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Costa Blanca town unveils brand new dog park with training area and secure fencingAlmoradí responds to growing demand with new €36,000 dog park in Plaza de la Amistad Dog owners on the Costa Blanca have a new place to head after Almoradí officially opened a brand new dog park in Plaza de la Amistad.  .. 18/03/2026

From dry to drenched, the Vega Baja sees rain totals rocket in the last few weeksPatchy downpours bring big totals to parts of southern Costa Blanca, but not everywhere After a very dry start to the year in many parts of southern Spain, the Vega Baja has seen a noticeable shift in recent weeks, with rain returning across the region.. 18/03/2026

Alicante Father's Day supermarket hours: What's open and closed on March 19Supermarkets and shopping centres across the Costa Blanca adjust hours for the San José holiday Across the Costa Blanca, Father’s Day and the festival of San José on March 19 is traditionally a quiet one for retail, with most supermarkets.. 18/03/2026

Tourist dies after 30ft fall on clifftop path in Pilar de la HoradadaThe 28-year-old reportedly slipped while trying to pick up his glasses on the Orihuela Costa walkway A 28-year-old Colombian man has died after falling around 30 feet while walking along a coastal path in Pilar de la Horadada.   The accident.. 17/03/2026

Cabo Roig turns green as thousands celebrate St Patrick's Day paradeMusic, floats, bagpipes and plenty of Guinness drew huge crowds to Orihuela Costa’s biggest international celebration Thousands of people packed the streets of Cabo Roig on Sunday March 15 as the area once again turned green for the annual Saint.. 16/03/2026

A bright and sunny start to the week: Alicante weather forecast March 16-19Mostly clear skies and mild temperatures are expected across Alicante province, and only a little cloud later in the week The weather held out nicely for the St Patrick's Day celebrations in Cabo Roig over the weekend. While it was cooler and.. 16/03/2026

Where in Spain has the best St Patrick's Day celebrations?From Madrid to the Costa Blanca, Spain certainly knows how to throw a St Patrick’s Day party Every year on March 17, the whole world over turns green. Rivers are dyed emerald, famous landmarks light up in Irish colours and cities everywhere.. 13/03/2026

Two Lithuanians arrested in Torrevieja for stealing high-end car in the UKOne of the men, wanted on a European Arrest Warrant, tried to flee by jumping a barrier at the Torrevieja Guardia Civil station Two Lithuanian men have been arrested in Torrevieja after Guardia Civil officers spotted them driving a luxury vehicle.. 13/03/2026

Campaigners demand Orihuela Costa gets its own health zone as healthcare pressure mountsWith 30,000 registered residents and just one medical centre, Orihuela Costa's healthcare system is at breaking point A local healthcare campaign platform is stepping up pressure on the city council to deliver proper public health provision for.. 13/03/2026

Popular electric scooter service Hopp axed in Orihuela Costa after paperwork mix-upThe company had been operating in the area for six years before Orihuela Town Hall issued a decree ending the service Orihuela Costa has lost a really popular service after Orihuela Town Hall issued a decree shutting down Hopp, the electric scooter.. 12/03/2026

Ecocorp Solar expands its expert services into AlicanteProfessional installations all the way from Arboleas and Albox to Alicante and Altea, via Águilas and Alcantarilla!   Expat family-run business Ecocorp Solar SL has expanded its professional solar installation services into Alicante.. 12/03/2026

Orihuela Costa's water supply problem is finally being tackled with a €2.3 million investmentThe new reservoir will double the current reserve capacity, giving Orihuela Costa residents far greater security of supply Orihuela Costa is set to get a much-needed boost to its water supply after the city council published a tender for a new &euro.. 10/03/2026

Guardamar invests €1.3 million in beach lifeguard and rescue servicesThe contract will cover lifeguards, rescue services and beach safety along Guardamar’s 11km stretch of coastline The town council of Guardamar del Segura has launched a public tender for a new contract covering lifeguard, rescue, surveillance.. 10/03/2026

The definitive guide to choosing a health insurance policy for expats Are you planning to move to Spain and looking for a health insurance policy specifically designed for expats? We understand that such an abundance of information can be overwhelming, particularly when you wish to make a decision as quickly as possible.. 05/03/2026

How elderly care trends are developing in Spain: From traditional residences to innovative home solutionsLike many countries, Spain has an ageing population, and the care sector for the third age is rapidly evolving to reflect that Spain’s elderly care sector is evolving rapidly as the population ages and, while traditional residential homes remain.. 05/03/2026

5 essential estate planning considerations for British expats in Spain from Thy Will Be DoneThy Will Be Done breaks down the five things British expats in Spain really shouldn't overlook when it comes to protecting their family's future For British nationals living in Spain, having a solid estate plan in place is one of the most.. 04/03/2026

Torrevieja backs a future tram connection to Alicante AirportEarly-stage plans suggest a possible public transport route between the Vega Baja and Alicante-Elche Airport Plans for a future tram system in Elche are starting to stretch beyond the city itself, with fresh talk of a possible connection to Torrevieja.. 04/03/2026

Alicante Airport runway to close every night for taxiway worksThe closures run from March 2 to 29 and will affect both late arrivals to Alicante and some very early morning departures If you're flying into or out of Alicante-Elche Airport late at night or in the very early hours during March, it's worth.. 02/03/2026

New weather radar will deliver earlier and more accurate storm warnings across the Region of MurciaState of the art dual technology will improve accuracy in detecting rain, hail and snow in Murcia and Alicante A new weather radar operated by the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) is due to become operational in early March at Sierra de la Pila.. 27/02/2026

Torrevieja's clucking nuisance: The battle to clear the streets of chickensAn avian flu alert is fowling up plans to rehome hundreds of feral birds roaming the Costa Blanca city Not to put too fine a point on it, but Torrevieja has a chicken problem. Hundreds of feral roosters, hens and chicks have made themselves at home.. 26/02/2026