The Almoradí Earthquake Museum has marked its first year of operation, consolidating its position as one of the municipality’s most innovative cultural and tourism initiatives. Promoted by the Department of Tourism, the project transforms the devastating 1829 earthquakes into a modern and highly rated visitor experience. Located in an original home rebuilt after the 1829 disaster on Calle La Reina, the museum allows visitors to explore at their own pace. Carefully staged rooms recreate the daily life of a local […]

Orihuela City Council has approved a new programme of health and safety checks on the eleven beaches of Orihuela Costa, including legionella testing at foot showers and public water points. The four-year contract, with a budget of 144,940 euros, aims to reduce the risk of outbreaks and protect vulnerable groups such as older people, children and those with weakened immune systems. The authority says that public foot showers and washroom facilities, although connected to the mains supply, can create conditions […]

Torrevieja Council has reopened the natural pools and rocky bathing area at Paseo Juan Aparicio after fresh tests confirmed the water meets all legal bathing standards. The area was closed on Wednesday morning as a precaution after routine checks detected elevated levels of enterococci, bacteria commonly associated with possible sewage contamination. The council did not initially specify which parameters had been affected, although it later emerged that enterococci levels were above the permitted threshold. The Directorate General for Environmental Quality […]

Four men aged between 35 and 45 have been arrested following an investigation into a suspected criminal group targeting service stations along the AP-7 motorway. The Guardia Civil carried out two searches in Torrevieja, where officers recovered jewellery, cash in various currencies and items believed to be linked to the offences. The investigation began earlier this year after a rise in thefts at service areas in Castellón, Valencia, Alicante and Murcia. Officers believe the group used the motorway to travel […]

A court in Torrevieja has ordered the closure and eviction of Hotel Solebello in La Mata on 13 July at 9.15am. Judicial notices placed at the entrances and inside the building warn all guests and occupants to leave before that time. The order was issued by the civil section of the Court of First Instance number four. The case stems from a legal action brought by Eurointerfisa, the company listed on the hotel’s 2018 municipal licence and recognised as holding […]

The arrival of earth-moving machinery at a 28,104 square metre plot in Playa Flamenca has generated strong interest and debate in Orihuela Costa. The land, located between Arco Iris and Victoria streets, is licensed for a sports centre and is set to become a cricket ground. Promoters claim it will be the largest in Europe. The project forms part of a wider strategy to expand sports facilities in an area known for its diverse and multicultural population. Orihuela Costa is […]

Terra Natura Murcia has welcomed seven wild white stork chicks, marking another successful breeding season for the colony that nests inside the park. The storks have chosen the site as their home since 2012, returning each year to build nests in the treetops above the wetlands. Park officials say the calm surroundings and carefully maintained natural habitats have made it an attractive refuge. Over time, the birds have become regular summer visitors and a familiar sight for guests. In the […]

Torrevieja Council has completed a major project to modernise and expand public lighting in several parts of the municipality, with a total investment of 177,739.53 euros including VAT. The scheme forms part of the council’s wider strategy to upgrade urban infrastructure, improve energy efficiency and strengthen safety in streets, squares and public spaces. Work has been carried out in Eugenio Segarra Torregrosa, Gardenias and Travesía Frasquito, as well as in the green area of Patricio Pérez, the roundabout on Avenida […]

Business representatives have proposed the introduction of regulated parking zones in the areas of La Manga facing the greatest parking pressure. The suggestion was put forward on Wednesday during a coordination meeting with the council, neighbourhood associations and business groups from the coast. The meeting focused on security, mobility and community relations ahead of the busy summer season. One of the main concerns discussed was the ongoing presence of illegal parking attendants, commonly known as "gorrillas", particularly around Plaza Bohemia. […]