Costa Blanca North
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The Costa Blanca North is a section of Spain that stretches from the North of Alicante, up to the Costa De Valencia border. Its beautiful pebble and sand beaches attract millions of tourists each year. Beach resorts such as Javea and Moraira are especially popular with expats. The Euro Weekly News is the longest running news source on the Costa Blanca North, covering Benidorm, Gandia, Calpe, Altea and Denia.
Javea Feral Cat Association returns with its 5th annual padel tournament
THIS October, the vibrant community of Javea will gather for a unique blend of sporting competition and charitable fun. The Javea Feral Cat Association is...
Style hits the streets as Albir hosts spectacular fashion show
The Mediterranean became a living backdrop for a spectacular fusion of fashion, art and cinema as the Paseo de las Estrellas in l’Albir was transformed...
Villajoyosa fishermen warn rising fuel costs are making fishing unsustainable
The fishing industry in Villajoyosa is warning that rapidly rising diesel prices are putting the future of the local fleet under increasing pressure. The Fishermen’s Guild...
Benidorm bus tragedy leaves 63-year-old man dead after Rincón de Loix collision
A 63-year-old man has died after being struck by a private bus in one of Benidorm’s busiest tourist areas, with police investigating whether a blind...
Marina Alta jobs remain strong despite end-of-summer slowdown
The Marina Alta has recorded its strongest August employment figures on record, with more than 70,000 people in work despite the seasonal dip following July’s...
Dénia gets into the swing as festival brings jazz to its streets
Dénia was transformed into a lively swing dance floor this weekend as music, dancing and live jazz took over some of the city’s best-known public...
Lindy hop lovers head to Calpe for the ultimate Swing Fiesta
Swing dance enthusiasts looking for a sun-soaked getaway filled with rhythm, joy, and Mediterranean charm will find their ultimate destination at the Calpe Swing Fiesta....
Altea unveils new rules for animal emergencies, lost pets and dangerous dogs
Finding an injured animal can be stressful, particularly when you are not sure who is responsible for helping it. Altea has now set out exactly what...
Bizarre Benidorm theft as tourist is caught lounging on beach in stolen chair
A bizarre beach theft in Benidorm has gone viral after a tourist was allegedly caught relaxing on the sand in a chair that had been...
Dénia calls on residents to roll up their sleeves as blood donation drive returns
A major blood donation drive is returning to Dénia this month, with residents being urged to give up just a few minutes of their time...
Late-night Dénia apartment fire forces major five-storey building evacuation
Residents were forced out of their homes after a fire broke out inside an apartment in Dénia, sending smoke through a five-storey residential building and...
TRAM payment shake-up: Marina Alta passengers will soon be able to pay by card or mobile
Travelling on the TRAM d’Alacant is set to become more convenient for passengers across the Marina Alta, with a major technology upgrade bringing new ways...
Oktoberfest returns to La Nucia with 11 days of free entry, German food, and live music
The vibrant taste of Bavaria is returning to the Costa Blanca this autumn as the town of La Nucia prepares to host its popular 38th...
Villajoyosa prepares to celebrate its oldest traditional festival this September
As late September arrives, the coastal town of Villajoyosa is preparing to celebrate one of its oldest and most cherished heritage events, the Fiestas de...