XIIII Red Pepper and Shrimp Gastronomy Week in Guardamar The Ñora and Shrimp Gastronomy Week is being held in Guardamar del Segura for the 14th year in a row over the period of a week at the beginning of June. The ñora is a spicy red pepper that is typical of the area, and the shrimp, or langostino, are freshly caught from the Guardamar … Read More
Beaches of the Vega Baja Area Obtain 25 Coveted Blue Flags The beaches of the Vega Baja region, which include the Orihuela Costa, will exhibit a total of 25 prestigious blue flags this summer, which is four more than last year and in spite of all the chaos on some of the local beaches involving beach bars – or lack of them. Nevertheless, this area continues to lead all others within … Read More
Karaoke-Singing Parent Arrested for Leaving Child Alone at Home A 35-year-old man has been arrested in Guardamar del Segura (Alicante) for allegedly leaving his 5-year-old daughter alone in the house in order for him to go to a local karaoke bar. As reported... Read More
British Couple Arrested on Fake Kidnapping Charge Officers from the Guardia Civil have arrested two British nationals in Guardamar del Segura accused of organising a fake kidnapping. The supposed victim was the daughter of a couple from Manchester and was the girlfriend of the alleged perpetrator. The “kidnapper” sent SMS messages and emails to the girl´s parents threatening to kill her, unless […] Read More
