High prices push tourists to rethink Spain holidays despite record takings
Shorter stays and rising costs signal a shift in travel habits at home and abroad Spain’s tourism industry may be breaking revenue records, but new figures suggest the sector..

Wetherspoon opens first Spanish pub at Alicante Airport with full English breakfasts and pints of Guinness
The British chain's European debut features a smoking terrace and menu blending home favourites with Spanish dishes British pub giant Wetherspoon opened its first ever..

Asteroid set to smash into the Moon in biggest impact humanity has ever witnessed
The December 2032 collision will release a force greater than any nuclear explosion on Earth Mark your calendars for a once-in-a-lifetime event on December 22, 2032. That..

Alicante records hottest winter day since records began as temperatures hit 27°C
Wednesday February 11 saw tropical night temperatures of 22°C and daytime highs of 27°C in Alicante The province of Alicante has just experienced its warmest winter day..

British expat tragically found dead after going missing from Benidorm hospital
Pete Jackson, 54, was well-known in Benidorm and was well regarded in the community The family of a British man who disappeared after discharging himself from a Benidorm..

Alicante airport continues its unstoppable run as Brits keep flying in
The Costa Blanca hub had another record-breaking January and is now Spain's sixth busiest airport Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport has kicked off 2026 with another..

Police bust British expats running pirate TV network from Costa Blanca home
Two men aged 70 and 50 were arrested in Alicante after National Police uncovered an illegal streaming operation worth €190,000 A house in Alicante has been revealed as..

Spain's population hits 49.6 million with foreign-born milestone
One in five residents now born abroad as migration drives record growth Spain's population has reached a new high of 49,570,725 as of January 1, 2026, up 442,428 from last..

Over-45s face ageism barrier in Spain's job hunt
Red Cross study reveals widespread bias as older workers share their stories If you're over 45 and job hunting in Spain, you might hear comments like "We need more active..

New speed cameras rolled out across Alicante as DGT steps up crackdown
The section control radars are being tested on busy stretches near Elche, Novelda and Crevillent Drivers in Alicante are being warned that new average speed cameras are..

Final day of rail strike saw 700 cancellations across Spain
Low staff turnout led to widespread cancellations and commuter chaos Thousands of rail passengers across Spain faced fresh disruption on Wednesday February 11 as the third..

Taxis throughout the Valencian Community go on strike this February
The 24-hour work stoppage will impact Alicante and the wider Valencian Community The taxi situation is already far from ideal in Alicante and other tourist areas but things..

A windy but brighter few days ahead: Alicante weekend weather February 12-15
Temperatures are expected to drop over the weekend, and there will be strong winds at times, but plenty of bright spells too The next few days in Alicante will feel chilly..

WIN free tickets to the EQUIMUR Horse Show 12th to 15th March!
IFEPA hosts the 30th edition of the second most important annual horse show in Spain The 30th annual EQUIMUR International Thoroughbred Horse Show is being held from 12th to..

Where to see the best almond blossoms in Alicante this February, according to National Geographic
National Geographic selected Tàrbena as the best place to see the almond blossoms in Alicante Well, after what must have been the gloomiest and greyest January in Spain..

Urgent search launched for missing British man in Benidorm
Family fear for the safety of the well-known expat last seen leaving hospital on Saturday morning Family and friends are becoming increasingly worried about a British expat..

86-year-old Brit found dead at home in Teulada, Alicante
The man’s relatives raised the alarm when they were unable to contact him   An 86-year-old British man was found dead in his flat in the centre of the town of Teulada..

Spain to hit electricity companies with €6 million fines for spam calls
The new rules will also give consumers in Spain more control over their gas and electric contracts Those irritating phone calls from energy companies trying to flog you..

January 2026 was the gloomiest Spain has seen in 30 years
Last month was also the wettest in Spain in a quarter of a century January always feels like it drags on forever after Christmas, but this year seemed particularly grim..

Number of tourist rental apartments in Spain drops after years of rapid growth
Sharp year-on-year fall in holiday rentals comes as high prices and new rules reshape the tourism market After several years of relentless growth, Spain’s supply of tourist..

Spain gears up for exceptional year with 13 full moons lighting up the skies in 2026
Wolf Moon and Snow Moon have already passed but 11 celestial spectacles are still to come including the rare Blue Moon in May Stargazers across Spain are in for a treat..

Dog DNA registers spread across Spain as councils crack down on owners who don't pick up poop
The Costa del Sol and Tarragona become the latest to demand genetic samples as 81 towns use database to track down and fine offenders Dog owners in Tarragona will soon..

British man arrested for fatal shooting in Orihuela Costa, Spain
Police are still investigating the drug-related killing after a body was found in a residential area of Campoamor A British man has been arrested in connection with the..

Spanish rail strikes called off after unions reach €1.8 billion deal
Hundreds of trains across Spain were delayed or stopped running altogether Spain's planned three-day rail strike has been called off after unions reached what they're calling..