ALICANTE NEWS

Cloudy skies and possible showers before temperatures rise again: Alicante weekend weather July 2-5After a slightly cooler and cloudier start, Alicante is expected to see plenty of sunshine as temperatures gradually climb towards the weekend After a hot June that saw two heatwaves push temperatures well above average, July kicked off with more.. 02/07/2026

Keeping homes and businesses clean across Alicante and the Costa Blanca just got easier with Clean Now ARCHIVED ARTICLE - Helping with everything from regular home cleaning to Airbnb turnovers and deep cleans across the Costa Blanca Between the fine orange Calima dust, muddy rain, sand and humidity, keeping a home or office clean in Spain can.. 29/06/2026

Benidorm's British fans are getting through 190,000 litres of beer a day during the World CupDistributors say nearly four million litres will have been supplied to the resort's bars by the time the tournament ends, with sales up 30% on a typical summer Walk through Benidorm's British quarter on an England match night right now and the.. 25/06/2026

Benidorm braces for a busy World Cup summer as British visitor numbers set to surgeAn 18% rise in UK flights to Alicante has prompted the city to launch a special security operation for the tournament, with England and Scotland matches getting particular attention The 2026 World Cup kicks off this evening, and if you are planning to.. 11/06/2026

The best time to take out a health insurance policy: Young versus older When considering taking out a health insurance policy, many people wonder at what age it is best to do so. Is it worthwhile to be insured when you are young? At what age should you start looking for private medical insurance? There is no perfect age.. 07/05/2026

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