Two associations in San Miguel de Salinas have submitted objections against an application to legalise an Olympic shooting range built on 61,555 square metres of land near Sierra Escalona. The San Miguel Arcángel residents’ association and Friends of Sierra Escalona (ASE) are urging the Valencian government to reject the project’s Declaration of Community Interest (DIC). They argue that more than half the site affects strategic forest land protected under the regional forest action plan, and warn of very high erosion […]

Benidorm has launched a new video game on the Roblox platform, inviting players to build the city’s most entertaining skyscraper while learning about its tourism offer and sustainability model. The initiative was presented on Thursday at Benidorm BeCiTi, located in the Centre Municipal El Torrejó. According to the council, Benidorm has become the first tourist destination in Europe and the third in the world, after Tokyo and Singapore, to establish a presence on Roblox, the world’s largest gaming platform. The […]

Almoradí has taken steps to position itself as a leading economic force in the Vega Baja, challenging Orihuela’s traditional role as the area’s main driver of growth. The announcement followed a meeting between Mayor María Gómez, Town Planning Councillor Luciano Martínez and Ester Olivas, Director General for Strategic Projects at the Generalitat Valenciana. The council highlighted Almoradí’s strategic location, strong transport links and the availability of industrial and commercial land. Officials also pointed to ongoing work to modernise local planning […]

The Provincial Court of Alicante has sentenced a barman at a Benidorm pub to six months in prison for humiliating two customers because of their sexual orientation. The court ruled that the offence was committed in violation of fundamental rights and public freedoms protected by the Constitution. He was also fined 1,080 euros. Judges imposed a further fine of 1,080 euros for two counts of assault. The court heard that the barman insulted the men inside the venue and later […]

The Valencian government has urged faster progress on planned works at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández and Valencia airports, saying capacity must keep pace with sustained passenger growth. Industry, Tourism, Innovation and Commerce Minister Marián Cano made the remarks at the closing of Hosbec’s 2026 General Assembly, held at Alicante-Elche airport. Cano said international tourist spending in the Valencian Community exceeded 16 billion euros in 2025, up more than 6% year on year. She added that the region has recorded five consecutive […]

A video recorded on Guardamar del Segura beach has attracted widespread attention on Facebook after showing several large fish swimming close to the shoreline. The footage was filmed on 2 May 2026 by content creator Sonia la Tigresa during a local fishing competition. In her post, she said she had never seen anything like it so close to the sand and suggested the animals were sharks. She insisted the video had not been edited and described the scene as "incredible", […]

Dozens of common swifts have died after becoming trapped in netting installed at Torrevieja’s main fire station to prevent nesting inside the roof. The birds, which migrate more than 10,000 km from sub-Saharan Africa each year, return to the same breeding sites every spring. Swifts are legally protected in Spain, and destroying their nests can constitute a criminal offence. The Provincial Fire Consortium confirmed that dense mesh and polystyrene blocks were fitted to close gaps in the building. The measures […]

Orihuela Town Hall has reinforced mosquito and midge control work across the municipality following a marked increase linked to accumulated rainfall, high temperatures and areas of standing water. The announcement was made at the Palmeral, one of the areas where treatments have intensified in recent weeks. Environment councillor Noelia Grao said the council has recently renewed its specialist mosquito and midge control contract for three years, with the option of a two-year extension. She said weather conditions have contributed to […]

Orihuela has once again been recognised as one of Spain’s leading coastal destinations, ranking second nationwide for Blue Flag beaches. The town has secured 18 flags, the same number as Cullera and Águilas, and just behind Sanxenxo. Ten of its eleven beaches have received the award from the Association for Environmental and Consumer Education. However, Cala La Mosca, also known as Playa Flamenca, has failed to regain its Blue Flag for the second consecutive year. The beach has faced repeated […]