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British fugitive wanted for sexual assault arrested in Benidorm44-year-old man caught in hotel after fleeing UK while out on bail for serious offences A routine security patrol in Benidorm took an unexpected turn when officers from the Policía Nacional spotted a man acting suspiciously. The 44-year-old British.. 24/11/2025

Wetherspoon is opening its first pub overseas... and it's at Alicante Airport!The pub is set to open at the end of January 2026 Britain’s favourite pub has announced it will be opening its first establishment abroad, and Spain’s Costa Blanca has been chosen as the location to be awarded this honour. Having a cheeky.. 21/11/2025

Benidorm pilots new European wallet system to cut hotel check-in queuesThe digital wallet cut the check-time down to a matter of seconds during its trial run at the Michelangelo Hotel in Benidorm Hotel check-ins across Spain have turned into something of an ordeal since new regulations came into force late last year.. 19/11/2025

Benidorm's Fancy Dress Party returns with costumes, music and 7,000 Brits in full swingEurope’s biggest fancy dress celebration draws thousands for a week of fun, floats, and festivities Benidorm is buzzing with excitement as the 31st edition of the Fancy Dress Party arrives, drawing an impressive crowd of 7,000 Brits among the 30.. 14/11/2025

Alicante's natural parks remain closed amid extreme fire risk and looming stormsHeatwave triggers maximum alert and park closures with thunderstorms forecast to bring added danger Due to the ongoing extreme risk of forest fires, natural parks in Alicante remain closed as authorities take precautions against the effects of a severe.. 19/08/2025

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

5 of the best water parks on the Costa BlancaBeat the heat on the Costa Blanca with unmissable excitement for all the family A sun-kissed stretch of Mediterranean coastline, the Costa Blanca is a haven for families and thrill-seekers alike. And what better way to beat the summer heat than a.. 19/09/2024

Remember the time Benidorm starred in a classic UK Postcode Lottery advert?Discover the story behind the legendary British ad “Derek, we’re off to Benidorm” The coastal resort of Benidorm is a beloved getaway destination for Brits thanks to its many British-owned pubs, shops selling UK goods and friendly hotel..

Where to find the best British fish and chip shops in BenidormCosta Blanca's tourist capital boasts a tasty catch of restaurants that serve up this typical British dish Tourism accounts for a whopping 40% of Benidorm's turnover, making it arguably the Costa Blanca's tourist capital. Every year, tens.. 16/02/2023

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