Tag Archives: Costa Blanca

Alicante City saw a protest against mass tourism by about 1,000 people last Friday. Estimates from the Government Delegation are much lower than similar protests in Spain over the past 18 months. It was the third demonstration in a year organised by the ‘Alicante- Where are you going?’ platform. READ MORE LAST FRIDAY MARCH Participants called for cheaper housing, as …

In anticipation of the busy tourist season, the Policia Nacional is increasing its patrols at Benidorm’s beaches and will use drones once more to monitor the area. Additional officers will work to prevent crimes such as thefts, and will be part of the ground units deployed on the busiest beaches. The drones are going to fly over the coast, and …

A BRITISH couple who are driving in Javea, Spain will never forget Kosmo the police dog. A 57-year old man and a 37-year old woman were arrested on drug trafficking charges after a dog detected two plastic bags that contained 48 grams of cocaine in the rear of the passenger seat. The car was pulled aside on Monday, around 8.30pm. …

An outdoor brawl that took place between Italians in Altea’s Old Town on Saturday morning caused a skull injury to one of the parties. Alicante General Hospital placed the Italian victim, 27 years old, into an induced-coma due to his severe injuries. Guardia Civil detained a 24-year old Spaniard one hour after the attack. VICTIM IN SOCIALMEDIA IMG A Benidorm …

One of the worst storms of July to hit Alicante in recent years has left many parts of the province with flooded roads. The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) said the storm was linked to a trough crossing the area and stated that it was ‘more typical of late August or September than July’. It’s far from the only time that …

A LAWYER orchestrated an Elche scam wherein car accidents had been staged in order to receive insurance payouts. Policia Nacional has arrested 13 people, including a minor of 16 years old for crimes committed between 2015-2024. The claims were staged by the same gang who used the exact same procedure to create a collision. READ MORE POLICIA NACIONAL PROBE The …

ALICANTE intensified its efforts against illegal street hawkers, with 120 police intervention in just July. Since Easter, the city council has destroyed over two tonnes of counterfeit goods. Items disposed included 720 football kit, 206 bags, purses and 52 undergarments. READ MORE FAKE GOODS MEET THIER END(Alicante Aytm image) Policia Local has taken action against vendors operating on the Playa …

A court has ordered four Romanians to stay away from Guadalest following the robbery of numerous tourists. A Villajoyosa court judge released a man aged 43 and three women aged 31 34 37. However, the judge also confiscated their passports. They were ordered to return to court in 15-day intervals. After establishing roadblocks on routes leading out of Guadalest, the …

Sea lions are now providing therapy for vulnerable children and youths as part of a SPECIAL Benidorm initiative. Aqua Natura Benidorm’s project was launched in the year 2024 and has benefited more than 30 individuals. Petra Dussealions and Roland Dussealions are the two sea lion trainers who came up with the idea. Through guided stays at the park, it helps …

The Guardia Civil warned tourists to the popular Costa Blanca beaches that valuables should be kept out of sight when parking their cars. Otherwise, they risk becoming a victim of robbery. This advice follows a series of burglaries by two dangerous fugitives who are evading French justice. European Arrest warrants have been issued for the Algerians aged between 31 and …