ALICANTE NEWS

Dogs tied up in basement rescued from Jacarilla house fireAnimals still fighting for their lives and owners may have broken the law   INCENDIO DE VIVIENDA EN JACARILLA. El fuego comenzaba ayer en el sótano de un chalet. Cuando llegaron #bomberosorihuela al lugar se encontraron dos perros que.. 01/09/2025

One killed in Redován fireworks factory explosionThe explosion could be heard for miles around An explosion at the Pirotecnia Ferrández fireworks factory in Redován, near Orihuela town and Callosa de Segura, has taken the life of one man and prompted the local town hall to declare.. 29/08/2025

Drowning at La Mata is Torrevieja's fourth this summer74-year-old Lithuanian man died not long after lifeguards finished work A man died, apparently by drowning, at La Mata beach in Torrevieja on Tuesday evening, August 26. Reports indicate that he was 74 years old and a Lithuanian citizen... 27/08/2025

Read the September edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the September issue of Home & Living! This month, our pages are filled with inspirational ideas for your home and garden, together with some wonderful recipes, a what’s on guide, charity information, a business directory and more.. 27/08/2025

Blue dragons besieging Guardamar beachesSwimming has been prohibited over several of the past few due to concern over pretty sea slugs with a potentially very painful sting The local police warn not to handle these creatures Guardamar del Segura has had to close its beaches for.. 25/08/2025

WATCH: Orihuela Costa cliff walk finally reopensThe wall blocking the Cabo Roig- La Caleta pedestrian path has been torn down   Even though Orihuela City Council officially took ownership of the Bellavista stretch of the Orihuela Costa cliff walk a couple of weeks ago, it still seemed.. 20/08/2025

Alicante's natural parks remain closed amid extreme fire risk and looming stormsHeatwave triggers maximum alert and park closures with thunderstorms forecast to bring added danger Due to the ongoing extreme risk of forest fires, natural parks in Alicante remain closed as authorities take precautions against the effects of a severe.. 19/08/2025

Company chickens out of contract to rid Torrevieja of stray poultryHens and roosters are a common sight in the town’s parks, gardens and streets but could get hurt or cause traffic accidents This rooster is a regular at a bar near the Parque de las Naciones Why do chickens still cross the road in Torrevieja.. 18/08/2025

Orihuela Costa residents teased with details of new health centre that is years away from openingCouncil announces services for chimerical second health centre, despite not yet having the authority or funding to build it Councillors visiting the site Orihuela town hall has taken the unusual step of announcing all the services that will.. 15/08/2025

Cabo Roig cliff path reopening stalled again despite council takeoverOrihuela Council now officially owns the Aguamarina pedestrian path and is “committed” to reopening it Most Orihuela Costa residents were probably hoping for the best while expecting the worst, and unfortunately, they haven’.. 15/08/2025

Alicante Airport hits record two million passengers in a single monthThe Costa Blanca hub welcomed 11.3 million passengers in the first seven months of 2025 Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport has broken a historic milestone by handling more than two million passengers in a single month for the first time.. 13/08/2025

Man rescued after getting trapped between rocks on Torrevieja seafrontFirefighters needed a truck with a crane to free the man from underneath boulders that make up the breakwater A 35-year-old man got stuck between the large rocks around the areas known as the natural swimming pools by the seafront promenade in.. 11/08/2025

Airport Buses announce improvements to the Murcia Corvera – Torrevieja route from August 9Prompt and hassle-free airport transfers for all incoming and outgoing flights at Corvera! Airport Buses, the new shuttle bus company offering routes to and from the Region of Murcia International Airport in Corvera, have announced exciting changes to the..

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

New desalination plants planned for Águilas and Torrevieja to increase water supply in Murcia and AlicanteThese major infrastructure projects aim to ease groundwater pressure and provide more fresh water for the area Two large desalination projects are moving forward in Águilas and Torrevieja, with the Confederación Hydrográfica del.. 30/07/2025

Los Alcázares hosts first ever International Senior Fair with assistance from Caser ResidencialThe three-day event, dedicated to the elderly community, proved a great success and had Caser Residencial among the key participants   From Friday May 23 to Sunday 25, the town of Los Alcázares in the Region of Murcia became the meeting.. 07/07/2025

The most dangerous roads in Murcia and Alicante: Drivers should beware these accident black spotsThe stretch of Spanish road with the most accidents and fatalities is in Alicante and two on the list are in Murcia A road traffic accident in the Region of Murcia We all know certain stretches of roads that are often fraught with dangerous.. 14/05/2025

Alicante province tops Blue Flag beaches leaderboardFind out which new beaches have gained or regained the prestigious award, and which have lost theirs in 2025 Poniente beach in Benidorm With a total of 89 Blue Flags, Alicante has received more of these distinctions than any other province.. 08/05/2025

The sonic booms are over for now, but when will the next ones be?Here is when the next loud sonic booms from planes will be heard in southeast Spain   This Thursday February 13 marks the end of the latest round of supersonic training flights by the Spanish air force out of Albacete Air Base, which have caused.. 13/02/2025

Celebrate Christmas Day in La Zenia with the biggest beach party in EuropeThousands of people flock to the Orihuela Costa’s Cala Bosque each year for a Christmas Day with a real difference Are you tired of the same old Christmas celebrations? Looking for a unique and exciting way to spend the holiday season? Look.. 19/12/2024