The Latest News from Torrevieja and the Costa Blanca
Five arrested in Alicante and Marbella after posing as police officers to commit burglaries
Five suspects have been detained after posing as police officers to commit a series of violent house robberies across Alicante and Marbella.
Woman rescued with near drowning symptoms on Tabarca Island and airlifted to Elche
A 60-year-old woman has been airlifted to Elche after requiring emergency CPR following a near-drowning incident on Tabarca Island.
Three youths arrested in Denia after driving van with false registration plates and stolen motorbike inside
Three young men have been arrested in Denia after being caught driving a hired van with cloned plates containing a stolen motorbike.
Man self-inflicts head wound in front of the National Police station in Orihuela
A 33-year-old man received medical attention for a head injury in Orihuela early Monday morning.
Gang arrested for targeting elderly women for their jewellery in Altea and Benidorm
A criminal network that violently targeted elderly women to steal their jewellery has been dismantled in Altea and Benidorm.

A daily round-up of the latest news from Torrevieja and the surrounding area on Spain’s Costa Blanca, presented by Riley Via-Silva.
Each episode brings together the key local stories of the day, from community updates and developments to wider news across Alicante province. The focus is on clear, simple reporting delivered in a relaxed and conversational style, making it easy to stay informed without the noise of traditional news formats.
Published Monday to Friday, this is a quick and reliable way to keep up with what is happening in and around Torrevieja.
In today's This is Torrevieja news for Tuesday, 21st July 2026, we look at a proposal to share a 1.27 million euro windfall among local charities and universities in Torrevieja.
In Elche, 73 schools will benefit from an 884,000 euro investment to improve air conditioning and sun protection.
We also report on a tragic incident at Los Náufragos beach where a 76-year-old swimmer has passed away. Emergency services also conducted a successful helicopter rescue of a 60-year-old woman from Tabarca Island.
Plus, details on a 33-year-old man treated for a head wound in Orihuela, and a major Guardia Civil operation resulting in 17 arrests across Altea and Benidorm.
To read more about these stories, visit This is Torrevieja dot com. Sponsored by White Doves.

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Five arrested in Alicante and Marbella after posing as police officers to commit burglaries
Five suspects have been detained after posing as police officers to commit a series of violent house robberies across Alicante and Marbella.
Woman rescued with near drowning symptoms on Tabarca Island and airlifted to Elche
A 60-year-old woman has been airlifted to Elche after requiring emergency CPR following a near-drowning incident on Tabarca Island.
Three youths arrested in Denia after driving van with false registration plates and stolen motorbike inside
Three young men have been arrested in Denia after being caught driving a hired van with cloned plates containing a stolen motorbike.
Man self-inflicts head wound in front of the National Police station in Orihuela
A 33-year-old man received medical attention for a head injury in Orihuela early Monday morning.
Gang arrested for targeting elderly women for their jewellery in Altea and Benidorm
A criminal network that violently targeted elderly women to steal their jewellery has been dismantled in Altea and Benidorm.
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