Limited to 20 places
- [Cinecritico for the Steven Spielberg film "The Post."](https://costablancadaily.com/event/cinecritico-for-the-steven-spielberg-film-the-post/) - The Cinecritico session for the Steven Spielberg film, The Post, which was released in Spain as Los archivos del Pentagono, is an educational film screening followed by an open debate. It's organised by the Torrevieja UNED (National University of Distance Education) The Cinecritico Format This is not just a movie night; it's a critics' cinema
- [Academia de Danza Mery (Merry Dance Academy)](https://costablancadaily.com/event/academia-de-danza-mery-merry-dance-academy/) - The Mery Dance Academy is hosting a very popular open class this weekend. This event is a great way for the public to see the hard work and technical skills of the students in a live setting. What is an open class? Unlike a formal end-of-year gala where the full costumes come out and it's
- [The Casanovas Orquestra in Torrevieja](https://costablancadaily.com/event/the-casanovas-orquestra-in-torrevieja/) - The Casasnovas Orquestra is presenting a special concert this Sunday. It is the first in their "family concerts" series for 2026, titled 'Musica e Instruments del mundo." What to Expect: This is a high-energy as well as an educational concert that's designed for all ages, but particularly families and children. The Theme: A musical journey across
- [2026 Carnival Queens & Kings Coronation Gala comes to Torreveija](https://costablancadaily.com/event/2026-carnival-queens-kings-coronation-gala-comes-to-torreveija/) - This event is set to be the glitziest of the entire year in Torrevieja! It serves as the "grand opening", where the carnival representatives for the year are officially crowned in a Broadway-style production. With two seperate performances First session: 6:00pm Second session: 9:00pm What happens at the Gala? This event is much more than
- [Pink Floyd Tribute Comes to Torrevieja](https://costablancadaily.com/event/pink-floyd-tribute-comes-to-torrevieja/) - The Pulsar To Floyd show is a massive tribute to none other than 'Pink Floyd', specifically recreating their iconic 1995 live album, P-U-L-S-E. It's also highlighted as one of the most immersive tribute experiences here in Spain. What makes this show so special? The sound: They use a quadraphonic sound system, which means the music
- [Le Leyenda de Torrevieja](https://costablancadaily.com/event/le-leyenda-de-torrevieja/) - This event is a Conference-Anthology to present a new opera composed by the local tenor and pianist Roberto Guardia. Rather than just a speech, it's a performance and explanation of a major musical work dedicated to the city's history. The Story: The opera is based on the famous local legend of La Belle Lola. This
- [El Raro de Los 90's (The Weird Guy of the 90s) in Almoradi](https://costablancadaily.com/event/el-raro-de-los-90s-the-weird-guy-of-the-90s-in-almoradi/) - The monologue El Raro de los 90s is a stand-up comedy show by a Spanish comedian David Dominguez. It is one of the most popular touring comedy acts in the region for 2026 at this moment in times. Here are specific details for the performance coming up in Almoradi Date: Sunday, February 8, 2026 Time: 19:00 Location: Teatro
- [Elves in the Air Christmas Show in Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/event/elves-in-the-air-christmas-show-in-alicante/) - As part of the Christmas cultural events this year in Alicante, there is a family show programme at Espacio Seneca featuring Christmas characters.
- [Rafol de Almunia Sant Francesc de Paula Square](https://costablancadaily.com/event/rafol-de-almunia-sant-francesc-de-paula-square/) - Christmas fair with a variety of fun workshops for the entire family, storytelling, and stalls selling traditional and homemade goods.
- [Christmas Craft Trade Fair in San Miguel](https://costablancadaily.com/event/christmas-craft-trade-fair-in-san-miguel/) - A chance to wander through a quaint market selling gifts, seasonal crafts, and Christmas songs, all while enjoying delicious food and a magical visit from Santa Claus.
- [Christmas Market in Finestrat](https://costablancadaily.com/event/christmas-market-in-finestrat/) - Between the 12th and 14th of December, there will be a lively market with themed decorations, festive parades, Christmas characters, and plenty of children's activities. Transforming the town's historic centre into a magical festive setting. The market will feature over 50 stalls selling artisanal products, one-of-a-kind Christmas decorations, and local cuisine. Enjoy live musical performances,
- [Christmas Carols in San Miguel](https://costablancadaily.com/event/christmas-carols-in-san-miguel/) - If you live in the San Miguel de Salinas area, you can enjoy a night of festivities on December 20th. The Meeting Point will host a sing-along Christmas carol night led by Carla Stone and Angela Garside. Don't miss out on the opportunity to meet Santa while also supporting a great cause by donating to
- [BIG FM Christmas Carol Evening](https://costablancadaily.com/event/big-fm-christmas-carol-evening/) - BIG FM has partnered with Crescendo Choir to bring you an evening of celebration! Traditional Christmas carols and a bagpiper, all in support of two wonderful causes: the Royal British Legion and Elche Children's Care Home. In addition, their neighbours and newly opened Bella's coffee shop will be open for the evening, serving special coffees,
- [Christmas Market in Casas Manuel Benijofar](https://costablancadaily.com/event/christmas-market-in-casas-manuel-benijofar/) - Crafts Sweets Entertainment Gifts Rides Games Shows Photocall Food Trucks Workshops Merry-Go-Round Santa Claus
- [Long Weekend Alert: Get Ready for the Spanish 'Puente.'](https://costablancadaily.com/event/long-weekend-alert-get-ready-for-the-spanish-puente/) - A heads-up for shoppers and businesses alike: this weekend is anything but normal! The weekend includes national holidays, also known as "red days," which cause a significant shift in the usual patterns of shopping and business transactions. The long weekend begins on Saturday, with a very special and significant Spanish national day. This is followed
- [XLI Christmas Craft Show in Murcia 2025](https://costablancadaily.com/event/xli-christmas-craft-show-in-murcia-2025/) - The lights, the smell of wood, the ceramics in the hands, and the stories given as gifts have returned. This Christmas, the crafts exhibition at Alfonso X invites you to explore the heart of Murcia and discover the value of what is made with soul.
- [Christmas starts in Orihuela with Light Switch-On](https://costablancadaily.com/event/christmas-starts-in-orihuela-with-light-switch-on/) - The lighting will take place in Orihuela Costa on Thursday, December 4th, at 6 p.m., at the Town Hall door. There will be a choir and in addition, an included nativity scene that has been installed.
- [Escape Room Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in Orihuela](https://costablancadaily.com/event/escape-room-charlie-and-the-chocolate-factory-in-orihuela/) - The Orihuela Fish Market will be transformed into a fantasy universe with the arrival of the escape room La Fabrica de Chocolate. an activity organised by the department of youth of Orihuela. Participants must complete a variety of tests and riddles spread across three colourful and fantasy-filled scenarios. The route will take players from a
- [Santa Race in Orihuela](https://costablancadaily.com/event/santa-race-in-orihuela/) - Molins will host the XL Turkey and Santa Claus race this Sunday, with record participation! The organisation intends to break the participation record, with the maximum limit of 500 bibs for adults and 250 for children's categories nearly sold out. This year's race includes a 10-kilometer distance in addition to the usual 5km. The entire
- [Opening of Christmas in Guardamar](https://costablancadaily.com/event/opening-of-christmas-in-guardamar/) - The opening of the nativity scene, the turning on of the Christmas lights, and a fireworks display.
- [Santa Claus Parade in Guardamar](https://costablancadaily.com/event/santa-claus-parade-in-guardamar/) - Departing from Plaza de la Constitución, Ingeniero Mira, Avda Los Pinos to Plaza Porticada with music and entertainment.
- [New Years Eve Event in Guardamar](https://costablancadaily.com/event/new-years-eve-event-in-guardamar/) - A large event with entertainment, pre-balls, DJs, grapes, party favours, and glitter workshops.
- [Santa's Train in Guardamar del Segura](https://costablancadaily.com/event/santas-train-in-guardamar-del-segura/) - The Santa Train is a festive, holiday-themed tourist train ride organised as part of Guardamar's Christmas celebrations. It departs from and returns to Plaza Porticada. Children and families can enjoy a festive train ride through central Guardamar. The illumination of Christmas decorations, parades, nativity scenes, and other holiday-themed events.
- [Santa's Little House in Plaza Porticada](https://costablancadaily.com/event/santas-little-house-in-plaza-porticada/) - Opening hours: December 21st: 11:00 to 2:00pm and 4:30pm to 8:30pm -December 22nd: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm and 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm -December 23rd: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm and 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm -December 24th: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm -December 25th: 11:00 am to
- [Disability Gala in Torrevieja](https://costablancadaily.com/event/disability-gala-in-torrevieja/) - The Disability Gala 2025, which will be held on Thursday, December 4th at 8pm at the Municipal Theatre, will feature the invention of actor, lecturer, philologist, writer, and journalist Jesus Vidal, who won the Goya Award for Best Actor in 2019 for his role in the film Campeones.
- [Fira de Santa Llucia Fair](https://costablancadaily.com/event/fira-de-santa-llucia-fair/) - This is Barcelona's oldest and best-known Christmas market, dating back to at least 1786. While the market lasts several weeks before Christmas Eve, it is named after the saint and is traditionally held on her feast day, December 13th. Location: In front of the Barcelona Cathedral, in the Gothic Quarter. Dates: Typically lasts from the
- [Los Reyes Magos, Epiphany Parade](https://costablancadaily.com/event/los-reyes-magos-epiphany-parade/) - The Los Reyes Magos, also known as the Cabalgata de Reyes Magos, participate in a spectacular and joyous parade across Spain on the evening of January 5th. It is the central event preceding Three Kings Day on January 6th, which is traditionally the main day for gift-giving in Spain, much like Christmas Day in other
- [Christmas Market in Santa Pola](https://costablancadaily.com/event/christmas-market-in-santa-pola/) - The area surrounding the Santa Pola Castle-Fortress will be transformed into a festive Christmas market, complete with artisan stalls, children's workshops, entertainment, and, of course, a joyful festive atmosphere!
- [Christmas Fair in Jijona](https://costablancadaily.com/event/christmas-fair-in-jijona/) - This is an excellent opportunity to attend a lively Christmas Fair that will feature live performances, children's craft workshops, sweet treat tasting, storytelling sessions, and a festive mini train ride through town. Don't miss out on trying the local sweets, including Jijona's famous traditional turron (nougat).
