Mission Statement: to assist the integration of foreign residents living in Spain and this is never more accurate than when you establish yourself as a foreign resident in a new country Being able to quickly familiarise yourself with the culture and customs can help ease the transition during a challenging time This is why Euro Weekly News makes it our mission to provide you with a free news resource in English that covers both regional and national Spanish news – anything that we feel you will benefit from knowing as you integrate into your new community and live your best life in Spain you can forget about translating articles from Spanish into awkward English that probably don’t make much sense Let us be your convenient and essential guide to all things that will likely affect you as a foreign resident living in Spain Benissa will host its Patron Saint Festivals in honour of the Puríssima Xiqueta from 25 April to 4 May 2025 celebrating the patroness of the town since 1864 which takes place on the fourth Sunday of April highlighting the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the Puríssima Xiqueta’s image in 2024 With the arrival of fine weather in Spain, street festivals and local neighbourhood parties are in full swing. It’s a perfect time to meet the locals and soak up the atmosphere. there will be a solemn mass and procession in her honour followed by fireworks and a tribute show to Queen The following days include celebrations like the Day of the Ribereres i Riberers with a tribute to the riberers and a grand parade and performances by orchestras and mobile discos the Day of the Quintades will feature a giant paella The festivities will conclude on 4 May with a final Queen tribute show Subscribe to our Euro Weekly News alerts to get the latest stories into your inbox Euro Weekly News is the leading English language newspaper in Spain by delivering news with a social conscience we are proud to be the voice for the expat communities who now call Spain home With around half a million print readers a week and over 1.5 million web views per month EWN has the biggest readership of any English language newspaper in Spain The paper prints over 150 news stories a week with many hundreds more on the web – no one else even comes close Our publication has won numerous awards over the last 25 years including Best Free Newspaper of the Year (Premios AEEPP) Company of the Year (Costa del Sol Business Awards) and Collaboration with Foreigners honours (Mijas Town Hall) All of this comes at ZERO cost to our readers All our print and online content always has been and always will be FREE OF CHARGE Download our media pack in either English or Spanish the floats parade and the humorous flotilla paella competition… it will all take place until 4 May in Benissa These festivities began on Friday 25 April and will run through to Sunday 4 May in Benissa They are the famous Patron Saint Festivities of the Puríssima Xiqueta featuring a broad programme blending tradition also plays a prominent role in the line‑up performances by four leading pop orchestras disco trucks and appearances by bands and brass ensembles The highlight comes on Tuesday 29 April with Rock Night who will present her debut album Instructions for Loving a Cherry That evening will also feature Catalan group The Tyets and the lively Marina Alta band Jean Jass Take a look at the programme for the coming days: 00:00 – Orchestra Flama on the Joaquín Piera and Mariana Torres promenade Read here more news about Costa Blanca North Read here more European news Website#cef765bdd3c54f016aeda9e2{display:none} Reflecting its commitment to Smart Tourism Benissa has been selected as one of the destinations for the European project D3HUB This initiative is designed to establish the European Competence Centre for Data Management in Smart Tourist Destinations (DTI) it aims to support municipalities in becoming more competitive The selection for the programme involves 15 countries The inclusion of Benissa is largely due to its impressive track record in adopting technological tools and innovative practices specifically designed to assess the impact of tourism This reflects the town’s dedication to a tourism model that not only attracts visitors but also prioritises responsible practices that benefit both the local community and the environment Benissa is the only destination chosen from the Alicante province and one of the few selected in the Valencian Community This accolade is a testament to Benissa’s commitment to evolve into a fully developed smart tourist destination this sits perfectly with the aspirations of the DTI Master Plan and the Destination Tourism Sustainability Plan (PSTD) Both of these initiatives have received significant funding from the Next Generation EU Funds Find more local news, activities, and profile interviews for Costa Blanca North. 