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A hundred short films from 17 countries selected for Alicante International Film Festival in Spain

A hundred short films from 17 countries selected for Alicante International Film Festival on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A HUNDRED short films from 17 countries have been chosen for screening at this June’s Alicante International Film Festival. Judges had to sift through over 2,000 submissions across various categories including Spanish

22 Apr, 2023 @ 12:45

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1 bedroom Apartment for sale in Guardamar del Segura with pool – € 89,900

Guardamar del Segura, Alicante 1 beds 1 baths € 89,900 We are pleased to offer this one bedroom renovated apartment for sale Guardamar del Segura Located in a quiet and

19 Apr, 2023 @ 13:05

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Spain’s second largest pilgrimage walk takes place this week on Costa Blanca

OVER 500 Alicante Policia Local officers are being deployed on Thursday and into the weekend as the city celebrates its 534th Santa Faz pilgrimage. The event traditionally takes place on the Thursday

18 Apr, 2023 @ 17:15

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3 bedroom Villa for sale in Denia with pool – € 275,000

Dénia, Alicante 3 beds 3 baths € 275,000 General details: Built: 2006. Plot: 500 sqm Villa: 151 sqm Location: Denia area, Monte Pego. Room details: Bedrooms: 3, Bathrooms: 3, Kitchen:

16 Apr, 2023 @ 13:05

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Costa Blanca serial house burglar arrested before he planned to leave Spain

Costa Blanca serial house burglar arrested shortly before leaving Spain

A NINE-MONTH probe to catch a burglar who plundered properties in the Benissa and Teulada-Moraira areas ended in his arrest as he planned to leave Spain to sell off the stolen loot.

14 Apr, 2023 @ 17:15

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March passenger numbers continue ‘record’ trend for Costa Blanca and Valencia airports in Spain

ALICANTE-ELCHE and Valencia airports recorded a record-breaking March for passenger numbers to add to records achieved in the first two months of 2023. Barring a surprise, both airports are almost certain to

14 Apr, 2023 @ 14:30

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Ambulance driver in Benidorm steals cash and jewellery worth €4,500 from an elderly couple en route to hospital

Union says man’s life could have been saved but for ambulance bungle on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A DOCTORS union says the life of an Alicante province man could have been saved last Sunday if the nearest available ambulance had been sent to his home. The Alicante emergency coordination

13 Apr, 2023 @ 15:00

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2 bedroom Apartment for sale in Playa Flamenca with pool – € 189,000

Playa Flamenca, Alicante 2 beds 2 baths € 189,000 Castillo Homes is pleased to present you our new apartment in exclusivity in Playa Flamenca, one of the most sought-after locations

13 Apr, 2023 @ 13:05

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Nearly 80 tons of garbage ‘fished’ from Valencia’s coastline last year

Almost 80,000 kg (176,370 lb) of garbage were gathered from the sea in the Valencian region in 2022, according to a recent report from environmental NGO Ecoembes. The waste was recovered by

13 Apr, 2023 @ 12:15

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Brits will continue flocking to Spain's Benidorm 'despite the negative press coverage in UK tabloids', say tourism experts

British hotel visitors lower in Spain’s Benidorm compared to 2019 as Costa Blanca enjoys bumper Easter

COASTAL hotels in the Valencian Community reported occupation rates of 84.43% over the Easter holiday weekend between Thursday and Sunday. The survey carried out by Turisme CV says booking levels were up

11 Apr, 2023 @ 17:40

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Alicante man accused of stalking his ex-partner changes sex to be tried as a female

A man accused of stalking his ex partner in Alicante has undergone a sex change under the new regulation known as ‘Trans Law’. The alleged harasser is currently under investigation for breaking

11 Apr, 2023 @ 13:30

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Forgetful passengers left over 2,200 items on Costa Blanca tram services last year in Spain

DOGS, surfboards, suitcases, sun lounger, motorcycle helmets and crutches were among 2,297 items left behind on TRAM d’Alacant services last year. It means an average of six items per day were lost

10 Apr, 2023 @ 18:30

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Sea Dragons in Alicante

A number of Glaucus Atlanticus, known as BLUE SEA DRAGONS, have been discovered off the coast of Alicante for the first time in 300 years. Although the sighting of the species occurred

