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 movie lovers of all ages can enjoy free cinema thanks to the Guardamar del Segura town hall The Guardamar del Segura town hall has announced a film programme open to the public The first of these showings will take place on Monday May 12 at 6pm The film shown on this first day of the month-long cycle will be Benvenuti al Sud a 2010 Italian comedy about rural life and family a 2014 drama-comedy directed by Jon Favreau (of Elf and Zathura fame) the library will once again host a showing at 6pm with 20 Años No Importan a French romcom about an unconventional pair the Casa de la Cultura will host cult classic Paris The 1984 film directed by Wim Wenders has received universal praise and it is considered one of the best films of the 1980s This showing will also feature subtitles and invitations are available in the Agenda Guardamar website The municipal public library can be found at Carrer Sant Jaume The Casa de la Cultura is located in Carrer Colon Subscribe to our Euro Weekly News alerts to get the latest stories into your inbox Website#c4fe450db931504b9fc30ed3{display:none} 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 Under the challenge of providing the home with spacious and comfortable spaces bringing light to the areas located at the end of the plot and achieving the necessary privacy for the parts of the program that the client required the project is based on a central courtyard and the communications core to organize the home The program of the house developed by Bernardo Cerrato places the day area on the second floor and the private areas of the house on the first floor organizing the distribution of the interior spaces by use based on the hours of natural light and the required privacy The central patio and the communications core of the house are used as natural catalysts of comfort passively achieving benefits in the energy performance of the house and relying on these two elements as a source of lighting radiation and natural ventilation for the interior spaces House in Guardamar del Segura by Bernardo Cerrato Project description by Bernardo Cerrato The main problem with the plot is that it only has a narrow façade in relation to its depth: approximately 5 x 19 metres the different heights of the adjoining buildings made it obligatory to carry out a meticulous study of the resulting volume in order to introduce natural light and try to achieve natural ventilation in all the main rooms of the dwelling Starting from a central courtyard as a key element that configures the entire house and the exact position of the vertical communication element we managed to solve to a large extent the challenge we were facing: to provide the house with spacious and comfortable rooms to allow light to reach the areas located at the end of the plot and to achieve the necessary privacy for the parts of the programme that the client required the floor plan is stratified by uses according to the hours of natural light that penetrates the dwelling and the privacy required resulting in an inversion of the programme that is commonly found on each level: on the first floor are the bedrooms and the more private rooms Following basic principles of thermodynamics we achieve passive benefits in the energy performance of the house: we rely on this courtyard to use it as a source of lighting and radiation for the day area Bernardo Cerrato. Building Engineer.- Francisco Javier Fructuoso Hernández Milena Villalba. he has his own studio in the city of Murcia He designs an architecture based on local values ​​and an economy of reduced means that is capable of bringing the collective imagination closer and aligning it with the built reality seeking the proximity of the materialized space with participatory methodologies His interest lies in architectures of content rather than container His work has been recognized by the Arquia Foundation the Ceramics Awards for Architecture and Interior Design the House of Architecture of the Ministry of Transport or the Architecture Awards of the Official College of Architects of the Valencian Community Archive HOUSING A significant police presence was required to manage a protest march in Guardamar del Segura on Wednesday morning dissatisfied with their current conditions Chanting “this country is not good” and briefly halting traffic the demonstrators gathered outside the Town Hall to demand employment opportunities and improved accommodation The impromptu demonstration drew strong reactions from local residents led by migrants housed in Guardamar for several months disrupted the daily routine of the Alicante municipality The group marched from their temporary residence at the former Maristas Brothers college to the Town Hall expressing their frustration over living conditions and the lack of job opportunities Witnesses reported that protesters forced vehicles to stop while shouting various slogans both the local police and the Civil Guard swiftly dispatched patrol units to manage the crowd and prevent further disruption Authorities had already intervened the previous night following an altercation at the migrants’ temporary housing complex This protest is the latest in a series of incidents linked to the presence of migrants in Guardamar the City Council urged the Government Delegation in the Valencian Community to take decisive action following reports of escalating violence involving some individuals from the migrant reception program at the Hotel Parque Mar One particularly troubling incident occurred on July 14 during celebrations for Spain’s European Championship victory A group of recently arrived North African minors allegedly assaulted a 19-year-old local resident in a pub and harassed a group of girls a Guardamar local police officer was attacked while attempting an arrest the central government relocated approximately 300 expatriates to the former Maristas college situated on the N332 on the outskirts of Guardamar growing dissatisfaction among the migrants has led to continued tensions Log in to leave a comment © 2021 The Leader Digital 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)  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 configuring the entire building and positioning the vertical communication elements This approach successfully creates spacious and comfortable rooms and provides the necessary privacy for different parts of the dwelling This arrangement maximizes light exposure and enhances the living experience by aligning room functions with the hours of natural light the central courtyard acts as a source of light and thermal radiation for the day area (kitchen optimizing the residence’s energy performance This passive design reduces the need for artificial lighting and heating contributing to the overall