Alicante Takes Centre Stage for Four Days of World Dance
Alicante will welcome dancers and spectators from 9 to...
Cartagena Jazz Festival celebrates its 45th edition with leading international jazz...
The Cartagena Jazz Festival returns for its 45th edition...
British Holiday Giants Expand Spain Packages for 2027
TUI, Jet2holidays and easyJet holidays are increasing their Spanish...
Editor's Picks
Great reads from The Leader
Beaches
Three Drowning Deaths in Three Days on Guardamar’s Beaches
A Dutch tourist died at La Roqueta beach two...
Costa Blanca
EDITION 1148 OF THE COSTA BLANCA LEADER NEWSPAPER 5-11 October 2026
The latest edition brings English-language news, sport and events...
Costa Blanca
N-332 Riders in Torrevieja Risk €200 Fines for Using Hard Shoulder to Beat Queues
Motorcyclists using the hard shoulder to bypass traffic jams...
Community of Valencia
New Hospital Announced for Vega Baja, but Location and Timetable Remain Unclear
Valencian president Juanfran Pérez Llorca has announced plans for...
Costa Blanca
Tighter Scooter Controls as New Rules Take Effect on October 1
Electric scooter riders in the region face increased police...
Tourism Adds Thousands to Spanish House Prices, New Study Claims
Tourism growth is contributing to rising housing costs across Spain, with increased air arrivals adding an estimated €3,800 to the average price of a...
Popular Spanish Property Searches
Crime
Seven Young Men Arrested After Assault on Nightclub Doorman in Alhama de Murcia
The Guardia Civil has arrested seven young men following...
Two Arrested in Murcia as Police Seize 700 Litres of Fuel Linked to Suspected Smuggling Support
Guardia Civil officers have arrested two people at a...
Six Arrested in €2.2 Million Fuel Tax Fraud Investigation
Authorities seal 86,000 litres of fuel, shut pumps at...
Arrest over violent bag-snatch attacks in Alhama de Murcia
One victim suffered serious injuries after being pulled to...
Business and Economy
British Holiday Giants Expand Spain Packages for 2027
TUI, Jet2holidays and easyJet holidays are increasing their Spanish...
Holiday Shopping Guide: What’s Open Across the Vega Baja?
Zenia Boulevard and selected supermarkets will open on Monday,...
Corvera Airport Passes Six Million Passengers as New European Routes Announced
Murcia’s airport recorded an 8.4% rise in passenger numbers...
Hotel Montepiedra – Endless Ways to Celebrate
From weddings and family gatherings to special occasions, Hotel...
Education
Orihuela Launches ‘We Are What We Eat’ Healthy Eating Campaign for Schoolchildren
Orihuela’s Health and Education departments have launched a new...
University of Alicante Launches First AI Course for Healthcare Management in Torrevieja
The University of Alicante has launched its first course...
ABALA Proposed for €16.67m Torrevieja Sea and Salt Museum Contract
Torrevieja City Council’s Contracting Committee has unanimously proposed ABALA...
Torrevieja to Host Teams from 12 Countries for International Football Tournament
Torrevieja will host the fourth Ciudad de Torrevieja International...
EntertainmentWhat's On
Alicante Takes Centre Stage for Four Days of World Dance
Alicante will welcome dancers and spectators from 9 to...
Cartagena Jazz Festival celebrates its 45th edition with leading international jazz artists
The Cartagena Jazz Festival returns for its 45th edition...
Holiday Shopping Guide: What’s Open Across the Vega Baja?
Zenia Boulevard and selected supermarkets will open on Monday,...
Hit Musical The Book of Mormon Heads to Alicante in 2027
Tickets are now on sale for seven performances at...
Hotel Montepiedra – Endless Ways to Celebrate
From weddings and family gatherings to special occasions, Hotel...
ColumnistsViews & Opinion
A Misunderstanding
Let’s go a Rambling in the English Language and the way it is spelt. It can be complicated for instance … The soldier decided...
‘How old would you be if you didn’t know your age?’
I was reading something in a magazine last week...
