Torrevieja has begun the redevelopment of the Playa de Los Locos waterfront. The €8.59 million project will transform more than one kilometre of coastline: cars will have less space, pedestrians will have more, and a new system of public spaces with greenery, resting areas and improved beach access will be created between the city and the sea. The first section is already closed to traffic. The entire project is scheduled for completion on 1 January 2028. For Torrevieja, this

Philip Barry Foster, a former actor in the popular British soap Brookside, was arrested on 17 September in the Orihuela Costa area. The 51-year-old Briton was one of the fugitives sought by UK authorities. He now faces extradition proceedings. Foster was arrested by Guardia Civil officers under an international arrest warrant. The UK National Crime Agency (NCA) confirmed that he was detained on 17 September in the Alicante area and that proceedings to return him to Britain ha

Today Torrevieja gets back into the rhythm of school. This academic year, 17,002 students are enrolled across the municipality, from the youngest children to Conservatory students. And during August, the local Education Department processed 303 late school enrolments. In a city that continues to grow, those numbers tell their own story. And, naturally, the first day of school has not been entirely free of small organisational adventures. In some cases, it turned out that ther

Police have arrested three men aged 20, 21 and 46 in Orihuela who are suspected of being involved in a series of robberies involving violence or intimidation. The investigation covers two separate episodes: according to police, one of the suspects is linked to three attacks on women, while two others are suspected of attacking a man using a technique known as the “mataleón”. Three attacks, the same pattern The first investigation began after three women reported being attacke

On August 28, the coast of southern Alicante province experienced a rather unusual natural spectacle for several hours. In Torrevieja and Guardamar, the sea visibly pulled back from the shoreline, prompting lifeguards to raise red flags and ban swimming. At Acequión beach in Torrevieja, the water retreated by several metres. Proyecto Mastral recorded the unusual change in sea level and warned that further oscillations could occur during the day. But Torrevieja was only one ep

The Guardia Civil has arrested four people in Torrevieja who were subject to European Arrest and Surrender Warrants (OEDE) issued by the judicial authorities of Sweden and Poland. According to the published information, the detainees include three Swedish citizens and one Polish citizen. The arrests were made as part of checks carried out by the Guardia Civil in Torrevieja to identify people wanted by the authorities. There is an important detail here: this was not a single c

In August 2026, several large dead bluefin tuna were found along the Costa Blanca coastline. Three tuna were found at different locations along the coast of Torrevieja. Another large specimen was discovered at Mil Palmeras beach, in Pilar de la Horadada. Some of the fish found were estimated to weigh around 300 kilograms. The image is almost surreal: an ordinary beach, the sea, holidaymakers — and suddenly a three-hundred-kilogram tuna. But this is where the story becomes mor

Zaragoza. It seems that one resident in Zaragoza decided that all the usual ways of dealing with his community of residents had been exhausted. So he appealed directly to the people who, at least once a year, promise to make wishes come true. Melchior, Caspar and Balthazar — the Three Wise Men. The request appeared as a simple notice posted in the entrance hall. And its contents were actually quite serious. The author describes himself as a resident who is fully up to date wi

Recently, police in Orihuela arrested a 45-year-old property administrator, who is suspected of misappropriating more than €17,800 belonging to two homeowners' communities. According to investigators, the woman allegedly used forged signatures of community representatives to obtain money through bank cheques. The alleged scheme may have been operating for around two years. The investigation is ongoing, and police have not ruled out the possibility of further victims coming fo

There are roads that simply connect two towns. And there are roads where people lose pieces of their own lives every day. The N-332 around Torrevieja is one of them. Morning. Cars are standing still. There is a queue ahead of you and another behind you. Someone looks at the clock. Someone calls work. Someone simply stares ahead and waits. If the car windows were opened and drivers were given a microphone, the conversation might sound something like this: — How much longer?! —

During the early hours of 19 July, Guardamar del Segura became the scene of an unusual incident in southern Alicante province. Eight vehicles were damaged in a series of fires which, according to preliminary reports published by the Spanish press, are being investigated as possible acts of arson. For a tourist municipality in the Vega Baja region, such an event is highly unusual. Multiple vehicle fires are relatively uncommon in Spain and almost always lead to major police in

Summer is gradually arriving in Vega Baja, bringing with it a vibrant calendar of cultural, gastronomic and traditional events across the region. If you have not yet decided how to spend the rest of the weekend, there are plenty of opportunities to discover local traditions, enjoy great food and experience the unique atmosphere of southern Alicante. Here are some of the most interesting events taking place during the coming hours. Torrevieja — "Torrevieja y el Mar" Gastronomi