sustainability of the home all images by Milena Villalba resulting in a living space that meets the client’s needs Incorporating basic principles of thermodynamics the design achieves passive energy benefits along with the strategic use of the central courtyard completes the architectural solution for a challenging plot the central courtyard serves as the key element spacious and comfortable rooms ensure light reaches the rear areas incorporating basic principles of thermodynamics the house’s energy performance is optimized by the central courtyard the central courtyard acts as a source of light and thermal radiation the design reduces the need for artificial lighting and heating natural light availability and privacy requirements define the floor plan bedrooms and more private spaces are situated on the first floor room functions align with the hours of natural light Bernardo Cerrato’s design combines aesthetics the living space meets the client’s needs designboom has received this project from our DIY submissions feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers here. happening now! partnering with antonio citterio, AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function, but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style, context, and personal expression. A man and a woman, a married couple aged 87 and 85 respectively, died this 25 July on the Centro beach in Guardamar del Segura (Alicante). The man suffered a heart attack in the water and the woman who went to his rescue also went into cardiorespiratory arrest, Guardia Civil sources have confirmed to Europa Press. The incident happened this Thursday morning, at around 10.20am, when the man apparently suffered a heart attack and was spotted floating in the sea. His wife, on seeing him, rushed to his aid but as a result she also went into cardiorespiratory arrest. After 40 minutes of resuscitation, a Guardia Civil patrol from Guardamar del Segura, who had arrived at the scene, reported the death of both victims. Comentar es una ventaja exclusiva para registrados Registered office Málaga, Avda. Dr. Marañón, 48. A number of fatal incidents have occured at the town’s beaches that are known for their currents I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice A British man has drowned at a popular tourist spot in Spain, following a number of fatal incidents on the town’s beaches this year The 72-year-old man was pulled unconscious from the water around 3.30pm on Thursday at a beach in the resort town of Guardamar del Segura in Costa Blanca Attempts to revive the man by emergency services were unsuccessful The Daily Mail reports that ‘“well-placed” sources believe the man had suffered from a health problem before drowning in the sea Currents are known to be strong in the area with the local council displaying Spanish and British signs warning beachgoers of the dangerous conditions is a popular tourist destination in Spain due to its 11km of fine sandy beaches and plenty of hotels and resorts that attract visitors The man’s death is reported to be the seventh that has occurred on the same beachfront this year Another British tourist died in June trying to save two children who were struggling in the water at La Roqueta beach in Guardamar de Segur were in the water when the sea conditions worsened and winds reached gusts of almost 40mph prompting a 52-year-old British man and a 46-year-old man from Poland to rush to help both the British and Polish men died as a result The two men lost their lives just a day after another man Guardamar del Segura mayor Jose Luis Saez said after the June tragedy: “Three deaths from drowning in the last 24 hours at Guardamar’s beaches The prevailing sea conditions are very dangerous with strong dragging currents making bathing unadvisable.” a 77-year-old man died on La Roqueta beach having been pulled out of the water in an unconscious state Tragedy struck again just under two months later in July, with Guardia Civil sources confirming to Europa Press that a married couple in their eighties had died when the man suffered a heart attack in the water while going for a morning swim and she also went into cardiorespiratory arrest the Civil Guard reported the death of both victims The Independent has contacted the Spanish Civil Guard for comment For more travel news and advice, listen to Simon Calder’s podcast Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies The dates displayed for an article provide information on when various publication milestones were reached at the journal that has published the article activities on preceding journals at which the article was previously under consideration are not shown (for instance submission SfM requires very little digital terrain reconstruction expertise since image processing is almost automatic (Palmeri et al. 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THE THREE KINGS are currently making their way from the Middle East by Camel to visit Guardamar del sergura for their Grand Parade on the night of January 5 But before they arrive on January 3 and 4 there is the Three Kings Village available to visit in the town centre open mornings and afternoons with a break for siesta it starts at 6pm and departs from Plaça Jaume II moving through Guardamar del Sergura’s streets till it reaches the Plaça de la Constitució or Town Hall Square orchestras and live music throughout the parade the streets will be lined with families waiting for a glimpse of Melchior At the end of the parade their Majesties will meet quickly with families as they make their way into the Town Hall to then address the town’s children from its balcony Last year there were performers on stilts, a float devoted to the royal postman, a float representing the nativity and choreography from local dance schools And for lovers of Disney there was also a float dedicated to Ariel from the Little Mermaid the Three Kings will throw sweet treats from above into the crowds of waiting children Click here to see our other articles on Three Kings Parades that are close to you The Generalitat has begun the removal of thousands of dead pine trees from the historic Guardamar pine forest which spans nearly 600 hectares from La Marina de Elche to northern Torrevieja originally planted a century ago to combat advancing dunes has been severely affected by extreme drought and a pine tree plague with 30–40% of its trees now irreversibly dried out according to the environmental group Friends of the Wetlands of Southern Alicante (AHSA) Forest personnel have started felling dried-out trees on the southern slopes of Moncayo between the old forest house near the Los Montesinos road roundabout and the pedestrian walkway along the N-332 Heavy-duty machinery is being used to uproot and crush smaller trees The result is a