ELCHE(ELX), ELCHE LOCAL NEWS

Alicante airport continues its unstoppable run as Brits keep flying inThe 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 record-breaking month, proving that last year's phenomenal performance.. 13/02/2026

New speed cameras rolled out across Alicante as DGT steps up crackdownThe 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 now being tested on some of the province’s busiest roads, as Spain&rsquo.. 12/02/2026

A windy but brighter few days ahead: Alicante weekend weather February 12-15Temperatures 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 again, and the wind will pick up at times. The good news is there will be.. 12/02/2026

Where to see the best almond blossoms in Alicante this February, according to National GeographicNational 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 for a long time, February's almond blossom season will be just what.. 11/02/2026

Alicante Airport's new taxiway set to begin constructionNight-time work on €16.7 million project will start in late February to avoid disrupting flight schedules Construction of a new taxiway at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is set to begin between late February and early March, marking.. 09/02/2026

New EU border checks raise fears of lengthy airport queues for UK travellersBiometric entry system already causing delays at popular Spanish and European destinations UK holiday makers in Spain or heading to Europe are being warned to brace themselves for potentially long queues at passport control as the EU’s.. 06/02/2026

Alicante invites UK travellers with culture, food and sportTourism team showcases the city in Leeds and Newcastle as British visitor numbers rise Alicante has been busy flying the flag in the UK, with the Alicante City&Beach Tourism Board staging two promotional events in Leeds and Newcastle to show off the.. 04/02/2026

New Alicante Airport bus still bypasses Orihuela Costa despite connecting 16 townsThe €1.5 million service links the Vega Baja with the airport but misses out one of the region's biggest tourist hotspots A new public bus service connecting the Vega Baja region with Alicante-Elche Airport launched on February 1 but still.. 03/02/2026

Car thieves turn their attention to Spain's new V16 emergency beaconPolice warn thefts from vehicles are rising sharply as the mandatory device becomes a new target Spain’s new V16 emergency beacon, now compulsory for drivers, is fast becoming an unexpected prize for car thieves, with police reporting a sharp rise.. 02/02/2026

Man climbs on Vueling plane roof causing a two-hour delay in ValenciaFlight to Amsterdam delayed by two hours after a 24-year-old climbs onto the roof of a Vueling plane at Valencia's Manises Airport It's not every day you see someone climb onto the roof of a plane, but that's exactly what happened at.. 02/02/2026

Costa Blanca tees up Canadian golfers with first Toronto trade show tripAlicante aims to lure 600,000 snowbound players to its 30 sunny courses from October to May Alicante is swinging for a new market: Canada’s 600,000 golfers who can’t get a round in during their long, cold winters. A delegation from the Costa.. 28/01/2026

Jet2 and Vueling set the pace for another busy summer at Alicante-Elche airportUK and European routes expand again as airlines build on a record-breaking year Plans for summer 2026 are already pointing towards another very strong season at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport, with airlines steadily rolling out bigger.. 28/01/2026

Where to park at Murcia and Alicante airportsThese are the options for motorists looking to park a car at Corvera Airport and Alicante Airport Do you travel often to and from the Region of Murcia International Airport or Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport? Parking logistics are crucial..

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..

Where to get help with Excom internet, phone and TV service in SpainHere is a list of Excom stores in Alicante and Murcia and contact details Mobile, WiFi and television service provider Excom is a favourite among expats living in Spain and those who have a second home in the country, largely thanks to their flagship policy..

Using Excom mobile phone service abroad: Calls and internet dataFind out all about roaming, international calls and using your Spanish SIM card outside of Spain Spain-based telecoms company Excom is a popular provider for expats living in Spain who need mobile data, texts and calls, as well as flexible home WiFi..

Alicante firm Telecable purchased by ExcomTelecable has become part of a bigger team by integrating into the Excom Group The long-standing and highly trusted internet, cable, TV and telecommunications company Grupo Telecable, based on Spain’s Costa Blanca and a firm favourite with expat..