- [Christmas Craft Fair in Jalon](https://costablancadaily.com/event/christmas-craft-fair-in-jalon/) - A family-friendly holiday fair featuring numerous stalls, artisanal products, and festive entertainment for all ages. Located in Jalon Rastro Car Park
- [Fira de Nadal - Pego](https://costablancadaily.com/event/fira-de-nadal-pego/) - A cosy Christmas fair will be held in Espai de Pego from 10:30 a.m. to 14:00 p.m., featuring music, crafts, Christmas decorations, pastries, and local products. There is also a tombola and toys for children.
- [Christmas Bazaar in Denia](https://costablancadaily.com/event/christmas-bazaar-in-denia/) - ISA Restaurant in Las Marinas offers a warm and festive atmosphere complete with music, roasted almonds, advent wreaths, chocolates, and much more.
- [Cartagena Christmas Light Switch-On 2025](https://costablancadaily.com/event/cartagena-christmas-light-switch-on-2025/) - A spectacular drone show featuring 220 drones and 18 pyro drones launches the festive season from the port's explanada. The Russingers choir will give a live concert, and fireworks will follow the drone display. The city's Christmas illumination includes large-scale decorations such as giant Three Kings and camels over 8 metres tall, a 13-metre shooting
- [Cortylandia Murica 2025](https://costablancadaily.com/event/cortylandia-murica-2025/) - Cortylandia is a long-running christmas show associated with El Corte Inglés, and this year it returns to Murcia after its reintroduction in 2024 The 2025 edition is titled La Cuidad del Tiempo. The show's focal point is a 16-meter-tall wooden cuckoo clock that is filled with live animated characters, such as musicians, carpenters, dancers, and
- [Special Christmas-Themed Bus Line](https://costablancadaily.com/event/special-christmas-themed-bus-line/) - A free bus service with a Christmas theme that connects various zones and neighbourhoods from December 22 to January 6
- [Pedreguer Christmas Concert](https://costablancadaily.com/event/pedreguer-christmas-concert/) - The concert is a part of Pedreguer's Christmas schedule. It complements other Christmas-related activities as well as Pedreguer's cultural push during the holiday season. Christmas carols and candlelight
- [Romeria de Santa Lucia](https://costablancadaily.com/event/romeria-de-santa-lucia/)
- [Plaza de la Navidad in Benidorm](https://costablancadaily.com/event/plaza-de-la-navidad-in-benidorm/) - The Christmas square is located at Plaza SS.MM. Reyes de España in Benidorm Synthetic ice skating rink in the plaza wooden stalls and markets offering seasonal gifts, crafts and typical Christmas items Child mechanical rides and inflatables There is a grand lighting ceremony with a sound and light show starting on the first night on
- [Jijona Christmas and Turron Fair](https://costablancadaily.com/event/jijona-christmas-and-turron-fair-2/) - This fair is a full-fledged Christmas celebration with a distinct local and culinary flavour, not just a market. Several booths from artisan producers, chocolatiers, and turrón makers guided tours of Jijona Castle and the old town. Children's workshops that include making your own Christmas card Turron-making demonstration in real time. Music and performances include aerial
- [Altea Christmas Market](https://costablancadaily.com/event/altea-christmas-market/) - An artisan fair with lots of handmade and locally crafted Christmas gifts, decorations, and unique items. Children's workshop: Family-friendly activities for children Live music: joyous tunes to improve the Christmas ambiance Bubble shows: An enjoyable and whimsical form of entertainment Nativity scene: A unique nativity scene in which every figure is created by a different
- [Ultimate Christmas Fair in Teulada](https://costablancadaily.com/event/ultimate-christmas-fair-in-teulada/) - A special Christmas fair with festive food, handmade decorations, crafts, music, and dancing
- [Flamenco and Salt Concert in Torrevieja](https://costablancadaily.com/event/flamenco-and-salt-concert-in-torrevieja/) - An event that fuses flamenco music, local gastronomy, and a unique landscape near the Salinas salt lakes of Torrevieja. It offers a cultural evening close to the Orihuela Costa.
- [Jardin d'Albarda Christmas Market](https://costablancadaily.com/event/jardin-dalbarda-christmas-market/) - One of the most important Christmas markets, providing an exceptional experience in a distinctive setting. More than fifty exhibitors, including florists, handcrafted Christmas decorations, ceramics, and fine artisanal goods. It's a great spot to find unique presents and savor seasonal sweets and festive cakes.
- [Green walk Awards IV Edition](https://costablancadaily.com/event/green-walk-awards-iv-edition/) - Young designers showcase their collections using sustainable practices, recycled materials, and creative ideas at this fashion show and competition. Promoting sustainable fashion and encouraging a more conscientious industry are the objectives. The prize, a training scholarship at the esteemed Central Saint Martins in London, which covers travel and lodging costs, is the outstanding prize that
- [Mamma Mia! The Musical, Arrives in Torrevieja](https://costablancadaily.com/event/mamma-mia-the-musical-arrives-in-torrevieja/) - Prepare to sing, dance and fall in love with this ultimate feel-good musical! Prepare to sing, dance and fall in love with this ultimate feel-good musical! This spectacular new production, which will tour for two years beginning in Madrid, tells the heartwarming story of a mother, her daughter, and three potential fathers on a stunning
- [Special Bus Arrangements for November 1st (All Saints Day)](https://costablancadaily.com/event/special-bus-arrangements-for-november-1st-all-saints-day/) - Torrevieja: A special free bus service to the municipal cemetery is launched by the city council. Usually, the route makes several stops all over the town. For instance, Acequion Health Centre, Eras de la Sal, and Maria Asuncion Square. The service is frequently available for a number of days, with November 1st being the most
- [Halloween Night in Benijofar](https://costablancadaily.com/event/halloween-night-in-benijofar/) - Don't spend Halloween at home! At the town's most spooky event of the season, the Benijofar Town Hall invites you to venture into the dark! Get ready for an adventure full of terrifying characters, unexpected turns, and an atmosphere that will make your skin crawl. Location: Town hall/square
- [Halloween in El Campbello: Programme](https://costablancadaily.com/event/halloween-in-el-campbello-programme/) - Friday, 31st October The Halloween opening party, which includes workshops and kid-friendly games, starts at 17:30. At 18:30, magician Kachinocheve will perform. Dias de Radio will perform upbeat Spanish pop-rock hits at 21:00 later in the evening. Saturday, 1st November At 12:30, a storytelling session will begin the day. At 13:30, the Liverpool Band will
- [Spooktacular Disco Walk: Halloween Special!](https://costablancadaily.com/event/spooktacular-disco-walk-halloween-special/) - This is your chance to participate in the most eerie Disco Walk, which combines fun, fitness, and fancy dress in a spectacular way, culminating in a huge Halloween after-party! Date: Friday, October 31st Starting point: Trinity Bar, Cabo Roig Walk start time: 20:30pm After Party: The Trinity Bar, straight after the walk Disco music on
- [Halloween Extravaganza at La Zenia Boulevard](https://costablancadaily.com/event/halloween-extravaganza-at-la-zenia-boulevard/) - Tunnel of Terror From 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, October 31st, and Saturday, November 1st, in the main square, are you brave enough to brave the passageway filled with lights, smoke, and eerie creatures? A frightfully entertaining experience featuring surprises, actors, and effects. Costume Contest Win tonnes of candy by demonstrating that you are
- [The Terror Passage in Guardamar Del Segura](https://costablancadaily.com/event/the-terror-passage-in-guardamar-del-segura/) - With its various themed areas, lights, and sounds that immerse participants in real-life horror scenes, the terror passage is intended to be an immersive experience. Every step is unpredictable and elicits strong emotions due to the portrayed actors, realistic sets, and audience interaction. For all those over 12 years old location: Alfonso XIII Park A
- [Halloween in Cartagena 2025](https://costablancadaily.com/event/halloween-in-cartagena-2025/) - Are you seeking an authentic night of terror, distinct from the typical coastal celebrations? Travel south this Halloween as the local theatre groups and the Cartagena City Council present their most ambitious and chilling programme to date! Have a terrifying, dramatic Halloween night that will leave you with unforgettable memories. Route of terror Theatrical scares
- [Teulada-Moraira Lions Club Annual Halloween Party](https://costablancadaily.com/event/teulada-moraira-lions-club-annual-halloween-party/) - Every year, the Teulada-Morairas Lions club hosts one of Moraira's most cherished and customary events. All are welcome to this free event, which has a special emphasis on kids. Prize-winning games, face painting, and a well-liked fancy dress contest with rewards for kids and adults. The local festival committee typically provides a bar service and
- [The Thrill: Zombie Experience (Survival Zombie)](https://costablancadaily.com/event/the-thrill-zombie-experience-survival-zombie/) - The event will take place late on the night of October 31st and start around 11pm in the area of La Mata, beginning at the plaza de Encarnacion Puchol. The concept is a live-action urban game. As "survivors," players must overcome obstacles and missions in a restricted area of La Mata while dodging professional actors
- [Dog Owners Get Spooky: The Halloween Sausage Sunset Walk Charms the Costa Blanca](https://costablancadaily.com/event/dog-owners-get-spooky-the-halloween-sausage-sunset-walk-charms-the-costa-blanca/) - The Costa Blanca's four-legged foreigners are joining in on the fun, thanks to quaint community events like the 'Halloween Sausage Sunset walk', while the human inhabitants are busy perfecting their own Halloween costumes. This fun occasion, which is commonly assumed to be a celebration of the beloved Dachshunds, showcases the lively and close-knit expat pet-owning
- [Grand Halloween Parade](https://costablancadaily.com/event/grand-halloween-parade/) - The evening is a continuous celebration of spooky fun for the whole family, with a parade promptly following the children's activities and costume contest held in the plaza de la costitucion beginning at 5:00 p.m. Start time: 7:30pm The main route of the parade starts on Calle Ramon Gallud and continues down the main street.
- [Habaneras Ghost Busters Experience](https://costablancadaily.com/event/habaneras-ghost-busters-experience/) - Ghosts have taken over the shopping centre this Halloween, and your task is to go ghostbusting. Find your finest extermination gear, and remember to bring your rucksack. Enrol to win rewards like PlayStation video games or a variety of Playmobil surprises. You have no idea what you're missing if you don't have it.
