Costa Blanca North
Muchamiel launches free urban gardening workshop to help residents grow their own food
Free workshop teaches Mutxamel residents sustainable urban gardening and harvesting skills.
Photo Credit: Sandie Clarke / Unsplash
The town of Muchamiel is offering residents an opportunity to reconnect with nature and sustainable living through a fascinating new urban gardening workshop, designed to teach them practical skills for growing their own food and plants. Organised by the municipality’s Agriculture Department, the initiative forms part of the ongoing effort to promote environmental awareness among those living in the community.
A workshop at the end of June, encouraging a new hobby for the residents
The programme will take place on Saturday, June 26, at the José Bernabéu Alberola Multipurpose Social Centre and at the Ravel Municipal Garden, where participants will be taught through both hands-on sessions and theoretical sessions. The workshop will be completely free of charge, though organisers encourage interested visitors to register in advance due to limited slots.
The activity taking place, which will last three hours, will focus specifically on harvesting, utilising garden produce, and seed saving. Topics to be covered in the workshop include a focus on harvesting, seed conservation, and making the most of home-grown produce.
Making Muchamiel more sustainable
This will be more than just a gardening course for the residents of Muchamiel; it will encourage them towards a more sustainable lifestyle, and give them the tools they need to transform small urban spaces including gardens and terraces, into productive areas that allow them to achieve self-sufficiency and biodiversity for the natural life in the municipality.
Gardening has become a popular leisure activity, as well as a sustainable way for residents to give back to the environment, spend time learning a new hobby, and even grow their own food.
Socialising, trying new things, and helping the planet
By combining education, sustainability, and community participation, the urban gardening workshop aims to foster a stronger connection between residents and the land. It also supports wider regional efforts across the Costa Blanca to promote greener, more resilient towns where local food production and environmental responsibility go hand in hand.
As interest in ecological living continues to grow, Muchamiel’s initiative helps to establish the town as a local leader in accessible environmental education, offering residents the opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Free beach Zumba sessions bring fitness and fun to Calpe.
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Once more, the seaside town of Calpe is preparing to embrace the summer season on the Costa Blanca with the return of one of its most popular outdoor and nature-based activities, Zumba on the beach. This activity, brought back due to its popularity among residents and visitors, combines fitness, music, and Calpe’s idyllic coastline in a fun dance event that captures the essence of Mediterranean living in the summertime.
Running through the summer months: Dancing on the Costa Blanca beach
The event will run from Monday, June 22 to Friday, September 25 and will allow tourists and residents of Calpe alike to enjoy the peak summer months in a fun dancing activity, allowing them to socialise, get up and get active, and enjoy the beautiful beaches of the Costa Blanca town. The sound of the waves, the fresh air, and the bright sunshine will be the ultimate backdrop to this energetic and fun-filled activity for people of all ages.
When, where and how much it costs to participate in Calpe’s beach Zumba classes
Classes will take place at the Playa Mediterrani and the Playa de la Fossa, on Mondays at 8:00pm, as well as Thursdays at 9:00am. On the Playa Colon and the Playa del Arenal, the classes will take place Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00am, allowing visitors and residents to attend the classes on almost any day they please.
Free of charge and open to all levels, the classes are designed to be inclusive and accessible to people of all fitness levels. Whether participants are seasoned fitness enthusiasts or simply looking to socialise or try something new, the sessions provide an easy way to get involved without any prior experience. The informal and welcoming environment has helped turn the activity into a regular fixture of Calpe’s summer calendar.
Reinforcing Calpe’s summertime appeal with exercise, music and views
Running throughout the summer months, the initiative reinforces Calpe’s reputation as a vibrant and active destination, where leisure, wellbeing, and tourism come together. With its fun combination of exercise, music, and incredible Costa Blanca sea views, Zumba on the beach will offer tourists and residents a simple, yet effective formula for enjoying their summer 2026 in Spain.
british teenager dies in spain
British teenager dies in Spain as family issues urgent warning over vape oil bought in Benidorm
A British family has issued a stark warning about vaping after the death of an 18-year-old holidaymaker in Spain, following what they believe was a reaction to vape oil purchased in Benidorm.
Harry Whitton, from Dundee in Scotland, died while on holiday on the Costa Blanca with his girlfriend. His devastated family say they are still searching for answers but hope that sharing his story could help raise awareness of the potential risks associated with vaping products.
Family shares concerns after preliminary findings
Harry’s father, Colin Whitton, revealed that the family had received preliminary post-mortem findings and wanted to address speculation surrounding the teenager’s death.
According to the family, Harry had recently started using a vape oil he bought while in Benidorm. They believe it may have played a role in the medical emergency that followed, although investigations are continuing and no official cause of death has yet been confirmed.
In a social media post, Colin said the family wanted to highlight what they see as the dangers of vaping products and the lack of long-term research into some vape oils and liquids currently available on the market.
The family stressed that many questions remain unanswered and that they are awaiting further information from the authorities.
Sudden medical emergency on holiday
According to Harry’s father, the teenager became seriously unwell after he and his girlfriend had gone out for lunch while on holiday in Benidorm.
The family believes Harry suffered a severe reaction which caused his throat to constrict, leading to breathing difficulties. Both he and his girlfriend had shared similar food and drinks during the day, including a cocktail with lunch, but the vape oil was reportedly one of the few differences between what they had consumed.
Spanish authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death.
Community pays tribute
Back in Scotland, tributes have poured in for the popular teenager.
Harry worked in the hospitality lounges at Dundee FC’s Dens Park stadium, where he was well known among colleagues and supporters. The club described him as a friendly and familiar face who was highly valued by staff and warmly regarded by fans.
Meanwhile, the family has launched a fundraising campaign to help cover the costs of bringing Harry home from Spain and arranging his funeral.
A spokesperson for the UK’s Foreign Office confirmed it is supporting the family and remains in contact with local authorities in Spain as investigations continue.
The tragedy has also reignited debate over vaping safety, particularly surrounding vape oils and products purchased abroad, as Harry’s family urges others to exercise caution while more answers are sought.
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