ALICANTE NEWS

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..

Animal rescue society in Benidorm granted 40,000 euros to continue caring for straysThe Society for the Protection of Animals and Plants is responsible for stray dogs and cats in the Marina Baixa town, Alicante province The Covid pandemic led to a surge in abandoned animals in Alicante province and the rest of the country, and according.. 17/05/2022

10 million-euro redevelopment of Benidorm bull ring a step closer to becoming a realityEuropean funds have been secured to go ahead with the Plaza de Toros project in the Marina Baixa resort, Alicante province Ambitious plans to transform Benidorm's old bullring in Plaza de Toros at a cost of 10 million euros are set to become.. 17/05/2022

Benidorm unveils its giant 22-metre high LED billboard towerThe 'Tecnohito' information tower will display adverts and events in Benidorm's Avenida del Mediterráneo Almost a year behind schedule, Benidorm has unveiled its new 22-metre billboard and information tower, featuring LED-powered.. 16/05/2022

Benidorm holiday accommodation is 11 per cent more expensive than pre-pandemicOne online booking agency has seen a 70% hike in Benidorm bookings by Brits compared to 2019 With day-to-day costs spiralling across Spain, from petrol to gas and electricity prices, it's hardly surprising holidaymakers are going to have to dig.. 13/05/2022

Benidorm police seize 1.2 million euros worth of cannabis plants and make 14 arrestsThe arrests were made in Altea, Teulada, La Nucia and Gata in Alicante province The National Police in Benidorm have shut down a large-scale drug production and trafficking operation and arrested 14 people in the Marina Alta and Marina Baixa areas.. 12/05/2022

Benidorm to appeal loss of coveted Blue Flag on popular Poniente beachThe Marina Baixa resort's second largest beach failed to make the grade in the 2022 Blue Flag awards Spain has once again held onto its worldwide leadership in terms of prestigious Blue Flag awards this year with 729, and the Valencia region remains.. 12/05/2022

Family of Brit who drowned rescuing his dog from a river near Benidorm launch appeal to repatriate his bodyThe 25-year-old's body was pulled from a river in Callosa d'En Sarrià in the Marina Baixa area of Alicante province on Monday May 9 The family of Paul Lebihan who drowned whilst trying to rescue his dog from a river in Callosa d'.. 12/05/2022

Watching you: Benidorm to put CCTV on its beaches to prevent overcrowdingBenidorm Town Hall plans to place close circuit cameras in areas of the Marina Baixa resort with the highest influx of tourists In an attempt to prevent overcrowding and monitor movement and capacity levels on and around Benidorm's hugely.. 11/05/2022

25-year-old man drowns in Alicante river, the fourth death in the area in a monthTwo hikers and a guide died in April after falling down a waterfall at the Algar River in Callosa d'En Sarrià, Alicante province, in separate accidents The lifeless body of a 25-year-old man was pulled from a Strait of Bolulla ravine in.. 10/05/2022

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

Benidorm International Organ Festival marks 10th anniversary with concerts until ChristmasAn extended programme of concerts until mid-December has been put together to celebrate a decade of the festival in Benidorm Benidorm International Organ Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, and to mark the milestone, music lovers will.. 18/02/2022

New rural routes and trails created in BenidormAlmost one million euros is being spent opening up the Moralet area in the Marina Baixa for public use Work has begun creating a network of cycle and hiking routes and trails at Benidorm's El Moralet and improving accessibility for leisure.. 29/11/2021

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