ORIHUELA, VEGA BAJA NEWS

February stays chilly with strong winds and more rain: Alicante weather forecast February 5-8Weather alerts for very strong winds are still in place as the unsettled weather continues in the Alicante Province Storm Leonardo is making its presence felt across Spain this week, with Andalucía bearing the brunt of the heavy rain and.. 05/02/2026

WATCH! Dramatic footage shows vital water pipe bursting yet again in OrihuelaThe Tajo-Segura Transfer in the south of Spain has sprung a major leak for the second time in months   You'd think after the recent downpours that water wouldn't be such a precious resource, but in Spain's drought-stricken south.. 04/02/2026

Launch of brand-new FREE newspaper on the Costa Blanca today: Pick up your copy of the Costa Weekly News here!Look out for the red and yellow, letting you know that the Costa Weekly News is ready to read now   There is a brand-new English-language weekly print newspaper that has just launched to serve the Costa Blanca, the Costa Weekly News, and it is.. 03/02/2026

February kicks off with wind alerts and more rain: Alicante weather forecast February 2-5Strong winds and unsettled weather continue into February, expect rain at times with occasional bright moments in between By early February, we often expect to see a glimmer of spring in the air, but this year, the weather has other plans. Instead.. 02/02/2026

More sonic booms coming to Lorca skiesAir Force training flights may rattle windows from Monday until Thursday February 5 A heads-up for Lorca residents and those nearby: expect some familiar loud bangs over the next week as Air Force and Space planes carry out tactical training over the.. 27/01/2026

Torrevieja and Orihuela shine at FITUR 2026Lifestyle videos, medieval markets and sports events woo international crowds Torrevieja and Orihuela are making waves at FITUR 2026, Spain's big international tourism fair running from Tuesday January 21 to Saturday January 25 at IFEMA in Madrid... 22/01/2026

Mar Menor burglary gang dismantled with 13 arrestsGuardia Civil links suspects to 25 offences across San Javier, San Pedro del Pinatar and Orihuela The Guardia Civil in Murcia has arrested 13 members of a criminal gang operating from San Javier, connecting them to 25 burglaries and thefts in the Mar.. 21/01/2026

Partner of Northern Irish murder suspect investigated after fatal crash in El CampelloMadison V., the 20-year-old British woman driving the BMW, is being investigated following a collision that killed a 54-year-old man A 54-year-old British man has died following a traffic accident on the A-70 in El Campello. The crash occurred.. 21/01/2026

Orihuela Costa drives population boom as British remain largest foreign groupHuge growth along the coast has pushed Orihuela municipality close to 89,000 residents Orihuela Costa has become the main engine behind a sharp rise in population across the wider municipality, which ended 2025 with close to 89,000 residents. New.. 16/01/2026

Internet in Spain for home and mobile with no extra fees from ExcomGet the best mobile internet and home WiFi in Spain from Excom Telecable Many people coming to Spain, whether permanently or for an extended vacation, wonder how they can get WiFi internet for their home and data for their mobile phone, plus calls.. 13/02/2024

Costa Blanca day trips: 6 fantastic places to discover in southern AlicanteMake the most of the cooler weather and enjoy everything the Costa Blanca has to offer this autumn/winter The Costa Blanca, or the White Coast in English, effortlessly conjures up images of pristine Mediterranean beaches and turquoise waters. But.. 21/11/2023

Zenia Boulevard Centro Comercial: What to do at La Zenia shopping centre in Orihuela Costa, AlicanteDiscover Zenia Boulevard, the largest shopping and leisure complex in Alicante province Situated in the heart of the Orihuela Costa, Zenia Boulevard is much more than just a shopping centre. Laid out like a miniature city complete will street signs..

Top beaches to visit in Alicante, Spain: Ultimate Costa Blanca South beach guideVisit the top beaches on Spain’s Costa Blanca in Alicante The Costa Blanca is a paradise strip of coastline on Spain’s eastern coast, in the Alicante province of Valencia. Encompassing such tourist hotspots as Torrevieja and Orihuela Costa..

Orihuela Costa swimming pool opening timesThe municipal pool in the Vega Baja town is open seven days a week It's that time of year when thoughts turn to a return to the pool or the sea, and with this in mind, Orihuela Town Hall's sports department has released the municipal swimming..

Brexit collides with 1975 military law in Spain; British housebuyers must now obtain military permits in parts of the Vega Baja (Note: the limit of the military importance zone is not exact but approximate) Purchasers from third countries buying in areas designated as “Zones of Interest for National Defence” along the coastlines of Spain must obtain a military permit.. 08/02/2021

Divine delights in Orihuela In Orihuela those who lead us most into temptation are the nuns!                       Christmas is a time for sweet pleasures, when sharp winter air stimulates.. 12/12/2013