TORREVIEJA, TORREVIEJA LOCAL NEWS

Dead cow at Altea beach is second on Costa Blanca in less than a weekCases are so far unexplained but cargo ships carrying livestock have been blamed for previous similar incidents A dead cow in the sea at a beach is an unpleasant surprise for bathers but is not as uncommon as you may think. The severely decomposed.. 06/08/2025

Swarm of earthquakes makes the Costa Blanca and Murcia trembleA dozen offshore tremors recorded in the south of the province yesterday and this morning A total of 12 small earthquakes occurred nearby off the southern Costa Blanca within a few hours of each other between Monday evening and this morning... 05/08/2025

Turkish gang member killed in broad daylight shooting in TorreviejaThe murder was committed at a busy intersection in central Torrevieja A man has died after being shot at the intersection of Rambla Juan Mateo and Calle Pedro Lorca in central Torrevieja. The shooting took place on Sunday afternoon, August 3 in broad.. 04/08/2025

Race to rescue Costa Blanca beached whale fails to save its lifeYoung pilot whale was found on the rocks in Torrevieja on Sunday morning A race against the clock was unable to save the life of a young pilot whale that was beached in Torrevieja on Sunday. The calf was first spotted by a worker for the beach.. 04/08/2025

Hotter days and stuffy nights: Alicante weather forecast August 4-7The hottest days and the coolest nights will be inland while the coast will get back above 30ºC A sunny Monday afternoon on the Costa Blanca Monday, August 4 Alicante province is starting the week with intervals of low cloud early.. 04/08/2025

Dead cow washed up at busy Torrevieja beachOnlookers at Playa de La Mata were shocked by unexplained appearance of sea “moo”-nster La Mata beach, Torrevieja Beachgoers taking a dip at La Mata in Torrevieja alerted lifeguards on Wednesday July 30 after they saw a large object.. 01/08/2025

New desalination plants planned for Águilas and Torrevieja to increase water supply in Murcia and AlicanteThese major infrastructure projects aim to ease groundwater pressure and provide more fresh water for the area Two large desalination projects are moving forward in Águilas and Torrevieja, with the Confederación Hydrográfica del.. 30/07/2025

Airport Buses wants your feedback: What new stops do you want to see?These are all the current stops along the way on Airport Buses’s three routes... but now they’re looking to add more! Since the Airport Buses private coach transfer service to and from Murcia Airport launched in May 2025, hundreds of passengers.. 29/07/2025

Surgery wait times shrink at Vega Baja's two public hospitalsTorrevieja Hospital leads with a 56-day average wait time for surgery Patients needing surgery in the Vega Baja have reason to feel relieved. Both public hospitals in the area are performing better than the regional average when it comes to getting.. 29/07/2025

Read the August edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the August 2025 issue of Home & Living! Another great read which we hope will inspire you and give you lots of ideas for your home.   Featured in this month’s issue:   We chat to a couple who bought.. 29/07/2025

Lemons selling for eight times more in shops than growers earnCitrus farmers in Vega Baja are being paid 40 cents for lemons that later fetch nearly €3 in supermarkets If you’ve bought lemons lately, you’ve probably noticed the price has crept up. According to a new report by FACUA (a non-profit.. 25/07/2025

WATCH: Wildfire at Torrevieja lagoon spreads frighteningly close to homesThe blaze broke out at the abandoned municipal spa with smoke visible across the Costa Blanca Spain’s dreaded forest fire season is continuing without let-up, with major blazes breaking out across the country since the start of the summer. In.. 21/07/2025

Turtle rescued from the sea in Torrevieja after eating the remains of a balloonExperts are urging the public to end the custom of releasing balloons into the sky since they can become a “deadly trap” for animals A young turtle had to be rescued in Torrevieja last Friday July 11 because it had ingested.. 17/07/2025

New Plaza Movilidad-Flamenco Holidays deal makes mobility scooter hire in Murcia and Alicante even easier this summerPlaza Movilidad Mar Menor teams up with Flamenco Holidays to offer holidaymakers exclusive discounts Plaza Movilidad Mar Menor has announced a new partnership with Flamenco Holidays, launching on Tuesday July 1, 2025. The collaboration means that.. 01/07/2025

Thai Food Khon Kaen Torrevieja extends opening hours and joins TikTokThe popular Thai restaurant in Torrevieja has added Tuesday evenings to its opening times and is sharing more behind-the-scenes videos on social media Thai Food Khon Kaen Torrevieja has announced a summer schedule update, now welcoming diners.. 27/06/2025

Heat pumps vs air conditioning: What's the smarter choice for your Spanish home?Understand the difference before deciding how to cool and heat your living space   If you’re preparing to install air conditioning in your home, you’re not alone. Many residents in Spain are doing the same as temperatures climb. But.. 10/06/2025

Thinking of air conditioning? Here's why you might want to consider a heat pump instead...Before you commit to cooling alone, find out how a heat pump could heat, cool and cut your energy bills   When the Spanish sun beats down, installing air conditioning can feel like the only option. But before you go ahead with your order, it&rsquo.. 12/05/2025

Heat pumps, the new way to heat and cool homes that everyone is talking aboutNeed air conditioning for your home in Spain this summer? Heat pumps offer a smarter, more efficient way to stay cool and comfortable all year round... As temperatures begin to climb on the approach to summer, many homeowners in Spain start thinking about.. 08/04/2025

Catering an event in Murcia or Alicante with a hog roast and pulled porkJulian's perfect Hog Roast Murcia is the only hog roast company in Murcia and Alicante Anyone who has ever held an event in Murcia or Alicante will know the challenge of trying to feed the masses who turn up. Whether it's a public event like a..

The sonic booms are over for now, but when will the next ones be?Here is when the next loud sonic booms from planes will be heard in southeast Spain   This Thursday February 13 marks the end of the latest round of supersonic training flights by the Spanish air force out of Albacete Air Base, which have caused.. 13/02/2025