TORREVIEJA, TORREVIEJA LOCAL NEWS

From June 26 Torrevieja Pride returns with 9 days of celebrationsThe celebrations will run until Saturday July 4 with events promoting diversity and inclusion Torrevieja is preparing for nine days of Pride celebrations with a programme of cultural events, talks, performances and community activities taking place.. 24/06/2026

Bonfires, heatwaves and safety drones: how Spain is celebrating Noche de San Juan tonightSecurity measures are being stepped up across the country as a heatwave makes this one of the most closely watched San Juan nights in years Tonight, Tuesday June 23, millions of people across Spain will head to the beach to do something wonderfully simple.. 23/06/2026

Millions in Spain exposed to air pollution above new EU limitsReport finds 33 million people exposed to air pollution, which is the leading environmental cause of premature death in Spain Around 33 million people in Spain, roughly two out of every three residents, were exposed in 2025 to air pollution levels.. 23/06/2026

Airport Buses launches new routes that make summer travel to Murcia Airport even easierAirport Buses provides straightforward, prebooked air-conditioned transfers linking Murcia Airport with key coastal and inland destinations For anyone living along the Costa Cálida, Costa Blanca or down towards Almería, getting to.. 22/06/2026

Four Torrevieja beaches will host San Juan bonfires under heavy securityAuthorities are preparing for large crowds on June 23 as residents and visitors gather to welcome summer by the sea One of the Costa Blanca's most popular summer traditions is set to return this week as Torrevieja prepares to celebrate Noche de.. 22/06/2026

Saharan dust and high temperatures linger: Alicante weather forecast June 22-25Hot days, warm nights and dusty skies dominate the weather forecast this week in the Alicante Province After a very hot weekend with weather alerts in place for the heat, it looks like the high temperatures are here to stay for now. The Saharan.. 22/06/2026

Get your bar or restaurant ready for Spain's busiest season with TaberioThe all-in-one hospitality platform helps businesses manage orders, kitchens, menus, accounting and multilingual customers from a single system As anyone working in hospitality in Spain knows only too well, summer can be both the most profitable and.. 19/06/2026

Top five advantages of living in SpainNeed convincing of reasons to move to Spain? Here are five to get you started... Spain is one of the countries most sought after by expatriates. In fact, it ranks 10th globally. The reasons are numerous: a warm climate, a relaxed pace of life, promising.. 19/06/2026

Missed the spring clean? CleanNow and ManitasNow have your Costa Blanca home covered for summerFrom weekly cleans to Airbnb turnovers and deep cleans, there's a service to suit every home and every budget   Whether you've just arrived at your holiday home and realised it needs a deep clean, or you live on the Costa Blanca.. 17/06/2026

Spain triples funding for women's health to tackle gender gap in medical researchThe government programme will direct new funding towards research into chronic pain, hormonal and cardiovascular conditions affecting women, including endometriosis, where diagnosis can take up to a decade Some welcome news for millions of women.. 16/06/2026

Badly decomposed body found by paddleboarders off La Mata beach in TorreviejaPolice believe the man may have been a migrant whose boat was shipwrecked attempting to reach Spain Two paddleboarders made a distressing discovery on Monday afternoon, June 8, after spotting a body floating in the sea off the northern end of La Mata.. 11/06/2026

Thousands of fluffy flamingo chicks have just hatched at Torrevieja's salt lakesThe Costa Blanca salt lagoons are home to up to 18,000 flamingos and the newest generation is taking its first wobbly steps Something rather wonderful is happening right now out at Torrevieja's salt lagoons and if you haven't been to take.. 10/06/2026

Colombian man deported from Spain after kicking his ex-partner's cat to deathThe 29-year-old beat the animal more than 20 times in front of witnesses on a Torrevieja street A 29-year-old man who kicked his ex-partner's cat to death in broad daylight on a street in Torrevieja has been deported to Colombia after accepting.. 10/06/2026

Torrevieja outdoor swimming pools open for summerThe popular Sports City pools will offer daily swimming, family facilities and reduced rates for several groups Torrevieja's outdoor swimming pools have just reopened for the summer, giving residents and visitors another way to cool off as temperatures.. 08/06/2026

Two Brits arrested over execution-style shooting that left man paralysed in San JavierOne of the suspects was caught at Alicante airport trying to flee on a flight to Edinburgh A British man who was shot four times outside his home in Santiago de la Ribera in San Javier has been left with life-changing injuries after what investigators.. 08/06/2026

Alicante's newest seafront leisure complex is opening in Torrevieja on June 11The stunning new €61 million Paseo del Mar complex has cinemas, bowling, restaurants and lots more After years of construction and a final bill of €61 million, Torrevieja's new Paseo del Mar shopping and leisure complex is finally ready.. 04/06/2026

Costa Weekly News now available to read free online... find out where!You can now also read the Costa Blanca's newest weekly print publication, CWN, in digital format on their brand-new website Readers interested in up-to-date information about Alicante and the coastal areas of southeast Spain can now access the.. 12/05/2026

The best time to take out a health insurance policy: Young versus older When considering taking out a health insurance policy, many people wonder at what age it is best to do so. Is it worthwhile to be insured when you are young? At what age should you start looking for private medical insurance? There is no perfect age.. 07/05/2026

Alliance Pioneer Group brings reassurance for travellers needing medical transport from SpainTrusted repatriation and patient transport services offer peace of mind for travellers and residents in Spain For anyone spending time in Spain, or living here year-round, it is reassuring to know that help is available if an illness, injury or unexpected.. 30/04/2026

What happens when local elderly care home residents plant trees in their neighbourhoodCaser Residencial Santo Ángel has joined a city-wide initiative that is blending environmental action with community spirit   A few weeks ago, residents of the elderly care and nursing home Caser Residencial Santo Ángel stepped outside.. 20/04/2026