- [Themed exhibition and Passage of Terror](https://costablancadaily.com/event/themed-exhibition-and-passage-of-terror/) - The hall is transformed with spooky decorations, visual effects, and scenes, often based on classic horror films. The timing includes afternoon sessions for the families and late-night sessions for the adults. Location: Vista Alegre Exhibition Hall
- [Dance and Light Show on Sleeping Beauty](https://costablancadaily.com/event/dance-and-light-show-on-sleeping-beauty/) - With local dancers dressed in fluorescent costumes that illuminate the stage, this experience blends classical ballet with contemporary technology. Show: We call it ballet. Dance and light show sleeping beauty Venue: Fundacion Mediterraneao (Calle Escultor Nicolas Salzillo, Murcia) Dates: The show will run from Friday January 16th, 2026, until April 18th, 2026. Duration: approximately 60
- [Get Ready to Shop! Benidorm's Mega Outlet Fair is Back with Huge Discounts](https://costablancadaily.com/event/get-ready-to-shop-benidorms-mega-outlet-fair-is-back-with-huge-discounts/) - Calling all Costa Blanca bargain hunters! With three days of amazing bargains and a bustling outdoor shopping experience, the magnificent Benidorm Outlet Fair is back in the city centre. This is your opportunity to get premium goods at deeply discounted prices if you need to update your home, sports, or wardrobe before winter arrives. Event
- [Pego Rice Festival: A Feast for Food Lovers in Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/event/pego-rice-festival-a-feast-for-food-lovers-in-alicante/) - Calling all foodies! Get ready to grab your wooden spoon and dive into the finest gastronomic event on the Costa Blanca: Pego's Bomba and Bambo Rice Festival! This is more than just food; it's a delectable celebration of Pego's history that elevates the common grain cultivated in the neighbouring Marjal de Pego-Oliva natural to the
- [The World Comes to Alfaz del Pi: Your Invitation to a Global Fiesta!](https://costablancadaily.com/event/the-world-comes-to-alfaz-del-pi-your-invitation-to-a-global-fiesta/) - L'Alfas de Pi's International Day is returning, and it promises to be a cultural feast, so get ready for an explosion of colour, flavour, and amazing music! This event has been the centre of Costa Blanca's multicultural community for many years, a truly vibrant way of life. Here's a sneak peek at what to expect:
- [Free Concert by the Casanovas Orchestra in San Miguel de Salinas](https://costablancadaily.com/event/free-concert-by-the-casanovas-orchestra-in-san-miguel-de-salinas/) - A notable Spanish flute orchestra that includes other instruments such as bass clarinets, bassoon, double bass, percussion, and piano, with the goal of highlighting the flute, Maestro Francisco Casanovas' favourite instrument. When: Next Sunday, October 12th at 7:00pm Where: Auditorium of the Union Musical de San Miguel de Salina, Musical Union Auditorium Admission: Free
- [Street Food Market - Torrevieja](https://costablancadaily.com/event/street-food-market-torrevieja/) - This month's food truck event in Torrevieja is the Street Food Market, and the details are as follows: When: Tuesday, October 8th until October 13th 2025 Where: Parque de la Naciones, Torrevieja Admission: Free entry Event highlights: The event combines international cuisine, live music, and a vintage market. Food Trucks: Over a dozen vintage food
- [Benidorm Fest 2026](https://costablancadaily.com/event/benidorm-fest-2026/) - Benidorm Fest is Spain's high-profile modern music festival, as well as the national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest. The 2026 edition promises to be a major winter event on the Costa Blanca, with some notable changes. The festival spans a week and culminates in a three-night competition in February. Semi-Final 1: Tuesday, February 10th,
- [EcoAltea Alternative Fair](https://costablancadaily.com/event/ecoaltea-alternative-fair/) - The EcoAltea Alternative Fair is a wonderful event that encapsulates Altea's artistic and ecological spirit. Dates: typically held over a weekend in mid-October. The most recent confirmed dates suggest October 18th through 19th, 2025. Location: The fair is generally held in the picturesque surroundings of the Palau de Altea gardens and the University of Fine
- [The Spiral Hill: Halloween Photo Shoot](https://costablancadaily.com/event/the-spiral-hill-halloween-photo-shoot/) - Where Halloween meets Moonlight! Capture your most dramatic, spooky, and beautiful memories in our themed photoshoot environment. Limited 20-minute slots available! Book now to secure your family, couple, or individual session. Dates: Sat, Oct 25th & Sun, Oct 26th Price: €80 (includes 5 free edited images) Don't miss this one-of-a-kind spooky session – spaces will
- [Passport to Horror in Torrevieja](https://costablancadaily.com/event/passport-to-horror-in-torrevieja/) - A highly themed, dark, and immersive haunted passage with live actors and terrifying props.
- [Harvest Festival Eucharist at Jardin Church](https://costablancadaily.com/event/harvest-festival-eucharist-at-jardin-church/) - The service is part of the traditional Harvest Festival festivities. The congregation is well-known for welcoming people from all walks of life and nationalities, and the service is followed by a social gathering and refreshments.
- [The Hellhates Rock Concert in Torrevieja](https://costablancadaily.com/event/the-hellhates-rock-concert-in-torrevieja/) - A rock band performs free entry at a popular local pub. The venue is Cafe Bar El Paso in Torrevieja.
- [Garden Party at La Siesta Church in Torrevieja](https://costablancadaily.com/event/garden-party-at-la-siesta-church-in-torrevieja/) - This is a church-hosted social event; the price includes refreshments or entertainment. If you plan to attend tomorrow, it is best to contact the church to ensure tickets are still available.
- [Eric Sardinas Band Concert at Roger's Temple](https://costablancadaily.com/event/eric-sardinas-band-concert-at-rogers-temple/) - Eric Sardinas is a well-known American blues-rock slide guitarist who takes an energetic and raw approach to the Delta blues tradition. Style and Instrument: He is known for his electric resonator guitar and has created a distinct style that combines traditional Mississippi Delta blues with modern techniques and a a hard-hitting rock edge. The "old
- [Matrix Music Festival at Rogers Temple in Villajoyosa](https://costablancadaily.com/event/matrix-music-festival-at-rogers-temple-in-villajoyosa/) - Set up as a massive late-night event for techno fans! 14 DJs are scheduled to perform, including major national artists and newcomers to the techno scene. It was inspired by the Matrix universe.
- [Jijona Christmas and Turron Fair](https://costablancadaily.com/event/jijona-christmas-and-turron-fair/) - The Jijona Christmas and Turron Fair is a popular annual holiday event on the Costa Blanca. It is essentially the world's largest marketplace for turrón, also known as nougat, a traditional Spanish Christmas sweet. What it is: A four-day Christmas market and cultural festival showcasing the diverse range of turrón and other Christmas sweets produced
- [Halloween at Alannia Guardamar Resort](https://costablancadaily.com/event/halloween-at-alannia-guardamar-resort/) - Alannia Resorts is well-known for hosting elaborate Halloween celebrations, and its Guardamar location is no exception. They typically hold a large-scale themed event over several weekends. Dates: The Halloween festivities usually span multiple weekends, from late October through November. For 2025, the event is expected to run through October 24th to November 9th Theme: Each
- [The Scariest Night at Terra Mitica](https://costablancadaily.com/event/the-scariest-night-at-terra-mitica/) - The Terra Mitica Halloween event will take place from October 4th to November 2nd, 2025. During most of this period, the park will operate on a weekend schedule from 11:00am until 8:30pm. The Scariest Night: On October 31st, the park will host a special "Noche Mas Aterradora" event with extended hours from 11:00 a.m. to
- [Christmas Fair in Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/event/christmas-fair-in-alicante/) - The Christmas fair at the Rabasa Exhibition Centre in Alicante is a major seasonal event, billed as one of the region's largest outdoor fairs. It's a popular holiday attraction among both locals and visitors. Location: Recinto Ferial Rabasa, Calle Murla, Alicante Dates: Typically, the fair lasts from late November to mid-January. The fair will be
- [Children's News Years Eve in Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/event/childrens-news-years-eve-in-alicante/) - Location: Rambla de Mendez Nuez Time: This event is typically held earlier in the day, at noon on December 31st, so that children can enjoy the New Year's countdown without staying up late. Activities: The event is designed to provide a festive and safe environment for families. It features an illusion show, inflatable versions of
- [Oktoberfest in Moraira](https://costablancadaily.com/event/oktoberfest-in-moraira/) - The Oktoberfest in Moraira is a local version of the well-known German beer festival, and it's a hugely popular event. While the full, detailed programmeme will be determined by the local festival commissions closer to the date, here is the information for the 2025 event. General information: Dates: Thursday 25th September to Sunday 28th September
- [Autumn Gold Fiesta 2025 in Guardamar](https://costablancadaily.com/event/autumn-gold-fiesta-2025-in-guardamar/) - The Autumn Gold Fiesta 2025 is a weekend music festival taking place on Saturday, October 4th, and Sunday, October 5th, at the Alannia Guardamar 5-star resort. This event is notable for its live tribute band lineup, which includes a variety of genres and well-known acts. The fun begins at 1:00pm every day, with gates opening
- [Moors and Christians Festival in Benidorm](https://costablancadaily.com/event/moors-and-christians-festival-in-benidorm/) - The Moors and Christians Festival in Benidorm, scheduled for October 2nd to October 5th, 2025, is a major event on the local calendar. This historical fiesta commemorates the Christian Reconquest of Spain from the Moors, which concluded in the 13th century. While the full, detailed schedule for the 2025 festival is usually released closer to
- [Regional Holiday in Valencian](https://costablancadaily.com/event/regional-holiday-in-valencian/) - October 9 is a regional holiday in Valencia. Also known as the Valencian Community Day. The holiday commemorates King James or Argon's historic entry into Valencia on October 9, 1238, which signalled the end of Muslim rule and the beginning of the Valencian kingdom.
- [Event Spotlight: 34th Folklore Festival in Villena](https://costablancadaily.com/event/event-spotlight-34th-folklore-festival-in-villena/) - Prepare to immerse yourself in the rich musical and dance traditions of Villena, as the historic city "dances to its roots". This annual festival is a vibrant celebration of folk culture from Spain and around the world, providing a lively and unforgettable weekend for the entire family. Location: Various locations throughout Villena, including the Teatro
- [Oktoberfest 2025 in Valencia - September 12th to 28th](https://costablancadaily.com/event/oktoberfest-2025-in-valencia-september-12th-to-28th/) - This September, the Port of Valencia will be turned into a slice of Bavaria. From September 12th to September 28th, the city will host the Paulaner Oktoberfest, a festival that has become a tradition and draws thousands of visitors each year, drawn by beer, German food, and an atmosphere that leaves no one unmoved. This
- [Costa Blanca Bike Show in Alfaz on Sunday 31st August](https://costablancadaily.com/event/costa-blanca-bike-show-in-alfaz-on-sunday-31st-august/) - The 15th Costa Blanca Bike Show will take place on Sunday in Eucalyptus Park in Albir, with about 1,000 bikes on display. Before 9 a.m. on Sunday, there will be a loud and colourful parade that will end in the park, where there will be games and food tastings all day. This annual event is
- [Ultimate Coldplay - A Tribute Show](https://costablancadaily.com/event/ultimate-coldplay-a-tribute-show/) - Prepare for an unforgettable night with Ultimate Coldplay, widely regarded as the UK's most accurate and authentic tribute to Coldplay. The band gives a high-energy performance that meticulously recreates the sound, look, and feel of a real Coldplay concert. Location: Restaurante Los Cucalos
- [Only Flamenco - Spanish Dance and Flamenco Performance](https://costablancadaily.com/event/only-flamenco-spanish-dance-and-flamenco-performance/) - Discover the passion and artistry of Spanish dance and authentic flamenco with the the renowned Neira and Santamaria Company. As a highlight of the "Aestival Flamenco." festival, this performance promises to be an unforgettable evening of rhythm, movement, and powerful emotion. Location: House of culture, Guardamar del Segura
- [Pets Fair in Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/event/pets-fair-in-alicante/) - This fair is a popular weekend event for the entire family that focuses on companion animals. It features exhibitions, dog shows, and a wide range of pet-related products and services.
