Ten Blue Flags, and Still Holding It In Because the Toilet’s Broken

Rosa Cardona asks tourists to "respect the municipality and take care of Xàbia as if it were theirs"

Ten Blue Flags, and Still Holding It In Because the Toilet’s Broken

Orihuela Triumphs in Beach Awards, Despite the Reality on the Ground JÁVEA, Spain — May 19, 2025By Totally Impressed Local Correspondent In a dazzling display of optimism over observable reality, Orihuela has been crowned the undisputed champion of beach quality in the Valencian Community for 2025, winning ten glorious Blue Flags. Yes, ten — one for nearly every functioning toilet on the coast. If only. The announcement came this morning at the …