ALICANTE VEGA BAJA

Injured eagle owl rescued in Albatera, AlicanteThe stunning bird was found by a member of the Albatera Partridge Hunting Society in the Vega Baja area of Alicante province A young female eagle owl injured after flying into a fence has been rescued by a member of the Albatera Partridge Hunting.. 20/09/2021

Orihuela Council adds 100 per cent electric vehicles to its fleetThe local authority in the Vega Baja, Alicante province, has taken delivery of the first two of four zero-emission vehicles Orihuela Council has renewed its fleet with the addition of two new 100% electric vehicles, the first of four destined for.. 17/09/2021

SMEs and self-employed tourist workers in Rojales can apply for grantsLocal government grants are available for autónomo workers and businesses in the tourist sector to mitigate Covid impacts The local town hall in Rojales in the Vega Baja area of Alicante is offering monetary aid to small- and medium.. 17/09/2021

Virgen del Rosario Fiestas in Torrelamata September 28 to October 10The district in Torrevieja, Alicante province, will celebrate the traditional annual fiesta with concerts and performances for all the family Torrevieja Council has put together a slightly scaled-back programme of events, in line.. 17/09/2021

Bid for 24-hour emergency ambulance service in Orihuela Costa is rejectedA proposal by Orihuela residents’ association in the Vega Baja, Alicante province, has been deemed “unfeasible” Orihuela Costa will not have a 24-hour Urgent Medical Assistance Service (SAMU) after the Valencian government.. 17/09/2021

Lone goat on the loose in Torrevieja captured by policeThe animal is now in a shelter in the Vega Baja area of Alicante province, waiting to be claimed by its owner A lone goat which had escaped from a plot of land on an urbanisation in the Los Balcones area of Torrevieja caused alarm at the weekend.. 14/09/2021

New fast charging points for electric cars in Pilar de HoradadaA facility with three recharging points is now open to the public in the Vega Baja municipality, Alicante province In a bid to promote mobility with zero emissions, three fast charging points for electric vehicles have been installed in Pilar de.. 14/09/2021

Almoradi launches animal assistance project for vulnerable young peopleThe pioneering project in the Vega Baja area of Alicante province will offer training as therapy dog handlers Almoradi Council has teamed up with Somos Humanymal Association to launch Avanza-Dogs Project, a pioneering initiative which aims.. 13/09/2021

57 irregular immigrants intercepted in Alicante watersFive pateras reached the coast of Alicante province in the Marina Baixa and Vega Baja areas at the weekend Maritime Rescue services intercepted five boats with a total of 57 irregular immigrants aboard, including a minor, off the coast of.. 13/09/2021

Pilar de Horadada fiestas: October 2 to 16An extensive programme of activities has been put together to mark the annual patron saint festivities in the Vega Baja municipality, Alicante province Pilar de Horadada Council has organised two weeks of festivities to celebrate the annual Virgen.. 13/09/2021

Pensioner saved from drowning by ambulance team in TorreviejaThe incident happened on Playa del Cura in the Alicante province Drowning is an all-too-common incident on Spanish coasts during the summer, despite local authorities’ attempts to prevent the tragedies, but fortunately, one bather in Torrevieja.. 10/09/2021

Drunk driver crashes into roundabout in TorreviejaFive people were injured as a result of the crash in the Vega Baja area of Alicante The crash took place at around 5am on Wednesday morning (September 8) when a car crashed into the La Veleta roundabout on the outskirts of Torrevieja.  .. 09/09/2021

Concerts, events and activities in Redovan this SeptemberThe municipality, in the Alicante province, has organized a fun programme for both residents and visitors throughout September The annual Fiestas in Redován will not be going ahead for the third year in a row, after being suspended in 2019.. 09/09/2021

Torrevieja council orders urbanisation to remove fence blocking access to the beachResidents in Torrevieja, Alicante, have been prevented from reaching the Mal Paso cove by a fence blocking a public road The Torrevieja local council have opened an urban infringement case which orders the removal of an illegally built fence and gate.. 06/09/2021

Free programme of concerts and shows in Rafal throughout SeptemberFlamenco concerts, magic shows and plays will be held in the Vega Baja municipality in Alicante province next month The Department of Culture in Rafal has unveiled its summer programme of events for September, with something for everyone... 27/08/2021

Free tourist routes in Orihuela throughout SeptemberThe fun and educational routes offer a fantastic opportunity to find out more about the Vega Baja municipality in Alicante province Orihuela council's tourism and festivities department has put together a programme of eight free walks and a.. 26/08/2021

Guided tours of Guardamar Castle and Archaeological Museum in English English-speakers can participate in the tours every Thursday in Guardamar, located in the Vega Baja comarca of Alicante The Town Hall of Guardamar del Segura has organized combined guided tours of the Archaological Museum (MAG) and the.. 10/08/2021

Handyman Malcolm for painting, decorating, building work and property maintenance in Murcia and AlicanteExperienced professional in the building trade offers a wide range of skills in the Costa Cálida and Costa Blanca  Property owners in the Costa Cálida and the Costa Blanca will be all too aware of how easy it is for odd jobs around the..

3 top tips to a gentle start to life using hearing aids Protea Wellness AudiologyMany hearing aid users report an increase in their overall quality of life. Good hearing enables so much of what makes life great - many users experience more profound interactions with loved ones and find it much more enjoyable to participate in social events..

Orihuela opens its beaches to surfers: Cala Cerrada is ideal for surfersSurfers are being encouraged to visit Cala Cerrada beach on Orihuela's coastline in the Vega Baja del Segura of Alicante province.  Beach regulations have been modified to encourage surfing in the municipality, in particular at Cala Cerrada.. 28/05/2021