- [Automobile and Motorcycle Fair](https://costablancadaily.com/event/automobile-and-motorcycle-fair/) - This fair is a major event for motor enthusiasts, showcasing the latest car and motorcycle models, as well as classic vehicles, accessories and industry services. Location: Alicante
- [Weddings and Popular Parties Fair in Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/event/weddings-and-popular-parties-fair-in-alicante/) - This combined event is a must-see for anyone planning a wedding, communion, or other significant occasion. It covers everything from wedding dresses and caterers to decorations and entertainment. The co-located Expofiesta fair features costumes, music and traditions from popular local festivals.
- [The Queen and Ladies of the Salt, and the Torrevieja Carnival, to star in This Friday's Summer Parade](https://costablancadaily.com/event/the-queen-and-ladies-of-the-salt-and-the-torrevieja-carnival-to-star-in-this-fridays-summer-parade/) - Torrevieja will celebrate summer with a special parade this Friday, August 15th. The Torrevieja Town Hall has organised the event, which will include two of the city's most beloved traditions: the Queen and Ladies of the Salt and the vibrant Torrevieja Carnival. This summer parade will bring a taste of the famous winter funfair to
- [Castell de la Olla Fiesta](https://costablancadaily.com/event/castell-de-la-olla-fiesta/) - This one-of-a-kind fireworks display is launched from floating platforms in the sea, resulting in a stunning reflection on the water. The evening also includes free time to explore Altea's charming old town, which will be alive with an evening craft market, art galleries, and restaurants. Location: Playa de la Olla in Altea
- [Danny Fisher and The Memphis Four Elvis Show](https://costablancadaily.com/event/danny-fisher-and-the-memphis-four-elvis-show/) - Prepare to be "all shook up" at this incredible supper show featuring the amazing Danny Fisher and the Memphis Four! Danny, accompanied by a full live band, brings Elvis Presley's timeless music to life in an electrifying and authentic tribute performance. Whether you're a long-time fan of The King of Rock 'n' Roll or simply
- [Zombie Gincana - La Nucia 2025](https://costablancadaily.com/event/zombie-gincana-la-nucia-2025/) - Join La Nucia's exciting nighttime survival game! In this live-action post-apocalyptic adventure, you must complete 13 zombie-themed challenges while avoiding the undead and racing through the streets. Last Day Zombie and the La Nucia Youth Department organised the event. Location: Streets of La Nucia Ages: 10-99; under 14's with an adult, and under-18's need parental
- [Musical With a 50's Twist](https://costablancadaily.com/event/musical-with-a-50s-twist/) - A new, family-friendly adaptation of Cinderella set in a 1950s American school and infused with rock and roll energy. Location: Teatro Municipal
- [Michael Jackson Tribute - He's Back](https://costablancadaily.com/event/michael-jackson-tribute-hes-back/) - A high-energy tribute that recreates Jackson's signature dance moves and vocals. The show promises to be a full tribute concert, complete with costume changes and all the hits. Location: Auditorio Internacional
- [The Flaming Shakers - Beatles Tribute](https://costablancadaily.com/event/the-flaming-shakers-beatles-tribute/) - A top-tier European Beatles tribute band, praised for their meticulous recreation of the Beatles' sound, style, and stage performance. Location: Auditorio Internacional
- [Mar Menor Music Legends Festival](https://costablancadaily.com/event/mar-menor-music-legends-festival/) - A summer tribute-music event held in Los Alcazares that features international-themed cover performances. Totally Tina—A critically acclaimed tribute to Tina Turner A Taste of Robbie—A tribute show to Robbie Williams. Backstreet Boys Tribute—Plus a Siempre Disco Party featuring hits from the 1970s to the 2000s. Open-air bars, food trucks, DJ's, merchandise stalls, and chill-out seating
- [Moors And Christians Festival In Guardamar](https://costablancadaily.com/event/moors-and-christians-festival-in-guardamar/) - Guardamar de Segura is a seaside town that comes alive in July with the spectacular Moors and Christians Festival, a time of music, tradition, and colour. Scheduled from July 18th through the 27th. Live music, pyrotechnics, mediaeval reenactments, dramatic parades, and open-air street feasts bring the past to life during this 10-day festival.
- [Sunday Evenings Of Sing And Dance And Storytime For Kids](https://costablancadaily.com/event/sunday-evenings-of-sing-and-dance-and-storytime-for-kids/) - Bringing extra sparkle to Sunday nights at La Zenia Boulevard, the 'Sing & Dance—The Most Fun Kids Show' is followed by a storytime performance, perfect for families seeking a joyful end to their weekend. Ages (2-8) Location: La Zenia Boulevard, Torrevieja
- [Inflatable Water Slides @ La Zenia Boulevard](https://costablancadaily.com/event/inflatable-water-slides-la-zenia-boulevard/) - This summer, La Zenia's 'One, Two, Three... Splash' inflatable waterslide fiesta is the show-stopper on Monday nights. At 9:00 p.m. every Monday, the mayor of the central plaza turns the plaza into a lively miniature waterpark with a frothy splash zone, tall inflatable slides, and attractions for thrill seekers of all ages. location: La Zenia
- [Torrerifico 2025: Horror Short Film Submissions Open!](https://costablancadaily.com/event/torrerifico-2025-horror-short-film-submissions-open/) - An opportunity to submit your original horror short film to Torrerifico 2025, the Costa Blanca's premier horror short film festival. Whether you're a seasoned filmmaker or working on your first spine-chilling story, this is your chance to show it to a live audience in Torrevieja. Location: Torrevieja, Alicante Deadline: September 24th, 2025 Length: 1 to
- [Medusa Sun beach Festival In Cullera Beachfront](https://costablancadaily.com/event/medusa-sun-beach-festival-in-cullera-beachfront/) - EDM, techno, house, hardstyle, dubstep, and trap are all featured on Spain's top electronic music festival, which has several stages. Its immersive themed productions are well-known. Location: Cullera beachfront
- [Zavra Festival In Valencia](https://costablancadaily.com/event/zavra-festival-in-valencia/) - Pop, R&B, urban Latin, and reggaaton are the main themes of a more recent festival that began in 2022. Maluma, Myke Towers, Nicki Nicole, and Nicky Jam were in previous lineups. 155,000 people attended the 2024 edition, which had a €28 million economic impact. Where: Cullera, on the Valencian coast
- [Arenal Sound In Castellon](https://costablancadaily.com/event/arenal-sound-in-castellon/) - Pop, rock, and electronic music are all mixed together at this beachside music festival in Spain. It will celebrate its 15th anniversary in 2025. Location: Burriana Beach, Castellon
- [Night Of Dawn In Elche](https://costablancadaily.com/event/night-of-dawn-in-elche/) - Every year on the evening of August 13, the city of Elche hosts one of Spain's most spectacular and distinctive displays, the Night of Dawn. The sky over Elche was transformed into a canvas of light, colour, and thunderous sound—truly an experience to remember. beginning at approximately 11 p.m.
- [Guitar Festival In Elche](https://costablancadaily.com/event/guitar-festival-in-elche/) - Held yearly in the stunning city of Elche, this event is a major international gathering for fans of classical guitar. It is well-known for bringing together well-known guitarists from around the world, providing masterclasses, and holding competitions for up-and-coming artists. The festival's main events are a number of performances by well-known guitarists from across the
- [Los De La Culpa - Stand Up Comedy Show In Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/event/los-de-la-culpa-stand-up-comedy-show-in-alicante/) - "Los de la culpa" is a humorous and entertaining stand-up show; anticipate a lively atmosphere and incisive humour. Supporters characterise VB Spaces shows as laid-back, enjoyable nights in a small venue. Location: Alicante
- [AIRE25 Poster Signing In Los Alcazares](https://costablancadaily.com/event/aire25-poster-signing-in-los-alcazares/) - At Hotel 525 in Los Alcazares, the members of the Air and Space acrobatic parachute patrol will be signing posters today. In order to give you a memento of this one-of-a-kind European aerial festival that will take place this weekend in the Mar Menor, they will be waiting from 19:30 to 20:30.
- [FIA TSCR World Tour](https://costablancadaily.com/event/fia-tscr-world-tour/) - Launched in 2023, the KUMHO TCR World Tour aims to become the highest ranking event in the category, bringing together TCR regional and national series competitors and professional drivers with global experience. Keeping in mind the core ideas of the TCR concept—the same race car that can be used in all TCR-sanctioned series worldwide—WSC came
- [Trovalia - Folk Poetry Festival](https://costablancadaily.com/event/trovalia-folk-poetry-festival/) - Famous 'troveros' from Spain and Latin America will perform at this lyrical celebration of the region's improvised poetry tradition. firmly anchored in local identity and genuinely disconnected. Location: Various theatres and cultural centres
- [Rock Imperium Festival In Cartagena](https://costablancadaily.com/event/rock-imperium-festival-in-cartagena/) - Take in the largest rock and metal festival on the southeast coast of Spain, which is rumoured to include international icons like Scorpions, King Diamond, In Flames, and others. involving multiple stages, shopping areas, and, of course, head-banging energy over the course of four amazing days.
- [Orihuela Festival](https://costablancadaily.com/event/orihuela-festival/) - Enjoy the most spectacular annual tradition in Orihuela with a week-long extravaganza of pageantry, colour, and history! With spectacular parades, centuries-old traditions, and dramatic reenactments, the Fiestas de la Reconquista honour the Christian re-conquest of the city in 1243. At the heart of it all is the legendary Armengola and the revered Gloriosa Enseña del
- [Gourmet Race In Moraira](https://costablancadaily.com/event/gourmet-race-in-moraira/) - A unique combination of gourmet culture, cooking, and sailing. Teams are required to prepare a fine dining meal while sailing around Moraira Bay. At the finish line, judges assess the creations while concentrating on culinary artistry.