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Benissa has a bus service from regular line which connects the cities of Alicante and Valencia in summer Benissa offers transport linking the center with the beaches and coves of the municipality Next you have an index with all the points that we are going to deal with The company in charge of the regular bus line that connects Alicante with Valencia is Alsa It runs through various municipalities of the Marina Alta becoming the main road transport for the region Alsa's journey starts at the Adif station in Alicante and ends at the AVE or bus station in Valencia it also offers some stops in other regions such as Marina Baixa You must bear in mind that the Alsa logbook indicates some unscheduled stops where the bus does not stop it is recommended to pay special attention to the specific hours of each stop The regular bus line towards Valencia during the week the first stop in Benissa at 09:15 and the last one at 20:30 Benissa has a regular transport line service from 09:05 a.m This day the bus makes its single stop at Manises airport to the 11: 30 h The service more visibly cuts its stop time in Benissa on Sunday In the town of Benissa there are currently two stops of the regular bus line Both are located on the same main avenue of the municipality since it coincides with the N-332 national road the location of the stop is on the avenue of the Country Valencià number 241 From the capital of the Valencian Community to Alicante the schedule has some similarities with the previous one this tour starts at the Valencia bus station on weekdays and The first stop in Benissa from Valencia is at 07:45 a.m the bus from Valencia leaves Manises at 12:30 p.m. the first bus arrives in Benissa at 07:55 and the last at 21:25 Alsa's route on the last day of the week stops in Benissa at 10:30 a.m. the bus stops at the beginning of the Avenida del País Valencià The total price of the route between Alicante and Valencia is 21,65 Euros Depending on the user's collection point and final stop the ticket price to Alicante is 8,95 eurosWhile to Valencia is 12,65 euros To purchase the travel ticket it is necessary to access the website of Alsa to buy it in advance it is possible to buy it on the bus itself through the driver The municipality of Benissa offers a free bus that covers the route between the urban center of the town to the beaches and coves and More information about the free Benissa bus Benibús. 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Alongside Calpe, a connection will be established with the tourist area of Javea, which has high traffic intensity in the summer. A connection to Teulada will also be created, as the section from Benissa to Teulada already has an average daily traffic of almost 20,000 vehicles per day. The works will create 1,800 m of service roads, linking to the neighbouring municipalities. An access link to the La Pedrera industrial estate will also be executed, eliminating the existing intersection to ensure road safety. The project will also include a 174 m span of pedestrian and cycling area, making trips through Benissa easier and faster for all road users. Subscribe to our Euro Weekly News alerts to get the latest stories into your inbox! Known as the PEOPLE’S PAPER, Euro Weekly News is the leading English language newspaper in Spain. And it’s FREE! 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According to the Meteorological Service of Catalonia 90 mm of rain fell in the Port of Mataró area in 60 minutes on 16 September Emergency services received a total of 197 calls for 138 incidents during the storm Pineda de Mar and Calella in Maresme comarca Around 28 calls were received for incidents in Selva comarca Civil Protection in Catalonia reported one person was injured after his vehicle was submerged in a flooded underpass in Mataró in the province of Barcelona on 16 September The man was unresponsive when teams from the Fire Department and local police managed to pull him from the vehicles He was given emergency medical treatment and transferred to Mataró hospital Stormy weather also affected parts of the Valencia Region from 17 September in the province of Castellón; and in Benissa and Callosa d’En Sarrià in Alicante Province Oropesa del Mar recorded 144.4 mm of rain; Benissa 139.0 mm; Torreblanca 138.8 mm; and Callosa d’en Sarrià 132.0 mm Emergency services in Valencia Region received 265 calls and responded to 90 incidents Firefighters in Castellón Province rescued people from at least 6 vehicles trapped in flood waters Dozens of people were evacuated from the flooded campsites of Ribera Mar and Bravo Playa in Cabanes A police officer died in tragic circumstance trying to rescue a driver swept away in flood waters in Benissa said “I want to convey my condolences to the family and friends of the policeman who tried to save a man in an act of great generosity.” ⚫️ Mor un policia en socórrer a un conductor arrossegat per les fortes pluges @ximopuig 🗣️ “Vull traslladar el meu condol a la família i amics del policia que tractava de salvar a un home en un acte de gran generositat” “Demane prudència durant les fortes precipitacions” ⛈️ pic.twitter.com/kTjHbfOuNq — Generalitat (@generalitat) September 18, 2022 — Bombers Dipcas (@BombersDipcas) September 18, 2022 Imágenes de alguno de los servicios relacionados con #lluvia, en los que ha intervenido @BombersDipcas esta pasada madrugada en #Orpesa. pic.twitter.com/RVTGO8R13g — Bombers Dipcas (@BombersDipcas) September 18, 2022 Breaking NewsSpain Richard Davies is the founder of floodlist.com and reports on flooding news USA – Hundreds Evacuate as “Unprecedented Storm” Causes Coastal Flooding in Alaska Costa Rica – Floods and Landslides Leave at Least 9 Dead, Dozens Displaced Cookies | Privacy | Contacts © Copyright 2025 FloodList granted authorisation to the Ministry of Transport and Urban Agenda (Mitma) to initiate the tender process for complementary works on the Benissa bypass These enhancements aim to improve the bypass’s efficiency through access reorganisation The estimated budget for this project exceeds €19 million (excluding VAT), which supplements the €38 million (including VAT) previously invested by Mitma in the infrastructure, reported Alicante Plaza It has effectively segregated local traffic from long-distance traffic and mitigated pollution and congestion within the municipality the bypass has improved connectivity with the toll-free AP-7 motorway since January 1 resulting in an increase in traffic on the connecting road between the AP-7 and the new northern Benissa link on the N-332 The approved complementary works will focus on the vicinity of Benissa’s new northern link and the adjacent section of the N-332 near the La Pedrera industrial estate These actions aim to optimise the functionality of the link road and enhance road safety through access reorganisation and route improvement transforming the existing single lane in each direction into two lanes and creating a direct route from the AP-7 motorway to Calpe the plan involves improving the layout and widening the N-332 over a nearly 2-kilometre stretch at the northern terminus of the Benissa bypass The objective is to provide a section connecting Benissa and Teulada with characteristics similar to the recently constructed Benissa bypass with an average daily traffic intensity of nearly 20,000 vehicles serves as a vital link connecting prominent tourist areas such as Javea which experience high traffic volumes during the summer season the project includes the construction of an access link to the La Pedrera industrial estate eliminating the existing left turn and thereby improving road safety conditions within the 2-kilometre section of the N-332 targeted for improvement To enhance road service levels and improve road safety the project encompasses the construction of 1.8 kilometres of service roads connected to the new link These service roads will ensure accessibility to neighbouring properties approximately 2 kilometres of pedestrian and cycling paths have been incorporated to enhance accessibility to the Partida de Canor and the La Pedrera industrial estate The project features a unique mixed-typology walkway (comprising steel and concrete) spanning 174 metres over the new roundabout at the northern link of the Benissa bypass Benissa recovered the Metropolitan TRAM service in 2020 after four years of cessation. Since then, the route with a stop in the municipality corresponds to Line 9 of the service. This is the one that connects Benidorm with Dénia The aforementioned Line 9 can connect with Line 1 that goes from Benidorm to Alicante const height_div=document.querySelector('#indice_contenido').offsetHeight;jQuery(function(){var top_div=jQuery('#indice_contenido').offset().top;var total_div=parseInt(height_div)+parseInt(top_div);jQuery(window).scroll(function(){var scroll=total_div-jQuery(window).scrollTop();if(scroll La train station in Benissa It is located at the end of Avenida de l'Estació This Alicante train stop is located outside the urban center The Alicante Metropolitan TRAM contains three zones and six different lines throughout the route The one that corresponds to the Line 9 contains 17 stops The train that offers service to the Marina Alta region is the one that connects Benidorm and Dénia it is possible to continue the trip from Benidorm to Alicante The complete stops of the TRAM from Dénia to Alicante with a stop in Benissa are: it will be necessary to use two TRAM lines L9 (Dénia-Benidorm) and L1 (Benidorm-Alicante) it will be necessary to make a transfer at the Benidorm station The Alicante Metropolitan TRAM is divided into zones depending on the number of areas that the user is going to travel the price of the ticket will vary depending on the combination If the exit stop and the destination stop to which the user is going are in the same area the route you must follow passes through two zones go through three zones will be worth 3,90 euros Tickets can be purchased at the machines found in the stations or at the ticket office But it is also possible to buy the ticket within the train itself either at the machines in the carriages or through the conductor Check the complete rates of the Alicante TRAM La Frequency of passage of Line 9 of the Alicante TRAM is one hour The first tram that leaves from Benissa towards Dénia is at 07:08 hours and the last one at 22:08 hours the first train from Benissa leaves at 06:21 hours and the last at 21:21 hours Check all the schedules of the L9 of the TRAM Alicante and others Δdocument.