Guardamar news in English

The Musical Association is repeating last year’s format, when the competition was held on 9 November and was open to anyone interested.

A guide to November events in Guardamar: concerts, theatre, markets and family activities in Guardamar del Segura and the Vega Baja.

A look back at the five stories Guardamar residents read most this week.

The recruitment process for permanent posts on 50% working hours continues with a compulsory Valencian test that does not eliminate candidates.

Walking in Guardamar: routes around the mouth of the River Segura, birds, difficulty, what to bring and where to park without damaging the surroundings.

Tina Thomsen’s exhibition brings together portraits and landscapes made with fabrics and stitching. Admission is free at the Casa de Cultura.

Have dinner without phones, ask questions without interrogating, and agree on clear boundaries. Psychologist Inma González Aracil offers simple advice on supporting teenagers now that Instagram has changed the rules for their accounts.

The performance starts at 8 pm at the Escola de Música, lasts 40 minutes and tickets cost €5.

Weekend horoscope for all 12 zodiac signs: Saturday and Sunday energies, love, money, wellbeing and suggested plans.

Guardamar Town Council has approved the 2026 tax register for cash machines with direct access from the public highway. It lists seven bills totalling €2,030.

The activity, available until 8 November, features an interview and a dramatised performance about the king’s presence in the town in 1296.

The Town Hall has removed the broken, sunken paving stones opposite the waterwheel and resurfaced the driving lane. It has also carried out work on the pedestrian crossings. The repair was necessary, and its quality will be judged by how it holds up to daily use.

The Town Council is working on the artificial turf and installing seats in the stands at the municipal football ground.

14 job opportunities, public-sector recruitment drives and courses in Guardamar, the Vega Baja and nearby cities, with a link to each source.

The National Police seized hashish, cannabis and numerous items allegedly stolen, some of them linked to six burglaries at homes and businesses.

Guardamar recorded 49 more unemployed people, ending the month with 949; services accounted for most of the increase across the comarca.

Home-based care includes symptom management and support for relatives and carers in 18 municipalities across the district.

The proposal allocates €600,021 to the Castle and €2.46 million to Colegio Santo Domingo, with a combined investment of €4.35 million planned.

The licences will run for 15 years and be awarded through a competitive selection process. Applications open on 4 November 2026.

The 2026 El Niño Lottery draw takes place on 6 January. Find out about ticket prices, outlets in Guardamar and how to check the winning numbers.

Francisco Antonio Villagordo won the award at Gastronomic Forum Barcelona, where 101 entries competed in the classic and chocolate categories.

In July, the Town Hall awarded a €7,800.93 contract to neuter 100 stray cats using the CER method.

Guardamar’s Local Government Board will hold an ordinary meeting on 9 November at 1 pm in the meeting room. The agenda includes an educational placement agreement with the Centre Privat San José de Calasanz.

The council approved both honours unanimously: one recognises Andújar’s defence of irrigation and the other Martínez’s dedication to municipal and community life.

The party warns of rubbish and possible health and fire risks, contrasting the situation with the municipal debate over restaurant terraces.

The selection panel has also called the third test, in Valencian, which must be taken by applicants without proof of A2 level or above.

The post asks anyone who sees the vehicle to contact the Guardia Civil immediately.

The Spanish State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued a yellow warning for Alicante’s southern coast, including Guardamar del Segura, from 21:00 on Wednesday 4 November until 05:59 on Thursday 5 November.

The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued a yellow warning for Alicante’s southern coast, including Guardamar del Segura, from 00:00 on Thursday 5 November until 05:59 that morning.

November weather outlook for the Alicante coast and Vega Baja: temperatures, rainfall, easterly winds, cold drops and official alerts.

File MCS 65/2026 received initial approval and was put on public display following its publication in the Alicante Provincial Official Gazette.

The vouchers cost half their face value and can be redeemed at participating businesses in the town until 15 November.

The company will supply fresh produce for practical sessions at the Guardamar school.

The association is holding its charity bingo on Saturday 7 November at 5 pm at the Hogar del Pensionista, in the basement of the Town Hall. The event was originally advertised for Sunday at a different venue.

The four-year contract will provide vehicles for five municipal services and includes maintenance, insurance and a replacement vehicle for certain breakdowns.

In 2020, Vegabajadigital reported that Guardamar was offering a free bus service to the weekly market.

The southern coast could see up to 30 litres per square metre in one hour; warnings also affect Alicante’s inland areas and northern coast.

The animal was released unharmed and returned to its natural habitat after an operation involving the Local Police and firefighters.

A guide to outdoor sport in Guardamar, including the seafront promenade, cycle routes beside the Segura, water sports, gyms and healthy walking routes.

The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued a yellow warning for the southern Alicante coast, including Guardamar del Segura, from 23:00 on Tuesday 3 November until 01:59 on Wednesday 4 November.