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Weird and wacky Easter parades and traditions in SpainFrom death dances to parades in honour of drunkards, Spain has some truly bizarre ways of celebrating Holy Week The Spanish certainly know how to throw a party and even their religious processions and parades are famous across the globe. There.. 28/03/2024
The rain returns this Easter weekend: Alicante weather forecast Mar 28-Apr 1Easter Saturday and Sunday are expected to be very wet throughout Alicante province Weather outlook on Easter Sunday in Alicante So far, Alicante province has managed to dodge the worst of the driving rain brought on by the arrival of.. 28/03/2024
Shopping centres in Alicante remain open on Good Friday and Easter SundayOn Easter Monday, April 1, stores will be closed everywhere but Elche In the Valencian Community, Easter weekend isn’t considered a non-working holiday, so most of the larger stores will conduct business as usual. In fact, it’s one of.. 28/03/2024
Witness the Devils Comet as it passes over Spain during the total solar eclipseComet 12P/Pons-Brooks will be clearly visible from Spain throughout the month of April Stargazers are in for a real celestial treat this month with the spectacular sight of Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, also known as the ‘Devil's Comet’.. 27/03/2024
Easter Week under water: All of Spain on high alert for storm NelsonDriving rain and winds of up to 90 km/h will batter Spain on Wednesday March 27 After weeks of summery weather, January beach days and soaring temperatures, Spain has been hit with a delayed winter right in the middle of one of the most eagerly-anticipated.. 27/03/2024
One step closer to pedestrian bridge in Lomas de Cabo RoigThe dangerous Orihuela Costa crossing has been given priority in the new budgets It’s taken nearly six years, but Orihuela is finally set to have a budget in place this spring. In a significant step towards the approval of the accounts, the government.. 26/03/2024
Free bus service between Orihuela Costa and City this EasterThe shuttle will depart from Playa Flamenca roundabout on Good Friday and Easter Saturday evenings The Orihuela City Council's Department of Tourism is offering a complimentary shuttle service for residents of Orihuela Costa to explore the city'.. 26/03/2024
Spring forward into longer days: Clocks go forward in Spain this weekendOn Sunday March 31, daylight saving time (DST) begins in Spain and the clocks will be put forward by an hour Since 1918, Spain has marked the transition from winter into spring – and vice versa – by changing the clocks by one hour in March.. 26/03/2024
Torrevieja puts the brakes on electric scooters with a new campaign and fresh finesThe Costa Blanca city registers 100 accidents involving scooters each year On Friday March 22, Torrevieja City Council announced the launch of a new campaign to improve road safety for users of electric scooters, also known as personal mobility vehicles.. 25/03/2024
Which supermarkets will open in Spain during Easter 2024During Holy Week, only Friday March 29 is a national holiday throughout Spain The Easter holidays are fast approaching and in keeping with tradition, many businesses throughout Spain will shut up shop for a couple of days or shorten their working.. 25/03/2024
Sunshine and showers: Alicante weather forecast March 25-28The weather in Alicante over Easter will be somewhat unpredictable, but much better than the rest of Spain Weather outlook on Wednesday March 27 The weather forecast for Easter in Alicante is looking somewhat unpredictable, with a mix.. 25/03/2024
Costa Blanca man jailed for raping Irish studentThe young woman was in Alicante on Erasmus when she was attacked A 33-year-old man has been sentenced to four years in prison for raping a young Irish student who was on Erasmus in Alicante. The perpetrator, whose name has not been released, was also.. 22/03/2024
Alicante Airport voted best in Europe for the second year runningThe Costa Blanca airport topped the category of aerodromes handling between 15 and 25 million passengers annually For the second consecutive year, Alicante-Elche Airport has been named the best airport in Europe in its category of between 15 and 25.. 21/03/2024
French woman arrested on the Costa Blanca for kidnapping her own childThe 44-year-old mother now faces extradition from Spain and a possible three year prison sentence The National Police in Dénia have arrested a woman who was the subject of a European Arrest and Extradition Warrant issued by France. She.. 19/03/2024
Torrevieja opens the largest Pump park in SpainLa Siesta Park boasts facilities for dozens of sports right in the heart of the Costa Blanca city Torrevieja's Mayor Eduardo Dolón celebrated the grand opening of La Siesta Park at the weekend, an exciting inauguration that drew crowds.. 19/03/2024
Benidorm beaches spruced up for the Easter holidaysThe Alicante resort has bolstered beach safety and cleaning services As the Easter holiday approaches, Benidorm's picturesque beaches have been primed and prepared to welcome thousands of eager tourists for the first major holiday event of the.. 19/03/2024
New Women's Health Clinic initiative offers online menopause consultations across the EUGet help with menopause anywhere in Europe with The Women's Health Clinic In a bid to extend their reach and assist women beyond Spain, the Women's Health Clinic Costa Blanca has announced the launch of its online menopause consultation service.. 18/03/2024
VIDEO: Violent fugitive from Germany captured in Rojales, AlicanteThe Kazakhstan-born kidnapper is fighting extradition from the Vega Baja Spanish authorities have arrested a fugitive wanted by Germany for kidnapping and assault. The 36-year-old man, originally from Kazakhstan, was detained in Rojales, Alicante.. 15/03/2024
Emergency contract awarded to replace CV-95 bridge in San Miguel de SalinasThis is the main artery connecting the Orihuela Costa with Orihuela city and handles upwards of 10,000 cars a day The Generalitat Valenciana has announced emergency plans to construct a new bridge over the La Escribana rambla at kilometre point 18.. 14/03/2024
Two Brits arrested for manslaughter on the Costa BlancaThe pair failed to call an ambulance after a 76-year-old woman had a serous fall in her Rojales home Tragedy has once again struck the expat community on Spain's Costa Blanca, as a 76-year-old British woman has died following a domestic accident.. 14/03/2024
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