ALICANTE NEWS

Renfe strike could affect one of the busiest travel weekends of the summerThousands of passengers could see their journeys affected as train drivers and onboard staff prepare to walk out over concerns about faulty air conditioning Anyone planning to travel by train at the end of the month may want to keep an eye on their.. 22/07/2026

Alicante bears the brunt of Spain's deadly summer heat as temperature-linked deaths climbMore than 120 deaths have been linked to extreme temperatures in just one month, with Alicante accounting for over half of the Valencian Community's total The province of Alicante has emerged as the hardest-hit area in the Valencian Community.. 22/07/2026

Spain moves closer to allowing nurses and physiotherapists prescribe medicinesThe proposed reforms would give nurses and physios in Spain powers previously reserved for doctors, dentists and podiatrists We’re heading into August when the powers that be in Spain usually start winding down for the summer, but this week.. 22/07/2026

Smoking ban approved on bar terraces, beaches and outdoor concerts in SpainSpain's biggest overhaul of smoking laws since 2010 is on the way but not everyone is convinced it will work We all knew it was coming, but few realised it would be so extreme and it’s dividing opinion up and down the country. Spain&rsquo.. 22/07/2026

The confetti has barely settled and Spain are already preparing to host the next World CupLess than 48 hours after Ferran Torres' extra-time winner against Argentina, all eyes are turning to 2030, when Spain co-hosts the tournament on home soil The celebrations are still going. Ferran Torres' 106th-minute goal against Argentina on.. 21/07/2026

Why is there a ten-metre castle sitting on a beach in Alicante?La Vila Joiosa's famous Moors and Christians Festival gets under way on Thursday July 24, and the seafront stage is already stealing the show If you happen to be walking along the Centro beach in La Vila Joiosa this week, don't be alarmed by what.. 21/07/2026

Popular Torrevieja Friday market relocated for two weeks this summerThe usual Friday market at Antonio Soria Park is being rescheduled to make way for one of the Costa Blanca's biggest summer events Anyone planning a visit to Torrevieja's popular Friday market over the next couple of weeks will need to check.. 21/07/2026

More Brits than ever choosing Spain as summer travel boom continuesMore than 2.6 million passengers arrived in Spain from the UK in June alone Despite concerns over airport queues, rising travel costs and ongoing disruption across Europe, British holidaymakers are continuing to flock to Spain in huge numbers. &.. 21/07/2026

Ryanair profits tumble despite carrying more passengers than ever to SpainMillions of Britons flying to Spain use Ryanair every year, and many will be wondering whether rising costs will affect them Ryanair may be carrying more passengers than ever, but soaring fuel costs have taken a sizeable bite out of the airline'.. 21/07/2026

Ryanair flags major delays at Alicante, Malaga, Madrid and Tenerife airports this summerBritish tourists travelling to and from Spain are being advised to allow extra time at the airport British holidaymakers and expats travelling to and from Spain this summer are being warned to leave plenty of extra time at the airport as Ryanair says.. 21/07/2026

Large dogs can now travel on more trains across Spain from July 21Dogs weighing up to 40kg will be allowed on most Renfe services, giving pet owners far more flexibility when travelling around Spain Travelling around Spain with a larger dog is about to become a lot simpler thanks to a major change being introduced.. 20/07/2026

Eight cars destroyed in string of arson attacks in Guardamar del SeguraCrews from three Alicante fire stations were called out to tackle multiple blazes overnight Eight vehicles were destroyed by fire overnight on Saturday July 18 in Guardamar del Segura, in what the Alicante Provincial Fire Consortium has confirmed.. 20/07/2026

Hidden herd of 29 sheep and goats seized from San Miguel de Salinas farmNone of the animals concealed on the Alicante property had ever seen a vet A flock of 29 sheep and goats has been seized by the Guardia Civil after being found hidden on a farm in San Miguel de Salinas. None of the animals had identification tags.. 20/07/2026

Spain are world champions again, but Argentina made sure the final will be remembered for all the wrong reasons tooFerran Torres' 106th-minute goal sealed a 1-0 victory over ten-man Argentina at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, as ugly scenes after the final whistle overshadowed a landmark night for Spanish football Spain have done it again. Ferran Torres struck.. 20/07/2026

Intense heat and Saharan dust return with thunderstorms possible inland: Alicante weather forecast July 20-23Temperatures are expected to climb to between 39°C and 44°C in parts of Alicante this week, while Saharan dust and humid conditions could make the heat feel even more oppressive There is no let-up from the intense heat at the moment, with.. 20/07/2026

My Lawyer in Spain: Legal help for expats in a language you understandMy Lawyer in Spain offers English-language legal advice for buying, moving, settling and running a business in Spain Moving to Spain, buying a property or simply settling into life here often means navigating a legal system that works very differently.. 20/07/2026

¡Vamos, España! Spain face off against Argentina in the World Cup finalEngland's World Cup dream ends in heartbreak, setting up a Spain v Argentina final Spain now knows exactly who stands between them and World Cup glory after Argentina booked their place in Sunday's final in New York with one of the great comeback.. 17/07/2026

Food prices across Europe are set to rise again, and this summer's extreme heat is a big part of the reason whyWar in the Middle East and record temperatures are pushing costs back up, with some forecasts warning of increases of up to 9% by 2027 After a period of relative calm following the brutal inflation crisis of 2022 and 2023, when food prices rose by more.. 17/07/2026

New 205-space car park planned beside Orihuela Costa beachThe new car park beside La Glea beach in Dehesa de Campoamor aims to ease summer parking headaches and reduce congestion Finding a parking space near some of Orihuela Costa's most popular beaches can feel like a challenge at the best of times.. 17/07/2026

The EU's digital identity wallet is coming. Here's what it means and who it affectsEuropean citizens will be able to store their ID card, driving licence and other key documents on their phone by 2027, but questions remain about whether the scheme will extend to non-EU residents For EU citizens, the prospect of crossing into another.. 17/07/2026