Mediterranean
Three NATO ships will make a stopover in Alicante this weekend
According to the Alicante Naval Command, three warships from the Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 2 (SNMCMG2) will make a logistics stopover in the...
Sixteen turtles re-enter the sea off Torrevieja a year after being born
Sixteen sea turtles born in 2024 were released this week at La Mata beach. They arrived from the nest of the turtle “Pura Vida” on Los Locos beach....
Welcome to October: Where Autumn Meets the Mediterranean on the Costa Blanca
As the calendar turns to October, much of the world celebrates the crisp air, falling leaves, and pumpkin spice lattes! But on Spain’s glorious Costa...
Jingle All The Way to November? When is it Too Early for Christmas Music on the Costa Blanca?
The debate is global: when is it appropriate to play the magical hits? For residents and expats on Spain’s sun-drenched Costa Blanca, the answer is...
Dia de Reyes Magos on the Costa Blanca
While much of the world puts away its holiday decorations after December 25th, the Christmas season in Spain, particularly on the Costa Blanca, culminates in a...
Pedophile arrested in a Hondon for abusing a 15-year-old girl in the Netherlands
A 37-year-old suspected paedophile wanted by Dutch authorities for sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl has been apprehended in the Alicante town of Hondón de...
Alicante surpasses 100 tropical nights in a year for the first time
It appears that this summer has been particularly difficult to sleep, even with a fan. And the numbers back this up, to the point where 2025 could end with a...
Pawsitively Perfect: Exploring the Costa Blanca with your Dog in Cooler Weather
As the hot summer sun gives way to the gentler warmth of autumn and winter, the Costa Blanca becomes an even more appealing destination, particularly for dog...
Benidorm returns nine turtles that were born a year ago on Poniente Beach to the sea
Yesterday afternoon, September 25th, nine loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) returned to the sea at Benidorm’s Poniente Beach, where their mother...
Costa Blanca Weekend Round-Up: Embracing Autumn’s Charm
The air is getting crisper, the sun is becoming softer, and there’s that delightful scent of autumn leaves (even if they’re mostly palm leaves!)....
