Foreign buyers are reshaping the Alicante property market, and prices are rising with them
New research shows non-resident foreigners spend 60% more than Spaniards when buying property in the province, pushing coastal prices beyond the reach of many local residents..

Know a young person in Spain? There are big train and bus discounts coming this summer
Spain's popular Summer Youth Programme is back for 2026, offering discounts of up to 90% on trains and buses for 18 to 30-year-olds from July 1 If you have children, grandchildren..

Spain's 'express' rental market grows as apartments disappear in 24 hours
One in six rental homes across Spain is now being let within a day, according to new data from Idealista One in six rental properties in Spain is being snapped up in under..

Thousands of fluffy flamingo chicks have just hatched at Torrevieja's salt lakes
The Costa Blanca salt lagoons are home to up to 18,000 flamingos and the newest generation is taking its first wobbly steps Something rather wonderful is happening right..

Colombian man deported from Spain after kicking his ex-partner's cat to death
The 29-year-old beat the animal more than 20 times in front of witnesses on a Torrevieja street A 29-year-old man who kicked his ex-partner's cat to death in broad daylight..

Spain's pharmacies are finally ditching the box cutter and going digital
A new government decree marks the beginning of the end for the paper-based medicine coupon system that has cost pharmacies an estimated €80-90 million a year If you have..

Your next drink at a Spanish bar is about to cost you 10 cents more from August
A new EU-backed deposit scheme is coming to Spain and it affects every can and plastic bottle sold in bars, restaurants and shops From August 12, buying a can of beer..

Spain to offer free condoms to young people as STI rates hit a ten-year high
The government will spend more than €9 million making contraception available through pharmacies for 16 to 22-year-olds from 2027 Spain recorded more than 93,000 sexually..

Benidorm's brilliant beach swap scheme wins European recognition
A simple idea to stop holiday items going to waste has caught the attention of the European Commission What happens to your beach umbrella at the end of a holiday? Or that..

Torrevieja outdoor swimming pools open for summer
The popular Sports City pools will offer daily swimming, family facilities and reduced rates for several groups Torrevieja's outdoor swimming pools have just reopened for..

June 24 is is public holiday in Spain, but only in certain regions
Only three autonomous communities in Spain celebrate the festivo of San Juan The shortest night of the year is almost here and if you're planning to mark it with a bonfire..

Two Brits arrested over execution-style shooting that left man paralysed in San Javier
One of the suspects was caught at Alicante airport trying to flee on a flight to Edinburgh A British man who was shot four times outside his home in Santiago de la Ribera..

Alicante weather forecast June 8-11: Warm and largely sunny with a brief cloudy spell midweek
After a weekend of slightly cooler temperatures the heat is creeping back up along the Costa Blanca this week Average temperatures expected on Wednesday June 10  ..

From prison walls to the fairways of Mar Menor Golf: The long road back through music
Allan McCarthy opens up about recovery, second chances and how Murcia prison became the unlikely place where he formed his band Berlin90 Allan McCarthy's story is often..

Spain attracts more expats than any other EU country, but most don't stay
More than half of those who arrived in Spain between 2022 and 2024 have since left, according to a new report Spain may be attracting more immigrants than any other country..

Costa Blanca targets Canadian golfers and wellness tourists as US travel drops
High-spending visitors from Canada stay 10-14 nights, spending double what Alicante currently collects Canadians are increasingly choosing Spain over the USA for their holidays..

Amazon Prime Day 2026 finally has dates in Spain and bargain hunters won't have long to wait
Four days of exclusive discounts are coming later this month, with deals on everything from electronics to home essentials If you’ve been holding off on buying that new air..

Are you overpaying for electricity in Spain? Gana Energía can help
British expats and holiday home owners across Spain are switching to a smarter energy deal and the process couldn't be simpler Moving to Spain or buying a holiday home..

Spain's hottest May ever: record deaths and sea temperatures
101 heat-related fatalities recorded as coastline sees warmest waters since records began Spain has just experienced its deadliest May for heat ever recorded, with 101 deaths..

Alicante's newest seafront leisure complex is opening in Torrevieja on June 11
The stunning new €61 million Paseo del Mar complex has cinemas, bowling, restaurants and lots more After years of construction and a final bill of €61 million, Torrevieja..

Alicante tourism breaks the €1 billion mark in April for the first time
Record foreign visitor spending shows the Costa Blanca is proving far less seasonal than before Here's some great news for the Costa Blanca: foreign tourism brought in more..

Solar eclipse fever hits Spain but experts flag risks from sun, crowds and summer heat
Experts highlight simple precautions as Spain prepares for one of its most watched sky events in decades The upcoming total solar eclipse on August 12 is already building..

Spain's favourite supermarket finally reopens on Sundays
Around 320 stores in coastal and tourist areas across Spain will extend hours and open Sundays from June 22 Mercadona is bringing back Sunday opening at hundreds of stores..

Segura basin stays steady at 60% as summer water supply holds firm
Strong reserves and stable transfers mean no shortages expected for the year ahead The Segura basin, which supplies water to both Murcia and Alicante, is heading into summer..