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<\/a><\/span><\/div>Well, Manol\u00edn in Alicante: Best Bar in Spain 2026<\/a><\/p><\/div>Well, Manol\u00edn in Alicante has been voted the best bar in Spain<\/b>. Discover the atmosphere, what you should try, and how to book a table. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n![\"Chiringuito](\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Chiringuito-El-Cranc-Altea.jpg\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div>El Cranc in Altea: Best Chirinquito in Spain 2026<\/a><\/p><\/div>El Cranc in Altea has been voted the best chirinquito in Spain<\/b>. Discover the atmosphere, what you should try, and how to book a table. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n![\"La](\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/La-Vila-Gastronomica.webp\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div>La Vila Gastron\u00f3mico 2026 Culinary Events<\/a><\/p><\/div>Benidorm Gastron\u00f3mico 2026: 6 culinary events<\/b> from February through November at local restaurants, featuring everything from tapas to cocktails and rice dishes.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n![\"Poster](\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Pebrereta-competitie-Villajoyosa-uitgelicht.webp\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Visit the Pebrereta tournament in Villajoyosa<\/a><\/p><\/div>Villajoyosa will host the 32nd Pebrereta Contest<\/b> on June 19. Enjoy a delicious traditional dish and the beach atmosphere during this culinary festival. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n![\"PosterSONE](\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SONE-Festival-2026.webp\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Visit the SONE music festival in Benissa<\/a><\/p><\/div>SONE Benissa Festival 2026: four free open-air concerts<\/b> from July 2 through 5. Jazz, flamenco, pop, and salsa in historic squares. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n![\"Pure](\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/PCB-nieuwsbrief-header.webp\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Pure Costa Blanca Newsletter #6<\/a><\/p><\/div>Newsletter No. 6. News about the boulevards along the Costa Blanca<\/b> and tips for fun events. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n![\"Tapas](\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tapas-y-Pinchos-Benidorm-2026-poster.webp\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Tapas and Pintxos: Discover Restaurants in Benidorm<\/a><\/p><\/div>From June 19 to 28, 2026, Benidorm will host the 16th Tapas and Pinchos Contest<\/b>: 19 restaurants, tapas starting at \u20ac3.50, and a chance to win a dinner prize.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n![\"Benidorm](\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Benidorm-Gastronomico-2026-poster.webp\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Benidorm Gastron\u00f3mico 2026 Culinary Events<\/a><\/p><\/div>Benidorm Gastron\u00f3mico 2026: 6 culinary events<\/b> from February through November at local restaurants, featuring everything from tapas to cocktails and rice dishes.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n![\"Altea](\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Altea-Delicatessen-uitgelicht.webp\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Altea is hosting the Altea Delicatessen culinary event<\/a><\/p><\/div>Discover Altea\u2019s local cuisine at Altea Delicatessen<\/b>. See the participating restaurants in Altea. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Paseo-del-Mar-Torrevieja.webp\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div>The Paseo del Mar Recreation and Hospitality Center Opens in Torrevieja Harbor<\/a><\/p><\/div>Discover the transformation of the port in Torrevieja<\/b>. All about the opening of Paseo del Mar<\/i> in May 2026, new stores, restaurants and the modern city park. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vuelta-Denia.jpg\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div>The Vuelta is coming to the Costa Blanca (Villajoyosa)<\/a><\/p><\/div>Vuelta Ciclista de Espa\u00f1a or Tour of Spain<\/b> is a multi-day cycling race held annually.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n- <\/a><\/span><\/div>
Pure Costa Blanca Newsletter #5<\/a><\/p><\/div>Newsletter No. 5. Explanation of the rebranding of CostaBlanca.nl<\/b> to Pure Costa Blanca. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n![\"Cuina](\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Cuina-Marinera-Villajoyosa-uitgelicht.webp\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Villajoyosa organizes fishing week Cuina Marinera<\/a><\/p><\/div>Taste the maritime tradition of Villajoyosa during the Mostra de Cuina Marinera<\/b>. Check out the participating restaurants in Villajoyosa. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n![\"Casa](\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lAlfas-del-Pi-Casa-de-Cultura.webp\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Casa de Cultura in l’Alf\u00e0s del Pi celebrates 35th anniversary<\/a><\/p><\/div>The Casa de Cultura in l'Alf\u00e0s del Pi<\/b> is 35 years old! Find out all about the festive anniversary morning and the municipality's cultural success. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n![\"Poster](\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/FiraCalp-2026-featured-image.webp\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Calpe organizes 16th edition of gastronomy fair FiraCalp<\/a><\/p><\/div>Visit FiraCalp from May 21 to 24, 2026 in the Plaza Mayor in Calpe. Discover 32 booths with tapas and local products<\/b>. Check out the full program here. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Blauw-vlag-Spanje.webp\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Record number of blue flags for beaches in Spain<\/a><\/p><\/div>794 Blue Flags<\/b> for Spain in 2026. See the number of flags for the Costa Blanca and which locations retain their top status. