The Valencia region welcomed 8,278,401 foreign tourists between January and October, 2.5% more than in the same period of the previous year, with the United Kingdom and the Nordic countries as the main origin of those tourists. The figures are recorded by the National Institute of Statistics in their latest report, released today, which also shows that in October alone …

The company operating the life guard service on the beaches of Torrevieja has reported that their teams assisted thousands of people throughout the season. Life guards are contracted to a private company in Torrevieja, and operate from June 15 to September 15, with two periods, “average” and “high” season. During the summer period, a total of 3,173 interventions were conducted, …

Torrevieja’s councillor for Employment, Víctor Ferrández, held a press conference this week, in which he explained a series of free activities taking place on the beaches during the winter months. The reason why it was the employment councillor presenting these activities, rather than sports or tourism, is that these event are also an opportunity for local people to secure work, …

The councillor of beaches in Torrevieja, Javier Manzanares, has highlighted “the speed and solvency with which the beaches in the town have been fixed”, after heavy rain, “caused serious damage, both in the loss of sand and the furniture on the beaches,” he said. The councillor also wanted to highlight that the main reason for such prompt action was that …

According to a statement from the Cruz Roja, 14,955 people with reduced mobility have used specially adapted access points along the beaches of the Costa Blanca and Valencia region this summer. To that figure, we must also add those who have visited beaches served by private contractors. The Cruz Roja look after a total of …

A man, said to be 68 years of age, died on Sunday morning as an apparent result of drowning in the sea in Torrevieja. The emergency services received the call at around 08:30 and dispatched a paramedic unit to the scene, but there was nothing that could be done to preserve the life of the man.

As Torrevieja town hall issued notice that dogs are now officially permitted on one of the beaches in the town, pet owners rejoiced that their furry friends could finally go with them to enjoy some fun in the sun. Torrevieja is one of the towns on the Costa Blanca which is trying to set the tone of inclusivity, whatever sector …

A pensioner, said by the emergency services to be a 78-year-old male, died on Tuesday morning at La Mata beach. The man was said to have shown signs of having suffered a heart attack, and so emergency medics were sent to the scene. Despite attempts to revive the man, there was nothing the emergency crews could do to save his …

A swimmer was rescued from the sea at the Torrevieja beach of Playa de Cura on Friday, showing signs of having suffered cardiopulmonary arrest, unconscious and with signs of drowning. The lifeguards rescued the swimmer at around noon, who were then joined by a paramedic ambulance, with rescuers managing to revive the elderly man at the scene. Once stable, the …

A 78-year-old bather has drowned on the beach of Los Locos in Torrevieja on Tuesday, according to the Emergency Coordination Centre. Operators received a call at 10:45 saying that an unconscious bather had been removed from the water at the beach, and so they immediately sent a paramedic unit to assist. Although medics attempted advanced resuscitation on the man, there …

This Saturday morning, anyone that is interested in finding out about the sea life found along the coast of Pilar de la Horadada can go along for a free three-hour snorkelling session organised by the town hall. There will be four different routes, and this week you will be able to try the first one. …

If you’re a lover of water sports, or if it’s something that you’ve always wanted to try but never have for one reason or another, then this Friday could be your lucky day! Torrevieja will be celebrating its third edition of “Torrevieja Nautical Experience” down in Playa de Los Locos, which is a fantastic open …