SPORTING AND LEISURE

Whale of a sight: More than 100 giants glide past the Costa BlancaDénia had the front-row seat for one of nature’s grandest migrations this week The waters off the Costa Blanca have welcomed some extraordinary visitors this season. More than one hundred fin whales, the second largest animals on the.. 22/07/2025

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

Family of French tourists in Javea, including two small children, hospitalised after being hit by drink driverThe father and two young children were seriously injured in the incident, which has left holidaymakers in the Marina Alta town in shock A French family on holiday in Javea (Xàbia) on the Costa Blanca was seriously injured on Thursday afternoon.. 21/07/2025

47-year-old British man gored by bull in AlicanteThe man is in hospital after suffering an injury at the ‘bous cerrils’ fiesta in the Marina Alta comarca A 47-year-old British man was injured when gored by a bull’s horn last Thursday afternoon, July 17, during the celebration of.. 21/07/2025

Alicante province tops Blue Flag beaches leaderboardFind out which new beaches have gained or regained the prestigious award, and which have lost theirs in 2025 Poniente beach in Benidorm With a total of 89 Blue Flags, Alicante has received more of these distinctions than any other province.. 08/05/2025

Reach new heights with the Barranco del Infierno hiking route in AlicanteThis trail in the Valencian Community features a challenging climb of 6,600 steps amidst a verdant rocky landscape Tucked away in the north of Alicante province, the Marina Alta region boasts stunning natural beauty and offers exciting opportunities.. 27/02/2024

Alicante firm Telecable purchased by ExcomTelecable has become part of a bigger team by integrating into the Excom Group The long-standing and highly trusted internet, cable, TV and telecommunications company Grupo Telecable, based on Spain’s Costa Blanca and a firm favourite with expat..