Orihuela Costa is preparing for a busy start to summer with the reopening of the popular Cabo Roig coastal walkway and the return of one of the city’s biggest music and shopping festivals.

From restored seaside routes to live concerts and nightlife, here are two major developments bringing fresh energy to the Orihuela area this May.

Cabo Roig coastal walkway reopens after storm damage repairs

The popular coastal path between Cala Capitán and La Caleta in Cabo Roig has officially reopened following emergency repair works caused by severe storm damage earlier this year.

Orihuela mayor Pepe Vegara visited the area alongside councillors Manuel Mestre and Víctor Valverde to inspect the completed restoration works on the well-known Sendero Azul seafront route.

Heavy rain during February and March, combined with strong waves and coastal storms, caused major structural damage to sections of the stone retaining wall supporting the walkway. In several areas, parts of the wall collapsed completely, making the route unsafe for pedestrians.

Before repairs could begin, Orihuela City Council was required to obtain authorisation from Spain’s coastal authority because the area falls within protected maritime public land.

The project involved rebuilding damaged sections of the wall using large protective rocks while reinforcing unstable ground to help prevent future landslides and collapses.

Work focused on the two areas most seriously affected by erosion and storm conditions.

Mayor Pepe Vegara described the coastal walkway as an important public space used daily by both residents and tourists, particularly during the busy summer season.

Councillor Manuel Mestre added that the Sendero Azul remains one of the most heavily used walking routes on the Orihuela Costa, making the repairs especially significant ahead of the expected influx of summer visitors.

Orihuela Suena Festival returns with music, shopping and nightlife

Orihuela will once again fill with music, entertainment and nightlife as the “Orihuela Suena” festival returns from 22 to 24 May.

The annual event combines live concerts, DJ sessions and music workshops with promotions and prize draws organised by local shops, bars and restaurants throughout the city.

As part of the initiative, shoppers spending €20 or more in participating businesses will be able to enter prize draws for tickets to performances at the Teatro Circo de Orihuela, including shows by Improhéroes and comedian Edu Soto.

To enter, customers simply need to upload a photograph of their receipt through the official Orihuela Suena website before the draw takes place on 25 May.

Organisers say the event is designed to support local businesses while encouraging more activity and footfall across the city centre.

One of the biggest changes this year is the relocation of the closing concert on Sunday, 24 May at midday. The final performance will now take place in Plaza Nueva, placing the event closer to Orihuela’s cafés, restaurants and independent shops.

Additional promotions and event announcements are expected to appear on the festival’s website and social media channels in the days leading up to the celebrations.

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The Costa Blanca has once again strengthened its reputation as one of Spain’s top coastal destinations after collecting a huge number of Blue Flags for 2026.

The awards, presented annually by ADEAC, recognise beaches and marinas that meet strict standards for water quality, environmental management, safety, facilities and visitor services.

This year, the Valencian Community maintained its position as the leading region in Spain with a total of 152 Blue Flag beaches spread across 48 municipalities. Of those, 77 are located within the Alicante province.

Across the Costa Blanca overall, 151 Blue Flags have been awarded, further confirming the region’s importance for both national and international tourism.

Costa Blanca remains one of Spain’s top beach destinations

Spain also retained its position as the world leader for Blue Flag beaches, with 677 beaches receiving the distinction in 2026.

That figure is 35 higher than last year and represents the highest number recorded since the programme first began in 1987.

Popular tourist areas including Benidorm, Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa, Guardamar, Javea, Calpe and Santa Pola once again featured strongly among the winners.

The awards continue to play a major role in attracting tourists to the Costa Blanca, especially visitors searching for clean, safe and well-maintained beaches during the summer season.

Several Costa Blanca beaches receive new blue flags

Several beaches also received new or restored Blue Flags this year. These included Cala Lanuza in El Campello, Puerto Blanco and Raco in Calpe, Tamarit beach in Santa Pola and Arenal beach in Javea.

In addition to beaches, Spain also awarded 111 Blue Flags to marinas and six tourist boats as part of the 2026 programme.

The awards highlight growing recognition across different areas of the tourism industry. They also reinforce both the Costa Blanca and Spain’s position as some of Europe’s leading coastal holiday destinations.