Recent findings indicate a notable recovery of wildlife in the Segura River, with otters being sighted again in the region. This marks a significant moment for the area's ecosystem, highlighting efforts from environmental groups such as the Keuper Association and the Association for Rural Development of Campo de Elche, which have been tracking the population of this mammal. Otters had previously vanished from the region since the nineteen sixties due […]

Community groups and environmentalists in Orihuela Costa are raising concerns over a proposed change to the development plan for sector Y-one. The change aims to increase the number of homes on plot U-eight from thirteen detached houses to thirty-three townhouses. Local groups, including Amigos de Sierra Escalona and various neighbourhood associations, argue that the area is within a flood risk zone outlined by the Patricova report, as it is adjacent […]

A three-year-old boy has been injured after a dog attack in the La Murada district of Orihuela. The incident happened on Saturday afternoon, around two thirty, at the junction of Antonio Balaguer street and Camino de los Almendros. Witnesses say the child was playing when the dog, a large mixed breed, broke free from its garage and lunged at him. Family members nearby quickly responded to the situation, managing to […]

On Friday, the Mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolón, revealed plans to significantly enhance the city's green spaces. The allotment will extend to ninety thousand square metres over the coming years, coupled with a commitment to plant fifteen thousand trees. This announcement coincides with the launch of a new maintenance service for green areas and open spaces in the municipality. The new maintenance contract, approved for one hundred eleven million euros, […]

As the May bank holiday arrives, tourists are returning to the beaches of Cartagena. Beaches are well-prepared, featuring walkways and wash facilities for visitors. Despite this, there is growing concern over the lack of beach bars. Only one authorised beach bar opened its doors on the first of May, leaving many visitors wondering where they might find refreshments. Almost three weeks after the busy Easter period, the absence of beach […]

A charming sighting of bottlenose dolphins has delighted the coastal community of Torrevieja. Local photographer Juan Carlos García shared stunning photographs of the dolphins, which were observed on Saturday. The visibility of these marine mammals provides a wonderful reminder of the area's rich natural beauty. Project Mastral, an organisation dedicated to observing local marine life, reported that recent improvements in maritime conditions have made it easier to spot such marine […]