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 Rock fans can enjoy back-to-back gigs in Santa Pola this weekend at the seaside venue Saint James Puerto For those in need of some rock and roll around the Santa Pola area, this weekend you can enjoy not one rock and roll cover band Rock Y 4 will fire up the Puerto on Saturday Rock y 4 have been offering their personal take on Spanish (and international) rock since 2013 Catch this performance at 5pm to get the night started with some familiar rock and roll classics and stay for a mix by resident DJ Blitzmix starting at 6:30pm rock duo Beach Brothers will perform on Sunday They are regulars of the open mic scene in the area and offer a selection of pop-rock dream pop and original tunes that all music lovers will enjoy Stay tuned for Saint James’ 11th anniversary coming up on May 17: a full day of live music and celebration Tickets for this event are available on the venue’s website Find Saint James Puerto at Paseo Adolfo Suárez Subscribe to our Euro Weekly News alerts to get the latest stories into your inbox Website#eb01a72170746e33e8d68e51{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 The Santa Pola Maritime Museum reopened in May with an app that lets visitors meet the fortress’s past residents through virtual reality headsets The museum is bringing back its virtual reality tours of the Fortress Castle after a successful trial run in March This project gives visitors a new way to explore the history of the castle during the 16th parts of the fortress that have been lost or damaged This allows people to see what the site looked like in its prime and understand its historical importance Each century offers a different experience visitors can interact with characters who lived in the fortress The 17th-century tour focuses on the expulsion of the Moriscos visitors will meet the maids of the Virgin of Loreto and visit her chapel The free virtual tours are scheduled for May 7 Each day will have five 30-minute sessions between 4:30pm and 6:30pm visitors must reserve a spot by calling (+34) 965 41 62 23 Website#i3c218e413016bd296ea131c{display:none} THIS is the shocking moment a popular holiday hotspot in Spain is left severely flooded by a river of ice Devastating footage shows the swamped streets of a town in Costa Blanca after a hail storm and days of torrential rain left cars trapped in deep waters Concerned tourists and residents of Santa Pola were forced to stay inside as they watched on as the weather took a nasty turn this week A massive hail storm ended up mixing with heavy rain before it created a terrifying number of icebergs travelling down the street The neighbouring town of Rojales was also battered by the weather as a yellow alert was issued across Alicante Pictures show how cars were left fighting to make it past flood water which in some areas had managed to make it to the height of the wheels Images shortly after the carnage had subsided shows how Santa Pola was left covered with sheets of ice. Frozen piles had built up on the side of the road as officials tried to clean up the dangerous mess. Along with the torrential rain, high winds and tornadoes were also reported. Horror flash floods ripped through Gran Canaria causing flooding across the islands earlier this month The popular holiday location battled rising water levels that dragged cars under bridges and across streets One terrifying video showed a vehicle being swept away into the sea at the Playa Salinetas Beach A blanket of mud and dirt covered the roads and pavements across the island It comes just months after the devastating floods that killed more than 200 people in southern Spain Areas around major cities like Valencia and Marbella were ravaged by horrifying flash floods in October was one of the regions hit hardest in the floods with towns like Turis and Utiel recording up to 200m of rainfall Over 1,000 soldiers were deployed to the areas worst affected to help with rescue efforts Local mayor of town Utiel even told national broadcaster RTVE at the time that people were "trapped like rats" It was the worst flood-related natural disaster to hit Spain in almost 30 years with at least four children included in the death toll 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/ After spending 19 months in pretrial detention three individuals accused of smuggling over four tons of hashish through Santa Pola have been released on bail Each defendant has paid the 10,000-euro bond set by the Provincial High Court The release was granted by the Provincial High Court in Elche Despite opposition from both the Investigating Court and the Prosecutor’s Office which had initially ordered their detention in June 2023 the court deemed the bail amount sufficient to ensure the defendants’ presence at trial the court considered the lengthy period the accused had already spent in custody and the three defendants had their passports confiscated and are required to report to the court every two weeks Any violation of these terms could result in their immediate return to prison when authorities intercepted a major drug shipment in Santa Pola’s Varadero area The operation unfolded as a luxury British-flagged speedboat attempted to unload a substantial hashish cargo the National Police and Civil Guard estimated the haul at 4,788 kilograms but after removing the packaging from 126 bundles containing 43,980 hashish tablets the official weight was adjusted to 4,315 kilograms the hashish had an estimated street value of approximately 30 million euros based on a market price of 6.73 euros per gram The operation was part of a coordinated anti-drug effort by Spanish law enforcement agencies which had received intelligence about an impending shipment arriving on the Alicante coast Authorities began monitoring the waters near Santa Pola after spotting a high-speed boat equipped with four powerful engines travelling at 52 knots law enforcement set up surveillance in the marina Investigators believe the “Go Fast” vessel transferred the drugs to the British yacht on the high seas before the yacht made its way to Santa Pola under cover of darkness As the suspects began unloading the cargo in the Varadero area Three individuals were arrested on the spot A fourth suspect managed to flee but inadvertently left their identification documents inside a van This person later surrendered to the Civil Guard in La Vall d’Uixó (Castellón) authorities remain vigilant against drug trafficking networks operating along the Spanish coastline The upcoming trial is expected to provide further details on the organization behind this large-scale smuggling attempt Log in to leave a comment © 2021 The Leader Digital Santa Pola’s Museo del Mar will host guided tours of an exhibition that showcases the work of local nativity scene makers These miniature models represent key symbols of Santa Pola’s heritage and were created for different municipal nativity scenes