ALICANTE NEWS

British fugitive wanted for drug trafficking arrested in BenidormPolice say the 32-year-old was part of a gang supplying cocaine, ketamine and cannabis A British man wanted by the United Kingdom over drug trafficking and money laundering offences has been arrested in Benidorm. The 32-year-old was detained by the Polic.. 04/05/2026

Sun, showers and thunderstorms: Alicante weather forecast May 4-7The unsettled weather continues into the week with overcast skies, showers and even some thunderstorms on the way After a humid and unsettled weekend across the province of Alicante finished with a sunny and pleasant Sunday afternoon.. 04/05/2026

Rain and thunderstorms expected for the May bank holiday weekend: Alicante weather forecast April 30-May 3Cloudy overcast skies, cooler temperatures and even the possibility of muddy rain and thunderstorms over the weekend Unfortunately, the May bank holiday weekend looks like it will be cloudy and wet across Alicante, with rain expected on and off.. 30/04/2026

Two dead after scaffolding collapses from 13th floor of Benidorm towerA third worker was left dangling from the 11th floor before tourists in a neighbouring apartment helped him get inside to safety Two workers have been killed after scaffolding collapsed from the 13th floor of a high-rise building on Calle Ibiza in.. 23/04/2026

Silent disco tours spark debate over tourism in Tenerife and SpainWhat looks like harmless fun to visitors is also raising questions about crowding, culture and public space A viral clip of tourists dancing through the streets of South Tenerife has stirred debate after local Spanish media linked the scene to British.. 17/04/2026

Push for a total ban on smoking on all Benidorm beaches this summerBenidorm is being urged to follow its neighbours who have already signed up to the Valencian smoke-free beaches network Benidorm's Socialist opposition group is pushing the town's ruling People's Party (PP) to sign up to the Valencian.. 15/04/2026

Benidorm leads as foreign tourists splash out more in the Valencian CommunityVisitors spent €140 a day on average last year, staying nine days and boosting sun, beach and culture trips The Valencian Community welcomed 12.422 million foreign tourists in 2025, almost half a million more than the year before, according to the.. 15/04/2026

Get paid for your solar energy with Spanish EnergyLearn how to make the most of your solar panels and lower your household energy bills If you have solar panels at home, Spanish Energy, in association with Gana Energia, has made it even more worthwhile. They now pay 6 cents per kilowatt.. 10/04/2026

Global Relocation: Making your move to Spain stress-freeAll the support you need to start your new life in Spain at every stage of your move There's a lot to think about when moving to Spain. Paperwork, visas, home searches, vehicle registration, schools, and even settling in with your new neighbours.. 10/04/2026

Benidorm is about to spend €15 million fixing up its old bullringThe city has secured funding for part of the work, but will still have to find almost €9 million in the local coffers for the project Benidorm is preparing to spend €15 million transforming its old bullring into a modern cultural and community.. 10/04/2026

The definitive guide to choosing a health insurance policy for expats Are you planning to move to Spain and looking for a health insurance policy specifically designed for expats? We understand that such an abundance of information can be overwhelming, particularly when you wish to make a decision as quickly as possible.. 05/03/2026

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

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

Free travel to Benidorm theme parks on the Costa BlancaTram Alacant is offering free transport to Benidorm attractions when tickets are purchased at its stations in Alicante province. In a bid to boost local tourism and the use of public transport, Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat Valenciana (FGV), which.. 08/07/2021

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