ALICANTE NEWS

Can your community charge you for bringing guests to the pool?Debate grows over whether neighbours can vote to introduce a guest fee this summer   As summer temperatures soar and schools close for the holidays, many families across Spain find themselves looking for ways to cool off — and community.. 07/08/2025

Alicante province escapes heatwave: Weekend weather forecast August 7-10Costa Blanca beaches should remain around 30-32ºC but stifling nights set to continue The heatwave gives Alicante province a break No significant changes are expected in the weather for the province as we go into the second weekend of.. 07/08/2025

Desert lynx rescued after two weeks on the run in CádizYoung caracal found wandering country roads rehomed at Alicante rescue centre An African wild cat spotted roaming the fields of Cádiz has been safely captured and rehomed at a specialist animal rescue centre in Alicante.   The young.. 06/08/2025

Dead cow at Altea beach is second on Costa Blanca in less than a weekCases are so far unexplained but cargo ships carrying livestock have been blamed for previous similar incidents A dead cow in the sea at a beach is an unpleasant surprise for bathers but is not as uncommon as you may think. The severely decomposed.. 06/08/2025

Heatwave horror: Spain sees 57% rise in heat-related deaths this JulyJuly has become one of Spain’s deadliest months for heat-related deaths in the past decade Last winter in Spain may have been long, damp and dreary but the summer has been equally relentless, breaking heat record after heat record with virtually.. 06/08/2025

Spain's Sturgeon Supermoon: A celestial showstopper this AugustSpanish skies are set to light up with August’s rare and radiant Supermoon Spain is gearing up for an incredible couple of years when it will have a front-row seat and one of the best views in the world of a spectacular trio of eclipses. But.. 06/08/2025

Surprise catch: giant tuna washes up on beach in Torre de la HoradadaBeachgoers had an unexpected start to the week when a large tuna appeared on the sand at dawn   Holidaymakers in Torre de la Horadada got quite a surprise on Monday morning, when a large tuna was found washed up on the sand at Las Villas beach.. 05/08/2025

Why jellyfish are invading Spanish beaches this summerWarmer waters, fewer predators and changing currents are all behind the rising number of stings, say marine experts   With summer now in full swing and many of us heading to the coast to escape the heat, beachgoers are being warned to watch out.. 05/08/2025

Swarm of earthquakes makes the Costa Blanca and Murcia trembleA dozen offshore tremors recorded in the south of the province yesterday and this morning A total of 12 small earthquakes occurred nearby off the southern Costa Blanca within a few hours of each other between Monday evening and this morning... 05/08/2025

Yecla announces guided visits for the remainder of 2025From history to wine-tasting, from rural hikes to the famed December fiestas, Yecla welcomes all visitors to these fascinating tours between August and December! The Tourism department of the Town Hall of Yecla in the north of Murcia has published its.. 05/08/2025

Ryanair ground staff extend Spain-wide strike throughout AugustThe industrial action will impact flights to and from every airport in Spain Ryanair passengers flying in and out of Spain are facing widespread disruption this month as ground handling staff have announced plans to extend their strike action across.. 05/08/2025

Watch! Mystery car crash leaves overturned vehicle by Murcia tunnel for over a weekDrivers baffled as abandoned car lies upside down near Pilar de la Horadada tunnel with no sign of the owner @tati_prado01 misterio para todo el verano… #murcia #playa #alicante #milpalmeras #coche #misterio ♬ Creepy and simple horror background.. 05/08/2025

Turkish gang member killed in broad daylight shooting in TorreviejaThe murder was committed at a busy intersection in central Torrevieja A man has died after being shot at the intersection of Rambla Juan Mateo and Calle Pedro Lorca in central Torrevieja. The shooting took place on Sunday afternoon, August 3 in broad.. 04/08/2025

Race to rescue Costa Blanca beached whale fails to save its lifeYoung pilot whale was found on the rocks in Torrevieja on Sunday morning A race against the clock was unable to save the life of a young pilot whale that was beached in Torrevieja on Sunday. The calf was first spotted by a worker for the beach.. 04/08/2025

Spain prepares for once-in-a-lifetime trio of eclipsesThe government has created a special commission to handle hundreds of thousands of eclipse chasers as Spain has a front-row seat Spain is about to become the hottest destination for astronomy fans worldwide, with an incredible trio of solar eclipses heading..

Dead cow washed up at busy Torrevieja beachOnlookers at Playa de La Mata were shocked by unexplained appearance of sea “moo”-nster La Mata beach, Torrevieja Beachgoers taking a dip at La Mata in Torrevieja alerted lifeguards on Wednesday July 30 after they saw a large object.. 01/08/2025

House prices in Spain still rising fast - with one region up 37%New data shows property prices in Spain continue to climb, especially in Murcia and the Basque Country House prices across Spain are continuing their upward trend, with new figures showing an average year-on-year increase of 6.7% in May 2025. While.. 01/08/2025

Netflix is ending its Basic plan in Spain in September: these are your options if you don't want adsThe streaming platform is discontinuing this ad-free subscription in Spain, forcing existing users to upgrade Netflix has rolled out a significant change to its plans in Spain. From September 1, the ad-free Basic plan, which cost €9.99 per month.. 01/08/2025

Highway robbery: Southern Spain toll charges spike just in time for summerThe AP-7 from Alicante to Cartagena costs 76% more between June and September than the rest of the year As if soaring grocery bills, sky-high fuel costs and rising electricity prices weren’t enough, now drivers in Spain are being slapped with.. 31/07/2025

Wine tourism in Alicante: The route that combines DOP wines, gastronomy and natureThe Alicante Wine Route offers authentic food and wine experiences where you can discover the treasures of the Costa Blanca The Costa Blanca has quietly become one of Spain’s most compelling wine tourism destinations and the Alicante Wine Route.. 30/07/2025