- [Autumn Gold Festival In Guardamar](https://costablancadaily.com/event/autumn-gold-festival-in-guardamar/) - Enjoy a delectable barbecue, live music, and a sense of community at the five-star Alannia resort.
- [Castell de l'Olla In Altea](https://costablancadaily.com/event/castell-de-lolla-in-altea/) - This isn't one to be missed. A spectacular fireworks 'castle' show over the sea from the beach. About 50,000 people attend this, one of Altea's most famous summer events.
- [FIJAZZ Festival In Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/event/fijazz-festival-in-alicante/) - This is one of the best jazz festivals in Alicante City, with both local and avant-garde performers.
- [San Juan Comes To La Zenia](https://costablancadaily.com/event/san-juan-comes-to-la-zenia/) - Enjoy family-friendly events like dance performances, foam parties, DJ nights, and a breathtaking fireworks display during this month-long celebration of San Juan.
- [Mazzaron Rocks Festival Is BACK](https://costablancadaily.com/event/mazzaron-rocks-festival-is-back/) - Owing to the incredible success of the previous Mazzaron Rocks festival, they have decided to hold another one in September with more well-known acts returning, such as Artful Dodger and the best tribute acts in Europe to artists like Bob Marley, Oasis, and Pink. Additionally, the festival will be supported by local entertainment from the
- [San Javier No Dramas Festival 2025](https://costablancadaily.com/event/san-javier-no-dramas-festival-2025/) - Every August, the town is transformed by the San Javier International Theatre, Music & Dance Festival, which presents a stunning display of avant-garde performances ranging from acclaimed Spanish drama to street theatre and contemporary dance. A lively blend of free outdoor performances and ticketed events featuring leading national and international artists takes place over three
- [San Javier Jazz Festival 2025](https://costablancadaily.com/event/san-javier-jazz-festival-2025/) - This summer, take in the beat at the renowned San Javier Jazz Festival, which brings top-tier jazz, blues, and soul performers to the Costa Cálida. This outdoor festival, which is set against warm coastal nights, combines world-class performers with an unrivalled Mediterranean atmosphere. A must for all ages who enjoy music! Location: Plaza de Espana
- [Camilo LIVE @Brilla](https://costablancadaily.com/event/camilo-live-brilla/) - In a special concert celebrating Brilla's fifth anniversary, Camilo, the Latin Grammy-winning Colombian sensation, will close out the event on August 13. Location: Parque Antonio Soria
- [Rels B LIVE @Brilla](https://costablancadaily.com/event/rels-b-live-brilla/) - Rels B kicks off the festival on August 3rd with a stop on his A New Star World Tour—a must for fans of Spanish urban and pop. One of the largest summer festivals in Costa Blanca, Brilla Torrevieja brings together comedy, music, family entertainment, and a lively nightlife right in the centre of Torrevieja. With
- [Costa Blanca Cup Football](https://costablancadaily.com/event/costa-blanca-cup-football/) - Participate in games with international teams. Participate in spectacular ceremonies. Live with your team. Talk about your experiences with players from different ethnicities and cultures. Experience futsal for yourself.
- [Costa Blanca Cup Football Tournament](https://costablancadaily.com/event/costa-blanca-cup-football-tournament/) - Since its first edition in 1994, the spirit of the tournament has been the same: enjoy a week of Football and vacations in one of Europe's most significant tourist hotspots. Location: Benidorm
- [Bonfires of San Juan, Alicante: 22-25 June 2025](https://costablancadaily.com/event/bonfires-of-san-juan-alicante-22-25-june-2025/) - a colourful celebration with bonfires, fireworks, and cultural activities to commemorate the summer solstice.
- [Moraira Medieval Market: 8–11 August 2025](https://costablancadaily.com/event/moraira-medieval-market-8-11-august-2025/) - held in Teulada's historic centre and includes acrobatics, dancing, archery, artisan booths, and entertainment with a mediaeval theme.
- [Tribute To Coldplay Candlelight Concert In Murcia](https://costablancadaily.com/event/tribute-to-coldplay-candlelight-concert-in-murcia/) - The magic of a live musical performance is brought to amazing locations in Murcia by candlelight. Ticket sales for Candlelight: Coldplay Tribute are now open!
- [Queen vs ABBA Candlelight Concert In Madrid](https://costablancadaily.com/event/queen-vs-abba-candlelight-concert-in-madrid/) - In stunning locations throughout Madrid, Candlelight captures the enchantment of a live musical performance. Tickets for Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA are available now! Location: Circulo de Bellas Artes, Madrid
- [An Evening With Wilco](https://costablancadaily.com/event/an-evening-with-wilco/) - Wilco are due to perform live in Valencia at the Auditorio Marina Norte – La Marina de Valencia. Various tickets are on offer. Please see the website for details.
- [Iron Maiden LIVE In Madrid](https://costablancadaily.com/event/iron-maiden-live-in-madrid/) - Iron Maiden is set to perform live at Madrid as part of their 'Run For Your Lives' tour on Saturday 5th July 2025 Location: Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid
- [Kendrick Lamar & SZA LIVE In Barcelona](https://costablancadaily.com/event/kendrick-lamar-sza-live-in-barcelona/) - On Wednesday, July 30, 2025, two of the biggest names in modern hip-hop and R&B, Kendrick Lamar and SZA, will perform together at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in Barcelona. Location: Estadi Olímpic Companys, Barcelona
- [Imagine Dragons LIVE In Barcelona](https://costablancadaily.com/event/imagine-dragons-live-in-barcelona/) - Imagine Dragons’ “LOOM World Tour” will include a live performance in Barcelona on Tuesday, July 1st , 2025. Tickets range in price from €65 to €120 and are available at Ticketmaster. Location: Olympic Lluis Companys, Barcelona
- [Imagine Dragons LIVE In Madrid](https://costablancadaily.com/event/imagine-dragons-live-in-madrid/) - Imagine Dragons' "LOOM World Tour" will include a live performance in Madrid on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Tickets range in price from €65 to €120 and are available at ticketmaster. Location: Riyadh Air Metropolitano stadium
- [Shawn Mendes LIVE in Madrid](https://costablancadaily.com/event/shawn-mendes-live-in-madrid/) - On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, Shawn Mendes will perform at Movistar Arena Madrid as part of his 'On The Road Again' tour, celebrating the 10th anniversary of his debut album. Location: of the Movistar Arena in Madrid
- [TRAVIS LIVE In Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/event/travis-live-in-alicante/) - The legendary Scottish alternative rock group Travis, which has won numerous platinum records and BRIT Awards, will make a triumphant comeback to Spain in 2025 on July 23 at Alma Alicante. It began when the band toured with their classic albums "The Man Who" and "The Invisible Band," which featured timeless songs like "Sing," "Driftwood,"
- [TEXAS LIVE In Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/event/texas-live-in-alicante/) - Texas is the concert cycle's first officially recognised name. Following their highly acclaimed sold-out tour across arenas in the UK, the legendary Scots will bring their renowned and beloved live show to Alma Occident Alicante on July 14. From the global hit "I Don't Want A Lover" to more recent hits like "Mr. Haze" and
- [Roxette LIVE In Valencia](https://costablancadaily.com/event/roxette-live-in-valencia/) - 9:00 PM *Schedules subject to possible changes Prices: PL1 FLOOR SEATS 55€ + 7.50€ fees The PL2 GRANDSTAND fee is 50€ + 6.50€. The PL3 Grandstand 50 € plus 6.50 € FeesAge policy: a minor under sixteen must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or legal tutor. Everyone attending, regardless of age, needs a ticket.
- [Music Color Festival In Rojales](https://costablancadaily.com/event/music-color-festival-in-rojales/) - As the Patronal Festivals honouring Saint Peter the Apostle, the Moors, and the Christians begin, we will naturally welcome these celebrations with the CHUPINAZO on Sunday, June 15. Don't miss the much-anticipated Chupinazo 2025 celebration, which will begin at 12:30 PM after the parade, which starts at 11:30 AM. LET THE ROJALES CHUPINAZO LIVE!
- [Reggaeton Beach Festival Torrevieja](https://costablancadaily.com/event/reggaeton-beach-festival-torrevieja/) - The biggest urban music festival in Europe, the Reggaeton Beach Festival (RBF), will return to Torrevieja on July 26 and 27 for its third year in Antonio Soria Park.
- [James Blunt LIVE In Cap Roig](https://costablancadaily.com/event/james-blunt-live-in-cap-roig/) - James Blunt marks the 20th anniversary of Back to Bedlam in 2025. This album launched Blunt to stardom and became the UK's best-selling album of the decade. With iconic tracks such as ‘You're Beautiful’ and ‘Goodbye My Lover’, his debut marked the start of a career that has gone on to sell over 20 million
- [Robbie Williams LIVE In Barcelona](https://costablancadaily.com/event/robbie-williams-live-in-barceloan/) - As part of his "Robbie Williams Live 2025" tour, Robbie Williams will play his one and only show in Spain on July 5, 2025, at the RCDE Stadium in Cornellà, Barcelona.
- [Mad Cool Feestival](https://costablancadaily.com/event/mad-cool-feestival/) - A sizable festival featuring a wide range of performers is held in Madrid each year. a range of musical styles, such as pop, rock, indie, and electronic music, in addition to other cultural offerings like immersive experiences, art, and cuisine. The 2025 edition of the festival, which takes place at the Iberdrola Music venue, will
- [Corpus Christi - Carpets Of Flowers](https://costablancadaily.com/event/corpus-christi-carpets-of-flowers/) - The streets of Pilar de la Horadada are decorated with elaborate flower carpets in observance of Corpus Christi. The display is scheduled to take place in mid-June, though no specific date has been set yet. These floral arrangements are a customary component of the local Corpus Christi celebrations.
- [Benejuzar Moors and Christians](https://costablancadaily.com/event/benejuzar-moors-and-christians/) - A variety of religious, cultural, musical, and community events are included in the programme. A Disney Symphonic Concert on Friday, June 13 with Gisela and the Benejúzar Musical Union is one of the highlights. A street party and the well-liked Retreta parade will follow the second year of the Chupinazo and the Philanthropic Festival on
- [Kinky Boots The Musical In Alcoy](https://costablancadaily.com/event/kinky-boots-the-musical-in-alcoy/) - With music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper, Kinky Boots is an award-winning Broadway musical that is based on real-life events. On June 27 and 28, 2025, Teatre Calderón d'Alcoi will host the performance.
