Popular Costa Blanca beach in Spain reopens after being closed to swimmers
JAVEA’S busiest beach- the Arenal- reopened to bathers on Thursday after being closed for two days after test samples revealed fecal matter in the water.
Hollywood star Matt Damon enjoys Costa Blanca holiday break in Spain
A-LIST film star Matt Damon has been enjoying a family holiday in the Marina Alta area of the Costa Blanca. Damon also took time out
British tourist faces fine for setting off fireworks in high-risk fire zone on Spain’s Costa Blanca
A British tourist faces a fine of up to €750 for setting off fireworks next to a high-risk fire area on the Costa Blanca. Javea’s
Benidorm’s Levante beach hosts summer police boost for Spain’s Costa Blanca
THE Policia Nacional launched their ‘Operation Summer 2022’ campaign at Benidorm’s Levante beach on Friday with 225 trainee officers boosting their ranks during the peak
BACK IN BUSINESS: Nightclub reopens in Javea on Spain’s Costa Blanca after licensing dispute closure
ONE of seven businesses closed in Javea’s Paseo de Arenal beach area in mid-May reopened on Saturday. The Achill nightclub is one of three outlets
Vandals topple statue of tennis star David Ferrer in home city on Spain’s Costa Blanca
VANDALS have damaged a metal statue of former tennis star David Ferrer in his home city of Javea. The statue on a section of the
British and Spanish squatters removed from Costa Blanca property
FIVE British and Spanish squatters have been arrested by the Guardia Civil in Javea. The owner of the family-sized property complained that a group had
Costa Blanca council in Spain continues battle to stop busy beach road being swamped with parked cars
JAVEA council has repeated a call for help in stopping the regular summer chaos of roadside parking along the CV-742 to Cala Portitxol. The authority
Experience and knowledge: Mark Petrie offers the best insurance on Spain’s Costa Blanca
MARK Petrie Insurance Brokers brings over 50 years of experience offering clients the best-available policies tailored to their individual needs. With offices in Javea and
Crash bang: Noisy protest held against closure of restaurants on seafront of Javea on Spain’s Costa Blanca
AROUND 300 protesters turned up to support hundreds of workers who face losing their jobs over the closure of seven well known beach bars and
Owner of Costa Blanca bars and restaurants closed by police in Spain’s Javea expresses injustice in special customer message
THE owner of a Javea hospitality business chain has asked customers to fight back against the local council closing down three of his outlets in
Thieving Costa Blanca pool man in Spain arrested for killing Javea villa owner, 96, who surprised him
A pool man has been arrested for killing a 96-year-old client at his Javea villa who caught him stealing. The assailant, 58, was detained by
Costa Blanca hotels in Spain report excellent April occupancy- just 6% down on pre-pandemic numbers
HOTEL occupancy for April on the Costa Blanca was just 6% down on the pre-pandemic year of 2019. Figures from the Alicante Province Association of
Property revival continues on Spain’s Costa Blanca with new apartment complex to be built overlooking sea
PROPERTY developer Taylor Wimpey Spain will spend €18.8 million on a new development in the Santa Pola area of Alicante Province. Amara will be a
Meet the team: Alex Trelinski, our man on the Costa Blanca
HAVING interviewed a legion of political leaders, from Tony Blair to David Cameron and Paddy Ashdown to Tony Benn, getting a comment from a councillor
The outdoor life: The Javea area of Spain’s Costa Blanca is a joy for sports lovers
JAVEA’S rugged coastline was once a hotspot of piracy and smuggling. Today, its beaches are frequented by sunbathers, snorkelers and scuba divers, while the whole
Costa Blanca property sales led the pack for 2021 house deals in Spain
THE Valencian Community had the most home sales per head of population of any Spanish region in 2021, according to the College of Registrars. Their
Where to eat: Javea on Spain’s Costa Blanca is a culinary delight
Javea is one of the true culinary capitals of the Costa Blanca, writes Jon Clarke
Xabia International College: School on Costa Blanca makes the grade as one of Spain’s best
XABIA International College is excited to have been featured as one of the top schools in Spain by La Razon, in an education special edition
SLEEP EASY: Where to stay in Javea on Spain’s Costa Blanca
FOR a town that has had a Parador for five decades, Javea has a surprisingly small amount of good places to stay. It was back
LITTLE PARADISE: Polly’s Bookshops on Spain’s Costa Blanca can help with editing and proof-reading too
DO you like nothing better than curling up with a good book? Whether catching up on the latest Jack Reacher adventure from Lee Child or
FOCUS: Javea on Spain’s Costa Blanca is the gem of the Mediterranean
Home to the most expensive streets in eastern Spain, Javea’s rugged beauty holds enough hidden jewels to share all round, writes Joshua Parfitt
Mark Petrie MBE has been running his insurance business on Spain’s Costa Blanca for nearly five decades
HE moved to Spain when he was just 11-years-old and opened his first business here in 1977. Today he counts on hundreds of loyal clients
‘There’s nowhere quite like Javea’: Expat businesswoman Jennifer Cunningham reveals why she fell in love with the town on Spain’s Costa Blanca
Jennifer Cunningham never planned on relocating to Spain…until she fell in love with Javea, writes Fiona Govan
ANALYSIS: What’s so special about the microclimate in Javea on Spain’s Costa Blanca?
IF you’ve ever browsed Javea’s official tourism website you might have come across an interesting fact. “The climate in Javea is considered the second-best microclimate
Local church provides haven for Ukrainian refugees on Spain’s Costa Blanca
JAVEA International Baptist Church (JIBC) is offering a meeting place for Ukrainian refugees. Those seeking refuge in the north of Costa Blanca can also bring