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.
Costa Blanca live music: Disco Fever and the return of Robbie
Discover Fever in Benijofar Fans of disco, funk and soul are in for a lively night this summer as “Good Times”, Europe’s leading tribute to Nile...
Costa Blanca summer events bring music, shopping and fiestas
Chupinazo charm in Catral Catral is preparing for one of the biggest fiesta weekends of the summer as the famous Chupinazo expands into a two-day event...
Grab those running shoes and walk into Costa Blanca charity events
A series of charity events, community activities and outdoor sporting challenges are taking place across the Costa Blanca over the coming weeks, offering residents and...
Almoradí Earthquake Museum launches new programme
Almoradí is giving its Earthquake Museum a stronger educational focus with the launch of a new learning programme designed to teach younger generations about one...
Costa Blanca reservoir levels surge after rainfall boost
The Costa Blanca is entering summer with reservoir levels dramatically improved following months of heavy rainfall, bringing relief after several years of drought concerns across...
Blaze forces evacuation of hospital floor in Torrevieja – Two injured with one in intensive care
Firefighters tackled a blaze on the second floor of Torrevieja Hospital on Friday afternoon, May 22. The incident began shortly after midday and quickly called...
Costa Blanca community: Planned power cuts and council app
Residents across parts of the Costa Blanca are being advised about upcoming service changes, including a planned electricity outage in Los Montesinos and the launch...
Orihuela Costa: Cabo Roig coastal path reopens as Suena Festival returns
Orihuela Costa is preparing for a busy start to summer with the reopening of the popular Cabo Roig coastal walkway and the return of one...
Torrevieja transformation: Flamingos, art and major new city projects
Torrevieja is continuing its transformation with everything from flamingo chicks filling the famous pink lagoons to multi-million-euro urban projects, new cultural exhibitions and major transport...
Costa Blanca South: New recycling centre, cheaper prescriptions and ITV delays
Residents across the Costa Blanca are facing a mix of practical changes this month, from new recycling facilities in the Vega Baja to updated prescription...
Aspe welcomes National Suzuki Burgman Scooter gathering
Around 100 motorbikes from Spain and Portugal are expected to arrive in Aspe this month as the town hosts part of a major national gathering...
Costa Blanca social calendar: Music, festivals and family days out
From hobby horse racing in the Hondon Valley to live music in Orihuela and wine tasting under the stars in Monóvar, the Costa Blanca social...
Costa Blanca beaches continue leading Spain’s Blue Flag rankings
The Costa Blanca has once again strengthened its reputation as one of Spain’s top coastal destinations after collecting a huge number of Blue Flags for...
Alicante Airport passenger numbers surge ahead of busy summer
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport continues setting new records as passenger numbers keep climbing ahead of what is expected to be another extremely busy summer on...