Orihuela Costa´s Tourist Information Office was shut on Thursday, ahead of the first weekend of the official summer season, with a sign on the door explaining that it was due to lack of staff. Councillor for tourism, Sofía Álvarez, explained her decision, saying that she had complained to the mayor, and the Human Resources office …
Two people had to be cut from their car by fire fighters, after it was in collision with a truck carrying gas canisters in Orihuela. A baby, who was also travelling in the car, escaped unhurt, as did the truck driver. The incident occurred at around 3pm on Monday for reasons which are still being …
As part of the series of music concerts being organised by the town of San Miguel de Salinas, this Friday night continues with “A Night in Mexico”. This evening, the audience will be treated to a large selection of popular songs of some of Mexico’s greatest artists including Rocío Durcal, Juan Gabriel, Luís Miguel and …
Airlines are warning of cancellations and delays tomorrow due to more strikes in Italy. National strike action is due to take place on Friday and will affect Air Traffic Control and ground handling services. Ryanair said it has been forced to cancel a number of flights on Friday and is also expecting delays to flights …
This Saturday morning, anyone that is interested in finding out about the sea life found along the coast of Pilar de la Horadada can go along for a free three-hour snorkelling session organised by the town hall. There will be four different routes, and this week you will be able to try the first one. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
As a connoisseur of these local night walks, now that I’ve completed two, I can highly recommend them as an extremely fun community activity. I’m a resident of Torrevieja but have recently carried out the night walks organised by the town halls of Redovan and Almoradí – so it doesn’t matter where you live, so …
Trade unions representing Local Police officers in the Orihuela municipality are urging the local government to support them in rejecting the creation of 10 posts for “mobility agents”, who they say are nothing more than a cheaper alternative to qualified and skilled police officers, lacking the same powers. The unions describe the creation of the …
