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Every week a British tourist gets lost in Benidorm thanks to alcoholThe Benidorm Police’s Lost Property Office has managed to return more than half of the 900 objects found this summer The famous accordionist María Jesús once sang, “If I get lost, let them look for me in Benidorm.”.. 10/09/2025

British tourist drowns in Benidorm after late-night swim turns fatalThe 31-year-old was pulled from the sea on Levante beach after entering the water unsupervised A British holidaymaker has died after getting into difficulty while swimming in the sea at Benidorm’s Levante beach on Saturday August 30.  .. 02/09/2025

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

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 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 places in Benidorm you don't want to missWhat to do as a tourist in Benidorm Located on Spain’s east coast, Benidorm has long been a popular holiday hotspot for Brits looking to enjoy their hard-earned time off work at a reasonable cost. There has even been a beloved TV show dedicated.. 02/09/2024

Harnessing the savings of solar power: Why more households in Spain are choosing solar energyEnjoy a wide range of solar energy services and products from the Costa Blanca’s foremost eco trading company, Ecosolarspain Solar energy has gained popularity throughout Spain over the past few years, but there is still much room for growth.. 11/06/2024

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

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

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