Europe
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...
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...
Segalés and Monbus will compete with Avanza for the €138 million contract for Torrevieja’s 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...
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...
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 ‘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...
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...
Torrevieja will export more than 60,000 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...
13th January in Spain: Is it Spain’s 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...
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...