stark and desolate landscape The most affected areas are those most exposed to strong westerly winds and intense sunlight trees located in dune depressions or along the coastal edge which operates a nursery and facilities in Guardamar has not yet specified the extent of the logging efforts or what reforestation plans will follow experts suggest that pine trees may no longer be a viable option for replanting the regional government allocated €700,000 in emergency funds to combat the pine plague across the Valencian Community along with the Andalusian and Murcian regional governments has also sought European funding to expand intervention efforts studies conducted in 2017 and 2019 already warned that 27% of the Guardamar pine forest was dead funded by the Generalitat with European aid was launched in 2020 to remove dead trees and replant the area with 95,000 new pines environmental groups claim that while many sick trees were removed Unlike in 2020—when local residents and opposition parties strongly criticized the tree removal plan—the current intervention has seen little public backlash as the sheer scale of tree mortality is now evident A Changing Climate and an Uncertain Future Experts warn that the historic environmental conditions that allowed pine trees to thrive in this region no longer exist Climate change has led to higher temperatures and extreme drought Historical records describe the dunes as having moist even stagnant soils due to contributions from the Segura River and that’s simply not going to happen.” The same devastating pattern is unfolding elsewhere in Alicante with thousands of dead pines in Sierra Escalona and Sierra de Callosa—though not yet at the scale seen in Guardamar the municipality of Guardamar del Segura has announced the removal of 150 dead trees from Reina Sofia Park Mayor José Luis Sáez confirmed that replacement planting will focus on drought-resistant native species With reforestation efforts still uncertain one thing is clear: Guardamar’s historic pine forest will never be the same La Roqueta beach in Guardamar del Segura has taken another life on Saturday bringing the number of deaths to four at the same spot in just three days On Saturday afternoon a 77-year-old man has died while bathing according to sources from the Emergency Information and Coordination Centre (CICU) with the emergency services receiving the notification at 3:30 p.m The victim was pulled out of the water by other bathers who were on the beach This is the same beach where 2 brave heroes a 52-year-old Briton and a 46-year-old man from Poland On Saturday afternoon paramedics carried out resuscitation manoeuvres on the bather but there has been no response This is the fourth death on La Roqueta beach in just three days lost their lives while trying to rescue two children who were finally able to get out of the water It is not known whether either of the two men who lost their lives had any relationship to the two children Friday’s incident took place around midday There was some initial confusion with early rumours suggesting that up to eight people had lost their lives in the incident two men aged 39 and 22 and a woman aged around 20 the first of them with symptoms of drowning All of them were part of a group of bathers who jumped into the water when they saw that the children were in in serious trouble See also: Briton among two people drowned in Guardamar while rescuing children When he heard of the Friday drownings the Guardamar del Segura Mayor brought the monthly Plenary meeting to a halt He said: “We have now had three deaths from drowning in the last 24 hours at Guardamar’s beaches The mayor confirmed that the lifeguard service and the rescue plan is not due to be put in place by the Guardamar council there have now been nine drownings in Alicante Province within the first seven days of June a 76-year-old Irishman drowned on Monday at Cala Capitan in Orihuela Costa The other drowning victims include a Belgian pensioner and a Moldovan man Two other bathers also passed away on Monday in Calpe and Elche Another swimmer in La Vila Joiosa this Saturday morning had better luck as he was able to be rescued in time and although the 69-year-old man was unconscious he was stabilized by the emergency services on the Basseta de l’Oli beach in the historic capital of the Marina Baixa La Roqueta beach is located in the southern tip of the Guardamar town centre and like the rest of the municipality’s coastline is still without a lifeguard and rescue service On Saturday a maximum temperature of 25.9 degrees was recorded in Guardamar which encouraged those who spent the day on the beach to get into the water The wind had maximum gusts of 33 kilometres per hour according to the Valencian Meteorological Association (Avamet) A BRITISH man has died after reportedly drowning in a popular Spanish resort town The man, 72, was pulled from the water unconscious in Guardamar del Segura, Costa Blanca It is thought he may have had a medical issue before he drowned at around 3.30pm on Thursday At the time of the incident, the weather was clear and the sea was calm Lifeguards will continue to patrol the area The local municipality has posted signs in English and Spanish on beaches to alert bathers about dangerous ocean currents His body was pulled out of the sea near to the holiday resort of Magaluf with cops now launching an investigation into his death A Civil Protection boat discovered his body before recovering it and taking it to Santa Ponsa Yacht Club on Tuesday. The local Civil Guard was informed at around 4pm as they launched an immediate probe to identify the man. according to well placed sources who also said he was British It is still unclear if the man was a tourist in Spain or if he lived on the island Officials believe he was most likely out by the Malgrats Islands - a set of two uninhabited islets opposite the Bay of Santa Ponsa - before his death The Malgrats Islands Natural Reserve is regarded as a tourist friendly area to go snorkelling thanks to its clear waters A number of hotels offer tours down to the islands with local guides putting on excursions to dive down and explore the cave system beneath the sea Officials are yet to confirm his cause of death despite drowning being the most likely reason at this stage They are still investigating if a previous health problem may have taken its toll before he got into difficulties A police source said this afternoon: “The death is not being treated as suspicious at this stage.” The Civil Guard has also announced they are reporting to a court in Palma ahead of the post-mortem Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/ Click 'OK' then 'Allow' to enable notifications InstagramXThreadsSnapchatTikTokYouTubeLAD Entertainment Home> News> UK News A British tourist has died