Costa Blanca South
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The Costa Blanca South is a section of Spain that spans from the shores of Alicante to Pilar de la Horadada in the South. Since the 1950s it has been a popular area with international tourists, with the novelty of package holidays beginning around 1957. The Euro Weekly News is the longest running news source on the Costa Blanca South, covering Almeria, Axarquia, Mallorca, Torrevieja and Rojales.
Elche Noche en Blanco opens more than 15 cultural venues for free evening
Elche will open more than 15 cultural venues for an evening of free activities when Noche en Blanco returns for its third year on Saturday,...
Tasty Torre: Torrevieja International Tapas Day serves up €3.50 food trail
Torrevieja will serve up an international food trail on Saturday, September 26, when 11 bars and restaurants take part in the 10th International Tapas Day. Each...
Elche records more than 11.1 million vehicle movements during summer
Elche recorded more than 11.1 million vehicle movements during the summer, providing the city with its clearest picture yet of how traffic patterns change during...
Hotel Algorfa ends summer with free White Party and 80s and 90s music
Hotel Algorfa is saying goodbye to summer with an End of Summer White Party on Wednesday, September 30, combining games, music and dancing in an...
Torrevieja rowers win double gold at European Beach Sprint Championships
Torrevieja is celebrating two new European champions after Real Club Nautico Torrevieja rowers Ander Martin and Esther Briz both struck gold at the European Beach...
Catral launches crackdown on illegal dumping of furniture and bulky waste
Catral Town Hall has launched a special campaign to tackle the illegal dumping of furniture, mattresses, electrical appliances and other bulky household items in public...
Alicante Castle Run attracts more than 1,000 runners ahead of October race
Alicante's 12th Castle Run has already attracted more than 1,000 runners ahead of the race on Sunday, October 4. Promoted under the slogan "Two castles, one...
Dolly Parton tribute celebrates country music legend at Guardamar Park
Dolly Parton fans can celebrate Dolly Parton Day with an afternoon dedicated to the country music star at Guardamar Park Social Club on Friday, September...
Ice Adventure Show raises funds for Orihuela Costa Beavers and Cubs
Local families are being invited to support Orihuela Costa's Beavers and Cubs at a special charity evening at Rosie Maguire's on Saturday, September 26. The Ice...
Animal charities bring fundraising events to San Miguel and Villamartin
Animal lovers have two opportunities to support local rescue organisations, with Happy Animales preparing an End of Summer Party in San Miguel de Salinas while...
Two-hour parking limit introduced on Torrevieja’s Calle Ramon Gallud
Drivers using Calle Ramon Gallud in central Torrevieja will need to take into account new parking restrictions limiting stays to a maximum of two hours...
Robbie Williams and Madonna tributes bring pop classics to Lo Crispin Tavern
Lo Crispin Tavern is bringing Robbie Williams and Madonna tribute performances together for an evening of live entertainment on Saturday, September 26. The double tribute night...
Daya Mantes Singers invite new voices to weekly Daya Nueva sessions
Singers looking for a relaxed way to meet people and enjoy music can join the Daya Mantes Singers at their weekly sessions in Daya Nueva. The...
La Marina fundraiser aims to provide life-saving community defibrillator
La Marina residents are being invited to support a community fundraiser aiming to purchase a potentially life-saving defibrillator for the local area. The event takes place...