Brand new marina on Spain’s Costa Blanca aims to please tourists and locals alike
A totally-rebuilt marina for Calpe on the northern Costa Blanca is set to become a major tourist draw for the summer of 2022. Bulldozers are
TIGHTER CURFEW: New rules to fight COVID-19 infections now in force across Spain’s Valencian Community
NEW restrictions to stop of the spread of COVID-19 in the Valencian Community came into force at midnight (December 21). The move comes as the
SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER: More than 300 nightclubs and discos in Spain’s Valencian Community up for sale
THE Valencian Community has always been famous for its nightlife and party spirit, dating back to the infamous Ruta del bakalao techno craze in the
Golden Visa driving international property market in Spain’s Valencia
DESPITE the COVID pandemic, house prices, sales transactions and rentals are all skyrocketing in Valencia, with international buyers driving the market. The city has seen
The 7 financial steps to take for a fresh start to life in Spain for 2021
I always like to write an article at the end of each year to give people some financial tips to help them prepare for a
DRUGS HIT: Man gunned down on terrace of British bar in Alfas del Pi near Benidorm
A MAN has been gunned down in front of his British girlfriend on the terrace of a popular expat bar near Benidorm. The 42-year-old Albanian
Spain’s Costa Blanca to spend €800,000 on ‘COVID-SAFE’ branding in 2021
THE Costa Blanca Tourist Board is to spend €800,000 next year promoting the area as a ‘COVID-SAFE’ destination. The move comes as the area announces
All the fun of the fair despite COVID-19 on Spain’s Costa Blanca
THE Alicante Christmas Fair is scheduled to start today(December 19) in one of the biggest funfair attractions on the Costa Blanca. Despite the pandemic, it
Police presence increasing by 50% in hospitality and shopping centres from today in Spain’s Valencia region
THE VALENCIA regional government has met with health authorities to agree that security measures in public places must be increased from today. A top level
Big 50% weekly leap in fresh COVID-19 infections in Spain’s Valencian Community
NEW COVID-19 cases have gone up by 50% across the Valencian Community over seven days. 2,189 new positives were reported by the regional health ministry
Mayor plans ‘green corridor’ to unite city currently split asunder by rail line on Spain’s Costa Blanca
CALLOSA DE SEGURA Mayor, Manuel Martínez, wants a train line through the municipality to be dismantled because, “the tracks cross the city and split it
Angry bar and restaurant owners attack new early closure rules on Spain’s Costa Blanca
A leading hospitality group representing Alicante Province bars and restaurants has slammed the news that opening hours will be cut further under new curfew rules.
COVID-19 curfew time is extended as festive plans are scrapped on Spain’s Costa Blanca
FESTIVE holiday plans to reduce curfew times have been scrapped as new COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the Valencian Community. The regional government reversal
Man accused of sexually assaulting child at Benidorm cable ski facility on Spain’s Costa Blanca
A man has been arrested in the Madrid area over the alleged sexual abuse of a 14-year-old girl in Benidorm area last summer. Policia Nacional
Four days of COVID-19 cases passing 2,000 mark in Spain’s Valencian Community
NEW COVID-19 infections in the Valencian Community have passed over 2,000 for a fourth consecutive day. Figures released this Thursday evening(December 17) by the regional
Early Xmas present from town on Spain’s Costa Blanca of shopping vouchers to every family
A Costa Blanca town is giving away a voucher to every family in an attempt to boost local business. Pilar de la Horadada council is
Trend in new COVID-19 infections continues to show cause for concern in Spain’s Valencian Community
NEW COVID-19 case rates are remaining stubbornly high across the Valencian Community. The region now has the fifth-highest incidence rate of COVID-19 in Spain behind
Unlicensed brothel to close following complaints on Spain’s Costa Blanca
ORIHUELA Council is fast-tracking the forced closure of a notorious unlicensed brothel following a slew of complaints. Although officially licensed as a hostel, Policia Nacional
Injured grey seal sighted in Portugal and Gibraltar gets treated in Spain’s Costa Blanca
AN elusive grey seal that’s been popping up in Costa Blanca waters over the last week has been given a dose of antibiotics. Vets from
Identity Card office mayhem on Spain’s Costa Blanca as family injure three police officers in COVID-19 row
THREE Policia Nacional officers in Torrevieja needed medical treatment after being attacked by a family picking up their Spanish ID cards. The five-strong group had
Police in Spain seize €800,000 worth of counterfeit whiskey in major crime ring bust
SPANISH police have busted a major crime ring suspected of exporting fake whiskey. Over €800,000 worth of counterfeit booze has been seized and 14 people,
Spain’s biggest Russian mafia swoop in a decade sees Costa Blanca-based money laundering gang arrested
A major Policia Nacional operation against a Costa Blanca-based Russian mafia money laundering gang has resulted in 23 arrests. The Policia said it was their
LAST ORDERS: Valencia’s bars and restaurants took €1 BILLION less in 2020
BARS and restaurants throughout the Valencian Community have lost over 44% of income this year due to the pandemic. Come December 31, businesses in the
Homes plundered by brazen thieves in Spain’s Costa Blanca while owners are inside
TWO men who brazenly robbed homes around Javea while the residents were inside, have been arrested by the Guardia Civil. The Guardia is still looking
City council told to pay back over 100,000 euros of social services funding to regional government on Spain’s Costa Blanca
ROJALES City Council has been told to return 103,000 euros to the Generalitat Valenciana. For the third year in a row, the council that also
New COVID-19 infections hit daily ‘second wave’ record in Spain’s Valencian Community
FRESH COVID-19 cases have reached a new daily record during the second wave of the pandemic across the Valencian Community. The Tuesday(December 15) update from
