Torrevieja has officially opened its latest coastal walkway, which stretches for over two kilometres along the picturesque waterfront. This new addition aims to improve accessibility for both locals and tourists, allowing for leisurely strolls while enjoying the stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea. Local officials have expressed their enthusiasm for the project, stating it will not only enhance the beauty of the area but also become a significant draw for […]

A disturbing incident occurred in Rojales where two local police officers were insulted, threatened, and ultimately assaulted by members of a single family. The situation escalated during an attempt to resolve a vehicle obstruction that was preventing an elderly resident from exiting her home. The officers responded to a call from the resident, who reported that a car was parked on the pavement outside her door, leaving her unable to […]

The Torrevieja Council has initiated the procedure to establish a regulated parking system, announcing a public consultation regarding a future ordinance that will determine the conditions of the planned paid dissuasive parking network. Citizens have a period of twenty days to submit suggestions or initiatives for the future document, after which a draft of the ordinance will be prepared for further consultation. The administration cites the need for more efficient […]

The Generalitat Valenciana has announced an extreme pre-emergency level for forest fire risk across the Comunidad Valenciana, effective from Monday the eleventh of August. This warning, published on their official social media account, includes a ban on igniting any type of fire in forested areas. This prohibition encompasses barbecues, prescribed burns, and the use of mechanical tools that could generate sparks. The heightened risk is exacerbated by a significant increase […]

The National Police have arrested a forty-nine-year-old man in Rojales for a crime against public health after seizing two hundred and twelve cannabis plants. The individual was the tenant of a property that operated as an illegal vehicle workshop and hid a cannabis cultivation inside. Local police had previously informed the National Police of potential illegal activity at what appeared to be an abandoned property, where a significant amount of […]

On Saturday, August ninth, two thousand and twenty-five, hundreds of people formed a human chain around Mar Menor as part of the fifth annual 'Embrace of the Water' event. The participants, who gathered from various points including Lo Pagán and La Manga, aimed to signify their demand for effective protection of the ecosystem, which is under threat from agricultural pollution and urban encroachment. Julia Albaladejo, from the beach of La […]

A stunning meteor explosion illuminated the night sky over eastern Spain on Friday, the 8th of August, two thousand and twenty-five. The event was caused by a meteor originating from the Perseids, which are expected to reach their peak activity on the 12th and 13th of August. The meteor was first reported at twenty-one fifty-five, travelling at a remarkable speed of approximately two hundred and seventeen thousand kilometres per hour […]

The maritime rescue service Salvamento Marítimo has delivered a new vessel, LS Moraga, to Cruz Roja. This vessel will operate from the San Pedro del Pinatar base and marks the first of four new boats set to be introduced over the coming months. The delivery ceremony was attended by María José Vera, the regional director of Cruz Roja, and Sergio Rodríguez Carbonell, the head of the Salvamento Marítimo Coordination Centre […]

On Thursday, the seventh of August, twenty twenty-five, bathers at La Reya beach in Mazarrón were startled by the sudden appearance of a two-metre shark. The shark came close to the shore around three o'clock in the afternoon, causing panic among swimmers who quickly exited the water. As news of the shark spread, more people gathered to witness the unusual sight and take photographs. Emergency services responded swiftly to the […]