ALICANTE NEWS

Caravans destroyed in blaze at Benidorm campsiteThe fire broke out at a caravan park and campsite on the CV-753 in the Marina Alta, Alicante province Two caravans have been completely gutted in a blaze at a campsite in Benidorm.   Emergency services were alerted to a number of fire alarms.. 25/10/2021

Benidorm invests 2.6 million euros improving pedestrian accessibility and safetyThe aim is to enhance pedestrian mobility in the Foites area and Els Tolls neighbourhood in the Marina Baixa town, Alicante province A 2.6 million project to improve accessibility and pedestrian mobility in the Foites area and Els Tolls neighbourhood.. 25/10/2021

Watch Video: Vulture stops traffic as it struts down Benidorm streetsA huge bird of prey was found wandering around the streets of the city in the Marina Baixa area Benidorm residents were astonished to find an enormous vulture walking brazenly in the middle of the city’s roads this weekend. The bird, which was.. 25/10/2021

Benidorm will stage its patron saint fiestas with capacity restrictions and Covid passportBenidorm's patron saint festivities will take place in the Marina Baixa town in Alicante province from November 13 to 17 Benidorm Town Council and the Festivals Commission has confirmed this year's annual Festes Majors Patronals (patron saint.. 22/10/2021

Benidorm hosts official Poppy Appeal Launch 2021The Royal British Legion (RBL) staged the Poppy Appeal North District Spain launch and parade in the Marina Baixa resort on Saturday October 16 The official launch of the Poppy Appeal 2021 in the North District Spain was held in the popular coastal.. 18/10/2021

Benidorm gets more rain in one day than it normally has in the whole of OctoberUnprecedented downpours in the Marina Baixa town left almost 26 litres/m2 in 24 hours, more than the average for the whole month Alicante and the rest of the Valencian Community had a pretty cloudy Sunday yesterday with some scattered showers, but.. 18/10/2021

One minute silence in Benidorm in memory of murder-suicide victimCoastal town in the Marina Baixa, Alicante province, pays tribute to the 36th woman to die as a result of gender violence in Spain One minute silence was held in Benidorm on Thursday October 14, in memory of a woman whose husband allegedly slit.. 15/10/2021

Covid incidence rate in Benidorm three times higher than national averageThe hugely popular holiday resort in the Marina Baixa, Alicante province, currently has a rate of 156 cases per 100,000 inhabitants Benidorm is one of the few municipalities in the Valencia region with a 14-day cumulative incidence rate well above.. 14/10/2021

Bumper weekend in bustling Benidorm close to pre-pandemic levelsThe popular holiday destination in the Marina Baixa, Alicante province, exceeded occupancy predicitions over the weekend Benidorm's beaches, streets, bars, restaurants and nightlife venues were bustling over the holiday weekend with many hotels.. 12/10/2021

Popular park in Villajoyosa to undergo extensive renovationAccessibility will be improved as part of the complete overhaul at Censal Park in the Marina Baixa, Alicante province One of Villajoyosa's most frequented parks is to undergo a complete renovation aimed at improving energy efficiency and accessibility.. 11/10/2021

Benidorm extends free parking for shoppers until ChristmasShoppers who spend 20 euros or more in shops in the Marina Baixa, Alicante province, can park for free for an hour Benidorm Council has extended a summer initiative which gives shoppers who spend at least 20 euros locally a free hour parking in.. 17/09/2021

Free outdoor exercise classes in Finestrat from September 13The municipality in the Marina Baixa area of Alicante is providing residents and visitors with a variety of outdoor activities from Monday The outdoor exercise classes and activities in the Marina Baixa municipality of Finestrat are recommencing from.. 10/09/2021

Free concerts as International Organ Festival returns to Benidorm Four concerts will be held in the Marina Baixa resort on the Costa Blanca between September 4 and December 18 Sant Jaume i Santa Anna Parish Church in Benidorm will once again host the International Organ Festival opening its doors to the.. 24/08/2021

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