- [Kinky Boots The Musical In Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/event/kinky-boots-the-musical-in-alicante/) - The storyline is based on an actual event. In order to save your family business, how far would you go? KINKY BOOTS! It tells a true story about prejudice, overcoming, love, and friendship in all its forms, and it has a fantastic cast, 170 costume changes, 70 pairs of boots, heels, and wigs, lots of
- [Avenue Q Musical In Madrid](https://costablancadaily.com/event/avenue-q-musical-in-madrid/) - Ave Q tells the tale of a recent college graduate with lofty goals and little money who moves to Lavapiés through an explosive blend of puppets, acid humour, and catchy songs. He can only afford to live on Avenue Q. He will discuss issues like racism, drugs, homosexuality, politics, and pornography with his neighbours, who
- [San Javier Mercado Medieval](https://costablancadaily.com/event/san-javier-mercado-medieval/) - San Javier hosts a new edition of its Great Mediaeval Market from June 6 to 9, 2025, in the area of ​​Almansa Park, next to the Winter Theatre. In addition to family-friendly activities, neighbours and guests will be able to take part in a comprehensive historical recreation that will turn this area into a genuine
- [Leyendas Del Rock Festival](https://costablancadaily.com/event/leyendas-del-rock-festival/) - A thrilling occasion for fans of rock and metal. family-friendly setting with age-appropriate activities. Camping options Location: Polideportivo de Villena, Alicante 4 days, €168 Single day tickets €97
- [Kool and the Gang In Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/event/kool-and-the-gang-in-alicante/) - Location: Área 12 - Multiespacio Rabasa, Alicante, Spain Numerous options are available for ticket sales.
- [Candlelight: Tribute To The Beatles](https://costablancadaily.com/event/candlelight-tribute-to-the-beatles/) - In one of Alicante's most charming settings, a live string quartet performs classic Beatles songs by candlelight. Location: Museo Arqueológico de Alicante
- [Alicante Medieval Fair](https://costablancadaily.com/event/alicante-medieval-fair/) - In order to evoke the period when King James II incorporated the land of Alicante into the Crown of Aragon and gave the province an annual market fair, which signaled the start of the city's commercial activity, Alicante gets decked out just before the summer solstice. Location: Square of San Cristóbal, Alicante
- [Sunset Sailing Experience](https://costablancadaily.com/event/sunset-sailing-experience/) - 4-hr-long duration. Swim in the clear water at Tabarca. While snacks are provided, guests are required to bring their own beverages.
- [Pride Party](https://costablancadaily.com/event/pride-party/) - In an effort to increase public awareness, Santa Pola observes International LGBTIQ+ Pride Day, proclaiming equality, solidarity, and respect for the diversity of identities as well as sexual and gender affective diversity with a parade and late-night DJs. Location: Plaza de la Glorieta - Santa Pola
- [Candlelight: Tribute to Queen](https://costablancadaily.com/event/candlelight-tribute-to-queen/) - Candlelight" are the candlelight concerts that bring the magic of a live music experience to amazing venues in Alicante. Purchase your tickets for the Candlelight Tribute to Queen at the Archaeological Museum of Alicante! Location: Archaeological Museum of Alicante
- [Candlelight: Coldplay vs Imagine Dragons](https://costablancadaily.com/event/candlelight-coldplay-vs-imagine-dragons/) - Candlelight transports the enchantment of live music to breathtaking Alicante venues. Get your tickets for this Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons performed by String Quartet - Noor Quartet Location: Archaeological Museum of Alicante MARQ, Alicante
- [Andre Rieu In Malaga 28th January 2026](https://costablancadaily.com/event/andre-rieu-in-malaga-26th-29th-jan-2026/) - One of our favourite musicians is back in Spain. In 2026, Andre Rieu and his 60-piece Johann Strauss Orchestra return with a new production. Our world-famous Stradivarius violinist performs a vibrant, surprising show. The dramatic ballads, romantic songs, and his famous waltzes will amaze you.
- [Andre Rieu In Valencia 30th  January 2026](https://costablancadaily.com/event/andre-rieu-in-valencia-29th-31st-january-2026/) - A popular musician is back in Spain. Andre Rieu and his 60-piece Johann Strauss Orchestra return in 2026 with a fresh production. Our legendary Stradivarius violinist performs a vibrant, surprising presentation. His soulful ballads, romantic songs, and waltzes will amaze you. Concert Date 30 January 2026, starting at 8pm
- [Tom Jones in Concert Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/event/tom-jones-in-concert-alicante/) - Tom Jones live in Concert Wednesday, 13 August in Alicante The concert starts at 21.30
- [Bonnie Tyler in Fuengirola](https://costablancadaily.com/event/bonnie-tyler-in-fuengirola/) - Bonnie Tyler in Fuengirola 14 Aug 2025 Two concerts at 20:00 and 22:00 Marenostrum Fuengirola Castle Park, Fuengirola, Spain
- [Benidorm Gay Pride 2025](https://costablancadaily.com/event/benidorm-gay-pride-2025/) - Benidorm Gay pride parade will take place from Monday 1st September to Sunday 7th September 2025. Seven nights of incredible indoor and outdoor parties, featuring a truly international lineup of singers, dancers, drag artists, dj’s and club nights from the biggest names in Spain, mean this year’s event will be bigger and better than ever.
- [Calpe Moors and Christians 2025](https://costablancadaily.com/event/calpe-moors-and-christians-2025/) - Calpe Moors and Christians The main procession takes place on Avenida Gabriel Miro, with other events in different venues as detailed below. Saturday 19 October 09:30h. Cristians and Moors dance starting in the Plaza Mosquit. 18:30 “El desfile” Moors and Christians Main Parade at the Avenida Gabriel Miró. This is the 3 hour spectactular parade through
- [MotoGP Valencia 14 to 16 November](https://costablancadaily.com/event/motogp-valencia-14-to-16-november/) - On November 14, 15, and 16, 2025, the Motul Comunitat Valenciana Grand Prix will make its comeback at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo. As is customary, it will serve as the concluding event of the 2025 racing season for MotoGP. In a very special year that will witness the return of the MotoGP World Championship to
- [Mamma Mia in Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/event/mamma-mia-in-alicante/) - "For one night and one night only," Alicante is getting ready to welcome Donna and the Dynamos. However, according to the billboard, their stay will be extended to three weeks. This trio will be performing in the reimagined musical "Mamma mia!" at the Teatro Principal from January to February of 2026. Starting next year, from
- [F1 Barcelona 2025](https://costablancadaily.com/event/f1-barcelona-2025/) - F1 Barcelona will take place between Friday 30th May to Sunday 1st June. Practice 1 Friday 30th May at 13.30 Practice 2 Friday, 30th May at 1700 Practice 3 Saturday 31st May at 12.30 Qualifying round 31st May at 1600 Race 1st June at 1500
- [Skin Cancer Early Detection Day](https://costablancadaily.com/event/skin-cancer-early-detection-day/) - Rosa Cañón, Torrevieja City Councillor for Public Health, José Antonio García Navarro, Director of Public Health at the Orihuela Health Department, and Zumba instructor Verónica Pedrosa have presented the "Guardians of the Skin" Campaign, with an early detection day for skin cancer on Saturday, May 31st from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at La Mata
- [Medieval weekend at Santa Bárbara Castle](https://costablancadaily.com/event/medieval-weekend-at-santa-barbara-castle/) - This weekend, Alicante's Santa Bárbara Castle will transport visitors back to mediaeval times with a jam-packed schedule of events for all ages and a well-kept historical environment. Visitors can enjoy games, storytelling, crafts, live music, parades, and shows in a vast Mediaeval Market that includes a food court.
- [Gloria Gaynor in San Pedro Tuesday 12th August 2025](https://costablancadaily.com/event/gloria-gaynor-in-san-pedro-tuesday-12th-august-2025/) - San Pedro del Pinatar will host the Sal de Musica Music festival opening night with Gloria Gaynor. Featuring her disco favourites like I Will Survive, Never Can Say Goodbye, I Am What I Am, Walk on By, Reach Out, and I'll Be There, this presentation is sure to get you dancing and singing. Price:
- [Bonnie Tyler in Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/event/bonnie-tyler-in-alicante/) - BONNIE TYLER - FESTIVAL NOCHES MÁGICAS 2025 10 Aug 2025 Jardines de Abril, Sant Joan, Spain
- [Tony Hadley in Concert in Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/event/tony-hadley-in-concert-in-alicante/) - Tony Hadley is one of pop music's best vocalists, Tony went on to lead the New Romantic band Spandau Ballet in the 1980s. Among the band's many global number-one songs and albums were the epic "Through the Barricades," the unofficial London Olympics theme song "Gold," and, of course, the international number one "True." Tony Hadley
- [Clean Bandit in Concert 6 August Marbella](https://costablancadaily.com/event/clean-bandit-in-concert-6-august-marbella/) - Clean Bandit in Concert 6 August. Starliite Auditorium Marbella. Doors open at 20.00hrs
- [Santana Concert in Marbella](https://costablancadaily.com/event/santana-concert-in-marbella/) - Santana in Concert 3 August, Starlite Auditorium Marbella. Doors open at 20.00hrs
- [Lionel Richie in Concert In Madrid](https://costablancadaily.com/event/lionel-richie-in-concert-in-madrid/) - Fans of Lionel Richie will be excited to hear that he'll be live in concert in Madrid on Saturday 2nd August 2025. An American superstar popular since the 1970s, famous for his soft songs and classic hits, will be playing at the Movistar Arena on August 2, 2025, during his European tour called "Say Hello
- [Carlos Santana in Murcia Friday 1st August](https://costablancadaily.com/event/carlos-santana-in-murcia-friday-1st-august/) - WOW. Carlos Santana will perform in Murcia in summer 2025. His greatest classics, like Maria Maria and others, will be performed during this amazing show. Our Murcia bullring seats are in a great lower-tier location. Price: 129€ coach and bottom-tier seated ticket (1st 10 rows assured) The Bullring in Murcia August 1, 2025 For more
- [Benidorm Low Festival](https://costablancadaily.com/event/benidorm-low-festival/) - From 25th to 27th July 2025 the Low Festival in Benidorm and the Pet Shop Boys and Empire Of The Sun join a line-up that already includes Bomba Estereo, The Kooks, Viva Suecia, Amaia... An impressive end of July is approaching to celebrate our 15th Anniversary. Are you going?
