The Latest News from Torrevieja and the Costa Blanca
Police in Dénia catch drivers using mobile phones and wearing headphones
Local police in Dénia detected 23 infractions during a special driving distraction surveillance campaign.
Temperatures set to plummet as autumn conditions arrive
Alicante is preparing for a sudden drop in temperatures this weekend as a cold spell brings mid-November weather to the region.
IMF places Spain as fastest growing major economy in 2026
The International Monetary Fund has upgraded its economic forecast for Spain, projecting 2.5% growth in 2026.
Benidorm hotel occupancy tops 91 per cent in September as British visitors lead the market
Hotel occupancy in Benidorm exceeded 91 per cent in September 2026, driven by British tourists who made up over 43 per cent of guests.
Torrevieja officially receives the Valencian Cultural Capital 2025 distinction from the Generalitat
Torrevieja has officially been presented with the distinction naming it as Valencian Cultural Capital 2025 during a gala at the Teatro Municipal.

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.
Welcome to Tuesday's Torrevieja news round-up with Riley Via.
Today we cover an urgent incident in San Isidro where a toddler wandered out of a nursery, a national egg recall following a salmonella outbreak, and September tourism figures showing Benidorm hotels topped 91 per cent occupancy with British visitors leading the way.
Closer to home, we look at the La Pilarica festivities in Callosa de Segura, the Guardia Civil celebrations along Torrevieja's Vista Alegre promenade, and Torrevieja officially receiving the Valencian Cultural Capital 2025 title.
Plus, Orihuela’s Moros y Cristianos take over Fifth Avenue in New York, and a quick word on surviving Tuesday the 13th!


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The long holiday weekend across Spain has wrapped up, which means morning commutes and the school run are back. Join Riley Via-Silva for your essential travel and traffic brief for Tuesday 13 October.
In this episode, Riley covers the post-fiesta road conditions and school zone safety reminders, plus why you might want to watch out for Spanish Tuesday the 13th superstition. We break down European flight routes between the UK and Spain, including airspace reroutes over France and the Balearics, peak traffic flows through Madrid, Seville, and Barcelona, and what Atlantic weather systems mean for travel conditions.
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Police in Dénia catch drivers using mobile phones and wearing headphones
Local police in Dénia detected 23 infractions during a special driving distraction surveillance campaign.
Temperatures set to plummet as autumn conditions arrive
Alicante is preparing for a sudden drop in temperatures this weekend as a cold spell brings mid-November weather to the region.
IMF places Spain as fastest growing major economy in 2026
The International Monetary Fund has upgraded its economic forecast for Spain, projecting 2.5% growth in 2026.
Benidorm hotel occupancy tops 91 per cent in September as British visitors lead the market
Hotel occupancy in Benidorm exceeded 91 per cent in September 2026, driven by British tourists who made up over 43 per cent of guests.
Torrevieja officially receives the Valencian Cultural Capital 2025 distinction from the Generalitat
Torrevieja has officially been presented with the distinction naming it as Valencian Cultural Capital 2025 during a gala at the Teatro Municipal.
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