ALICANTE NEWS

Benidorm opens 350 free beachside parking spaces for the summerThe extra spaces near Benidorm’s Old Town will be available from July 1 Finding a parking space near the beach during the summer season is one of the greatest challenges facing both locals and tourists in Benidorm. In response to the growing.. 24/06/2025

British biker dies after crashing into road sign near BenidormThe 51 year old died after becoming involved in a motorcycle crash A British motorcyclist reportedly died this Monday June 23 in the Marina Baixa area of Alicante province.   The Guardia Civil reported that the man, aged 51, was involved.. 24/06/2025

Black flags for Costa Blanca tourist hotspotsBenidorm and the Costa Blanca shamed by ecologists for environmental abuses on the coast Fencing around construction site at Cala Mosca in Orihuela Costa Benidorm, Orihuela Costa and Torrevieja were shamed in this year’s Black.. 20/06/2025

Delays for ITV inspections on the rise again in Alicante province: Up to 45 days in Benidorm!Drivers are advised to book early or look elsewhere for stations with sooner appointments to avoid being fined for an expired ITV Waiting times for ITV (MOT) vehicle inspections are increasing in Alicante province again, significantly in Benidorm.. 12/06/2025

Benidorm rape trial ends in acquittal for two Britons after 18 months in prisonAlicante court finds insufficient evidence to support claims of forced sex or chemical submission Two British men who spent a year and a half in custody have been acquitted by an Alicante court of raping a fellow tourist in Benidorm. The ruling, issued.. 05/06/2025

Alicante province tops Blue Flag beaches leaderboardFind out which new beaches have gained or regained the prestigious award, and which have lost theirs in 2025 Poniente beach in Benidorm With a total of 89 Blue Flags, Alicante has received more of these distinctions than any other province.. 08/05/2025

Benidorm chosen to pilot EU's new digital wallet initiativeThe new system is designed to replace ID cards, passports, bank cards and more with one phone-based ‘wallet’ Benidorm has been selected as a testing ground for the European Union’s new digital wallet, a system designed to streamline.. 18/02/2025

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