after trying to save two children struggling in water in Spain The 52-year-old man ran into the water in attempting of helping the kids along with others at La Roqueta beach in Guardamar de Segura in Costa Blanca believed to be a woman aged around 20 and a man were rushed to hospital with breathing problems Torrevieja University Hospital sources have said their lives weren't in danger This tragic incident reportedly took place around midday today (7 June) and the Civil Guard said: "Two people lost their lives "One was British and the other Polish They were both trying to help two young children who were in difficulties in the sea The local mayor has issued a warning to those planning on heading into the sea in the area as this now makes three drownings in the last two days And it is reported that the lifeguard service at the town centre beach to the south of Alicante is not yet up and running Most councils along the coast don't put their lifeguard services in place on the beaches until 15 June as that's when the high season is considered to start Guardamar del Segura mayor Jose Luis Saez said after this double tragedy: “Three deaths from drowning in the last 24 hours at Guardamar’s beaches “The prevailing sea conditions are very dangerous He added: “Maximum precaution is needed as the weekend weather is going to be unstable.” means there have now been eight drownings in Alicante within just the first seven days of June a 76-year-old Irishman recently drowned at Cala Capitan cove The other drowning victims have included a Belgian pensioner and a Moldovan man Three bathers also passed away on Monday in Calpe Elche and Oriheula which are all in the Alicante area on the Costa Blanca a 68-year-old Israeli national died at the same beach as today's tragic deaths Alicante is a particularly popular region of Spain for tourists with many Brits flocking there each year for holidays by the beach Topics: Holiday, UK News, Europe Jess is a Senior Journalist with a love of all things pop culture Her main interests include asking everyone in the office what they're having for tea waiting for a new series of The Traitors and losing her voice at a Beyoncé concert She graduated with a first in Journalism from City Science of the Total EnvironmentCitation Excerpt :This erosion is a consequence of the cut-off of longitudinal sediment transport caused by the breakwaters at the Segura River mouth (Aragonés et al. In the present work an increase in the erosive rate in the period 2016–2017 was detected (Fig confirming the results already identified by Pagán et al This continuous retreat of the shoreline has allowed to the sea to reach the dune Are you looking to beat the heat in Guardamar del Segura The municipal pool is now open for the summer season the pool is open on weekdays from 11:30.AM to 2:00.PM and from 5:00.PM to 8:00.PM with free entry until full capacity is reached the pool hours are from 1:00.PM to 8:00.PM on weekdays and from 11:30.AM to 8:00.PM on Saturdays and Sundays The ferocity of the sea has caused a tragedy in Guardamar del Segura in Alicante province in the Valencia region of Spain described by sources as a 46-year-old Polish man and a 52-year-old British man died while trying to save two children - aged 6 and 7 - who were calling for help according to local news outlet TodoAlicante on a day with a strong easterly wind with gusts of up to 60 km/h The incident could have had even more tragic consequences as there were up to eight people who went into the water to rescue the two children in distress a task which would normally be undertaken by the lifeguard service but which is not yet active at this time of year in the Vega Baja municipality Two emergency medical care service (SAMU) ambulances and another two basic life support units (SVB) rushed to the scene When the medical services arrived at the scene a 39-year-old man with symptoms of drowning was treated and taken by SAMU to Torrevieja hospital a 22-year-old man with dizziness from swallowing water and a 20-year-old woman with mild dizziness and anxiety a 68-year-old Israeli man died on the same beach eight bathers have lost their lives this month in the waters of Alicante province in the worst start to the bathing season in living memory The Guardamar del Segura Moors and Christians celebrations in honour of the town’s patron San Jaime take place from July 18-28 The town is renowned for its Moors and Christians parades and people come from far and wide to experience them at 13.00: Bell ringing and rocket launches 20.00: Street Food Market at Parque Reina Sofía featuring gastronomy from all corners of the world 21.00: Parade with the ‘ladies of the fiesta’ starting from Plaza del Rosario and finishing at Calle San Jaime 22.30 Presentation of the Moors and Christian associations’ standard bearers 23.00: Fiesta proclamation and coronation of the Dama de Guardamar The coronation takes place during a dramatisation of the legend of L’Encantà which recounts the story of the Dama de Guardamar 00.00: Live music with the Mecano tribute group Siglo XXI and Street Food Market at Parque Reina Sofía 22.00: Multi-coloured parade: fancy dress and music procession with prizes for the best dressed people Leaving from Plaza San Jaime and finishing at the junction of Calle Mayor and Calle Norte 00.00: Live music with the Rolling Stones tribute group Control Stone and Street Food Market at Parque Reina Sofía 20.00: Parade with the Guardamar del Segura musical group accompanied by the Dama de Guardamar standard bearers and representatives of the Moors and Christians associations Leaving from the town hall and finishing at Plaza de la Agrupación Musical de Guardamar del Segura 20.30: 13th fiesta music concert by Guardamar del Segura musical group at Plaza de la Agrupación Musical de Guardamar del Segura DJ and Street Food Market at Parque Reina Sofía 19.00: Mariners market inauguration in Avenida Cervantes 21.00: Choral concert at the Parque Reina Sofía auditorium leaving from the town hall and passing through the streets before ending up at Plaza de la Constitución 18.00: Mariners market in Avenida Cervantes 20.30: Moors and Christians associations parade through separate streets of the town until they converge on Plaza de la Constitución 21.30: Re-enactment of the signing of the Tudmir agreement at the Plaza de la Constitución whereby the Visigoth noble Teodomiro handed over the territory now known as Guardamar to the Moorish leader Abd-al-Aziz ibn Muzá 20.00: First Moors and Christians battle parade from the junction of Avenida País Valenciano and Calle Lepanto to Plaza de la Constitución 21.00: The spectacular battle for the castle and control of the town The Moors and Christians will battle and the victorious Moors will take control of the castle At the end of the battle the