ALICANTE NEWS

Spain continues with EES as other countries request a delaySome European airports are still dealing with queues and technical problems, but Spain is continuing with its EES rollout Spain is continuing to use the EU's new biometric border system, while several other European countries are still working.. 28/09/2026

Alicante weather September 28-October 1: Warm days with showers on the wayTemperatures will stay around 30°C in much of Alicante Province this week, although cloudy skies and a few showers will bring a change in the weather, particularly in the north Autumn may have arrived, but Alicante is still holding on to summer..

Imserso holidays are selling out in minutes as hotels quietly step awayMore than four million pensioners are chasing fewer than 880,000 places, and the hotels in the most popular resorts are the missing piece The queues outside the travel agencies, across Spain, started early. In some cities, retirees were already lined.. 28/09/2026

Benidorm to host cycling's biggest cyclocross event since 1990Costa Blanca city awarded the 2031 UCI World Championships after a hugely successful World Cup run Benidorm has landed one of cycling's biggest prizes, with the UCI confirming the coastal city will host the 2031 Cyclocross World Championships. It'..

Autumn officially arrives in Spain this week as days start getting shorterThe autumn equinox arrives on Wednesday with almost equal hours of daylight and darkness Summer is officially coming to an end in Spain this week, although you might not notice much difference in the weather just yet.   The autumn equinox.. 25/09/2026

New rules mean your work contract has to tell you a lot more from next monthRoyal Decree 723/2026 comes into force on October 5 and expands what employers must put in writing If you're employed in Spain, changes are coming to what your employer legally has to tell you about your job. Royal Decree 723/2026 was published in.. 25/09/2026

The EU is capping cash payments at €10,000 from 2027, but Spain already has stricter rules in placeWhat the new regulation means in practice depends on whether you're a resident, a non-resident or running a business Cash is quietly becoming more complicated across Europe and if you live in Spain or spend significant time here, it's worth.. 25/09/2026

British fugitive on UK's most wanted list arrested in Orihuela CostaThe 51-year-old was wanted for an outstanding eight-and-a-half-year sentence for fraud and money laundering The Guardia Civil has arrested one of the UK's twelve most wanted fugitives in Orihuela Costa as part of the international Most Wanted.. 25/09/2026

Missing Benidorm Brit found watching football in a pub next to his own missing posterGeoff Cumiskey, 58, had his family fearing the worst after disappearing without his passport, phone or money following a missed flight home It could have ended very differently. When Geoff Cumiskey, a 58-year-old from Workington in Cumbria, went missing.. 25/09/2026

Electric scooters, motorbikes and cyclists in Spain face new road rules from October 1Helmets, gloves, reflective vests and new overtaking rules are among the changes coming into force next week A series of new road rules will come into force across Spain on Thursday October 1, bringing changes for anyone who drives, cycles, rides.. 25/09/2026

Mercadona trials new checkout rule that means fully emptying your trolleySome stores are testing a system that could change how you pack away your shopping at the till If you shop at Mercadona, in Spain, you might notice something different at the checkout before too long. The supermarket chain is quietly trialling a new payment.. 24/09/2026

Injured sea turtle rescued from Torrevieja beachBeach cleaners spotted the animal early Tuesday morning and alerted Torrevieja's environmental police An injured sea turtle has been rescued from La Mata beach in Torrevieja after being found with a fishing line wrapped around its neck and a bag.. 24/09/2026

Covid cases jump 125% in just one week across the Valencian CommunityThe rise in coronavirus cases has so far not resulted in a significant increase in hospital admissions Data from the Valencian Community's Surveillance System for Acute Respiratory Infections (SiVIRA) shows that Covid incidence reached 117.2 cases.. 24/09/2026

Heat linked to 586 deaths across Valencia region this summerAlicante recorded 279 of the estimated deaths as the region endured three heatwaves and a record number of exceptionally warm nights Summer may officially be over, but with temperatures still heading for 36°C, it certainly doesn't feel.. 24/09/2026

Alicante weekend weather September 24-27: Temperatures keep climbingTemperatures will hit the mid-30s on Friday before easing back a touch over the weekend, with plenty of sunshine across the Alicante Province Autumn may have arrived this week, but you'd never know it from the weather. It's been warm all.. 24/09/2026

Alicante's hidden desert where you can walk through dunes beside the MediterraneanDiscover 800 hectares of dunes, pine forest and beaches in this unusual corner of the Costa Blanca You don’t need to fly to the Sahara to experience a landscape of sweeping sand dunes, with one of Alicante’s most unusual natural spaces.. 23/09/2026

Flights to Spain could cost £150 more by 2050 under new UK climate proposalsThe Climate Change Committee says airlines must pay to clean up their emissions if Heathrow expands, and passengers will likely foot the bill If you fly regularly between Spain and the UK to visit family or friends, a new report from Britain's official.. 22/09/2026

Torrevieja Greenway set for huge €77,000 repair projectPlans will cover the full 6.7km route with work aimed at making it safer and more comfortable for walkers and cyclists Torrevieja’s popular Greenway is set for a major overhaul after the City Council awarded a €77,129 contract to draw up.. 22/09/2026

Benidorm's bars and restaurants are being held up as a climate change model for the rest of SpainMore than 140 establishments have joined a national sustainability initiative and the data behind their efforts is striking Benidorm doesn't always get credit for taking things seriously, but when it comes to sustainability, the numbers tell.. 22/09/2026

Rising diesel prices in Spain could soon push up your grocery billEconomists in Spain warn the surge in agricultural diesel prices could feed through to food prices within months Fuel prices have surged in recent weeks amid renewed conflict in the Middle East and experts warn the increase will not stay confined.. 22/09/2026