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Fallas Festival In Valencia, Spain 18 Mar 2019

FALLAS IN SEPTEMBER: Iconic Fallas festivities in Spain’s Valencia region will take place in September this year

As well as the actual monuments, the Fallas involve a huge number of activities and people, including flower offerings, extremely loud mascleta firecracker displays, parades,

17 May, 2021 @ 15:45

Alicante·Castellon·La Cultura·Lead·Must Read·Travel News·Valencia·Valencian Community

CAMPO CALLING: Small towns and rural villages throughout Spain launch drive to attract new residents and entrepreneurs

Budding entrepreneurs looking to relocate somewhere calmer, less crowded and healthier can apply through the website www.holapueblo.com until June 11.

17 May, 2021 @ 15:15

Business & Finance·Castellon·Environment·Lead·Travel News·Valencian Community

GANDIA VICE: Prostitution and drugs ring smashed in Spain’s Valencia

THE Guardia Civil has dismantled a prostitution and drug trafficking gang operating in Gandia and Alzira (Valencia Province). Four suspects – two men and two

17 May, 2021 @ 10:30

Crime & Law·Valencian Community

EN VALENCIÀ, PER FAVOR: Irish linguist launches self-study course to help British and Spanish residents in the Valencia region learn the local lingo

THE situation will be familiar to the vast majority of expats who relocate to the Valencia region, especially in smaller, more ‘traditional’ towns. You make

16 May, 2021 @ 10:00

Alicante·Castellon·La Cultura·Travel News·Valencia·Valencian Community

How an epic bicycle journey across southern Spain revealed some surprising delights

When British traveller Chris Atkin set out to cross southern Spain making a 1,300 km route between Valencia to Gibraltar by bicycle, he didn’t know

16 May, 2021 @ 09:15

Alicante·Almeria·Exploring Spain·Gibraltar·Granada·Malaga·Olive Press Travel·Travel News·Valencia·Valencian Community

DOWN ON THE FARM: Plans underway to launch first ‘open farms’ day in Spain’s Valencia region to promote sustainable and local production

IF the coronavirus pandemic has taught us anything, it is to appreciate the importance of local commerce – specially when it comes to food. Producers,

15 May, 2021 @ 10:00

Alicante·Castellon·Environment·Food & Drink·Lead·Nature·Valencia·Valencian Community

COVID-19 infections and hospital cases record new falls in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

LATEST COVID-19 case and hospital admission figures for the Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

NEW COVID-19 cases and hospitalisations are maintaining their significant falls, helped by increasing vaccinations in the Valencian Community. The regional health ministry today(May 14) reported

14 May, 2021 @ 17:49

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Health·Lead·Valencian Community

CORRUPTION SWOOP: High-ranking politicians arrested in Spain’s Valencia on charges of accepting bribes in exchange for public contracts

According to police sources, firms paid illegal commissions in exchange for the right to purchase and build on publicly owned land in and around Valencia.

14 May, 2021 @ 11:15

Crime & Law·Lead·Politics·Valencia·Valencian Community

SLOW DOWN: Speed limits for drivers reduced in Spain’s Castellon

NEW speed limits have come into effect throughout Castellon city. As of this week, drivers caught breaking the new top speed of 60 kilometres per

13 May, 2021 @ 21:00

Castellon·Valencian Community

Single-day COVID-19 case record broken in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

Good pandemic news with fresh falls in both COVID cases and hospital admissions on Spain’s Costa Blanca

131 new coronavirus infections were announced tonight(May 13) in the Valencian Community by the regional health authority. COVID case numbers are continuing their downward spiral

13 May, 2021 @ 20:30

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Health·Lead·Valencian Community

THAT’S MORE LIKE IT: Crowds allowed back into football and basketball stadiums in Spain’s Valencia and Balearic Islands from this weekend

All eyes are now on the upcoming UEFA European Championship, when hopefully up to 16,000 fans will be able to watch the Spanish national squad

13 May, 2021 @ 13:30

Castellon·Lead·Sport·Valencia·Valencian Community

Over 9,000 COVID-19 deaths recorded since start of pandemic in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