Mosquetera and La Pluma associations will parade from Calle Mayor to Plaza Labradores 13.00: Mascleta (an explosive barrage of coordinated firecrackers and fireworks) at the Plaza de la Constitución 19.30: Offering to San Jaime passing along Plaza Labradores 21.00: Procession with statue of San Jaime leaving from Calle Ingeniero Mira and passing through various streets and plazas before arriving at the church 20.00: Second Moors and Christians battle parade with the Christians becoming increasingly frustrated about the Moorish presence in the castle Leaving from Plaza de Baluarte and finishing at Plaza de la Constitución 21.00: The Christians start their assault on the castle and regain control of the town After the castle is returned to its rightful owners there will be a parade by La Pluma and Mosquetera associations along Avenida País Valenciano to Plaza Pescadores leaving from Avenida País Valenciano and finishing at the junction of Calle Mayor and Calle Norte from the junction of Calle Mayor and Calle Norte 01.00: Aquatic firework display on La Roqueta beach at the end of the Paseo Marítimo 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. Learn how your comment data is processed. Ocean and Coastal ManagementCitation Excerpt :Understanding these phenomena is of great interest in a wide range of science Identifying the shoreline position is fundamental to define boundaries in the coastal management field and to study coastal morphodynamics (Turner et al. information about shoreline evolution is fundamental in order to study erosion phenomena (Bergillos et al. the overall effects of coastal or nearshore structures 2018) and the effects of energy conversion farm near the coastline (Rodriguez-Delgado et al. Marine GeologyCitation Excerpt :As a result they can only process good-quality images with less than 10% cloud cover and uninfluenced by intertidal bars which is not conducive to using as many satellite images as possible to further improve the accuracy of shoreline change Previous beach evolution studies solely used the high-water line (Vos et al. or the shoreline derived from moving average composite image (Luijendijk et al. Comprehensive beach evolution studies based on multiple shoreline indicators have not been reported Science of the Total EnvironmentCitation Excerpt :The risk associated to flash floods increases as a consequence of the combination of high intensity precipitation threat and vulnerable land uses this situation even affects to the sediment transport toward the coast due to large terrain waterproofing rates (Pagán et al. within a flood risk prevention plan (PATRICOVA are trying to reduce flash floods effects by hydraulic infrastructures as the floodable park La Marjal and the José Manuel Obrero Díez tank placed respectively in San Juan and Alicante Puerto ravine basins The Guardamar del Segura Council remains resolute in its stance against yielding to pressure steadfastly upholding some of the most stringent urban planning regulations in the authorization of tourist apartments within the town Current pressures stem from both individual investors seeking profitability for their apartments and real estate agencies specializing in this type of rental accommodation. the Council denies numerous requests for compatibility certificates which are essential for inclusion in the registry of the regional tourist housing market and for participation on major tourist housing platforms such as Airbnb or Booking only detached single-family homes receive approval for holiday rental purposes “We have long supported the local hotel industry a facet that sets our tourism sector apart and one we are obligated to safeguard.” Guardamar boasts 1,610 hotel beds across nine hotels and 806 rooms according to the latest figures from the Generalitat This figure closely mirrors that of Torrevieja despite Torrevieja’s population being seven times larger than Guardamar’s News | World Two people including a British holidaymaker have died after trying to rescue two children who were in difficulties in the sea at a Costa Blanca beach The 52-year-old rushed into the water to aid the youngsters But he ended up losing his life alongside a Polish Good Samaritan aged 46 Two other people were taken to hospital with breathing difficulties following the drama earlier on Friday It was not immediately clear this afternoon if the British man The double tragedy occurred around midday at La Roqueta beach in Guardamar de Segura south of Alicante during gusting winds of up to nearly 40mph The local mayor suspended a full council meeting after being informed about the latest incident Up to eight people are said to have tried to aid the stricken youngsters who were rescued unharmed and confusing local reports initially pointed to all eight drowning A Civil Guard source confirmed one of the dead men was a 52-year-old Brit “They were both trying to help two young children who were in difficulties in the sea The two people with breathing problems were taken to Torrevieja University Hospital Hospital sources said their lives were not in danger They are believed to be a woman aged around 20 and and a man aged 22 The lifeguard service at the town centre beach where the three drownings in the last two days have occurred is not yet up and running Guardamar del Segura mayor Jose Luis Saez said after Friday’s double tragedy: “Three deaths from drowning in the last 24 hours at Guardamar’s beaches Prince Louis steals the show at VE Day parade as he keeps dad William looking sharp and mimics brother George Prince Louis steals show with sweet antics at VE parade VE Day 2025 fashion: best looks from the day VE Day 2025 fashion: Princess of Wales to Lady Victoria Starmer Royals watch historic flypast as huge crowds turns out for VE Day 80th anniversary  Royals watch historic Red Arrows flypast for VE Day 80th anniversary UK tourists face major travel shake-up as Dubai airport set to close David Beckham’s 50th birthday bash in London 'shut down' by council over noise complaints David Beckham’s 50th birthday bash 'shut down' over noise complaints This captivating installation is not just a festive decoration; it is a testament to the collective creativity and craftsmanship of the community The intricate crochet squares are the result of the Fil Artisans of Guardamar’s project the “open-air crochet” activity conducted during the months of July and August What began as a summer endeavour has blossomed into a symbol of community spirit and collaboration expressed his admiration and gratitude for the remarkable achievement “The Christmas tree stands as a testament to the selfless and enthusiastic efforts of around 60 individuals from Guardamar and neighbouring areas who devoted their time and skill to bring this vision to life,” the mayor confirmed “To everyone