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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...
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...
Saint Anthony’s 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....
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...
The first prize in the El Niño 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,...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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