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n![\"Vi\u00e1](\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Via-Litoral-Alicante.webp\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Alicante builds Europe’s longest promenade<\/a><\/p><\/div>Alicante starts construction 21-km-long V\u00eda Litoral<\/b>. A green walking and cycling route from El Campello to Urbanova that removes barriers to the sea. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n![\"Costablanca.nl](\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Costablanca.nl-Pure-Costa-Blanca.webp\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div>CostaBlanca.nl is now Pure Costa Blanca<\/a><\/p><\/div>CostaBlanca.nl will from now on continue as Pure Costa Blanca. A new logo<\/b> and a new corporate identity<\/b>. Read more about these changes. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n![\"El](\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/El-Barrio-Santa-Cruz-Alicante-vanaf-het-kasteel.jpg\")
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Well, Manol\u00edn in Alicante: Best Bar in Spain 2026<\/a><\/p><\/div>
Well, Manol\u00edn in Alicante has been voted the best bar in Spain<\/b>. Discover the atmosphere, what you should try, and how to book a table. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
<\/a><\/span><\/div>El Cranc in Altea: Best Chirinquito in Spain 2026<\/a><\/p><\/div>
El Cranc in Altea has been voted the best chirinquito in Spain<\/b>. Discover the atmosphere, what you should try, and how to book a table. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
<\/a><\/span><\/div>La Vila Gastron\u00f3mico 2026 Culinary Events<\/a><\/p><\/div>
Benidorm Gastron\u00f3mico 2026: 6 culinary events<\/b> from February through November at local restaurants, featuring everything from tapas to cocktails and rice dishes.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Visit the Pebrereta tournament in Villajoyosa<\/a><\/p><\/div>
Villajoyosa will host the 32nd Pebrereta Contest<\/b> on June 19. Enjoy a delicious traditional dish and the beach atmosphere during this culinary festival. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Visit the SONE music festival in Benissa<\/a><\/p><\/div>
SONE Benissa Festival 2026: four free open-air concerts<\/b> from July 2 through 5. Jazz, flamenco, pop, and salsa in historic squares. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Pure Costa Blanca Newsletter #6<\/a><\/p><\/div>
Newsletter No. 6. News about the boulevards along the Costa Blanca<\/b> and tips for fun events. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Tapas and Pintxos: Discover Restaurants in Benidorm<\/a><\/p><\/div>
From June 19 to 28, 2026, Benidorm will host the 16th Tapas and Pinchos Contest<\/b>: 19 restaurants, tapas starting at \u20ac3.50, and a chance to win a dinner prize.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Benidorm Gastron\u00f3mico 2026 Culinary Events<\/a><\/p><\/div>
Benidorm Gastron\u00f3mico 2026: 6 culinary events<\/b> from February through November at local restaurants, featuring everything from tapas to cocktails and rice dishes.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Altea is hosting the Altea Delicatessen culinary event<\/a><\/p><\/div>
Discover Altea\u2019s local cuisine at Altea Delicatessen<\/b>. See the participating restaurants in Altea. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
<\/a><\/span><\/div>The Paseo del Mar Recreation and Hospitality Center Opens in Torrevieja Harbor<\/a><\/p><\/div>
Discover the transformation of the port in Torrevieja<\/b>. All about the opening of Paseo del Mar<\/i> in May 2026, new stores, restaurants and the modern city park. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
<\/a><\/span><\/div>The Vuelta is coming to the Costa Blanca (Villajoyosa)<\/a><\/p><\/div>
Vuelta Ciclista de Espa\u00f1a or Tour of Spain<\/b> is a multi-day cycling race held annually.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Pure Costa Blanca Newsletter #5<\/a><\/p><\/div>
Newsletter No. 5. Explanation of the rebranding of CostaBlanca.nl<\/b> to Pure Costa Blanca. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Villajoyosa organizes fishing week Cuina Marinera<\/a><\/p><\/div>
Taste the maritime tradition of Villajoyosa during the Mostra de Cuina Marinera<\/b>. Check out the participating restaurants in Villajoyosa. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Casa de Cultura in l’Alf\u00e0s del Pi celebrates 35th anniversary<\/a><\/p><\/div>
The Casa de Cultura in l'Alf\u00e0s del Pi<\/b> is 35 years old! Find out all about the festive anniversary morning and the municipality's cultural success. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Calpe organizes 16th edition of gastronomy fair FiraCalp<\/a><\/p><\/div>
Visit FiraCalp from May 21 to 24, 2026 in the Plaza Mayor in Calpe. Discover 32 booths with tapas and local products<\/b>. Check out the full program here. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Record number of blue flags for beaches in Spain<\/a><\/p><\/div>
794 Blue Flags<\/b> for Spain in 2026. See the number of flags for the Costa Blanca and which locations retain their top status. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Alicante builds Europe’s longest promenade<\/a><\/p><\/div>
Alicante starts construction 21-km-long V\u00eda Litoral<\/b>. A green walking and cycling route from El Campello to Urbanova that removes barriers to the sea. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
<\/a><\/span><\/div>CostaBlanca.nl is now Pure Costa Blanca<\/a><\/p><\/div>
CostaBlanca.nl will from now on continue as Pure Costa Blanca. A new logo<\/b> and a new corporate identity<\/b>. Read more about these changes. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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