Cala Piteras in Torrevieja remains temporarily closed to swimming after routine water quality checks detected a localised problem. The council has activated its beach management protocol as a precaution, pending the results of further analysis. Tests found parameters linked to residual contamination, although the source and extent of the issue have not yet been established. The council is working with the relevant authorities to investigate the findings and monitor the situation. Local Police have closed the bathing area, while lifeguards […]

More than 18,000 people have gathered in Alicante’s Town Hall square and nearby streets in support of Ceuta. The rally, held for Ceuta Day, followed the mass arrival of migrants in Ceuta on 30 July. The turnout extended along nearby streets, including Rafael Altamira, and has been described as the largest demonstration held in the province. Spanish flags dominated the event, alongside Ceuta’s flag and banners linked to military bodies. Around 30 Ceuta-born residents living in Alicante also attended. Alicante […]

Thousands of people have attended solidarity events for Ceuta across the Region of Murcia. The gatherings took place on Wednesday, coinciding with the autonomous city’s day, as its population faced more than a month of disruption following the irregular arrival of more than 70,000 people. The largest events were held in Murcia and Cartagena, where crowds showed their support for Ceuta’s residents. The day was also marked by political tension, with the crisis becoming a source of confrontation between regional […]

A fire has badly damaged part of a three-storey house in Torrevieja. The Alicante Provincial Fire Consortium said the blaze started on the second floor of the property on Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters contained the flames to that floor, preventing them from spreading to the rest of the house. The affected room suffered significant damage, but no one was inside when crews arrived and no injuries have been reported. The property is at 17 Santomera Street. Firefighters received the alert at […]

Cartagena is entering its busiest period of the 2026 cruise season, with 93 ships scheduled to call at the port between September and December. October is expected to be the busiest month, with 39 arrivals and around 64,827 passengers. September is due to bring 15 ships, followed by 31 in November and eight in December. The schedule includes some of the Mediterranean’s largest cruise vessels, including AIDAcosma, Norwegian Escape and Sun Princess. The port welcomed 44 ships between June and […]

Falling average spending has shaped the summer season for hospitality businesses in Cartagena and the surrounding area, despite the region’s tourist appeal and its ability to generate activity during the busiest months. The findings come from a survey by Hostecar, the Association of Professional Hospitality Businesses. It highlights a disconnect between visitor numbers and the amount spent in hospitality venues across Cartagena, La Manga and Cabo de Palos.

A fire in the Torrellano Alto area of Elche has destroyed seven vehicles and damaged two others. The Alicante Provincial Fire Consortium received the alert at 2.26pm on Tuesday, after the blaze started in one vehicle in plot 3 and spread to nearby parked cars. The flames also reached a fence lined with cypress trees. Firefighters from Elche and the Santa Pola station attended the incident, with one sergeant, two corporals and nine firefighters involved in the operation. The crews […]

A homeless man has died after reportedly hiding inside a rubbish container while fleeing police in Cartagena. The incident happened at about 1am on Monday, 31 August, on Calle Carlos III. According to initial police information, the man had allegedly stolen a backpack on Avenida de América, in the Estación area, before running away. Officers lost sight of him, and investigators later concluded that he may have climbed into a container to hide. The container was collected by a side-loading […]

A 25-year-old man has been arrested in Santiago de la Ribera, in San Javier, after allegedly threatening his mother with several knives. The arrest took place on Saturday, 29 August, after police officers went to the family home. The man reportedly confronted the officers who attended the address, and was detained. The incident has been reported in Murcia. No further details about the alleged threats or the arrest have been released.