COVID-19 latest figures from the Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

133 new COVID-19 cases were reported today(May 12) in the Valencian Community, according to the regional health ministry. The key week-to-week comparison means there are

12 May, 2021 @ 20:30

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Health·Lead·Valencian Community

Man leaps to his death after slashing his mother’s throat in Spain’s Valencia region

A 50-year-old man from Onda in Castellon Province took his own life after killing his mother who suffered from Alzheimer’s disease. A resident on Avenida

12 May, 2021 @ 18:15

Castellon·Crime & Law·Lead·Valencian Community

‘MARIA’ SET FREE: Young woman from Spain’s Valencia who was sent to an immigration clearing centre in the UK is released four days later

According to her friend, Maria was aware of the mistake she had made by failing to apply for the EU Settlement Scheme before travelling back

12 May, 2021 @ 12:45

Brexit·Lead·Must Read·Travel News·Valencia·Valencian Community

Costa Blanca once again snags top marks for its beaches in 2026 Blue Flag awards

BLUE FLAG BEACHES: Check out the full list for the Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

SPAIN’S Valencian Community continues to be number one in the country for the number of beaches and port areas awarded the coveted ‘Blue Flag’ award.

11 May, 2021 @ 20:30

Costa Blanca·Travel News·Valencia·Valencian Community

Another big weekly fall in new COVID-19 cases is reported in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

COVID-19 and hospital cases on Spain’s Costa Blanca continue to tumble

99 new COVID infections were announced today(May 11) by Valencia’s regional health ministry. That is a week-to-week fall of 28 cases and a rise of

11 May, 2021 @ 19:48

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Health·Lead·Valencian Community

Benidorm set for night-time curfew after big COVID case rises in Costa Blanca area of Spain

NEW TOURISM PLEA to get the Costa Blanca and Spain onto UK ‘Green’ travel lists

VALENCIAN president, Ximo Puig, will ask the UK Ambassador, Hugh Elliott, why Spain is not appearing on ‘Green’ travel lists issued by the four UK

11 May, 2021 @ 15:45

Costa Blanca·Lead·Travel News·Valencian Community

Food And Drink Making The Perfect Paella

Valenciano: 12 words and phrases you need to learn to impress the locals in Spain’s Valencia region

Most locals in the provinces of Valencia, Alicante and Castellon either speak or understand their regional language. In fact, data by Spain’s National Statistics Institute

11 May, 2021 @ 08:45

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

COVID-19 case numbers continue dropping in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

COVID-19 numbers for the Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain continue to tumble over the weekend

NEW coronavirus case totals for the Valencian Community have recorded another significant weekend fall today(May 10). 286 additional COVID-19 cases were reported since last Friday

10 May, 2021 @ 20:30

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Health·Lead·Valencian Community

AstraZeneca hitch causes 100,000 fewer vaccinations this week in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

COVID vaccinations will drop by a third this week in the Valencian Community because AstraZeneca supplies have dried up. 325,000 doses were administered last week

10 May, 2021 @ 15:45

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Health·Lead·Valencian Community

TIME TO SELL: Land prices double in Spain’s Valencia province due to surge in demand for holiday homes

THE price of land to build holiday homes in Valencia Province has doubled due to a spike in demand. Real estate analysts have revealed that

10 May, 2021 @ 14:15

Business & Finance·Property·Travel News·Valencia·Valencian Community

A recent protest against plastics in the sea

WHAT A MESS: Plastic invades the beaches of Spain’s Valencia region

Other common objects include cigarette ends, construction materials, cotton earbuds, crisp packets and bottles.