10 Apr, 2023 @ 15:00

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2 bedroom Apartment for sale in Mil Palmeras with pool – € 269,900

Mil Palmeras, Alicante 2 beds 2 baths € 269,900 Contemporary style top floor apartment with 2 bedrooms and private rooftop solarium located in Mil Palmeras (Alicante) just 400 metres from

10 Apr, 2023 @ 13:05

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Costa Blanca capital roars past Barcelona in Spain's tourist apartment stays for 2022

Costa Blanca capital roars past Barcelona in Spain’s tourist apartment bookings for 2022

ALICANTE has overhauled Barcelona in the number of people staying in tourist apartments during 2022. A University of Zaragoza study shows there were 155,726 stays in Alicante last year, compared to 145,501

10 Apr, 2023 @ 12:55

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1 bedroom Apartment for sale in Denia with pool garage – € 159,000

Dénia, Alicante 1 beds 1 baths € 159,000 A new development of 1 and 2 bedroom apartments in a popular and desirable residential area of Denia. The block is built

6 Apr, 2023 @ 13:05

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Shop till you drop: at the Costa Blanca’s lively markets

BUYING local goods and produce to support local traders is a very laudable reason to visit Costa Blanca street markets. The chance to shop in the open air and the range of

6 Apr, 2023 @ 12:18

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Truly special: The best the Costa Blanca has to offer

FROM the Granadella beach and National Park to the south, passing the Arenal to the Port and Montgo National park in the North, Javea has an amazing coastline but it is not

6 Apr, 2023 @ 12:01

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Police Seize Biggest Cocaine Stash 'for Years' In Spain's Costa Blanca

Police seize biggest cocaine stash seen ‘for years’ in Spain’s Costa Blanca

THE POLICIA NACIONAL have seized what they described as the ‘largest cocaine stash seen for years’ in Alicante province. 35 kilos of the drug was removed during an operation in the Alicante

4 Apr, 2023 @ 14:43

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3 bedroom Villa for sale in Pego with pool – € 340,000

Pego, Alicante 3 beds 3 baths € 340,000 This beautiful Villa consists of a lounge with patio doors leading to the pool. There is also a separate kitchen, a family

4 Apr, 2023 @ 13:05

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Officers from Ireland and Spain stage raids in Alicante to smash drug ring run by gangster Barry Young

IRISH police officers travelled to Spain this week to stage a series of raids in Alicante province, aimed at smashing a drug gang run by gangster Barry Young. According to the Irish

2 Apr, 2023 @ 15:00

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4 bedroom Villa for sale in Ciudad Quesada with pool garage – € 349,950

Ciudad Quesada, Alicante 4 beds 3 baths € 349,950 This Corner, South Facing, Four Bedroom Detached Villa in Lo Pepin is located within a prominent area with great views, towards

2 Apr, 2023 @ 13:05

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2 bedroom Bungalow for sale in Torrevieja with pool – € 109,500

Torrevieja, Alicante 2 beds 1 baths € 109,500 Ground Floor Bungalow with separate entrance, private garden Torreblanca area in Torrevieja, 15 minutes walking to the beach of La Mata on

1 Apr, 2023 @ 13:05

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Traditional Holy Week celebrations on Spain’s Costa Blanca

SEMANA SANTA(Holy Week) starts in Alicante on Sunday with 25 processions in the city over eight days. The ceremonies last year were classified as being of National Tourist Interest. It will be

1 Apr, 2023 @ 08:45

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Former Benidorm policeman ran brothel exploiting young women on Spain’s Costa Blanca

AN ALICANTE brothel owner who exploited young, vulnerable and underage women has been arrested by the Policia Nacional. The 50-year-old Spaniard ordered his victims to be available to clients 24 hours a

29 Mar, 2023 @ 14:37

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Drug Traffickers Growing Marijuana For Export Are Detained On Spain's Costa Blanca

Drug traffickers busted for growing marijuana for export on Spain’s Costa Blanca

NINE Albanian men have been arrested, with all bar one of them jailed, for growing marijuana destined for the European market. A joint Guardia Civil-Policia Nacional operation co-ordinated raids across Alicante province-

28 Mar, 2023 @ 13:08

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