in the town What began as part of the town’s nativity scene has grown into a celebration of local history showcasing the craftsmanship that reflects Santa Pola’s spirit and the importance of preserving its history The exhibition also includes large historical photographs helping visitors understand the town’s evolution This event honours the dedication of those who have worked to preserve Santa Pola’s history through their art The town isn’t just remembered here; it’s brought to life through these miniature works The exhibition is open every weekend in May Tours are available on Fridays and Saturdays at 11:00am Reservations are required by calling (+34) 96 541 62 23 Please note the event is not accessible for people with reduced mobility Website#z5b0415b0bc4a4f524899d2d{display:none} with celebrations from August 31 with the proclamation followed by the Moors and Christians from September 1 to 3 the patron saint celebrations of the Virgin of Loreto Mayor Loreto Serrano and Councillor for Festivals presented the programme of events for the 2024 patron saint festivities in honour of the Virgin of Loreto Nely Baile has summarised the most important events of the festivities which will begin on the evening of 31 August with the opening speech by Antoni Mas i Miralles university professor and author of numerous works on the history of Santa Pola and our Valencian language “The first part is organised by the Cultural Association of Moors and Christians from 1 to 3 September which begins on Sunday with the Moorish assault on Levante beach and On the 2nd the Christians reconquer the fortress and both sides join in the great Moorish and Christian entrance that parades through the streets of the centre with the processions dressed in their best clothes and showy pageantry.” The second part focuses on the most popular festivals from September 4 to 6 with various activities for children and adults culminating on the 6th with the spectacular multicoloured parade of floats and troupes The third part of the festival is dedicated to the devotion to the patron saint which paints the patron saint’s shrine in the Fortress Castle with colour And the big day is the festival of the Virgin of Loreto which culminates with the Virgin of Loreto carried on shoulders in a procession through the streets of the centre and the fireworks display If you happen to be passing through Santa Pola and fancy a bite The Maleante Group invites you to “discover the new gastronomic experience in Santa Pola.” The team behind the Maleante Group explained “We were born in Santa Pola and bring you two very different restaurants with two very different lines of cuisine with high-quality ingredients and more than satisfactory customer service.” Those two restaurants are Maleante and La Gamberra La Gamberra describes itself as offering “a gastronomic experience with a different and very mischievous style.” The menu reflects that vibe Maleante, in contrast, is a more refined experience. “It’s an incredible restaurant; you won’t find one like it anywhere in the province.” Their menu features rice dishes “The food is an explosion of flavours that will thrill any food lover’s taste buds.” By offering two very different experiences under one name the Maleante Group has found a way to “cater to everyone.” Maleante is located at Fernando Pérez Ojeda Street You can contact them at dioni@grupomaleante.com or call (+34) 623731776 You can reach them at info@lagamberra.es or call (+34) 665829491 According to the National Institute of Statistics (INE) Santa Pola had 38,556 official residents as of January 1 This figure is an increase of 849 people from the previous year the town’s population has grown by 21.45 per cent marking seven consecutive years of population growth Santa Pola ranks tenth in population among municipalities in the province of Alicante, with the capital city leading at 358,720 residents, followed by Elche with 243,128 and Torrevieja with 94,803 and Dénia follow in population size before Santa Pola Santa Pola experienced a historical high of 34,134 inhabitants but this declined sharply to 31,529 in 2014 during a period of economic crisis The population remained stable through 2018 fluctuating slightly between 31,137 and 31,745 Significant growth began in 2019 with 32,306 residents and has continued each year While the official statistics reflect registered residents Santa Pola’s actual population throughout the year is much higher due to its status as a tourist destination Many of its seasonal inhabitants remain registered in their places of origin The month of February will see Santa Pola will come alive with dance The II International Dance Festival Moute Santa Pola 2025 will take over the streets and squares featuring free public events and a grand gala with over 300 performers from Spain Councillor for Culture, Nely Baile, emphasised the festival’s role as a key cultural event for Santa Pola offering a wide variety of activities for everyone A standout feature is “Sundays in Dance,” a series of open-air performances Sundays in Dance kicked off on February 2 with more performances set for February 9 in the Plaza de la Comunidad Valenciana and February 16 at the Glorieta del Proyecto Good The festival’s main events will take place on February 21 and 22 with 25 schools performing on the first day and 22 on the second The two-day celebration will gather over 300 dancers from across Europe Highlights include a Schools Gala on February 21 and workshops on February 22 at the Lara González pavilion wrapping up with another Schools Gala at the Glorieta The grand finale on March 15 will feature a spectacular closing show building on the success of last year’s aerial dance performance Motorhomes and vehicles wider than 2.5 metres will face restrictions The restrictions will apply not only on parking or stopping but also on accessing the beaches and pine forests along the Cabo road in Santa Pola This new measure, agreed upon by the municipalities of Elche and Santa Pola aims to control traffic from these vehicles in both areas all such vehicles would end up in the same location as people try to park as close to the sea as possible the Spanish Association of the Caravaning Industry and Commerce The association argues that municipalities should regulate the growing motorhome sector and find solutions rather than impose bans The measure has already been partially implemented, with signs placed at the two main entrances to the area, one from Santa Pola del Este and another at the Elche border near Ermita Beach plans to extend the restrictions and step up enforcement This includes additional signage to remind drivers that failure to comply will result in fines the only authorised place for motorhomes is on official campsites The Santa Pola Yacht Club will become the focal point for windsurfing enthusiasts on January 25 and 26 The town is set to host the prestigious Autonomous Windsurfing Cup This