Orihuela Local Police have closed a premises in the La Regia area of the coast following a night-time operation that uncovered significant quantities of drugs. After carrying out a detailed search, officers seized nearly 6 kilos of marijuana, 300 grams of hashish and 50 grams of hallucinogenic mushrooms, as well as equipment linked to drug use and distribution. Cash believed to be connected to the alleged illegal activity was also confiscated. Several people found inside the premises have been reported […]

Two sections of the seafront promenade between Cala Capitán and La Caleta in Orihuela Costa have been closed for a week after landslides caused by recent heavy rain. Local Police sealed off the affected areas on safety grounds. The Department of the Coast, led by Manuel Mestre, said a stretch of around 10 metres near the Marejada viewpoint has been fenced off. However, barriers have been displaced and there is little visible warning signage, meaning pedestrians are still using the […]

Proyecto Mastral has handed over the full proceeds from sales of its 2026 Charity Calendar, raising a total of 2,500 euros for two associations in Torrevieja. AFA Torrevieja, which supports people living with Alzheimer’s and their families, and GAEX, which works with former addicts, have each received 1,250 euros. Both organisations will use the funding to continue projects that benefit vulnerable people in the local community. The 2026 edition of the calendar features a refreshed design and includes striking weather […]

A joint operation by Torrevieja’s Local Police and the Guardia Civil has resulted in the seizure of a significant quantity of counterfeit goods during a crackdown on illegal street selling. The operation, coordinated by the council’s Department of Local Police and Security, involved 27 officers, including members of the Guardia Civil’s USECIC unit. Officers identified several unauthorised sales points, and those responsible fled the scene, abandoning their merchandise when they became aware of the police presence. Seized items included counterfeit […]

Two people have been arrested after officers seized drugs, weapons and cash during a joint operation in Albatera, Alicante province. The Guardia Civil and Albatera Local Police carried out a preventive checkpoint in the early hours of 17 February, targeting vehicles and individuals potentially linked to drug trafficking. Officers stopped a car carrying a 49-year-old man and a 43-year-old woman. Neither occupant owned the vehicle, and the woman was unable to provide identification. During a search of the car, officers […]

Alicante province has been ranked among the areas with the highest wellbeing in Spain, according to the Spain Happy Index 2026 compiled by Sonneil Homes. Santa Pola leads the provincial table with 90.62 points, placing it among the top municipalities nationwide. Alicante city follows with 89.99 points, while Elche completes the top three with 89.40. The study highlights strong performances across the Vega Baja, Marina Baixa, l’Alacantí and Vinalopó regions. Towns including Guardamar del Segura, Torrevieja, Benidorm, El Campello, Crevillent […]

Almoradí has officially opened a new dog park in Plaza de la Amistad, responding to increasing demand from pet owners across the municipality. It is the third dedicated dog park in the town, where more than 2,000 dogs are currently registered. The project represents an investment of €36,212.40 and covers 875 m². The space has been divided into two separate areas and includes agility features such as a ring, slalom course, palisade and high jump, as well as a water […]

Santa Pola Town Hall has stepped up efforts to improve connections on the N-332 as it runs through the municipality, describing several stretches as problematic for traffic flow and safety. Mayor Loreto Serrano met officials from the State Roads Unit in Alicante to present the council’s main concerns and push for long-awaited upgrades. One of the key issues discussed was the stalled project to improve access from the N-332 near the Rocas Blancas hotel. The council argues that this junction […]

Almoradí Town Council has delivered a new round of road safety workshops across all primary schools in the municipality. The programme was coordinated by the Department of Education in partnership with the national organisation STOP Accidentes. The initiative forms part of the council’s ongoing commitment to prevention and civic education. Education Councillor Susana Miralles said the aim is to encourage safe, responsible and sustainable mobility habits among schoolchildren, helping them to interact with the urban environment in a conscious and […]