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Christmas Comes Early as Alicante Starts Installing Festive Lights in September

Christmas appears to be arriving earlier than ever in Alicante, with the first festive lights being installed before summer has officially ended and while...

Orihuela Honours Its Patron Saint with Public Holiday

Tuesday, September 8, 2026, is an official local public holiday throughout the municipality of Orihuela, including Orihuela Costa and the surrounding villages. It marks the...

Spain Opens Applications for €50 Imserso Holidays, With More Than 7,400 Discounted Places Available

New applicants have until July 10 to register for the 2026–2027 travel programme, which will offer almost 880,000 subsidised holiday places across Spain. Applications are...

San Juan Celebrations Draw Thousands to Beaches in Torrevieja and Orihuela Costa

Bonfires illuminated six beaches as families, friends, residents and visitors gathered to welcome summer during one of the Costa Blanca’s most eagerly awaited annual...

San Juan celebrations planned for beaches in Orihuela Costa and Torrevieja

Bonfires, midnight sea rituals and a possible fireworks display will mark the traditional Night of San Juan celebrations across Orihuela Costa and Torrevieja on...

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