TORREVIEJA, ALICANTE PROVINCE: NEWS

The best time to take out a health insurance policy: Young versus older When considering taking out a health insurance policy, many people wonder at what age it is best to do so. Is it worthwhile to be insured when you are young? At what age should you start looking for private medical insurance? There is no perfect age.. 07/05/2026

More rain and thunderstorms on the way: Alicante weekend weather forecast May 7-10Cloudy skies, persistent rain, heavy showers and thunderstorms predicted for the Alicante Province over the next few days According to Aemet, the unsettled weather looks set to continue over the weekend. Expect overcast skies, persistent rain and.. 07/05/2026

Alicante's foreign tourism income surges to €1.882 billion in the first quarterBenidorm posts its strongest start to the year yet, while the province now accounts for 66% of all spending in the Valencian Community Alicante’s foreign tourism earnings have doubled over the past decade, reaching €1.882 billion in the first.. 06/05/2026

Weekend blaze at Orihuela-Almoradí scrapyard finally under controlLarge-scale emergency response was activated due to the intensity of the fire and the proximity to a local hospital The fire that tore through the Desguaces Mora scrapyard in Benejúzar over the weekend was finally declared fully extinguished.. 04/05/2026

Holidaymaker, 24, rescued after nearly drowning during late-night Torrevieja swimThe woman, who was on holiday in the area, entered a rocky patch of sea late at night when strong winds had caused powerful waves and dangerous conditions The Guardia Civil has revealed that, at the end of March, they were called out to rescue a 24.. 04/05/2026

Sun, showers and thunderstorms: Alicante weather forecast May 4-7The unsettled weather continues into the week with overcast skies, showers and even some thunderstorms on the way After a humid and unsettled weekend across the province of Alicante finished with a sunny and pleasant Sunday afternoon.. 04/05/2026

Torrevieja green lights 1,300 new homes and hospital expansionThe project includes a housing development, school land, green areas and road improvements in La Ceñuela Torrevieja City Council has approved plans that will allow a major new development in the La Ceñuela area, paving the way for more.. 30/04/2026

Torrevieja man arrested after cat beaten to death in shocking street attackThe case is being treated as animal abuse and gender-based violence by Torrevieja City Council Local police in Torrevieja arrested a man on Monday April 27 after a cat was beaten to death in the street in a case that has shocked residents and sparked.. 30/04/2026

May 9-10 Europe Day celebrations in TorreviejaThe free event at the International Auditorium is one of the highlights of Torrevieja's social calendar Torrevieja is pulling out all the stops for Europe Day this year, with a free gala at the International Auditorium on Saturday May 9 that&#.. 29/04/2026

Torrevieja is upgrading three of its busiest beachesA €385,000 tender has been approved for improvement works at Cala Piteras, Playa del Cura and Cabo Cervera Torrevieja City Council has approved a €385,000 tender for improvement works at three of its most visited beaches, with Cala Piteras.. 27/04/2026

Orihuela Costa house fire kills homeowner and leaves English couple seriously injuredThe fire started in the kitchen of a detached home on Calle Liberiades late on Saturday night An elderly woman has died and three other people were taken to hospital after a fire broke out at a detached house on Calle Liberiades in Orihuela Costa.. 27/04/2026

Torrevieja unveils plans for new foodie market to rival Madrid and SevilleMore than 2,000 m² of fresh produce, gourmet food and places to eat are coming to the heart of Torrevieja Torrevieja will soon have a brand new gastronomic market and it's shaping up to be quite a destination. The city council has awarded.. 24/04/2026

Local taxes in Spain: Everything property owners need to knowIBI, Plusvalía, waste collection fees and more – a practical guide for anyone who owns property in Spain If you own property in Spain, you'll know the feeling: a letter arrives (or sometimes doesn't) and you suddenly discover.. 22/04/2026

Safety boost for Torrevieja street market as ambulance service introduced on FridaysThe emergency services will be available at the hugely popular Antonio Soria Park market from April 24 Torrevieja’s massively popular Friday street market is set to have its own ambulance service on site from April 24, in a move aimed at improving.. 22/04/2026

Foreign man, 25, dies in Torrevieja shoot-outOne person has been arrested after Saturday night's fatal shooting near Playa del Cura A 25-year-old Algerian man died on Saturday April 19 after being shot in the entrance hall of a building on Calle Bergantín in Torrevieja, close to Playa.. 20/04/2026

Torrevieja gives the green light to new hotel complex near the N-332A long-dormant plot near La Mata that's been sitting empty since 1986 could finally be developed under new planning proposals A plot of land near La Mata that has been sitting undeveloped since it was first earmarked for tourism use back in 1986.. 16/04/2026

Buying off-plan in Spain: Why conveyancing matters more than everUnderstanding the extra risks behind new-build purchases Buying a property off-plan in Spain can be an attractive prospect. Brand-new homes, modern designs and the potential for capital growth often appeal to both investors and lifestyle buyers.. 13/04/2026

EasyJet reopens its base at Alicante Airport for summer 2026The airline is giving a massive boost to the Alicante summer schedule with 1.7 million seats on 22 European routes EasyJet has officially reopened its seasonal base at Alicante-Elche Airport for the summer, offering 1.7 million seats across 22 routes.. 09/04/2026

Medical, surgical and hospital cover: Essential for expatriates Starting a new life in Spain means embracing new experiences, traditions and a different way of life. To fully enjoy this new stage, it is essential to feel protected. For this reason, having health insurance with medical, surgical and hospital cover.. 07/04/2026

Spainfully Honest: Behind the podcast for people living in or moving to SpainTwo Murcia-based expats host this podcast that is gaining attention for its honest and balanced conversations about life in Spain A new podcast, Spainfully Honest, hosted by two long-time residents, Catherine and Paul, is gaining a loyal following.. 03/04/2026