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WATCH: Spearfisher caught using harpoon gun in bathing area on Orihuela CostaOrihuela Local Police say the activity poses a serious risk to swimmers and carries fines of up to €760   A diver was caught red-handed by Orihuela Local Police spearfishing with a harpoon gun in a designated bathing area on Orihuela.. 04/08/2026

40C heat before storms bring a change midweek: Alicante weather forecast August 3-6Inland parts of Alicante province are expected to reach 40C before temperatures gradually ease later in the week, with forecasters warning that showers and thunderstorms could develop August is getting off to another scorching start across Alicante.. 03/08/2026

Rising temperatures and Saharan dust on the way: Alicante weather forecast July 30-August 2After a few days of more comfortable weather, temperatures are set to climb again across Alicante Province, with inland areas feeling the heat first The recent break from the intense heat is already starting to fade, with temperatures expected.. 30/07/2026

Scorching heat, violent storms, freak winds and wildfire strike Murcia and AlicanteA red heat warning was followed by more than 100 lightning strikes, muddy rain, damaging winds and wildfire that threatened homes The Region of Murcia and neighbouring Alicante Province experienced one of the most unusual days of weather so far.. 24/07/2026

Spain has set out exactly how much greener your fuel needs to be by 2040, and here is what it means for driversNew government targets require fuel suppliers to blend rising percentages of biofuels and renewable gases into petrol and diesel over the next 15 years If you drive a petrol or diesel car in Spain, the fuel going into your tank is going to change gradually.. 23/07/2026

Smoking ban approved on bar terraces, beaches and outdoor concerts in SpainSpain's biggest overhaul of smoking laws since 2010 is on the way but not everyone is convinced it will work We all knew it was coming, but few realised it would be so extreme and it’s dividing opinion up and down the country. Spain&rsquo.. 22/07/2026

The confetti has barely settled and Spain are already preparing to host the next World CupLess than 48 hours after Ferran Torres' extra-time winner against Argentina, all eyes are turning to 2030, when Spain co-hosts the tournament on home soil The celebrations are still going. Ferran Torres' 106th-minute goal against Argentina on.. 21/07/2026

Popular Torrevieja Friday market relocated for two weeks this summerThe usual Friday market at Antonio Soria Park is being rescheduled to make way for one of the Costa Blanca's biggest summer events Anyone planning a visit to Torrevieja's popular Friday market over the next couple of weeks will need to check.. 21/07/2026

Spain are world champions again, but Argentina made sure the final will be remembered for all the wrong reasons tooFerran Torres' 106th-minute goal sealed a 1-0 victory over ten-man Argentina at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, as ugly scenes after the final whistle overshadowed a landmark night for Spanish football Spain have done it again. Ferran Torres struck.. 20/07/2026

New 205-space car park planned beside Orihuela Costa beachThe new car park beside La Glea beach in Dehesa de Campoamor aims to ease summer parking headaches and reduce congestion Finding a parking space near some of Orihuela Costa's most popular beaches can feel like a challenge at the best of times.. 17/07/2026

The EU's digital identity wallet is coming. Here's what it means and who it affectsEuropean citizens will be able to store their ID card, driving licence and other key documents on their phone by 2027, but questions remain about whether the scheme will extend to non-EU residents For EU citizens, the prospect of crossing into another.. 17/07/2026

Aguamarina micro-reserve in Orihuela Costa gets some much-needed TLCThe work around playa de La Glea in Campoamor aims to protect one of the coast's most valuable natural spaces Orihuela City Council has rolled up its sleeves for some maintenance work around the Aguamarina micro-reserve and playa de La Glea beach.. 16/07/2026

Cirque du Soleil is back in Alicante and the big top is already upKurios: Cabinet of Curiosities runs from July 16 to August 23 at Playa de San Juan, with up to ten shows a week If you've ever watched a Cirque du Soleil show and wondered how on earth they put it all together, the answer involves a lot of coordination.. 14/07/2026

Yes, the Spanish Christmas Lottery is already on sale and yes, it really is only JulyWith 162 days to go until the December 22 draw, tickets are already flying and this year's adverts are already turning heads People always say Christmas comes earlier every year, and here in Spain they might actually have a point. It's only Monday.. 13/07/2026

Spain heatwave warning: Early signs of heatstroke every dog owner should knowRecognising the early symptoms can help prevent life-threatening complications during periods of extreme heat in Spain With another heatwave forecast across much of Spain this weekend, veterinarians are reminding dog owners that heatstroke can develop.. 03/07/2026

Skip the summer taxi queues and let Airport Buses take the stress out of your Murcia transferAirport Buses offers four routes covering the Murcia coastline, Costa Blanca south and as far as Mojácar in Almería With the summer holidays in full swing and Murcia International Airport busier than ever, the last thing anyone wants.. 02/07/2026

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.. 29/06/2026

Keeping homes and businesses clean across Alicante and the Costa Blanca just got easier with Clean Now ARCHIVED ARTICLE - Helping with everything from regular home cleaning to Airbnb turnovers and deep cleans across the Costa Blanca Between the fine orange Calima dust, muddy rain, sand and humidity, keeping a home or office clean in Spain can.. 29/06/2026

Ticks are spreading into Spanish cities and experts say vigilance, not panic, is the right responseClimate change and urban wildlife are bringing ticks closer to home than ever before, with two serious diseases now a genuine concern in parts of Spain If you think ticks are something you only need to worry about on a country walk, think again. Spain.. 25/06/2026

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