event is set to be a major highlight in the Valencian Community’s sporting calendar drawing more than 50 participants The competition will showcase the talents of some of the region’s top windsurfers, testing their skills and determination in the challenging conditions of Santa Pola Bay with its long-standing commitment to promoting windsurfing continue to nurture the sport at both professional and grassroots levels Santa Pola Bay offers perfect conditions for windsurfing creating an ideal setting for high-level competitions The combination of the club’s facilities and the bay’s natural advantages ensures a top-tier experience for competitors and spectators alike This event not only provides a platform for elite athletes but also serves as an opportunity to foster the growth of windsurfing and reinforce Santa Pola’s position as a key destination on the global windsurfing map Santa Pola’s 2024 De-seasonalised Tourism Report highlights tourist trends outside the summer months Santa Pola received a 9.1 rating as a destination thanks to initiatives like the “Match with Santa Pola” campaign The report shows 55.9 per cent of visitors were Spanish Foreign tourists stayed longer and spent more Many stayed in rentals (35.4 per cent) or owned homes (23.4 per cent) Most travelled by car (56.2 per cent) or rented cars (29.7 per cent) About 30.8 per cent were first-time visitors attracted by the town’s mild climate Recommendations from family and friends influenced 51.1 per cent of tourists with spring and autumn being the busiest off-season months Windsurfing and kitesurfing were the top activities, with the fishing port and Mirador del Faro being popular attractions. Tourists rated Santa Pola highly at 9.1 while those who visited the tourist offices gave them an 8.5 and fewer than 30 per cent used local tourism tech although the virtual viewing platform scored 9.3 The Tourism Department plans 12 recommendations for future marketing particularly from high-spending countries like the UK For French tourists, Santa Pola’s proximity to Tabarca Island is a key attraction with 24.4 per cent visiting for this reason The neighbours of Calle La Cruz are getting ready for their yearly celebration which will take place from April 30 to May 3 in Santa Pola They’ve put together a packed schedule with something for everyone; live music Nely Baile, the Festival Councillor, shared her excitement: “This is one of the town’s most loved and long-standing events. Thanks to the hard work of the neighbours and the council’s support, we hope everyone in Santa Pola – locals and visitors – joins in and enjoys the activities.” the street will be decorated with flags and palm leaves Anyone interested in attending the dinners can reserve their spot by sending a WhatsApp message to Alejandra at (+34) 633 117 819 Reservations will be open on April 21 and 22 “We’d love for not just the residents, but the whole town and anyone visiting to come take part,” organisers said local businesses have chipped in with gifts The groups from the colourful parade which takes place on September 6 will reunite to celebrate the Mig Any (Mid-Year) Festival This event will bring back a tradition that had been discontinued for several years highlighting the enthusiasm of local festival-goers Mig Any is back thanks to the dedication of our community proving that the festive spirit in Santa Pola is as strong as ever,” she said At noon, a parade featuring dance groups, gymnasiums, and dance schools will make its way through various streets, including Elche Several musical bands will accompany the parade At 2pm, participants will gather in a municipal tent near the Castle for food The councillor expressed gratitude to everyone who helped revive this tradition emphasising its importance in preserving Santa Pola’s festive identity She also encouraged residents and visitors to attend Santa Pola continues to thrive as a tourist destination with visitors expressing high satisfaction with guided tours and online engagement steadily increasing Figures just released confirm that Tourist Offices in Santa Pola welcomed 10,844 visitors in 2024 marking a 13.5 per cent increase from the previous year August recorded the highest number of visits and the spring and autumn months also showed strong visitor numbers Surveys from 440 visitors indicated that most travellers were Spanish Many arrived by car for leisure or holiday purposes and expressed a strong intention to return Tourist office services received an impressive rating of 9.91 out of 10 Areas for improvement included multilingual resources Guided tours continued to be a highlight in 2024 The most popular experiences included the aquarium visit and every participant surveyed said they would recommend the experience to others making the town even more appealing as a destination The very popular Santa Pola half marathon is now officially open for registration On November 9, 2025, runners will compete in a Half Marathon covering the official distance of 21.0975 km This event is part of the National Calendar of the Royal Spanish Athletics Federation The race begins at Avenida de la Estación in central Alicante and follows a route through Avenida de Elche toward Urbanova, continuing to Arenales del Sol. From there, participants will run along the coastline toward the Santa Pola Lighthouse road before reaching the finish line at Varadero Beach on Avenida Santiago Bernabéu Registrations are now open and will remain open until June 30, 2025 or until places are filled. For details or to sign up, visit the website at lagrancarreradelmediterraneo21k.com or email inforunners.montemar@gmail.com You can also contact the organisers at Calle Virgilio nº 25 this highly anticipated event takes runners along a scenic route showcasing the beautiful Alicante coastline It attracts thousands of participants from Alicante The region will experience minimum temperatures of 6°C and maximums of 15°C expect high clouds with no chance of precipitation The thermal sensation will range from 3°C to 15°C with relative humidity varying between 45% and 90% Throughout the day: These conditions will persist until dusk The morning hours will feature mostly clear skies with temperatures ranging from 7°C to 16°C the sky will turn cloudy with a 45% chance of rain Morning: Overcast skies with an 85% probability of rain Temperatures will range between 11°C and 17°C Afternoon and Evening: The sky will remain very cloudy but the chance of precipitation will drop significantly to 10% Expect more stable weather with high clouds dominating the sky and relative humidity will vary between 65% and 90% The days ahead will bring cloudy intervals with a 25% chance of rain while maximum humidity levels will slightly decrease Researchers have identified the anti-cancer capacity of a pigment present in the Santa Pola salt flats in eastern Spain.  