ALICANTE NEWS

Iconic Benidorm hotel torn down to make way for high-rise tower blockThe Gran Hotel Delfín in Benidorm will be replaced by a mammoth 44-storey skyscraper The Benidorm skyline is about to change forever with the demolition of one of the oldest hotels on the Costa Blanca – the Gran Hotel Delfín. &.. 23/05/2025

Lighting up could cost you 750 euros on these Alicante beachesTwo towns in the province will actually fine beachgoers for smoking this summer   If you are heading to the beach this summer in the province of Alicante, you might want to think twice before lighting up. While many towns along the coast are part.. 19/05/2025

British comedy Benidorm making a comeback after 7-year hiatusThe sitcom’s creator Derren Litten has confirmed he’s once again in talks with ITV After seven years off air, the outrageous British comedy Benidorm could be making a long-awaited return. The show’s creator, Derren Litten, has confirmed.. 12/05/2025

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

Benidorm's first motorhome site could be on the wayPlans submitted for 284-space stopover in Marxassos industrial estate  Benidorm might soon get its first ever designated space for motorhomes, as a proposal for a large new stopover has been formally submitted to the Valencian regional government.. 07/05/2025

Brit arrested after high-speed chase and slapped by Spanish police officerA Guardia Civil officer slapped a Brit during his arrest following a six mile police chase near Benidorm   A British man was arrested near Benidorm after a high-speed police chase ended with a dramatic confrontation that saw a Guardia Civil officer.. 02/05/2025

Benidorm chosen to pilot EU's new digital wallet initiativeThe new system is designed to replace ID cards, passports, bank cards and more with one phone-based ‘wallet’ Benidorm has been selected as a testing ground for the European Union’s new digital wallet, a system designed to streamline.. 18/02/2025

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..

6 free walking tours to get to know Benidorm betterThe new routes in the Costa Blanca city will use an innovative augmented reality system to guide visitors around the most important points of interest Whether you’re a regular visitor to Benidorm, a resident in the popular Spanish coastal city or..

WATCH: Video shows drone rescuing of drowning swimmer in Benidorm drillOfficials from across Alicante province were invited to see first-hand how drones can potentially save lives at sea Drones are being put to more and more use in a variety of fields, from monitoring climate change to assisting in search operations.. 23/02/2022

Free travel to Benidorm theme parks on the Costa BlancaTram Alacant is offering free transport to Benidorm attractions when tickets are purchased at its stations in Alicante province. In a bid to boost local tourism and the use of public transport, Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat Valenciana (FGV), which.. 08/07/2021

Villajoyosa Roman ingot exhibited in Madrid archaeological museum The Bou Ferrer wreck is believed to date from the time of the Emperor Nero One of the ingots which have been retrieved from the “Bou Ferrer” Roman ship, which was wrecked in the 1st century AD off the coast of Villajoyosa, is now on display.. 03/12/2015