Environmental Boost for Municipalities The Alicante provincial government has launched a half-a-million-euro funding package to help municipalities turn back the tide of global warming. Respect, care and protection of the environment is the message being prioritised by the Diputación and are calling on local councils to use the funding for investing in green areas around the municipalities. The Committee on the Environment and Energy … Read More
Court Locks up Brits for Drug Distribution Network Officers from the Guardia Civil have dismantled a criminal organisation which distributed marijuana to an exclusively English speaking patronage. The arrests took place in Guardamar del Segura, Los Montesinos and Rojales, with four men, all said to be British national, arrested during the search of the homes. The men have been remanded in custody pending a trial, as well as … Read More
Bird Spotting in Torrevieja Towards the end of this month, Torrevieja will be a haven for bird spotters, as the Birding Festival Humedales del Sur de Alicante returns to the Parque Natural de la Mata. The dates for your diary are the 26, 27 and 28 October, for an event dedicated to the world of birds and ornithological tourism organised by Turisme Comunitat Valenciana, … Read More
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
Blue Flag Beaches in the Alicante Province, 2017 This is the list of beaches across the Alicante province which obtained a Blue Flag for quality for the 2017/2018 period, in the inspections carried out last year. Dénia Les Bovetes Les Marines Molins... 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