Don’t book flights until travel picture becomes clear, Which? warns Consumer watchdog Which? has warned travellers not to book flights until clarity emerges over international travel after revealing more than two million passengers lost money during Covid. The warning came amid research which found people were left out of pocket after missing flights that continued to operate during the pandemic. The watchdog said local Covid lockdowns or restrictions at destinations … Read More
A Shopping Trip Back in Time Do you ever wander down the local high street and think that you are walking in the footsteps of many who have moved in the same direction, to the same location, but across years, decades and even centuries before? If you have, and you’re in Torrevieja, you will love a new exhibition that starts today in the Palacio de la … Read More
Trucks May be used to Fight Mobile Phone Use This week, the DGT is running a special campaign on secondary roads, the location of the majority of fatal and serious incidents in Spain, which focussed on the main contributing factor to road traffic collisions, inappropriate speed, driving too close, alcohol and drugs, and not wearing a seat belt or using a mobile phone. It … Read More
Eleven Births in One Day The University Hospital of Torrevieja has broken its own record for baby births, with a total of eleven little-ones making an appearance in 24 hours. Of the eleven babies born, eight were boys and the other three were girls, obviously. All babies and mothers are reported to be doing well and receiving the best possible care. Torrevieja has become a … Read More
October is Tyre Safety Month Once again, as the winter is fast approaching, N332 RoadWatch are supporting what was a U.K. based campaign focusing on one of the most crucial elements of a car, one which is so easy to check, and yet one which is so often neglected, as we join in with recognising that October is TYRE SAFETY … Read More
New Booklet to Promote Tourist Routes The councillor for tourism, Fanny Serrano, showed off a new booklet at a press conference this week, a guide that offers information about the various guided routes that can be enjoyed throughout the winter season. The guided routes have been more popular than ever this summer, resulting in an extension to their contract, and now, throughout the winter, Torrevieja is … Read More
XXII Second-Hand Car Fair in Almoradí If you’re looking to buy another car, but don’t want to shell out an absolute fortune, you might just find what you are looking for at the 22nd edition of the Feria del Automóvil de Ocasión, which is taking place in Almoradí over the course of this weekend. There will be plenty of second-hand, semi-new … Read More
Night Shopping in Almoradi This Saturday Night It’s taken a while, but the weather is definitely starting to heat up – amid the odd day of storms and rain – so it’s now the time when many of the region’s town halls organise their night-time shopping events so that everyone can grab a bargain, see what’s on offer and shop in comfort … Read More
Nautical Experience Open Day in Torrevieja 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 … Read More
Fantastic Properties to Buy in the Mar Menor Area The Mar Menor, translated to “Minor sea” or “Smaller Sea” in English, is a coastal salty lagoon located in the south-east of the autonomous region of Murcia, near the historic city of Cartagena. Four municipalities lie by the Mar Menor; Cartagena, San Pedro del Pinatar, Los Alcázares and San Javier. With a surface area of … Read More
Slight Rise in Short and Long-Distance Train Ticket Prices High-speed AVE train ticket costs for services between Alicante, Villena, and Madrid, and those across the country, plus those for general long-distance journeys have gone up by one percent, in the first rise in five years. Rail company RENFE says that only the basic price of these two types of train journey will be affected, Read More
Light and spacious 3 bedroom apartment in Playa San Juan Stunning and spacious 3 bedroom flat for sale Light and spacious 3 bedroom apartment in Playa San Juan, one of the best areas of Alicante. This fantastic apartment has 122,80 sqm, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, fully equipped kitchen and a Read More ... Read More