Local Police in Orihuela have rescued two occupants from a vehicle that overturned following a serious road traffic collision in Punta Prima, on the Costa Blanca. The crash happened on Cala Dorada street, close to the N-332, in a busy area with shops, restaurants and a pedestrian footbridge. Police said the forty-six-year-old driver lost control of the car on a straight section of road after becoming distracted. He later tested positive in a breathalyser test, recording 0.31 milligrams of alcohol […]

Four Cuvier’s beaked whales have been found dead after stranding on beaches in south-east Spain. Two of the large cetaceans were discovered on the beaches of Mazarrón and Águilas, in the Region of Murcia, with two more reported along the Almería coast at Carboneras and Pulpí. The conservation group ANSE, the Association of Naturalists of the South East, says the species is difficult to study because it spends most of its life diving at great depths. The organisation has linked […]

Torrevieja’s local government has granted permission to demolish buildings at numbers 4 and 5 on Paseo de la Libertad, clearing the way for the construction of a four-star superior hotel in the future port area. The project has the required urban planning compatibility certificate and is expected to significantly increase hotel capacity in the town centre. The buildings stand opposite ongoing port redevelopment works and include two ageing properties of three storeys with long-vacant commercial units, although two homes remain […]

A seventy-one-year-old man has been left with minor injuries after being hit by a car on Urbano Arregui Street in Torrevieja on Friday afternoon. The emergency services were called to the scene at 15:50, according to the Valencian Community’s Emergency Coordination Centre. Local Police sources said the man, a Spanish national, was walking with a dog on a harness close to a pedestrian crossing when the collision occurred. It is believed the dog may have pulled towards the road, while […]

Seventy European eels have been released back into the Mar Menor lagoon in south-east Spain as part of a long-term conservation effort. The project is being led by environmental group ANSE, working alongside WWF and the San Pedro del Pinatar Fishermen’s Guild. Each eel has been tagged so researchers can monitor its movements and survival. The release followed the end of the winter eel fishing season on January fifteen. Fishing in the Mar Menor is tightly controlled, with limited seasons […]

Terra Natura Murcia has been developing ongoing environmental enrichment programmes aimed at improving the physical and mental wellbeing of the animals living at the park. These actions form part of the daily work of the technical team and are applied to all species, regardless of their size or natural habitat. Environmental enrichment involves a range of sensory, physical and cognitive stimuli designed to help animals express natural behaviours. By encouraging exploration, physical activity, curiosity and interaction with their surroundings, the […]

Torrevieja Council and Salins España have confirmed significant progress on an agreement that will allow the restoration of the former La Química industrial complex and its opening to the public. A key part of the project is the creation of a bathing area in the Pink Lagoon, alongside facilities linked to wellness and thalassotherapy. Mayor Eduardo Dolón and Salins general director Óscar de Vicente have both underlined their firm commitment to the project. Legal services from both sides are currently […]

Firefighters in Spain’s Alicante province have responded to twenty-two incidents linked to strong winds affecting towns and cities across the area. The Provincial Fire Consortium confirmed the call-outs were handled over the course of Thursday, as gusty conditions caused a range of safety hazards. Crews were mainly dealing with fallen fences and advertising signs, loose materials on roofs and buildings, and trees that had either fallen or were at risk of collapsing onto public roads. Fire officials said there were […]

The Guardia Civil has arrested three men suspected of involvement in the murder of a man in Lo Pagán, in the municipality of San Pedro del Pinatar. The killing took place in mid December, and the case has been under investigation since then. According to sources close to the inquiry, two of the three people arrested are minors. In addition, two other underage suspects who are believed to be linked to the crime have been released under supervised conditions. The […]