ALICANTE NEWS

New Alicante Airport bus still bypasses Orihuela Costa despite connecting 16 townsThe €1.5 million service links the Vega Baja with the airport but misses out one of the region's biggest tourist hotspots A new public bus service connecting the Vega Baja region with Alicante-Elche Airport launched on February 1 but still.. 03/02/2026

Torrevieja to get beautiful new park with sea views and giant lighthouseThe €12 million Alto de la Casilla park will cover 30,000 square metres and could open by early 2027 Torrevieja is getting one of its biggest green spaces yet, with plans for a huge new urban park that promises stunning views across the salt.. 02/02/2026

February kicks off with wind alerts and more rain: Alicante weather forecast February 2-5Strong winds and unsettled weather continue into February, expect rain at times with occasional bright moments in between By early February, we often expect to see a glimmer of spring in the air, but this year, the weather has other plans. Instead.. 02/02/2026

Jet2 and Vueling set the pace for another busy summer at Alicante-Elche airportUK and European routes expand again as airlines build on a record-breaking year Plans for summer 2026 are already pointing towards another very strong season at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport, with airlines steadily rolling out bigger.. 28/01/2026

Missing Costa Blanca yacht found and captain rescued off coast of AlgeriaThe skipper of the sailing boat that disappeared on January 15 while sailing to Guardamar has been located in Algerian waters, safe and sound The sailor of the missing yacht ‘Admirante’ has been located alive and well, along with his vessel.. 28/01/2026

More sonic booms coming to Lorca skiesAir Force training flights may rattle windows from Monday until Thursday February 5 A heads-up for Lorca residents and those nearby: expect some familiar loud bangs over the next week as Air Force and Space planes carry out tactical training over the.. 27/01/2026

San Javier announces the dates of the 2026 air show at the FITUR fair in MadridOther key dates in the diary have also been confirmed as San Javier showcases its tourist attractions Estíbaliz Masegosa, the Councillor for Tourism in the municipal council of San Javier, has described the visit of a delegation from the municipality.. 27/01/2026

Trial starts in Alicante for criminal gang alleged to have sold used cars with the KM counters turned backTen defendants are accused of cheating around 100 second-hand vehicle buyers in the Vega Baja and Marina Baixa areas The suspects in a long-running alleged car scam in Alicante’s Vega Baja area are finally heading to court this week, with.. 26/01/2026

Torrevieja and Orihuela shine at FITUR 2026Lifestyle videos, medieval markets and sports events woo international crowds Torrevieja and Orihuela are making waves at FITUR 2026, Spain's big international tourism fair running from Tuesday January 21 to Saturday January 25 at IFEMA in Madrid... 22/01/2026

Train drivers call a general strike from February 9 to 11 following train accidents in Adamuz and GelidaThe Union of Railway Drivers has warned of declining safety standards and announced legal action against those responsible for infrastructure and operations problems Train drivers across Spain have called a three-day general strike from February 9.. 22/01/2026

Mar Menor burglary gang dismantled with 13 arrestsGuardia Civil links suspects to 25 offences across San Javier, San Pedro del Pinatar and Orihuela The Guardia Civil in Murcia has arrested 13 members of a criminal gang operating from San Javier, connecting them to 25 burglaries and thefts in the Mar.. 21/01/2026

Partner of Northern Irish murder suspect investigated after fatal crash in El CampelloMadison V., the 20-year-old British woman driving the BMW, is being investigated following a collision that killed a 54-year-old man A 54-year-old British man has died following a traffic accident on the A-70 in El Campello. The crash occurred.. 21/01/2026

Discover your dream coastal property in Spain with SpainoraIndependent guides to properties, golf, beaches & lifestyle across 5 stunning Mediterranean regions Spainora offers a complete guide to Spanish coastal living, helping clients discover the best of Spain's Mediterranean coast. From the Costa.. 20/01/2026

Orihuela Costa drives population boom as British remain largest foreign groupHuge growth along the coast has pushed Orihuela municipality close to 89,000 residents Orihuela Costa has become the main engine behind a sharp rise in population across the wider municipality, which ended 2025 with close to 89,000 residents. New.. 16/01/2026

Alicante-Elche airport nears 20 million passengers in record-breaking 2025International travellers, led by the British, drive an 8.5% increase in passenger numbers Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport has capped 2025 with a new record, nearly reaching 20 million passengers. Final figures show the airport handled 19.. 14/01/2026

Dense fog at Alicante airport leaves thousands of British passengers stranded in SpainAt least 18 inbound flights were diverted as thick mist blanketed the Costa Blanca on Tuesday morning British travellers heading to and from Alicante were thrown into chaos yesterday after heavy fog brought the airport to a standstill and forced airlines.. 14/01/2026

Celebrate Christmas Day in La Zenia with the biggest beach party in EuropeThousands of people flock to the Orihuela Costa’s Cala Bosque each year for a Christmas Day with a real difference Are you tired of the same old Christmas celebrations? Looking for a unique and exciting way to spend the holiday season? Look.. 16/12/2025

Alicante holiday calendar 2026: Key public holidays and local celebrations confirmedIn all, Alicante will enjoy 14 bank holidays next year, although the province will only have two long weekends The public holiday calendar for 2026 across the province of Alicante is now taking shape, with a mix of national, regional and local dates.. 29/10/2025

Spain Today Online acquires Indalo Restaurant and Health & Fitness GuidesYour definitive guides for dining, wellness and lifestyle across Murcia, Almeria and the Costa Blanca Spain Today Online is delighted to announce the acquisition of the Indalo Restaurant Guide and the Indalo Health, Fitness & Beauty Guide.. 25/09/2025

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