DESTINATION VALENCIA: Spanish region welcomes surge in UK travellers following easing of restrictions
UP to 32 flights from the UK are due to land in the Valencia region today (Monday) on the first day since the easing of
Covid jabs for school kids to be discussed as vaccinations for under-30s starts this week throughout Spain’s Valencia region
THE ROLLOUT of Covid-19 vaccinations in the Valencian region reaches a new milestone in the next few days. Communication will be sent to those aged
New neo-Nazi group identified in Valencia as hate crime spirals throughout Spain
POLICE are currently investigating the arrival of a new neo-Nazi group in Valencia city. Known as Bastion Frontal and originating from Madrid, the group is
Spain’s Peñiscola calls for COVID infection rates to be worked out according to summer population figures
COVID infection percentages worked out according to population numbers at the beginning of the year are much higher than they should be now.
Hotels in Spain’s Castellon weather the COVID storm thanks to domestic tourism
DOMESTIC tourism is keeping Castellon hotels afloat this year. According to new figures published by regional hospitality trade association Hosbec, the hotel sector in the
IN THE LOOP: Spain’s Valencia hosts first European Hyperloop Week event
This is the first time an event of this kind has been held outside the USA, which makes the selection of Valencia even more special.
PROPERTY OF THE WEEK: Two Star hotel up for sale in Spain’s rural Castellon
A TWO-STAR hotel in Cabanes has been listed for sale online for those looking for a business opportunity. The Hotel La Cava in the Castellon
SAFETY ALERT: Residents in Loriguilla, a town in Spain’s Valencia region, warned not to drink tap water
THE local council of Loriguilla (Valencia) announced on July 13 that the tap water is not fit for human consumption. Authorities have banned the use
JELLYFISH PATROL: Fishermen in Spain’s Gandia launch yearly summer campaign to clear unwanted pests from the sea
TEAMS of fishermen are working to clear jellyfish from the sea off the beaches of Gandia (La Safor, Valencia Province). The yearly contract has once
BAD APPLE: Farmer in Spain’s Valencia investigated for exploiting 26 workers and housing them in ‘precarious and unsanitary’ conditions
A CITRUS fruit farmer in Picassent (Valencia) is being investigated by the Guardia Civil after he was found to be employing 26 workers without contracts
More than 13,500 music fans pack out 10-day festival in Spain’s Castellon
THE second edition of the Peñiscola From Stage festival ended on Sunday after 11 consecutive days of live music that drew more than 13,500 spectators
Restoration work in Spain’s Valencia unearths children’s graves from Islamic period
AN archaeological dig in Valencia city centre has unearthed several small graves belonging to children. Experts working on the restoration of the Islamic wall in
WAITERS WANTED: Restaurants and bars in Spain’s Castellon just cannot get the staff
BARS and restaurants in Castellon Province are desperate for summer staff. Despite the financial and employment crisis caused by the coronavirus, the hospitality trade is
RED ALERT: Spain’s Valencia region placed on top weather warning for extreme heat
THE Valencia region is on red alert for extreme heat today (Monday July 12). Following similar warnings in southern Spain and orange alerts – the
HAPPY CAMPERS? Plans underway to build luxury seafront campsite in Spain’s Gandia
PLANS for a luxury campsite in Gandia (La Safor, Valencia Province) are causing a heated debate among residents, local and regional governments. The plans, which
Two towns in the Valencia region among the prettiest fishing villages in Spain
TWO Valencian coastal towns are among the eight prettiest fishing villages in Spain. Peñiscola in Castellon and the island of Tabarca off the coast of
JURASSIC PARK: New species of dinosaur discovered in Spain’s Castellon
A NEW species of dinosaur has been discovered in Castellon province in Spain’s Valencia region. Investigators working at the Portell de Morella (Els Ports) archaeological
Mother faces 13 years in prison for attempted murder of teenage daughter over sexual relationship with stepfather in Spain’s Valencia
Her partner was arrested and charged with sexual abuse of a minor.
Beach in Spain’s Castellon closed to bathers due to pollution
CASTELLON city’s Gurugu beach was closed to bathers between Monday and Tuesday this week due to pollution. The authorities launched an emergency protocol and banned
Young gay man attacked in Spain’s Valencia just one day after homophobic murder in Galicia
Orienta’s lawyers are meeting the victim today (Wednesday July 7) to outline the legal procedure to report the case.
SEXTORTION ARRESTS: Eight people detained in Spain’s Valencia for blackmailing clients with fake prostitution services
The authorities reveal that this kind of fraud is on the rise in Spain, with numerous arrests made throughout the country in recent months.
Investigators in Spain’s Valencia develop system to cut use of pesticides and ration water
A TEAM of Valencian scientists has developed a new system to diagnose crop infections that can greatly reduce the use of pesticides. The technology created
Massive cocaine haul seized in two separate shipments at Valencia port in Spain
A TOTAL of 660 kilos of cocaine from two separate shipments were seized by the authorities after landing at Valencia port on the same day
HOSPITAL HELL: Air conditioning system breaks down at hospital in Spain’s Valencia during first major summer heatwave
The fault coincided with the first severe heatwave of the summer, when temperatures of up to 40ºC were reached at several points throughout the region.
WELCOME TO CASTELLON: Why you should visit the northern province of Spain’s Valencia region this summer
CASTELLON is considered by many to be the hidden jewel in the Valencia region. While Alicante and Valencia are widely hailed as top tourist destinations
Did you sign up with a Financial Adviser in Spain?
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