10 May, 2021 @ 12:45

Alicante·Castellon·Environment·Nature·Valencia·Valencian Community

New curfew and longer bar hours for Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

EXPLAINED: The new Costa Blanca and Valencia restrictions after Spain’s State of Alarm ends

A midnight curfew and extended opening hours for bars and restaurants are the main headlines of amended restrictions announced by the Valencian government this morning(May

8 May, 2021 @ 14:52

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Health·Lead·Must Read·Valencian Community

‘The pandemic makes things worse’ Quality of life across cities in Spain plummeted following COVID-19 outbreak

THE QUALITY of life in Valencia has plummeted in the last year amid coronavirus chaos. The city has dropped places in a national league table

8 May, 2021 @ 14:11

Valencia·Valencian Community

Hospital admissions dip below '300' mark as COVID-19 cases continue falling in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

COVID-19 hospital admissions fall to July 2020 levels in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

HOSPITAL admissions attributed to COVID-19 have fallen below the 200 mark for the first time since last July across the Valencian Community. The regional health

7 May, 2021 @ 19:30

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Health·Lead·Valencian Community

Midnight Curfew And Longer Bar Hours Are Backed Bytop Judges In Costa Blanca And Valencia Areas Of Spain

EXTRA FREEDOM as midnight curfew and extended bar hours are approved by top judges in Costa Blanca area of Spain

THE Valencian Community’s top court has backed regional government plans to keep a night-time curfew going after the State of Alarm ends this Sunday(May 9).

7 May, 2021 @ 17:45

Costa Blanca·Lead·Valencian Community

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FALLAS IN SEPTEMBER: Iconic Fallas festivities in Spain’s Valencia region will take place in September this year

CAMPO CALLING: Small towns and rural villages throughout Spain launch drive to attract new residents and entrepreneurs

GANDIA VICE: Prostitution and drugs ring smashed in Spain’s Valencia

EN VALENCIÀ, PER FAVOR: Irish linguist launches self-study course to help British and Spanish residents in the Valencia region learn the local lingo

How an epic bicycle journey across southern Spain revealed some surprising delights

DOWN ON THE FARM: Plans underway to launch first ‘open farms’ day in Spain’s Valencia region to promote sustainable and local production

LATEST COVID-19 case and hospital admission figures for the Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

CORRUPTION SWOOP: High-ranking politicians arrested in Spain’s Valencia on charges of accepting bribes in exchange for public contracts

SLOW DOWN: Speed limits for drivers reduced in Spain’s Castellon

Good pandemic news with fresh falls in both COVID cases and hospital admissions on Spain’s Costa Blanca

THAT’S MORE LIKE IT: Crowds allowed back into football and basketball stadiums in Spain’s Valencia and Balearic Islands from this weekend

COVID-19 latest figures from the Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

Man leaps to his death after slashing his mother’s throat in Spain’s Valencia region

‘MARIA’ SET FREE: Young woman from Spain’s Valencia who was sent to an immigration clearing centre in the UK is released four days later

BLUE FLAG BEACHES: Check out the full list for the Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

COVID-19 and hospital cases on Spain’s Costa Blanca continue to tumble

NEW TOURISM PLEA to get the Costa Blanca and Spain onto UK ‘Green’ travel lists

Valenciano: 12 words and phrases you need to learn to impress the locals in Spain’s Valencia region

COVID-19 numbers for the Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain continue to tumble over the weekend

AstraZeneca hitch causes 100,000 fewer vaccinations this week in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

TIME TO SELL: Land prices double in Spain’s Valencia province due to surge in demand for holiday homes

WHAT A MESS: Plastic invades the beaches of Spain’s Valencia region

EXPLAINED: The new Costa Blanca and Valencia restrictions after Spain’s State of Alarm ends

‘The pandemic makes things worse’ Quality of life across cities in Spain plummeted following COVID-19 outbreak

COVID-19 hospital admissions fall to July 2020 levels in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

EXTRA FREEDOM as midnight curfew and extended bar hours are approved by top judges in Costa Blanca area of Spain

Two disruptive passengers who forced Ryanair flight from London Stansted Airport to Ibiza to divert fined thousands

Spain’s only nuclear manufacturer misses out on global boom due to crippling brain drain of Spanish engineering talent

Malaga city finally breaks 600,000 population milestone – after adding just 30,000 people in 10 years

Rosalia takes Zendaya to the cleaners in HBO swear-off – but is Spanish really so superior to English when it comes to dishing out insults?

Spain’s most famous matador will return to the bullring in Andalucia this month – just weeks after brutal 10cm rectum goring left him in hospital