- [Lionel Richie in Murcia 23rd July](https://costablancadaily.com/event/lionel-richie-in-murcia-23rd-july/) - A fantastic concert awaits you, the Lionel Richie legend. Over 125 million Richie records have been sold. His career spans decades, with iconic hits including "Hello," "All Night Long," "Say You Say Me," "We Are The World," "Easy," and others. "Say Hello To The Hits" will be a stunning tribute to Richie's history as a
- [Simple Minds in Murcia](https://costablancadaily.com/event/simple-minds-in-murcia/) - Simple Minds will be performing in Murcia in July, at the Plaza de Toros.
- [Kylie Minogue in Concert in Seville](https://costablancadaily.com/event/kylie-minogue-in-concert-in-seville/) - Kylie Minogue hits the Plaza de España, Seville with a bang and some great songs that are impossible to listen to without giving it your all. The 90s spirit will flood the Plaza de España on July 14! After three decades Kylie Minogue continues to reap successes, number 1 hits and being present in all
- [AC DC in Concert Madrid 12 July](https://costablancadaily.com/event/ac-dc-in-concert-madrid-12-july/) - AC DC in live concert in Madrid 12 July and 13 July
- [AC DC in Concert Madrid 13 July](https://costablancadaily.com/event/ac-dc-in-concert-madrid-13-july/) - AC DC live concert in Madrid 13 July en el Estadio Riyadh Air Metropolitano de Madrid
- [Europe in Concert in Murcia](https://costablancadaily.com/event/europe-in-concert-in-murcia/) - Europe in Concert 10 July 2025 at the Murcia Bullring, Murcia Doors open 19.30
- [Guns N' Roses in Concert in Barcelona](https://costablancadaily.com/event/guns-n-roses-in-concert-in-barcelona/) - Rock and roll band Guns N' Roses have announced their only concert in Spain for June 2025. The strong rock band will come back to the Middle East and Europe to perform at stadiums and events in the summer of 2025. Guns N' Roses will put on a special concert in our country on June
- [Duran Duran in Marbella](https://costablancadaily.com/event/duran-duran-in-marbella/) - Duran Duran live in concert Wednesday 9 July at the Starlight Auditorium, Marbella Doors open 8pm
- [Madness in Concert in Seville](https://costablancadaily.com/event/madness-in-concert-in-seville/) - Are you ready to be taken back to the 70s and 80s with the help of the very popular English band and their mischievous sense of humour? This very peculiar ska band returns to the stage to bring its uniqueness, its orchestral arrangements and its iconic way of seeing life and music: a mix of
- [Madness in Concert in Barcelona](https://costablancadaily.com/event/madness-in-concert-in-barcelona/) - Madness live in concert in Barcelona on Friday, 4th July at the Poble Espanyol, Barcelona. Doors open at 1900hrs
- [Kool and the Gang in Marbella](https://costablancadaily.com/event/kool-and-the-gang-in-marbella/) - Kool and the Gang in concert Friday 27 June at the Statlite auditorium, Marbella. Doors open 8pm. Age restriction 3+
- [San Javier Airshow 2025](https://costablancadaily.com/event/san-javier-airshow-2025/) - The AIRE 25 festival will take place on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th June 2025, to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Eagle Patrol. On Saturday 14th June the San Javier Air Academy (Academia General del Aire) will be open to the public, from 10:00 - 18:00, and will host a static display of the
- [Phantom of the Opera in Torrevieja](https://costablancadaily.com/event/phantom-of-the-opera-in-torrevieja/) - When The Phantom of the Opera comes to Torrevieja, it will be one of the most famous shows ever. This show started its long-awaited tour of Spain at the Teatro Municipal de Torrevieja on June 6, 7, and 8. It was a big hit in Madrid and has since wowed more than 160 million people
- [Ed Sheeran in Concert in Madrid](https://costablancadaily.com/event/ed-sheeran-in-concert-in-madrid/) - Ed Sheeran is now at the very top of the pop game, filling out venues as large as the iconic Wembley Stadium multiple times over.
- [Ed Sheeran's Second Night in Concert in Madrid](https://costablancadaily.com/event/ed-sheerans-second-night-in-concert-in-madrid/) - Ed Sheeran is now at the very top of the pop game, filling out venues as large as the iconic Wembley Stadium multiple times over.
- [Justin Timberlake in Concert in Seville](https://costablancadaily.com/event/justin-timberlake-in-concert-in-seville/) - Boy band icon, singer, songwriter, producer, actor and businessman, Justin Timberlake promises to be the best start to the Icónica Santalucía Sevilla Fest 2025.
- [The FRIENDS™ TV Experience in Madrid](https://costablancadaily.com/event/the-friends-tv-experience-in-madrid/) - The FRIENDS™ Experience is coming to Spain for the first time. Inspired by one of the most popular television series in history, The FRIENDS™ Experience opens its doors in Hall 14.1 at IFEMA MADRID, for a limited time in 2025. This unmissable experience will land in the Spanish capital on March 17, bringing fans one
- [Cirque du Soleil in Barcelona](https://costablancadaily.com/event/cirque-du-soleil-in-barcelona/) - With their wildly popular show, Cirque du Soleil - CORTEO is making a triumphant return to Spain. You can see Cirque du Soleil - CORTEO in Barcelona from March 27 to April 6, 2025, at Palau Sant Jordi. Cirque du Soleil's most charming show in pavilions returns to Europe and will visit Spain to delight
- [Elche Food Trucks Friday 23rd - Sunday 25th May](https://costablancadaily.com/event/elche-food-trucks-friday-23rd-sunday-25th-may/) - This edition is particularly notable because it commemorates the event's tenth anniversary. In celebration, 14 food trucks will assemble, offering a diverse range of cuisines from various countries, while 30 design booths will showcase unique items crafted by independent artists and entrepreneurs. For three days, the public will be able to enjoy a free programme

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- [Stage](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/stage/)
- [concert](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/concert/)
- [Culture](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/culture/)
- [food](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/food/)
- [International](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/international/)
- [carnival](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/carnival/)
- [live](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/live/)
- [event](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/event/)
- [Fiesta](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/fiesta/)
- [racing](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/racing/)
- [Mia](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/mia/)
- [inclusion](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/inclusion/)
- [Markets](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/markets/)
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- [IFA](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/ifa/)
- [fitness](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/fitness/)
- [medieval market](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/medieval-market/)
- [climb](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/climb/)
- [guardamar](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/guardamar/)
- [modelling](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/modelling/)
- [hate](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/hate/)
- [race](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/race/)
- [La Mata](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/la-mata/)
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- [cfrime](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/cfrime/)
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- [playa](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/playa/)
- [del](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/del/)
- [segura](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/segura/)
- [aire25](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/aire25/)
- [planes](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/planes/)
- [military](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/military/)
- [Moraira](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/moraira/)
- [male](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/male/)
- [rape](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/rape/)
- [death](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/death/)
- [parachute](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/parachute/)
- [guardia](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/guardia/)
- [civil](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/civil/)
- [Mazzaron](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/mazzaron/)
- [Cartagena](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/cartagena/)
- [Los Alcazares](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/los-alcazares/)
- [Immigration](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/immigration/)
- [Expat](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/expat/)
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- [pool](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/pool/)
- [dogs](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/dogs/)
- [dog pool](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/dog-pool/)
- [summer](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/summer/)
- [lamarina](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/lamarina/)
- [Makeup](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/makeup/)
- [Sweatproof](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/sweatproof/)
- [tipsandtricks](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/tipsandtricks/)
- [drone](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/drone/)
- [dji](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/dji/)
- [Castellon](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/castellon/)
- [Cullera](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/cullera/)
- [Watermelon](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/watermelon/)
- [Salad](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/salad/)
- [healthy](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/healthy/)
- [Feta](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/feta/)
- [Cheese](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/cheese/)
- [BBQ](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/bbq/)
- [Kids crafts](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/kids-crafts/)
- [crafts](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/crafts/)
- [summer holidays](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/summer-holidays/)
- [art](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/art/)
- [budget](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/budget/)
- [where to go](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/where-to-go/)
- [toxic food](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/toxic-food/)
- [safe food](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/safe-food/)
- [phones](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/phones/)
- [apps](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/apps/)
- [television](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/television/)
- [phone app](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/phone-app/)
- [weekend](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/weekend/)
- [Costa Blanca](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/costa-blanca/)
- [water slides](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/water-slides/)
- [family fun](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/family-fun/)
- [Kids](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/kids/)
- [Fun](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/fun/)
- [Tiger](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/tiger/)
- [Mosquito](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/mosquito/)
- [Weight loss](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/weight-loss/)
- [fat loss](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/fat-loss/)
- [Muscle](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/muscle/)
- [journey](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/journey/)
- [workouts](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/workouts/)
- [home workouts](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/home-workouts/)
- [active](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/active/)
- [Retirement](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/retirement/)
- [Retired](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/retired/)
- [water](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/water/)
- [hydration](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/hydration/)
- [Fish](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/fish/)
- [sea bass](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/sea-bass/)
- [Avocado](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/avocado/)
- [summer food](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/summer-food/)
- [Netflix](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/netflix/)
- [Binge](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/binge/)
- [Allergies](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/allergies/)
- [Post-nasal drip](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/post-nasal-drip/)
- [singers](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/singers/)
- [vocal health](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/vocal-health/)
- [teachers](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/teachers/)
- [Gardens](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/gardens/)
- [Spanish garden](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/spanish-garden/)
- [Trends](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/trends/)
- [puppies](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/puppies/)
- [Sapin](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/sapin/)
- [Dog-friendly](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/dog-friendly/)
- [events](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/events/)
- [drowning](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/drowning/)
- [child](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/child/)
- [Mediterranean](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/mediterranean/)
- [expat life](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/expat-life/)
- [living in Spain](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/living-in-spain/)
- [Spanish culture](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/spanish-culture/)
- [Santa Pola](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/santa-pola/)
- [Skywalk](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/skywalk/)
- [Chilli](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/chilli/)
- [Garlic](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/garlic/)
- [Prawns](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/prawns/)
- [Tapas](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/tapas/)
- [Light Meals](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/light-meals/)
- [Phone](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/phone/)
- [Phone Apps](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/phone-apps/)
- [Ed Sheeran](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/ed-sheeran/)
- [Live music](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/live-music/)
- [Stadium](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/stadium/)
- [Posioness](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/posioness/)
- [plants](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/plants/)
- [warning](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/warning/)
- [Chia](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/chia/)
- [Chia seeds](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/chia-seeds/)
- [Health tips](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/health-tips/)
- [School](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/school/)
- [Parents](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/parents/)
