More than 12,422,000 international tourists visited the Valencian Community in 2025, nearly half a million more than in 2024, according to new figures released by regional tourism minister Marián Cano. The data, based on Frontur-Egatur surveys from Spain’s National Statistics Institute, show the UK remained the largest source market, accounting for 24.3% of visitors, followed by France on 17% and the Netherlands on 8.2%. Average daily spending rose from 131.4 euros in 2024 to 140.1 euros in 2025, with an […]

Families of eleven pupils with special educational needs at School Number 15 in Torrevieja have said they have been waiting since last academic year for the Generalitat to appoint a dedicated support educator. The non-teaching post requires authorisation from several regional departments. Parents argue that without an educator providing daily physical and cognitive support, true inclusion is impossible. The regional government has confirmed that the position has now been formally created and described its implementation as “imminent”, pending a final […]

Amigos de los Humedales del Sur de Alicante has reported the dumping and levelling of inert waste near the southern shore of Torrevieja lagoon to SEPRONA, the Guardia Civil’s nature protection unit. The group says around 10,000 square metres of land have been compacted less than 150 metres from the water, destroying natural vegetation. According to its president, Sergio Arroyo, part of the affected area is Mediterranean salt marsh, a protected habitat that supports species of high environmental value. The […]

The parents’ association at Heredades Primary School in Almoradí has warned that the possible withdrawal of the school bus service for the 2026–2027 academic year could have serious consequences for families and pupils. Around 40 of the school’s 80 pupils rely on the daily service from Almoradí to the village, a round trip of approximately eight kilometres. Families say many parents are unable to take their children to school due to work commitments or because they do not own a […]

Firefighters have been tackling a blaze at a seed company warehouse in the district of Lo Romero, in San Pedro del Pinatar, Murcia. The 1-1-2 emergency service received several calls at 1.32pm on Thursday reporting smoke coming from a warehouse storing cork trays. The fire prompted a large emergency response. Crews from the Murcia Region Fire and Rescue Consortium (CEIS) were deployed from stations in San Pedro del Pinatar, Los Alcázares and Molina de Segura. Firefighters from the Alicante Provincial […]

Four minors have been arrested in Elche after allegedly placing heavy objects on a section of railway line in an apparent attempt to derail trains. Local Police said the incident took place on the Alicante–Murcia line in the Altabix area, near Camino de las Canteras. Officers were alerted to a group of young people on the tracks and located the suspects on a nearby bridge. The four attempted to flee but were intercepted following what the council described as rapid […]

A 73-year-old man is under investigation after four cyclists were struck by a car on the CV-925 near Orihuela in Alicante province. The incident happened at around 3.50pm on Wednesday at kilometre nine of the road. Three of the cyclists, aged between 56 and 68, were seriously injured. Two were taken to Vega Baja Hospital in Orihuela with multiple injuries, while another was transferred to Vinalopó Hospital in Elche with a head injury, according to the Emergency Information and Coordination […]

Orihuela City Council has instructed the owners of the sixteenth-century Cabo Roig Tower to carry out restoration work after structural damage was identified. The Urban Planning Councillor, Matías Ruiz, visited the site on Thursday morning with the municipal archaeologist and a council architect to assess the condition of the protected monument. The inspection found that the سقوط of a palm tree crown against the tower caused a significant crack in the structure. Other conservation issues were also noted, including inappropriate […]

A British man has been arrested by Local Police in San Javier after allegedly carrying out high-speed stunt driving on an avenue in the town on Thursday afternoon. According to sources close to the case, officers detained the suspect after he was seen performing dangerous manoeuvres at speed. Police said the man claimed he did not have a valid driving licence and refused to undergo alcohol and drug tests. At the time of the arrest, there were four occupants in […]