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..

Ukrainian refugee families robbed as they slept in an Alicante host hotelPolice in Alicante have arrested a 22-year-old man after two rooms in which Ukrainian families slept were broken into Two of 27 Ukrainian families offered refuge at a host hotel in Alicante and assistance from the Red Cross after fleeing their besieged.. 17/05/2022

Serial street robber nabbed after being chased down by teacher at Alicante beachThe teacher was hiking with students and captured a video of the suspect on San Juan beach on the Costa Blanca The quick-thinking actions of a teacher hiking with a group of students in the San Juan beach area of Alicante has led to the arrest of.. 16/05/2022

Alicante steps up beach police patrols earlier than usual following influx of visitorsSecurity on Alicante's coastline is normally ramped up in June A surge of beachgoers determined to make the most of the arrival of glorious sunshine has prompted Alicante Local Police to activate its summer security campaign a month early. &.. 13/05/2022

Alicante police clean up a 20,000-euro white goods scamA 59-year-old man has been arrested on the Costa Blanca in connection with the fraudulent sale of domestic appliances The National Police in Alicante has arrested a 59-year-old Libyan man accused of defrauding a victim out of 20,000 euros through.. 11/05/2022

Mummified body of missing man found on the roof of abandoned Alicante buildingA backpack containing identification was discovered next to the corpse in a semi-constructed building in Alicante city The mummified body and identification which corresponds to that of a 56-year-old man who disappeared in July 2019 has been found.. 11/05/2022

Stranded turtle is the latest of 13 animals recovered by Alicante cleaning servicesThe disoriented turtle was found on Cabo de la Huertes beach in Alicante  UTE Alicante, the company responsible for cleaning services, collection and treatment of waste, has issued tips on what the public should do if they come across a stranded.. 10/05/2022

Alicante theatre celebrates 175th anniversary with 56 shows between February and JuneAn exhibition will chart the history of Teatro Principal de Alicante, which opened its doors on September 25 1847 Teatro Principal de Alicante celebrates its 175th anniversary in September, making it one of the oldest theatres in Spain.  .. 18/01/2022

Alicante to host international gladiators exhibition with pieces from the Roman ColosseumSome of the artifacts that will be displayed at Alicante's Archaeological Museum have never been exhibited outside of Italy The Provincial Archaeological Museum of Alicante (MARQ) will host an ambitious exhibition 'Gladiators: Heroes of the.. 13/01/2022