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()) Sign up for the Spanish News Today Editors Roundup Weekly Bulletin to get a comprehensive email with all the week’s news for Spain Get a sneak peek – here are a few of our recent Subscription Bulletins: and thank you for choosing CamposolToday.com to publicise your organisation’s info or event Camposol Today is a website set up by Murcia Today specifically for residents of the urbanisation in Southwest Murcia providing news and information on what’s happening in the local area which is the largest English-speaking expat area in the Region of Murcia When submitting text to be included on Camposol Today please abide by the following guidelines so we can upload your article as swiftly as possible: Send an email to editor@camposoltoday.com or contact@murciatoday.com Attach the information in a Word Document or Google Doc Also attach a photo to illustrate your article © 2025 University of Alaska Fairbanks Athletics Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here The cable car will have a total length of 14.5 kilometres and will link the three municipalities in a 30-minute journey the line is expected to have two intermediate stations at strategic points along the route allowing users to enjoy panoramic views along the entire route both of the rural landscapes and the coastline The ropeway is expected to be a sustainable and economic alternative for the inhabitants of the three municipalities as well as a tourist attraction for visitors it is expected to contribute to improving connectivity between the localities and fostering economic development in the area will begin in the coming months and is expected to be operational by the end of 2024 Benissa and Teulada Moraira are excited about the news and are eagerly awaiting the moment when they will be able to use this new means of transport The main stations will be located in the Salinas de Calpe in the area of the tourist offices on the Benissa coast in the Les Sorts car park in Moraira and next to the TRAM station in Teulada to which two intermediate stations will be added one in the area of La Fustera and another very close to the golf course between the towns of Teulada and Benissa Thank you for taking the time to read this article. Do remember to come back and check The Euro Weekly News website for all your up-to-date local and international news stories; remember, you can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram Sign up for the Spanish News Today Editors Roundup Weekly Bulletin and get an email with all the week’s news straight to your inbox (List price   3  months 12 Bulletins)  on Spain’s Mediterranean coast has been hit by sad news this Sunday morning The heavy downpours that have fallen this morning in the region have claimed the life of a person According to sources from the town hall of the coastal town the victim was an Local Police officer who was trying to rescue a man who had been trapped in his vehicle following heavy rain and flooding on a road in the area of the Empedrola residential development Police received a call about the stranded car and mobilised two Local Police patrols they found the vehicle surrounded by water with a man trapped inside one of the policemen lost his footing and fell into the water where he was swept away by the fast-moving current his body was found two kilometres downriver The stranded vehicle was also swept away by the water with the driver inside The members of the Local Police treated him and took him to the hospital Calpe town hall has decreed five days of official mourning from this Sunday 18 September to Thursday 22nd and flags will fly at half-mast All public events organised by the council have also been suspended Comentar es una ventaja exclusiva para registrados An iconic Marina Alta basilica is going up in the world – another 17 metres It’s time to add the finishing touches – 122 years after work first started at the Purissima Xiqueta i Sant Pere Apòstol church in Benissa The original design included 17-metre spires on top of each of the two towers – both of which are 32 metres high even without the spires – and it is hoped they will be unveiled on April 28 and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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ARCHIVED - N-332 Benissa bypass opens following 38 million euro investment" style="margin: 5px 10px 5px 0px; float: left" width="100%" /> Finally, after being put on hold 15 years ago, the long-awaited N-332 Benissa bypass has opened following an injection of 38 million euros as well as connections with the AP-7 motorway and the rest of the surrounding roads," assured the Ministry's Director General for Roads adding that it will alleviate traffic flow through the town centre "which caused congestion The ring road begins at kilometre 175 of the N-332 and goes around the town to the north to rejoin the old N-332. The section of conventional road has one lane in each direction with a hard shoulder and allows access to various rural areas via new roundabouts During its construction, a viaduct has been built and the replacement of power lines and water conduits Also read: Benidorm to create new free public car park close to popular Levante beach "Today is a historic day for the region of La Marina Alta and specifically for Benissa which can now become a friendlier and more welcoming town," said the Government Delegate in the Valencian Community the centre of Benissa will no longer be crossed daily by some 12,000 vehicles.," she added And according to town councillor Rebeca Torró the bypass will provide "more safety more quality of life and more growth" "The Benissa N-332 bypass relieves traffic congestion and solves a historic demand of the Marina Alta," she said Also read: Javea beach on the Costa Blanca given the all-clear after closure due to faecal contamination