The pigment is produced by certain microorganisms in order to protect themselves from the sun and its anti-tumor capacity has been tested in several types of breast cancer in collaboration with researchers from the Alicante University Hospital Dr Balmis (HGUDB) and the Alicante Health and Biomedical Research Institute (ISABIAL)⁠.  Professor in Biology and director of the group, Rosa María Martínez, said the important finding, which has been published in the journal Nature Scientific Reports began with the development of Micaela Giani’s PhD thesis she demonstrated—through in vitro tests—the antioxidant activity of the pigment and its effect on enzymes (biocatalysts) involved in pathologies such as diabetes and metabolic syndrome they wondered what would happen if they added the salt flats pigment to cancer cells being a pigment with an antioxidant activity almost 300 times higher than that of other antioxidants it could limit the ability of these cells to grow and reproduce the research group worked in collaboration with Gloria Peiró pathologist at the HGUDB and lecturer in the UA Department of Biotechnology PhD in Experimental and Biosanitary Sciences and researcher at the UA Both scientists belong to the breast cancer and immunology research group at ISABIAL.  the effect of this pigment could be tested in vitro in cell lines representing different intrinsic phenotypes of breast cancer and a line of healthy breast tissue the pigment does not cause any harmful effect on healthy cells but it does limit the growth capacity of neoplastic cells She also stressed that this finding opens a door to biomedicine to the design of new strategies to fight cancer based on the use of natural compounds Halophilic archaea are extremophilic microorganisms that require a hypersaline environment to thrive so they are mainly found in coastal salt marshes These microorganisms synthesize a rare C50 carotenoid pigment called bacteriorruberin (BR) and its derivatives monoanhydrobacterioruberin (MABR) and bisanhydrobacterioruberin (BABR) the researchers said there are several new lines of research to follow starting with extending the study with different cell lines of other types of tumors to continue with tests on tissue samples from biopsies or surgical specimens in order to design possible treatment protocols using this salt flats pigment and then move on to animal studies before reaching clinical use in patients As Europe’s top biotech website for over a decade Labiotech.eu offers trusted insights and updates for the global life sciences community Santa Pola’s Festival Department has announced the revival of the decorated streets contest The contest takes place during the Moors and Christians celebrations and in honour of the Virgin of Loreto Residents interested in closing their streets for the event The recently published rules for the contest outline the participation criteria for the patron saint festivities honouring the Virgin of Loreto 2024 The contest is open to all residents of the municipality with the decoration style and theme being free decorations that include references to the patron saint’s festivities or the town itself created manually and with non-permanent paint on the asphalt The jury’s evaluation criteria will include the overall design of the decorated area, decorations on balconies and windows, and the use of motifs referring to the festivals or Santa Pola The jury will parade through the streets on September 4 to assess the decorations and will award three prizes of €300 Street closures for the event will commence at midnight on August 30 to allow for the setup and will remain decorated until September 8 Detailed contest rules and the application form can be accessed via the Town Hall website at santapola.es/fiestas The weather forecast for the Costa Blanca south on January 20 temperatures will range from a low of 6°C to a high of 17°C the perceived temperature could drop to 3°C No precipitation is anticipated during this time Temperatures will peak at a comfortable 17°C In the late afternoon and evening (6:00 p.m Temperatures will range between 13°C and 17°C intensifying the perceived warmth in the area The day will start with cloudy skies and light rain in the morning Temperatures will vary between 9°C and 18°C with partly cloudy skies and no rain expected High clouds will dominate the sky throughout the day Humidity levels will moderate compared to previous days Minimum and maximum temperatures will range between 9°C and 20°C ensuring relatively stable weather for Torrevieja as the week concludes On Wednesday the region will experience predominantly stable weather with high clouds for most of the day Temperatures will range between 10ºC and 20ºC with a wind chill varying in the same range Relative humidity will remain between 45% and 90% ensuring a humid but comfortable environment the sky is expected to be cloudy with no chance of rain The minimum temperature recorded will be approximately 10ºC The wind chill will remain close to these figures with high clouds predominating in the sky and temperatures reaching a maximum of 18ºC which could make the environment drier compared to the previous hours temperatures will remain stable at around 17ºC The sky will continue to show high clouds with no signs of precipitation maintaining a pleasant temperature of approximately 13ºC a gradual change in weather conditions is expected The 23rd will start with partly cloudy skies and then clear skies towards the afternoon Temperatures will continue to fluctuate between 10ºC and 20ºC there will likely be cloudy intervals with a gradual increase in the probability of rain Torrevieja will enjoy mostly stable weather this week with clear skies and few clouds prevailing until midweek Temperatures will remain within the usual range for this time of year it is advisable to be alert to possible changes in weather conditions towards the weekend due to the increased probability of precipitation the area will experience mostly partly cloudy skies with temperatures ranging from 9ºC to 18ºC staying fairly consistent throughout the day the weather will start with partly cloudy conditions with mostly overcast skies and a 40% chance of rain Temperatures will stay between 11ºC and 18ºC expect cloudy intervals throughout the day Temperatures will range between 8ºC and 17ºC we will experience more cloudy intervals with a 25% chance of moderate rain Temperatures will range between 9ºC and 17ºC which may affect how the temperature feels January 31 will bring a similar forecast of cloudy intervals with a 25% chance of rain creating a cooler and less humid feel to end the month the area will enjoy a mostly clear day with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 19ºC offering a comfortable climate throughout the day The relative humidity will fluctuate between 50% and 85% which may slightly affect how the temperature feels Expect a completely clear sky during the early hours making the air feel drier and more comfortable although some