ALICANTE CITY, ALICANTE PROVINCE: NEWS

Relief is coming from the sweltering nights: Alicante weather forecast September 1-4The end of the meteorological summer is expected to bring slightly cooler nights at last Sunny all over today While the rest of Spain is set to cool down significantly today, temperatures along most of the Costa Blanca are going to be.. 01/09/2025

Landmark Ryanair and Booking.com agreement makes life easier for travellersSpain says the change will bring "more seamless and transparent booking experiences" for customers Ryanair and Booking.com have reached a historic collaboration that ends years of tension between the two companies. The agreement means that.. 27/08/2025

New taxiway to boost Alicante Airport capacity by 2028Plans are also underway to expand the Alicante terminal and car parks It’s just been confirmed that Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport will gain a new taxiway by 2028, a project aimed at increasing its capacity to handle more flights.. 22/08/2025

Aggressive Brit arrested on flight to AlicantePlane was forced to turn back and land in UK for police to board and detain him A flight from Leeds Bradford to Alicante on Monday August 18 was forced to turn back so that a rowdy passenger could be arrested. Jet2 flight LS491 took off.. 20/08/2025

Ryanair strike begins in Spain this week: the dates, flights and airports affectedThe nationwide strike will impact all of Ryanair’s permanent bases in Spain Ground staff who work for Azul Handling, the company that provides aircraft handling services for Ryanair in Spain, are going on a nationwide strike from this week... 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

Alicante cracks down on electric scooter misuse with over 2,500 fines issued this yearLocal police step up enforcement to keep pedestrians safe and promote responsible riding   Alicante is taking a firm stand on electric scooter safety, having handed out more than 2,500 fines so far this year for improper use of personal mobility.. 13/08/2025

Still not the most generous in Europe: Spain raises parental leave to 17 weeks for both mothers and fathersThe new measures will take effect immediately and expand parental leave in a landmark social welfare policy The Spanish government has implemented a significant extension of paid care leave after the Council of Ministers formally approved a new Royal.. 29/07/2025

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

Where to eat well in Alicante, according to the 2025 Michelin GuideAlicante leads the pack in the Valencian Community, with 24 standout restaurants proving you don't need a star to serve great food   Looking for a great place to eat in Alicante? You're in luck. The 2025 Michelin Guide has just been released..

Alicante's multi-lingual Tourist Bus returns for 2025Explore Alicante City for just €10 for adults and €5 for children The popular Alicante Tourist Bus is back for the 2025 season, offering an even better experience for those eager to explore the city’s stunning sights and rich history.. 20/03/2025

Noche de San Juan: Top 5 towns to celebrate the beach bonfire festival in SpainThe summer solstice festival of fireworks will take place throughout the country on Friday night, June 23 into the early hours of Saturday Summer is literally around the corner, and its arrival heralds the launch of the biggest and most famous festival..

Murcia trains to Valencia and Barcelona will now take 25 minutes longerRail traffic will be diverted to a single track so significant delays are expected for the next 2 years Passengers travelling to Barcelona on either of the two daily trains in each direction that connect the Region of Murcia with Spain’s second.. 08/09/2023

Telecable urges caution as more and more customers sign up for pirate IPTV servicesThe communications company offers secure television and internet access in Alicante and Murcia There are a host of live TV and sports streaming options on the market to watch television in English while in Spain, and while most are legitimate, some.. 04/05/2023

How to book an appointment for your flu vaccine in Alicante 2022Flu season is upon us again. Who should get vaccinated against flu this winter and how can you make an appointment? Influenza is a highly contagious viral epidemic disease that causes many people to get sick and die every year, especially the old and infirm..

Top beaches to visit in Alicante, Spain: Ultimate Costa Blanca South beach guideVisit the top beaches on Spain’s Costa Blanca in Alicante The Costa Blanca is a paradise strip of coastline on Spain’s eastern coast, in the Alicante province of Valencia. Encompassing such tourist hotspots as Torrevieja and Orihuela Costa..

What is the tourist tax, how much is it and where in Spain do you have to pay it?Tourist taxes are becoming more common in cities around the world, meaning holidaymakers having to pay extra for hotel rooms The tourist tax is a surcharge that, in the last few years before the Covid-19 pandemic, became popular in several cities that..

Ban on going bare-chested in the street amongst 24 civil restrictions in AlicanteNot wearing a shirt in the street, illegal camping and tampering with street furniture in the city of Alicante carries fines of up to 3,000 euros The Valencian Government controversially banned organised begging and prostitution .. 14/02/2022