COSTA BLANCA, ALICANTE PROVINCE: NEWS

Bonfires, heatwaves and safety drones: how Spain is celebrating Noche de San Juan tonightSecurity measures are being stepped up across the country as a heatwave makes this one of the most closely watched San Juan nights in years Tonight, Tuesday June 23, millions of people across Spain will head to the beach to do something wonderfully simple.. 23/06/2026

Millions in Spain exposed to air pollution above new EU limitsReport finds 33 million people exposed to air pollution, which is the leading environmental cause of premature death in Spain Around 33 million people in Spain, roughly two out of every three residents, were exposed in 2025 to air pollution levels.. 23/06/2026

Alicante San Juan festival supermarket opening hours: What's open on June 23 and 24Many stores across the Costa Blanca will open as normal on June 23 before closing for the regional holiday on June 24 Anyone planning a supermarket run during Alicante's San Juan celebrations may want to check opening times before setting off. &.. 23/06/2026

Getting a text or email about an unpaid fine? It could be a scam targeting Spanish drivers The DGT has issued a warning about a phishing fraud in which fake traffic penalties are being sent to drivers by email and SMS If you have received a message telling you that an unpaid traffic fine has doubled because you missed the payment deadline.. 22/06/2026

Airport Buses launches new routes that make summer travel to Murcia Airport even easierAirport Buses provides straightforward, prebooked air-conditioned transfers linking Murcia Airport with key coastal and inland destinations For anyone living along the Costa Cálida, Costa Blanca or down towards Almería, getting to.. 22/06/2026

Santa Pola wildfire brought under control after breaking out near Rio SafariFire crews from across Alicante were deployed as flames threatened the salt flats A fire that broke out in reedbeds near Rio Safari in Santa Pola, Alicante has now been fully extinguished after a major emergency response involving firefighters, helicopters.. 22/06/2026

Alicante police revive unconscious German tourist after medical emergency on busThe 64-year-old stopped breathing and had no pulse before Costa Blanca officers used a defibrillator and CPR to revive him A German tourist is recovering after police officers and paramedics helped save his life when he suffered a medical emergency.. 22/06/2026

Four Torrevieja beaches will host San Juan bonfires under heavy securityAuthorities are preparing for large crowds on June 23 as residents and visitors gather to welcome summer by the sea One of the Costa Blanca's most popular summer traditions is set to return this week as Torrevieja prepares to celebrate Noche de.. 22/06/2026

Over-52s on unemployment benefits in Spain are three times less likely to find work than other jobseekersA Bank of Spain study reveals how the design of the benefit itself may be discouraging people from returning to employment If in your 50s and receiving unemployment benefit in Spain, the chances of finding work are significantly lower than for other unemployed.. 22/06/2026

Saharan dust and high temperatures linger: Alicante weather forecast June 22-25Hot days, warm nights and dusty skies dominate the weather forecast this week in the Alicante Province After a very hot weekend with weather alerts in place for the heat, it looks like the high temperatures are here to stay for now. The Saharan.. 22/06/2026

EU backs free cabin luggage allowance for passengers flying from SpainPassengers could gain new baggage rights, simpler compensation claims and stronger protections for families Holidaymakers and expats flying to and from Spain could soon avoid one of the most frustrating extra charges added by budget airlines after.. 19/06/2026

Summer begins in Spain with the 2026 solstice this weekendA brand new season will begin this Sunday June 21 with the longest day of the year Summer is almost here and right now Spain is gearing up for the longest day of the year. The 2026 summer solstice will take place on Sunday June 21 at 9.24am Spanish.. 19/06/2026

Surprise cricket pitch planned for Orihuela Costa sparks massive debateA 28,000m² plot in Playa Flamenca is being turned into what could become one of Europe’s largest cricket facilities Artistic representation of the wroks in Playa Flamenca   A new sports project in Orihuela Costa has caught locals.. 19/06/2026

Top five advantages of living in SpainNeed convincing of reasons to move to Spain? Here are five to get you started... Spain is one of the countries most sought after by expatriates. In fact, it ranks 10th globally. The reasons are numerous: a warm climate, a relaxed pace of life, promising.. 19/06/2026

Five years of euthanasia in Spain: More people are choosing assisted dying, but the journey is rarely simpleNew Ministry of Health figures show 565 people received assisted dying in 2025, with requests rising steadily since the law came into force Five years ago, Spain became one of a small number of countries in the world to legalise euthanasia. Since then.. 18/06/2026

Spain's wildfire crisis is three times worse than this time last year, and the heat has barely begunWith 39,000 hectares already burned and the first heat wave of summer approaching, experts warn the worst may still be ahead Spain is heading into the peak summer season with a wildfire situation that is already significantly more serious than a year.. 18/06/2026

Five Orihuela Costa beaches awarded prestigious Qualitur flagsLa Glea, Mil Palmeras, Cala Estaca, Punta Prima and Cala Capitán have all received the regional tourism award Five beaches along the Orihuela Costa coastline have once again been recognised for their quality, safety and environmental standards.. 18/06/2026

Imserso opens applications for 2026-27 budget holidays for retireesPensioners and eligible retirees have until July 10 to apply for subsidised breaks across Spain The application period has opened for Spain's hugely popular Imserso travel programme, giving pensioners and retirees the chance to enjoy heavily subsidised.. 18/06/2026

Saharan air brings intense heat and humidity: Alicante weekend weather June 18-21Highs of up to 37°C inland and uncomfortable overnight temperatures, as AEMET warns of a prolonged spell of unusually hot weather The Spanish State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued an information notice warning of a spell of unusually.. 18/06/2026

Spain to enjoy spectacular Strawberry Moon at the end of JuneThe so-called Strawberry Moon will reach its peak just days after the summer solstice Skywatchers across Spain will have one more reason to look up before June comes to an end, with the arrival of the year's Strawberry Moon.   The full.. 16/06/2026