light fog may develop as evening approaches Temperatures will gradually cool to around 13ºC which may make the evening feel cooler than expected giving way to more overcast conditions by the afternoon There’s a slight chance of drizzle later in the day Temperatures will stay within the typical range for this time of year with highs around 16ºC and lows potentially reaching 9ºC Torrevieja will have mostly stable and pleasant weather in the coming days though it’s advisable to stay aware of the forecast as cloud cover builds and the chance of rain increases toward the end of the period Torrevieja will experience generally stable weather conditions Daytime temperatures will range from 9ºC to 20ºC ensuring excellent visibility for the early hours cloud coverage is expected to increase slightly Maximum temperatures will stay around 17ºC continuing the mild trend throughout the day Temperatures will cool down to around 14ºC resulting in a refreshing but not overly chilly evening typical for this coastal region during winter The likelihood of rain remains low throughout the day characteristic of Torrevieja’s Mediterranean winter climate Both residents and visitors can look forward to pleasant days with partly clear skies and comfortable temperatures for this time of year While weather conditions are expected to remain stable it’s always a good idea to stay updated on any potential changes as the week progresses Weather Forecast: January 23rd – 28th Morning: Partly cloudy skies with a minimum temperature of 10°C and a high of 20°C and humidity will fluctuate between 50% and 85% Daytime: Sunny skies with stable temperatures around 18°C and low humidity Afternoon: Continued sunshine with a slight temperature drop to 16°C pleasant atmosphere with a low of 13°C and humidity rising to 80% Extended Forecast (January 24th – 28th): Mostly sunny days with some cloud variation January 25th: Increased cloudiness in the afternoon with a 20% chance of light rain Temperatures will range between 9°C and 19°C January 27th & 28th: Increased cloudiness with cloudy intervals and a chance of light rain Highest precipitation probability on the 27th (55%) Temperatures will remain mild between 10°C and 20°C Enjoy several sunny and dry days at the beginning of the week Be prepared for increasing cloudiness and a slight chance of showers towards the end of January Recommendation: Take advantage of the clear days for outdoor activities and stay updated on the weather forecast for the latter part of the week predicts temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 21ºC transitioning to partly cloudy skies with occasional cloud cover by midday and afternoon though there may be a slight increase in the chance of showers later on Relative humidity will fluctuate between 50% and 90% which is typical for this time of year in the region meaning the temperature will feel consistent with the forecasted values A change in weather is anticipated for January 28 with cloudy intervals and a 55% chance of light rain in the morning The risk of rain will diminish in the afternoon expect an overcast sky with light rain in the afternoon with very cloudy conditions and a 45% chance of rain Temperatures will stay in the same range as previous days This weather pattern will extend through the end of the month with cloudy intervals and occasional rain continuing on January 31 The forecast for February 1st indicates similar conditions with cloudy periods and a 45% chance of rain the reagion is expected to experience stable temperatures over the next few days with varying cloud cover and occasional rain showers efforts are underway to balance local customs whilst the filming of Alejandro Amenábar’s movie “El Cautivo” is taking place The parish has made some adjustments to accommodate both The chapel of the Virgin of Loreto will remain open for silent visits during its usual hours but will be closed from midnight to 6 in the morning during filming inside the Castle Fortress of Santa Pola Visitors can enter through the back door since the main entrance will be closed until filming wraps up Any closures during normal hours will be communicated in advance Visitors are asked to silence their phones and refrain from talking inside the fortress limiting their time to entering and exiting the chapel the bells of the chapel and the parish will be silenced during filming to prevent noise interference The bell at the Castle Fortress has also been silenced until filming concludes The Sea Museum’s rooms and exhibition areas are closed to the public as they’re being used by Amenábar’s team until May 19 Santa Pola has once again earned recognition from the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) This means that Santa Pola has a total of seven Blue Flag distinctions awarded to various sites in the municipality and Calas de Santiago Bernabeu beaches have retained their Blue Flags Additionally, Centro Azul honours were bestowed upon the Marine Research Centre (CIMAR) and the Salt Museum while Puerto Bandera Azul was awarded to the Club Nautical Santa Pola La Cala de La Ermita has reclaimed its Blue Flag this year Despite the Santa Pola City Council providing valid reasons for the previous omission the beach has been rightfully recognised once again However, Levante Beach will not be renewing its Blue Flag status for 2024 The decision was based on the organisation’s assessment of water quality samples which categorised it as “good” rather than “excellent.” as only partial results were available for the 58 samples taken prompting the council to seek clarification regarding the altered analyses February 4 marked the 70th anniversary of a momentous event the historic snowfall that blanketed Santa Pola Spain experienced an unforgettable episode as a massive snowstorm swept through the country reaching even the southern coastal town of Santa Pola On that fateful day, an unprecedented storm graced Santa Pola with snow leaving captivating images in iconic locations like the port This meteorological marvel stands out as one of the 20th century’s most significant events a convergence of perfect factors that led to a white blanket covering nearly the entire Peninsula and the Balearic Islands The phenomenon was triggered by an invasion of extremely cold air from north-central Europe harmonising with a substantial infusion of humidity from the Mediterranean These usually elusive conditions coincided resulting in widespread snowfall across numerous regions The southern Spanish coast saw snow depths reaching 10/15 cm accompanied by record-low temperatures that endure in some meteorological observatories to this day Santa Pola’s castle-fortress (Castillo-Fortaleza) is the venue for a night of Habaneras music This is the 15th edition of the concert and features the José Hodar mass choir from Torrevieja 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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Discover