involved I would like to offer my recognition for the great work done for the delight of the whole city.” I am so proud of our town and its people.” A NEW location has been announced for the weekly market in Guardamar del Segura after vendors experience declining sales following the coronavirus pandemic who have shown their commitment to expanding the market will be communicating the results of the meeting to the 120 vendors who are due to set up their stalls at the weekly market Thank you for taking the time to read this news article “New location for the weekly market in Guardamar del Segura” Spanish daily news and Global news stories Euro Weekly News is delighted to continue be able to bring you a range of News from around Spain in English and Global News live as it happens Euro Weekly News doesn’t cost you anything but your internet connection Whether it’s bringing you the local Spanish news or the International news today the leading free local and national newspaper in Spain La Universidad de Alicante utiliza cookies propias y de terceros por motivos de seguridad, y también para mejorar la experiencia del usuario y conocer sus hábitos de navegación. Recuerda que, al utilizar nuestros servicios, admites nuestro aviso legal y puedes aceptar el uso de nuestra política de cookies pulsando el botón de "Aceptar" University News search and Social Networks University News The work done in 2020 reveals an exhaustive analysis of an underneath Roman phase improve the environmental surroundings and exhibit the archaeological remains 1.- Archaeological area of El Moncayo-Torre del Descargador 3.- Islamic tower superimposed on the Roman villa 6.- Work to enhance the area of La Torre del Descargador The history of the ancient inhabitants of the lands of El Moncayo beach on the coast of Guardamar del Segura in Alicante is beginning to be drawn by a team of archaeologists who have been excavating since 2018 and about three kilometres south of the centre of the current town the past begins to write new lines with the discovery of an archaeological settlement made up of two clearly related sites with a wide sequence of occupation between the 2nd and 11th centuries AD; and an exempt structure from the 10th and 11th centuries barely 135 metres away from the settlement and whose function could have been twofold: storage and surveillance the excavations in 2020 have concluded with a new finding: the appearance of a Roman villa under an Islamic tower The archaeological site in Moncayo-Torre del Descargador is part of a collaboration initiative between the Guardamar town council, the University of  Alicante Research Institute for Archaeology and Historical Heritage (INAPH) along with the Valencian government and the Provincial Coastal Service The aim of the project is scientific research (both from archaeology and construction) the consolidation and improvement of the environment using museum techniques for restoration and/or preservation of the archaeological remains of the complex that were partially documented by the Archaeological Museum of Guardamar (MAG) in 1998 and 2004 The archaeological and architectural consolidation work is directed by a team made up by Antonio García Menárguez former director of the MAG; Sonia Gutiérrez Lloret Professor of Archaeology at the University of Alicante; Víctor Cañavate Castejón archaeologist at the local council in Elche; and José Gambín Lorenzo architect and building engineer from the Guardamar town hall the museum has the collaboration of restorer Begoña Movellán; pre-doctoral researchers Raquel Bujalante and José María Moreno and the support of the Archaeological Museum of Guardamar.  The site covers many remains scattered along the coastal dune complex with an extensive sequence of occupation going back to Roman times and reaching the Islamic period At least two nuclei have been located in what must have been a more extensive site some three hundred metres apart: the Moncayo itself (B.R.L.) where two phases of occupation of a Roman settlement have been documented with two different building periods (1st-4th and 5th-6th centuries); and a small superimposed mosque similar to those found in the Caliphal Ribat of Guardamar; and the heritage asset of the Torre del Descargador in which part of a solid tapial structure was documented work was carried out in the Moncayo area to document the complete plan of the oratory work began on the Torre del Descargador in collaboration with the Regional Ministry The first phase consisted of a complete excavation of the inner part of the tower and its access to document the sequence and restore the most deteriorated corner the discovery of new structures during the fencing made it necessary to carry out a second action in the surroundings and the levels underneath which had to be postponed until the autumn of 2020 due to the health emergency and the environmental conditions in addition to documenting the full plan of the medieval structure and confirming its chronology (late 10th to mid 11th century) have made it possible to back up with documentary evidence an extensive Roman phase that was underdeveloped similar to that already described under the Moncayo Mosque This phase corresponds to a Roman residential building whose foundations form a complex and axial plan made up a number of quadrangular rooms lined up along a wide corridor facing the sea The UA professor explained how these large rooms with curved headrests are characteristic of 4th century villas being used for representative and social functions such as the triclinium (room for banquets) in the current state of our work and while waiting to continue in both sectors of the site Gutiérrez stated that there must have been a rustic Roman villa on the beach at El Moncayo two phases of productive use have been documented (high and low-imperial) in the area of El Moncayo and a possible residential space of low-imperial typology in El Descargador After a period of abandonment and systematic despoilment a settlement from the Caliphate and Taifa periods was established on its ruins of which a small mosque and a solid fortified structure (tower-warehouse) remain which was built using the walls of one of the large Roman rooms as a foundation We still do not know for sure the extent of both settlements as well as the activities that took place there salting or salt production and transformation the questions raised by this important discovery are exciting and the continuation of the work in this marvellous setting opens up very interesting expectations of knowledge and appreciation of this heritage from Guardamar The structures have been consolidated and preserved, with a lightweight hunting fence, geotextiles, arlites and gravels of different textures and colours, as well as explanatory panels, to allow visits and