A report from the Local Police of Orihuela reveals that thirty-one accidents have occurred along the coastline over the last six months due to deteriorating road conditions. Most of these incidents were connected to potholes, with only one accident resulting in injuries, involving an electric scooter falling over a significant bump on Acuario Street. Others mainly caused damage to tyres. The report indicates that the Villamartín-Los Dolses road has the […]

The three La Manga beaches that closed on Monday, July twenty-first due to a suspected sewage spill have reopened after tests confirmed no faecal or chemical contamination. The Region of Murcia’s Public Health department conducted analyses, clearing the water for bathers. The red flags that prompted the closure have been removed, but swimmers are advised to exercise caution due to choppy sea conditions. The stain, which appeared around twenty metres […]

Alicante province continues to experience high temperatures and humidity, though the State Meteorological Agency reports a forecast of storms for Thursday. The agency has activated a yellow alert for rain in the province's interior. Notably, the forecast suggests that cooler days are on the horizon, expected to be the most pleasant since early June. Friday is also likely to see storms across various areas including Alicante city, Alcoy, and Benidorm. […]

This week, Dénia has enjoyed a front-row seat to one of nature’s grandest spectacles. Over one hundred fin whales, the second largest animals on Earth, have been seen migrating along the Costa Blanca. Led by researchers from the Polytechnic University of Valencia, this migration study has focused on tracking these gentle giants and understanding their behaviours. As part of the research efforts, the team has successfully placed satellite tags on […]

The local government of Torrevieja has approved the contracting process for a new heated swimming pool at the Ciudad Deportiva, with a budget set at eighty-seven thousand four hundred ninety-nine euros. The facility will measure twenty-five metres in length and twelve point five metres in width, designed for warming up and aquatic activities. Located behind the existing Olympic-sized pool, the project will ensure direct communication between the current sports facilities, […]

Pedro Javier Sánchez, the mayor of San Pedro del Pinatar, visited the ongoing construction of the new emergency response centre on Monday. This facility, located within the comprehensive security centre, is crucial for modernising emergency coordination services and enhancing public safety in the municipality. The new centre will provide double the space of the previous installations, enabling a more functional and technologically advanced environment. The renovations are backed by an […]

Beaches along La Manga del Mar Menor are currently closed due to a sewage spill from a ship that occurred on Monday, July twenty-first. Authorities raised red flags along the shoreline, prohibiting swimming while health and environmental officials evaluate the contamination levels in the water. The local sewage system remains completely operational and has not contributed to the incident. Less than twenty-four hours prior to the spill, a separate incident […]

This July, the Torrevieja City Council has appointed ten new officials to enhance public services in the area. The new staff includes two local police agents appointed for replacements, an administrative assistant to assist the Education and Elderly departments, and a support worker for the beaches. This move aims to improve the efficiency and responsiveness of local services. The Culture Department benefits from the addition of three support staff, two […]

The Orihuela Town Hall has announced a significant investment of two hundred eighty-eight thousand euros to upgrade the area's tourist signage. This initiative, part of the Sustainable Tourism Destination Plan, aims to enhance road safety and ensure visitors can easily navigate to various locations without confusion. The current signage has been deemed ineffective, prompting the need for an overhaul. The project will not only replace deteriorated signs that no longer […]