Cape Santa Pola and its revamped seaside area where eco-friendliness meets stunning scenery Teaming up with the University of Alicante, the Santa Pola City Council has come up with a plan to spruce up the cape’s coast keep its natural beauty and environmental importance in mind Standing tall at 144 metres above sea level the Sierra de Santa Pola forms an impressive cliff On its highest point sits the Watchtower, now a lighthouse, offering stunning views of Alicante and Santa Pola bays Cape Santa Pola is Europe’s only fossilized coral reef making it a special piece of local history the cape is a haven for many plants and animals The council plans to create three routes for both visitors and locals There will also be a pedestrian and bike path 100 metres above sea level Already a must-see spot on the Costa Blanca Cape Santa Pola’s cliffside viewpoint offers stunning views of the Mediterranean This project has put Baix Vinalopó on the map as a top contender for the “Town of the Year” award especially in the “Sustainable Town” category nearly five hundred people stood in a long line near Santa Pola Castle eager to be part of Alejandro Amenábar’s upcoming film The excitement to participate in the casting was palpable over the first weekend of March marking the first time such a fever gripped the province The scene near the fortress and Glorieta was bustling, with queues extending around the block, prompting the Local Police to manage the traffic This unusual hustle and bustle during the off-peak season before Easter also served as a tourist attraction for the town others travelled from different towns in the province given that it’s a paid activity and selected individuals are registered with Social Security due to the extensive recording sessions The only essential requirements set by the casting team were no visible tattoos or modern hairstyles as the film depicts Miguel de Cervantes’ captivity in Algiers in 1575 after being captured by Barbary pirates off the coast of Catalonia candidates had to fill out a form with their details The final selection was made by the company overseeing the casting process produced by Mod Producciones and Fernando Bovaira from Castellón has commenced filming which will continue until June at Ciudad de la Luz studios and various locations in the Valencian Community However, recording in the province is expected to last about a month and a half, with one month dedicated to Santa Pola Castle This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page The Castle-Fortress of Santa Pola is gearing up to be the backdrop for Alejandro Amenábar’s latest film with materials being gathered in the parade ground for the creation of a temporary set As a result, a section of the Sea Museum within the castle will be temporarily closed to the public El Cautivo will depict the captivity of Miguel de Cervantes by Barbary pirates in 16th-century Algiers The Department of Culture has obtained the necessary authorisation from the General Directorate of Heritage of the Generalitat Valenciana allowing the fortress to serve as a filming location the Sea Museum area in the south wing of the Castle will be off-limits to visitors for the duration of filming While the filming activities may cause some disruptions to daily life in Santa Pola it’s exciting news for the town to host such a prestigious production by a renowned director like Alejandro Amenábar The global exposure from a film of this calibre will greatly promote Santa Pola’s cultural heritage and boost tourism building on the success of previous productions like the series “La Ley del Mar,” which was also filmed in the municipality Kenya’s Peter Cheruiyot Kirui and Antonina Kwambai captured overwhelming victories at the 28th Santa Pola International Half Marathon Although both athletes kicked off their 2017 campaigns with victory the weather conditions hampered their chances of breaking the course record just 41 seconds shy of the men’s mark while Kwambai missed out on the women’s mark by 26 seconds who finished sixth in the 10,000m at the 2011 IAAF World Championships in Daegu had the company of James Kipsang and Daniel Muindi Muteti in the early stages and the trio went through the first five kilometres in 14:31 It was midway through the second five -kilometre section when Kirui took full command of the race leaving behind his compatriots with incredible ease Kirui covered that split in a brisk 14:07 to build a sizeable margin on his pursuers as he passed 10km in 28:38 – still on schedule to threaten the course record – while Kipsang and Muteti were 26 seconds in arrears Italy’s Stefano La Rosa and Morocco’s Mourad El Bannouri also covered the first 10 kilometres within 30 minutes going through that checkpoint in 29:51 and 29:56 respectively Kirui maintained his solo effort throughout the second half of the race Although he slowed slightly between 10 and 15 kilometres – covering that section in 14:27 to hit 15km in 43:05 – his still increased his lead over his rivals Kipsang and Muteti went through 15km in 44:14 more than a minute ahead of La Rosa in fourth it was clear that the course record would survive for at least another year Muteti finally managed to break free from Kipsang with just two kilometres remaining His time of 1:02:29 was just 18 seconds outside his PB while a fading Kipsang completed a Kenyan sweep of medals in 1:02:58 “Winning an IAAF Label road race is an incredible accolade for me,” said Kirui “Over the closing three kilometres there was a strong headwind and that prevented me getting a faster clocking “My plan was to take turns with my mates Kipsang and Muteti to attack the record but I finally decided to run on my own from the seventh kilometre onwards but I liked the circuit and hope to come back next year to do it.” The women’s race witnessed the gun-to-tape success of Antonina Kwambai Only Ethiopia’s Buzunesh Gudeta managed to stay near Kwambai during the first five kilometres Britain’s Lily Partridge was never a factor as she had already lost 35 seconds at that early stage of the race But Gudeta could simply not follow the Kenyan’s relentless rhythm as Kwambai went through 10km in 32:26 already 28 seconds up on Gudeta and 1:21 ahead of Partridge Kwambai’s lead on the Ethiopian rose to 1:34 by the 15th kilometre and the Briton began to threaten Gudeta’s runner-up place as she moved within 15 seconds of her opponent During the closing stages the only question was whether Kwambai would be able to finish within 70 minutes And the answer was a resounding ‘yes’ as the previously unheralded Kenyan crossed the finish line in 1:09:49 head and shoulders clear of Gudeta who kept the Briton at bay to take second place in 1:11:31 to Partridge’s 1:12:12 “I’m over the moon as I’ve lowered my PB by nearly three minutes,” said the 22-year-old despite only starting in athletics a few years ago but the annoying wind prevented a faster time Today’s race has been my first experience in Spain but I’m already eager to return as soon as possible.” Kipchoge cruises to 59:44 victory at Delhi Ha.. 