A fire has ravaged a laundrette in the municipality of Torrevieja on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred at approximately eight o'clock when the emergency services were alerted to the blaze. Firefighters swiftly arrived on the scene and began their efforts to extinguish the flames. The fire had spread throughout the establishment located on Moncayo Street. As firefighters mobilised, local police worked to locate the owner to facilitate access to the […]

Local police in Almoradí have arrested a man for allegedly assaulting a police officer, along with charges of disobedience and resistance. The incident occurred during a brawl involving multiple individuals on Monday night, prompting the intervention of law enforcement. Upon apprehension, the individual was found to be undocumented. He has since been transported to the Guardia Civil station in Almoradí. There, officials will proceed with the necessary legal proceedings before […]

Los Alcázares has experienced a remarkable boost in tourism, with hotel occupancy rates hitting a record eighty per cent in July. This marks a significant increase from seventy-one per cent during the same month last year. Various establishments, including Hotel Cristina and Apartamentos La Encarnación, reported even higher rates, with averages reaching ninety per cent. This increase comes despite a rise in the number of available hotel rooms due to […]

Torrevieja will be included in the route of The Champions Burger festival for the first time this year, following the event's success in over fifty cities across Spain. The festival, known for its record-breaking participation, runs from the twentieth of August to the seventh of September. The city's mayor, Eduardo Dolón, highlighted the importance of such events in enhancing Torrevieja's image as a vibrant and dynamic city with top-tier leisure […]

The picturesque coast of Torrevieja is experiencing the arrival of a unique yet benign marine creature: the 'fried egg jellyfish', scientifically referred to as Cotylorhiza tuberculata. Recognisable by its rounded, yellowish bell that resembles an egg yolk, with white edges evocative of egg white, this jellyfish can reach diameters of up to twenty-five centimetres. It thrives in the warm waters of the Mediterranean and the Mar Menor. Unlike many other […]

The province of Alicante is currently enduring an intense heatwave, characterised by exceptionally high nighttime temperatures, which have not dropped below twenty-five degrees Celsius for many residents. The situation has made it increasingly difficult for locals to sleep, with the heat causing discomfort and sleep disturbances. The extraordinary temperatures are forecasted to persist throughout the week, leading to health concerns including heatstroke.