A series of attacks on elderly residents is under investigation in Torrevieja and La Mata A Guardia Civil operation in Torrevieja and La Mata has led to the arrest of two men aged 31 and 32 who are suspected of involvement in a series of violent robberies targeting elderly residents. According to investigators, the victims were between 75 and 93 years old. Authorities have linked the suspects to at least four incidents that took place between March and May 2026. A court in To

Spain is once again debating housing — and the problem is becoming deeper In the spring of 2026, the Spanish housing market once again became the center of public and political debate. The country is simultaneously discussing rent caps, extraordinary lease extensions, tax incentives, tenant protections, landlord interests, restrictions on tourist rentals, and new housing reforms. For ordinary citizens, all this increasingly resembles an endless stream of statements, emergency

The case unfolding in Rojales raises concerns for many Vega Baja residents, especially older people and their families. Guardia Civil is investigating an alleged fraud case involving an elderly British resident who, according to investigators, lost approximately €86,000. But the most shocking part is not the amount. It is how it allegedly happened. Investigators believe this was not a banking cyberattack or a telephone scam. They believe trust was built slowly, over years. Th

The municipality of Dolores, in the Vega Baja del Segura region, is experiencing one of the most tragic events of recent years. The bodies of a Guardia Civil officer, his wife and their adult son were found inside the residential area of the Guardia Civil barracks. Investigators are treating the case as a possible family homicide followed by suicide. According to Spanish media reports and the preliminary investigation, the victims were: — a Guardia Civil officer around 55 yea

Every summer a small transformation happens across Europe. Yesterday someone was sitting under grey skies counting the days until vacation. Alarm clock. Work. Coffee. Home. Work. Home. A few hours later the same person is standing beside the Mediterranean. Palm trees. Sea. Music. A warm evening. A cold drink in hand. Then a dangerous thought appears: “I’m free.” Sometimes this is where problems begin. Spain has spent years fighting what is officially called excess tourism beh

When residents notice a thin thread, a small drop of glue or an unusual mark near an apartment door, most people ignore it. However, for police these small details can sometimes be important warning signs. This week the National Police dismantled a major criminal group that, according to investigators, used Torrevieja as one of its operational bases while committing residential burglaries across different regions of Spain. According to the investigation, 13 people were arrest

Spanish National Police have arrested a man in Orihuela accused of illegally detaining a woman and threatening to distribute intimate photographs and videos. According to investigators, the woman had been living with the suspect, who allegedly: • controlled her movements; • restricted her freedom; • used threats involving intimate content; • psychologically pressured her to prevent her from leaving or contacting police. The woman managed to alert authorities and the suspect w

Spanish National Police have arrested a 52-year-old man in Orihuela accused of carrying out a violent robbery involving threats with weapons. According to investigators, the attack began at an ATM and later continued at the victim’s home. The victim, a 46-year-old man, was withdrawing cash late at night when he was approached by the suspect, who threatened him with a knife and a small handgun. The incident then escalated further. When the victim refused to hand over more mone

Torrevieja is preparing to reinforce its urban security system with a new Local Police station in Joaquín Chapaprieta street, one of the busiest areas in the city centre. Behind this announcement lies a deeper reality: Torrevieja has long stopped functioning as a small coastal town and now operates as a major Mediterranean tourist city. Why is a new police station needed? The Joaquín Chapaprieta area concentrates: • shops; • restaurants; • tourist activity; • nightlife; • hea

The province of Alicante has started 2026 with record residential construction figures. According to regional media and property sector data, construction began on 3,418 new homes between January and March, approximately 25% more than during the same period last year. The main engine behind this growth has been the Vega Baja del Segura region. The southern part of the province is now concentrating a large share of new urban development. Nearly 2,000 new residential units were

In recent weeks, hantavirus has returned to international headlines after reports of infections and deaths linked to a cruise ship. For many people in Spain, the virus remains largely unknown and concerning at the same time. The short answer is yes: hantavirus can be dangerous. However, it is very different from COVID-19 or influenza. It does not spread easily between people. The main risk comes from rodents. What Is Hantavirus? Hantavirus refers to a group of viruses from th

Torrevieja is entering the 2026/2027 school admission period under record pressure on its educational system. Local authorities have officially acknowledged that this year’s admissions campaign is experiencing historic demand and growing strain on schools. The reason is simple: the city continues to grow rapidly. While Torrevieja had around 106,000 residents at the beginning of 2025, by January 2026 the population had already exceeded 110,500 inhabitants — an increase of more