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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 Anti-tumour capacity of this pigment has been tested on various types of breast cancer cells and its anti-tumour capacity has been tested in several types of breast cancer Professor in Biology and director of the group Rosa María Martínez explains that this important finding, which has been published in the prestigious journal Nature Scientific Report began with the development of Micaela Giani's PhD thesis she demonstrated—through in vitro tests—the antioxidant activity of the pigment and its effect on enzymes (biocatalysts) that are involved in pathologies such as diabetes or metabolic syndrome such as diabetes and metabolic syndrome it was then that they wondered what would happen if they added the pigment to the cancer cells the research group has worked in collaboration with Dr PhD in Experimental and Biosanitary Sciences and researcher also at the UA both belonging to the breast cancer and immunology research group at ISABIAL These microorganisms synthesise rare C50 carotenoid pigments called bacteriorruberin (BR) and its derivatives monoanhydrobacterioruberin (MABR) and bisanhydrobacterioruberin (BABR) starting with extending the study with different cell lines of other types of tumours in order to design possible treatment protocols using this pigment The  Villa Adelaida de Santa Pola estate is on its way to becoming a cherished spot for both locals and visitors The Council has granted almost half a million euros (499,020 euros) for the restoration of the unique building and the refurbishment of its gardens all with the intention of transforming the area into a museum This estate holds significant cultural value in Santa Pola recognised as one of the town’s iconic urban landmarks beautifully combines the renewal of art through modernism with naturalist influences and the advancements brought by the Industrial Revolution Adding to its charm is the infusion of Indian art with Spanish-American influences The original owner, Ietaria, generously donated Villa Adelaida to the City Council, envisioning it as a centre for nurturing young talents in art This week marks another crucial step towards realizing this dream and rehabilitation works for both the building and the gardens of Villa Adelaida The Santa Bárbara Castle in Alicante will serve as the backdrop for the upcoming film by renowned director Alejandro Amenábar The fortress will be closed to the public from May 8 to 16 for the filming of “El Cautivo” which recounts Miguel de Cervantes’ time in captivity in Algiers The Alicante Film Office, under the Alicante City & Beach Tourist Board is collaborating with the film’s production company to facilitate filming in the city This collaboration is expected to have a positive impact on the city’s image and economy as the majority of “El Cautivo” will be shot in the province The director has chosen Alicante following filming at Santa Pola Castle and plans to shoot at Ciudad de la Luz and other locations in the province and Valencia The film crew is already preparing the sets at Santa Bárbara Castle to suit the needs of “El Cautivo” On Friday, May 17, Santa Bárbara Castle will reopen to the public with its usual mid-season hours This temporary closure for filming recalls the last shutdown in February and March last year for the international production “Camino a Belén” The Castle has served as a backdrop for various films over the years More than 50 pupils from the 4th and 5th years of primary school from all the local schools took part in the road safety competition In first place was the drawing from Ashley Nacher Gonzalez from the school Virgen de Loreto and in second place was the drawing presented by Yi Ming Sun from the school Hispanidad Ashley received a cheque for €100 for school supplies while Yi received €50 for the same purpose both children will be presented with an award from Santa Pola’s Mayoress and the Councillor for Traffic at the Town Hall on Thursday Ashley’s drawing will also become the image of the Children’s Traffic Park for the 2022-2023 school year while all the participating drawings are on display in the children’s library in Santa Pola until the end of the month 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 and remember, you can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram Elche Council has awarded the works for the conditioning of a stormwater system in the Santa Pola area in an infamous stretch of road of the Venta Durá establishment which is usually one of the points of greatest flooding when there are floods caused by torrential rains The objective is for the first runoff waters to continue along the old Elche – Santa Pola road and to build a collection and conduction there that diverts flows to the Second Diversion Canal The successful bidder was Construcciones Hermanos Espín The tender has lasted three months with an abbreviated procedure “So that it is ready for periods of possible cold drop,” explains the Councillor for Contracting April and May being the usual rainiest period of spring and so the completion is not possible before that The firm has waived its request for an increase in the price of the work in the event that it was necessary to work on holidays work overtime or if there were again an increase in prices the capacity of the existing infrastructure will be expanded since it allowed water to go towards the road It will now be redirected to be discharged into the nearby diversion canal to try to reuse the water The Government Board is aware that this is only a provisional and short-term solution is a storm tank that can drain the discharge in the area of ​​the San Antón ravine – where the water will end up after the construction of the South Ring Road - They want to start the procedures during this legislature A dream of opening a water park for dogs has turned into reality for a young couple as the ‘Worldog Aquapark Canino’ has opened for  pooches and their owners The water park is located at La Marina Village halfway between Santa Pola and Guardamar del Segura It is the first facility of its kind in the southern part of Alicante province The dedicated dog pool is a safe 65 centimetres deep said they thought of the idea because they could not take their Yorkshire Terrier to any public swimming pool Worldog Aquapark Canino offers a fun and entertaining environment for dogs to play Entrance is €5 per person and each dog is €10 per day. After 4pm, dogs get in for €5. Visits can be booked online at worldog.com.es you can help your dog stay in shape and develop incredible physical and mental skills There is also an onsite snack bar if humans need a drink or a bite to eat The bar offers a menu with an incredible variety of delicacies for humans’ best