understanding of the archaeological area of El Moncayo-Descargador. The asset is thus integrated into a site of great environmental value and in the project Memoria de Arena. Historia de Guardamar  Antonio García Menárguez and Sonia Gutiérrez Lloret tell us about their latest findings the Guardamar del Segura Town Hall is bustling with a myriad of events: indulge in the flavours of the 2nd Rice Week at nine local eateries Sample specially crafted rice menus priced at €28 embark on a culinary journey with the II International Tapas Route at the Urbanización El Raso neighbourhood The route features delectable offerings from ten local bars and restaurants enjoy guided historical tours and savour culinary delights at the Tapas Route engage in youthful exuberance with activities at the Centro Social Juvenil April 13 brings the vibrant Neighbourhood Party at the Campo de Guardamar Auditorium alongside guided tours and youth centre activities partake in a canine competition and peruse the craft market at the Urbanización El Raso Neighbourhood Party Dive into the full spectrum of events by visiting the Guardamar del Segura Town Hall’s website From April 8 to 14, indulge in the flavours of the 2nd Rice Week at nine local eateries Beyond these highlights, the month is packed with yoga sessions, theatrical performances, and guided tours. Dive into the full spectrum of events by visiting the Guardamar del Segura Town Hall’s website ARCHIVED - Tapas trail charting the culinary history of Guardamar del Segura: October 24-30" style="margin: 5px 10px 5px 0px; float: left" width="100%" /> Guardamar del Segura is this week hosting its 11th 'Tapas with History' trail focusing on the 'Cuisine of the Phoenicians' Eighteen establishments are taking part in the event which highlights the historical importance of the town as a place of settlement for Mediterranean civilizations in particular the Phoenician presence in the Cabezo Pequeño del Estaño a small archaeological site located on the banks of the Segura River Bars and cafes are offering a drink and tapa for just 3 euros from October 24 to 30 and participating venues can be found on the free app 'tapas with history Guardamar' where the public can take part in raffles and vote for their favourite dish The winner will be announced on November 2 In addition to the tapas route, interactive street theatre will be staged in the town centre aimed at all ages "Guardamar is steeped in history and each era has left an unmistakable mark on the town and its culture Its history and cuisine are inextricably linked and we want to show this valuable heritage in a dynamic original and fun way," explained Councillor for Economic Promotion Also read: Stable and dry with unusually high daytime temperatures: Alicante weather outlook Oct 24-27 THE beaches of Babilonia and Vivers de Guardamar between the urban area and the south of the mouth of the river Segura have seen a plethora of former fisherman’s cottages disappear due to the continuous erosion caused by the sea Despite attempts to save many historical properties down the decades the strength of the sea has been one battle that has caused the destruction of many properties within the area concrete structures and sandbags have been placed in situ at the front of a plethora of properties The Ministry of Ecological Transition have acted in the area where there were no standing houses where at the same time the road has been withdrawn Guardamar del Segura recovered 180 linear metres of beach in 2021 – costing €220,000 funded by the Ministry for the Ecological Transition The move was effective in shielding the serious regression that the coastal profile suffers from the advance of the sea – that has escalated during the last decade – as reported by the Costa Blanca and Costa Calida Leader newspaper once the homes of descendants of family chainlines with costly ongoing repairs being the norm for others Groups of owners have been vociferous with their determined support for help by the city council over the years The Fishermens’ cottages fate lies in the hands of the sea Guardamar Local Police were caught out at the weekend as they scoured DGT (General Directorate of Traffic) rules and regulations looking for the section which might be applicable to a rather unusual e-scooter they intercepted being ridden through the streets of the town The officers stopped a member of the public who had adapted his scooter to pull along a pushchair containing his daughter “I never cease to be amazed by some of the things I see in our streets,” said one of the officers The e-scooter had a rigid bar affixed to the chassis of his daughter’s pram as he merrily rode along his way “vehicles cannot undergo reforms that alter their nature and an electric scooter cannot have more than two wheels nor be used by more than one person.” Numerous accidents occur involving people riding Personal Mobility Vehicles (PMV) The General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) and the different local police forces regularly remind us of the rules for the use of these vehicles in guaranteeing road safety but we still see users who are capable of surprising us by their total disregard for the law as was witness by the Local Police of Guardamar del Segura Oliver HarveyPublished: Invalid Date A GENTLE stroll from the golden sands of Spain’s Costa Blanca four-star Hotel ParqueMar has long been a favourite of British sun-seekers Shaded from the Mediterranean heat by towering pines one UK guest described the 58-room resort as “lovely” But now, as Spain struggles with its own small boats crisis, the ParqueMar and other prime tourist lodgings are being used to house newly arrived migrants — many set on continuing to the UK For those who have just braved one of the world’s most treacherous routes from west Africa the ParqueMar provides comfort and security holidaymakers have been hit by the switch from tourist hotel to migrant accommodation The ex-Ministry of Defence worker said they weren’t told the refugees would be arriving during their stay and that their holiday was “ruined”. And he alleged they were left to rent a private apartment when the ParqueMar failed to make alternative arrangements. The hotel sent Robert a message through Booking.com on October 30 telling him they “regretted the decision” to ask the couple to leave — but that it was “an order of the state”. Booking.com later refunded the couple for the days remaining on their stay The ParqueMar said it liaised with guests at the hotel — which has committed to housing refugees until December 31 — when the first of 231 migrants arrived A spokesman insisted they helped source alternative accommodation for tourists and that some who left said it was through “fear” — despite the migrants being “totally harmless” A spokesman for Spain’s Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration said it was “categorically false” that tourists had been “expelled” from hotels The migrants staying at the venue in pleasant Guardamar del Segura, 24 miles down the coast from Alicante, are all male and mostly Senegalese, with a smattering of others from The Gambia and Morocco Some are fleeing political unrest and violence stared wistfully out to sea from the beach The dad of two, from Senegal mostly English speakers from former British colony The Gambia Gambian Omar Soee, 36, a small businessman, said: “I would like to join my friend in Liverpool And Ibrahim Umbye, 16, told me: “When I go to Holland, France, Germany or England “I left Gambia as there were no jobs His pal, 19, a Manchester United fan Another Gambian shows me videos of their Atlantic voyage by traditional wooden boats — known as cayucos — from Africa to Spain’s Canary Islands The ramshackle vessels are frequently wrecked or are blown off course amid the Atlantic breakers One charity estimates 778 perished on the route in the first half of this year the young men are brimming with enthusiasm for the future as they wait for the Spanish government to decide if they can remain They spend their time either beside the beach or in the shade of pine trees in a park next to the hotel John Beeston, 60, and wife Lynne, 59, from Ellesmere, Shrops, in Spain to dog-sit for friends, strolled near the ParqueMar in the 23C winter sun Retired maths teacher John said: “This is a small place and 231 extra people will likely be a strain on local medical services.” The ParqueMar says it charges £32 a day including VAT for each migrant’s bed and full board — so isn’t “making money” Gambian youngsters are part of the biggest ever migration surge there Spain has sent surveillance drones, a helicopter, four boats and some 40 police to Senegal to help authorities crack down on smuggling networks But this year more than 32,000 have made the perilous journey surpassing the previous record last weekend and overwhelming reception centres on the islands A picture last month showed a cayuco carrying 120 migrants arriving in Los Cristianos in Tenerife In a mirror of Britain’s small boats crisis the Spanish government is scrambling to find accommodation for thousands of new arrivals in hotels and former military barracks on the mainland Most — just under 10,000 — are being housed in the tourist hotspot of Andalucia in the south Guardamar del Segura’s socialist mayor Jose Luis Saez told The Sun that nine migrants have already left the ParqueMar with “freedom of movement” He said: “We haven’t had any problems with the migrants The situation is one of total tranquillity.” Hotel Alegria Cabo de Gata — promising “sun fun and comfort” — has also been requisitioned for migrants who hang their washing from balconies overlooking the swimming pool Local Press say 433 were housed at the four-star Rafael Hernando, a right-wing MP representing Almeria Province in the Spanish Parliament said he had been monitoring the comings and goings The ex-Parliamentary spokesman for the People’s Party revealed: “The migrants all arrived with their mobile telephones and many with connections "The following day they abandoned the hotel “The mafias often use Spain as a transit country then disperse them northwards to countries like Britain based on the origin of the immigrants and the language they speak “When I say they are collaborating with the mafias it’s because these people pay fares of up to $8,000 (around £6,500) he added: “The migrants are transported using a mother ship which tows the cayucos until they get near the coast “The main victims of trafficking are the migrants themselves who fall into the hands of criminals and mafia organisations "Outside the hotel in Almeria I saw some of these people waiting to gain the confidence of the migrants to exploit them for criminal purposes 200 African migrants went to the Portomagno Hotel on October 25 The sea view lodgings claim to offer “an especially relaxing stay” with a “Mediterranean location” many of the migrants lounge on the promenade overlooking the beach said: “With so many young men all together I wouldn’t feel comfortable coming here on my own.” Watching yachts bobbing on the waves This most powerful of pulls — despite the risk of a lingering death — is why they keep on coming THIS map illustrates how border checks across Europe’s supposedly passport-free Schengen area have been reinstated to help combat uncontrolled migration Crackdowns have been going on across vast swathes of the continent They come as European nations battle people traffickers – along with fears surrounding the possibility of terror and security threats which is located in the Marina y Pesquero Marina de las Dunas The auction of fresh fish caught by the local fleet is held from Monday to Friday The traditional auction sees the auctioneer offer a maximum price which goes down little by little until the interested party raises his hand and makes the purchase Most of the trays that are auctioned are 1 kg making it affordable and convenient or families The fish are absolutely fresh and of the highest quality cuttlefish and prawns (from March to August) Marina and Fishing Port Marina de las Dunas Direct sale to the consumer in trays of 1 kg approx Please check entered address and try again or go to homepage The expat from the Czech Republic has become the first swimmer of the season to flout a red flag and swim while the warning red flag was flying in Guardamar del Segura on Wednesday morning The bather apparently ignored warnings from Red Cross (Cruz Roja) lifeguards that the red flag forbids swimming in the sea for safety reasons Red flags are the most serious of all beach warning flags and are flown to warn of the dangers to swimmers and to lifeguards who risk their lives if they are forced to make a rescue ARCHIVED - San Jaime festivities in Guardamar del Segura July 16 to 25" style="margin: 5px 10px 5px 0px; float: left" width="100%" /> Guardamar del Segura plans to celebrate its San Jaime festival in colour and style with a scaled back progam of activities for the whole family the San Jaime Parish Church bells will ring out and rockets will be launched every day through the fiestas at 1pm 8pm  - Tony Bright Mentalist/Magic Show at the Casa de Cultura (House of Culture) 9pm -  Filiu & CIA in concert at Guardamar Castle July  22 - Commemorative video projection of the Patron Saint Festivities in honor of San Jaime in the Calle Molivent car park 8.30pm - Imagilandia children's show in Avenida Los Pinos 8pm  - Mass at San Jaime Parish Church 9.30pm  - Festive concert by the Guardamar Musical Group at Guardamar Castle 11.30pm - Fireworks display at the end of Guardamar promenade IMAGE: Ayuntamiento de Guardamar del Segura