- [back-to-school](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/back-to-school/)
- [ESL](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/esl/)
- [English academy](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/english-academy/)
- [Quesada](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/quesada/)
- [Education](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/education/)
- [Autumn](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/autumn/)
- [Cosy](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/cosy/)
- [Clothes](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/clothes/)
- [Fabric](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/fabric/)
- [Fashion](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/fashion/)
- [Seasons](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/seasons/)
- [Style](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/style/)
- [Hiking](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/hiking/)
- [Animals](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/animals/)
- [Hiking trails](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/hiking-trails/)
- [pet-friendly](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/pet-friendly/)
- [Winter](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/winter/)
- [Things to do](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/things-to-do/)
- [Traditional food](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/traditional-food/)
- [Dishes](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/dishes/)
- [Halloween](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/halloween/)
- [Halloween Events](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/halloween-events/)
- [Families](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/families/)
- [Costumes](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/costumes/)
- [hugger](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/hugger/)
- [mugger](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/mugger/)
- [Festival](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/festival/)
- [Tradition](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/tradition/)
- [July](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/july/)
- [women](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/women/)
- [period](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/period/)
- [PCOS](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/pcos/)
- [Hormones](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/hormones/)
- [Christmas](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/christmas/)
- [Spain.](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/spain-2/)
- [Christmas in Spain](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/christmas-in-spain/)
- [Festivities](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/festivities/)
- [Zombies](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/zombies/)
- [Spooky](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/spooky/)
- [Thrill Night](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/thrill-night/)
- [Haunted](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/haunted/)
- [Places](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/places/)
- [Javea](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/javea-2/)
- [Castles](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/castles/)
- [future](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/future/)
- [adults](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/adults/)
- [Hot dog](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/hot-dog/)
- [Party food](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/party-food/)
- [Saussages](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/saussages/)
- [Mummy](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/mummy/)
- [Hummus](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/hummus/)
- [Dips](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/dips/)
- [Party](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/party/)
- [Sour cream](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/sour-cream/)
- [Milk](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/milk/)
- [Themedfood](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/themedfood/)
- [Stuffed peppers](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/stuffed-peppers/)
- [Festive food](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/festive-food/)
- [Bell peppers](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/bell-peppers/)
- [Minced meat](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/minced-meat/)
- [Reindeer](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/reindeer/)
- [Christmas food](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/christmas-food/)
- [Three Kings](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/three-kings/)
- [Fiestas](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/fiestas/)
- [Parades](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/parades/)
- [Trips](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/trips/)
- [shooting](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/shooting/)
- [turkish](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/turkish/)
- [Mafia](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/mafia/)
- [gang](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/gang/)
- [Coffee](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/coffee/)
- [Phrases](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/phrases/)
- [language](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/language/)
- [Spanish](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/spanish/)
- [New Year](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/new-year/)
- [Protein](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/protein/)
- [Spanish Food](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/spanish-food/)
- [wedding](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/wedding/)
- [Motorcycle](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/motorcycle/)
- [Pets](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/pets/)
- [Dance](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/dance/)
- [Tributes](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/tributes/)
- [Back to school](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/back-to-school-2/)
- [female vocalist](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/female-vocalist/)
- [September](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/september/)
- [Oktoberfest](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/oktoberfest/)
- [Spring](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/spring/)
- [crume](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/crume/)
- [Technology](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/technology/)
- [Apple](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/apple/)
- [IOS26](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/ios26/)
- [IPhone17](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/iphone17/)
- [Moors and Christians](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/moors-and-christians/)
- [regional holiday](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/regional-holiday/)
- [Festivals](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/festivals/)
- [NewYears](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/newyears/)
- [entertainment](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/entertainment/)
- [photoshoot](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/photoshoot/)
- [Competition](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/competition/)
- [Celebrations](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/celebrations/)
- [Soups](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/soups/)
- [Pasta](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/pasta/)
- [Family](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/family/)
- [Autum](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/autum/)
- [President](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/president/)
- [Generalitat](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/generalitat/)
- [Carlos](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/carlos/)
- [resign](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/resign/)
- [government](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/government/)
- [me](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/me/)
- [pirate](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/pirate/)
- [Christmas week](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/christmas-week/)
- [wild](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/wild/)
- [boar](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/boar/)
- [Band](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/band/)
- [torreveija](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/torreveija/)
- [workshop](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/workshop/)
- [poety](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/poety/)
- [weekend guide](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/weekend-guide/)
- [shows](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/shows/)
- [almroadi](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/almroadi/)
- [Sports](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/sports/)
- [Almoradi](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/almoradi/)
- [comedy](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/comedy/)
- [medieval](https://costablancadaily.com/tag/medieval/)

## Listing Directory

- [Directory](https://costablancadaily.com/atbdp_listing_types/yellow-pages/)

## Event Categories

- [Official Fiestas](https://costablancadaily.com/events-guide/category/official-fiestas/)
- [Music](https://costablancadaily.com/events-guide/category/music/)
- [Live music](https://costablancadaily.com/events-guide/category/live-music/)
- [Concert](https://costablancadaily.com/events-guide/category/concert/)
- [Experience](https://costablancadaily.com/events-guide/category/experience/)
- [Culture](https://costablancadaily.com/events-guide/category/culture/)
- [Carnival](https://costablancadaily.com/events-guide/category/carnival/)
- [Flamenco](https://costablancadaily.com/events-guide/category/flamenco/)
- [Gay](https://costablancadaily.com/events-guide/category/gay/)
- [Others](https://costablancadaily.com/events-guide/category/others/)
- [Market](https://costablancadaily.com/events-guide/category/market/)
- [Opera](https://costablancadaily.com/events-guide/category/opera/)
- [Stage](https://costablancadaily.com/events-guide/category/stage/)
- [Cosplay](https://costablancadaily.com/events-guide/category/cosplay/)
- [Car and Motoring](https://costablancadaily.com/events-guide/category/car-and-motoring/)
- [Exhibition](https://costablancadaily.com/events-guide/category/exhibition/)
- [Food and Drink](https://costablancadaily.com/events-guide/category/food-and-drink/)
- [Sport](https://costablancadaily.com/events-guide/category/sport/)
- [Festival](https://costablancadaily.com/events-guide/category/festival/)
- [Kids](https://costablancadaily.com/events-guide/category/kids/)

## Listing Categories

- [Shopping](https://costablancadaily.com/single-category/shopping/) - From the daily shop to a bit of retail therapy, we have everything you need for shopping on the Costa Blanca in this section.
- [For the Home](https://costablancadaily.com/single-category/for-the-home/) - Everything for the home on the Costa Blanca, from tradespeople to suppliers, caring for your home and garden.
- [Wellbeing](https://costablancadaily.com/single-category/wellbeing/) - From gyms to spas, and anything for the health and wellbeing of your body and mind, you will find it here.
- [Motoring](https://costablancadaily.com/single-category/motoring/) - For your car and motoring needs, these Costa Blanca businesses have everything.
- [Everything Else](https://costablancadaily.com/single-category/everything-else/) - If the business you are looking for doesn’t fit into the other categories, you should find something in the everything else section. You can also use the search box.
- [Places of Interest](https://costablancadaily.com/single-category/places-of-interest/) - Places of interest around the Costa Blanca, from tourist attractions to official buildings, you will find them here.
- [Official Services](https://costablancadaily.com/single-category/official-services/)
- [Activities / Days Out](https://costablancadaily.com/single-category/activities-days-out/)

## Listing Locations

- [Other Areas](https://costablancadaily.com/single-location/other-areas/) - If a business doesn’t fit into one of our defined areas, or it serves the whole of the Costa Blanca, you will find it here.
- [Orihuela](https://costablancadaily.com/single-location/orihuela/) - Orihuela is known for the historic and picturesque centre, and Blue Flag beaches, Orihuela is nestled at the far south of the Costa Blanca and offers but cultural and touristic diversity.
- [Torrevieja](https://costablancadaily.com/single-location/torrevieja/) - Torrevieja is a popular residential town with a variety of beaches, salt lakes in a natural park, and an increasingly lively schedule of events. Torrevieja is known for its affordable prices.
- [Alicante](https://costablancadaily.com/single-location/alicante/) - Alicante is the administrative capital of the Alicante province, and so the heart of the Costa Blanca. As well as shops and restaurants for all tastes, Alicante offers beautiful beaches, a historic castle, and a vibrant atmosphere.
- [Benidorm](https://costablancadaily.com/single-location/benidorm/) - Benidorm is the best-known and most popular holiday spots on the Costa Blanca.Known for its high-rise hotels, lively nightlife, and numerous beaches, Benidorm is a popular tourist destination all year.
- [Calpe](https://costablancadaily.com/single-location/calpe/) - Calpe, to the north of the Costa Blanca, is home to the iconic Peñón de Ifach rock formation. Calpe is a charming town with beautiful beaches and a historic centre.
- [Denia](https://costablancadaily.com/single-location/denia/) - Denia is an historic town with a castle, a beautiful marina, and a variety of beaches. Denia is known for its fresh seafood and nautical atmosphere.
- [Javea](https://costablancadaily.com/single-location/javea/) - Javea is a picturesque town with a mix of traditional Spanish architecture and modern amenities. Javea is known for its beautiful beaches and coves.
- [Santa Pola](https://costablancadaily.com/single-location/santa-pola/) - Santa Pola is a traditional fishing town with a beautiful marina, a historic castle, and a variety of beaches. Santa Pola is known for its fresh seafood, which you can buy at the daily market, fresh from the sea, and relaxed atmosphere.
- [Guardamar del Segura](https://costablancadaily.com/single-location/guardamar-del-segura/) - Guardamar del Segura, often called by the previous name of just Guardamar, is a charming coastal town offering a delightful blend of history, nature, and sun-soaked beaches. Its pristine 11-kilometre stretch of white sand, backed by a vast protected pine forest, provides a serene escape. The town boasts a rich archaeological heritage, with the nearby archaeological site of La Fonteta offering glimpses into the Iberian and Roman past. Guardamar del Segura is a perfect destination for those seeking a tranquil getaway, historical exploration, or simply relaxation by the Mediterranean Sea.
- [San Miguel de Salinas](https://costablancadaily.com/single-location/san-miguel-de-salinas/)
- [San Fulgencio](https://costablancadaily.com/single-location/san-fulgencio/)
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- [Rojales](https://costablancadaily.com/single-location/rojales/)
- [Elche](https://costablancadaily.com/single-location/elche/)
- [Almoradí](https://costablancadaily.com/single-location/almoradi/)

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- [car](https://costablancadaily.com/single-tag/car/)
- [life](https://costablancadaily.com/single-tag/life/)
- [Fitness](https://costablancadaily.com/single-tag/fitness/)
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