friends The wide variety of menus cover different types of food There is also a dog grooming salon on site and a great day at the pool with your dog is now a reality The iconic Osborne bulls are once again at serious risk of disappearing – amid artists attempts to eliminate the figures – with poles and blue paint Thousands of drivers have seen the iconic bull as they drive to and from Alicante-Elche airport down the years re-painted the bull in the style of Picasso’s immortal ‘Guernica’ as an anti-bullfighting protest Santa Pola council stepped in and the bull was  re-painted black In the latest attempt to alter the iconic bull silhouettes located on a road on the outskirts of Ginzo de Limia After their artwork they returned to take a picture – only to find that the Civil Guard was waiting for them despite the authorities taking photographs of the artists due to there being no solid proof that they defaced it The latest incident comes on the back of similar incidents In 2005 the Civil Guard denounced Javier Figueredo painted white spots on it and charged with a crime against cultural heritage Osborne wineries were founded in the second half of the 18th century Englishman Thomas Osborne arrived in Cádiz from Exeter with the Osborne brandy later following suit The creation of the Osborne bull dates back to 1956 inaugurated when Osborne wineries commissioned Manuel Prieto who worked for the Azor advertising agency to design a symbol for their Veterano Brandy Manolo Prieto’s design were erected depicting silhouettes of toros de lidia next to main roads in Spain with the name of Osborne’s Veterano brandy tattooed across the bulls The original wooden bulls were later upgraded to metal the government announced advertising signs next to roads were distracting drivers ending with the Osborne bull being moved 150 metres away from roadsides Osborne doubled the size of their bulls after the announcement Additional laws were introduced and in 1994 the Reglamento General de Carreteras all but the beginning of the end of the iconic bulls throughout Spain the Congreso de los Diputados also stepped in announcing the bulls were of patrimonio cultural y artistico – a cultural and artistic heritage the future of the legendary bulls went to the Supreme Court – with a decision made that bulls could remain in place A bull silhouette had its horns removed in Mallorca There are now less than 100 black silhouettes of a bull alongside roads throughout Spain strategically placed on the skyline for maximum impact Osborne finances the financial upkeep of the bulls’ maintenance Caption: Santa Pola Osborne bull: Painted in Picasso’s ‘Guernica’ The big track and field focus this weekend was on the BoXX United World Indoor Tour in Manchester. To find out all the news from that event together with video highlights CLICK HERE On the country, the main meeting was the Northern Ireland International at Dundonald near Belfast. To read more about what happened there CLICK HERE On the roads Jess Piasecki produced the performance of the week with a 67:20 run at the Santa Pola Half-Marathon in Spain – a result that places her No.3 on the UK all-time rankings Splashing her way through a rain-soaked course Piasecki was battling for the victory with Pauline Narogoi Esikon in the closing stages but the Kenyan broke away near the finish to win by five seconds "Super happy with a big PB of 67:20 and a great race with the other women," said Piasecki The 31-year-old has now overtaken runners such as Eilish McColgan who ran 67:48 at the Great North Run last year who clocked 67:52 in Houston earlier this month Liz McColgan's best was 67:11 set in Tokyo and Radcliffe's best 65:40 at the Great North Run A post shared by Jess Piasecki (@jess_piasecki_) — scottishathletics (@scotathletics) January 22, 2022 » For more recent results, CLICK HERE » New year special offer – get your first issue of AW magazine for just £1! 7 things you should do after an intense workout Ed Faulds looks to make statement at UK Indoor Champs located on the N332 at the entrance to Santa Pola was abandoned was used by many thousands of tourists for decades as they enjoyed the spa Now the real estate agency Wallapop has put it on the market on their second-hand sale and purchase platform for the price of 4,247,857 euros When the hotel first closed its doors in 2010 due to the economic crisis at the time there was speculation that the drug trafficker Ángel Suárez wanted to acquire it and turn it into one of the largest brothels in Europe but his imprisonment for 89 years for crimes of torture illegal detention and illegal possession of weapons Casper was released from prison in early January because of his advanced cancer the abandoned building has become the object of regular vandalism including a fire that was started by a group of youths in 2019 the bank that assumes ownership of the property was required to increase security measures build a wall and block up all possible entrances to the abandoned complex What was a three-star hotel with a glass palace a place to celebrate wedding banquets and large functions but only one who can afford the price tag of more than 4 million euros © 2021 The Leader Digital. 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Read our Privacy notice A Spanish resort popular with British tourists flooded because of an unusual climate-linked weather phenomenon The beach promenades and streets in Guardamar del Segura and Santa Pola in the south-east of Spain were flooded on Tuesday night (August 10) It was caused by a ‘meteotsunami’, known locally as a ‘rissaga’, a rare event caused by a sudden change in atmospheric pressure that makes the tide quickly recede before a large tsunami-like wave floods back into the coast According to the Climatology department of the University of Alicante this phenomenon typically occurs in the Balearic Islands but has been known to happen on the Costa Blanca Santa Pola police posted: “An unexpected weather phenomenon surprised us tonight with a sudden tide rise that has caused a lot of problems to the tied fishing fleet so we beg for patience while services perform tasks to mitigate the consequences.” Southern Europe is undergoing a heatwave with catastrophic consequences. Wildfires and floods have swept Greece, Turkey, and Italy. Yesterday a city in Sicily recorded Europe’s hottest-ever temperature, meteorologists said. Syracuse, located on the island’s south-east coast, saw the mercury rise to 48.8C on Wednesday, according to the daily newspaper Corriere della Sera, citing data from Sicily’s Agrometeorological Information System (SIAS). If this temperature is confirmed, it will beat the previous European high of 48.0C, seen in Athens in 1977. Although this long-standing record is accepted by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), it is disputed by some climatologists and meteorologists. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies