ELCHE(ELX), ALICANTE PROVINCE: NEWS

Alicante company to launch first 100% Spanish space mission with MIURA 5 rocketThe next generation 5G D2D satellites, built in Elche, will be sent into orbit in 2027 An Elche-based company is preparing what is being hailed as the first fully Spanish private space mission, with its MIURA 5 rocket set to launch cutting edge 5G.. 17/02/2026

Airlines predict a record summer at Alicante AirportNew flights to Armenia and North Africa will join the expanded UK connections for summer 2026 Airlines are gearing up for what could be the busiest summer ever at Alicante Elche Miguel Hernández Airport, with early forecasts pointing to a 9.. 16/02/2026

Sunnier days are coming but the wind persists: Alicante weather forecast for February 16-19Temperatures are on the rise this week, with mostly clear skies but moderate to strong winds will continue The weather is definitely on the turn for the better across Alicante, although the wind hasn’t quite finished with us yet. The good.. 16/02/2026

Wetherspoon opens first Spanish pub at Alicante Airport with full English breakfasts and pints of GuinnessThe British chain's European debut features a smoking terrace and menu blending home favourites with Spanish dishes British pub giant Wetherspoon opened its first ever outlet in Spain on Monday morning, February 9, bringing full English breakfasts..

Alicante airport continues its unstoppable run as Brits keep flying inThe Costa Blanca hub had another record-breaking January and is now Spain's sixth busiest airport Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport has kicked off 2026 with another record-breaking month, proving that last year's phenomenal performance.. 13/02/2026

New speed cameras rolled out across Alicante as DGT steps up crackdownThe section control radars are being tested on busy stretches near Elche, Novelda and Crevillent Drivers in Alicante are being warned that new average speed cameras are now being tested on some of the province’s busiest roads, as Spain&rsquo.. 12/02/2026

Where to see the best almond blossoms in Alicante this February, according to National GeographicNational Geographic selected Tàrbena as the best place to see the almond blossoms in Alicante Well, after what must have been the gloomiest and greyest January in Spain for a long time, February's almond blossom season will be just what.. 11/02/2026

Alicante Airport's new taxiway set to begin constructionNight-time work on €16.7 million project will start in late February to avoid disrupting flight schedules Construction of a new taxiway at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is set to begin between late February and early March, marking.. 09/02/2026

New EU border checks raise fears of lengthy airport queues for UK travellersBiometric entry system already causing delays at popular Spanish and European destinations UK holiday makers in Spain or heading to Europe are being warned to brace themselves for potentially long queues at passport control as the EU’s.. 06/02/2026

Alicante invites UK travellers with culture, food and sportTourism team showcases the city in Leeds and Newcastle as British visitor numbers rise Alicante has been busy flying the flag in the UK, with the Alicante City&Beach Tourism Board staging two promotional events in Leeds and Newcastle to show off the.. 04/02/2026

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

Car thieves turn their attention to Spain's new V16 emergency beaconPolice warn thefts from vehicles are rising sharply as the mandatory device becomes a new target Spain’s new V16 emergency beacon, now compulsory for drivers, is fast becoming an unexpected prize for car thieves, with police reporting a sharp rise.. 02/02/2026

Costa Blanca tees up Canadian golfers with first Toronto trade show tripAlicante aims to lure 600,000 snowbound players to its 30 sunny courses from October to May Alicante is swinging for a new market: Canada’s 600,000 golfers who can’t get a round in during their long, cold winters. A delegation from the Costa.. 28/01/2026

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

Where to eat well in Alicante, according to the 2025 Michelin GuideAlicante leads the pack in the Valencian Community, with 24 standout restaurants proving you don't need a star to serve great food   Looking for a great place to eat in Alicante? You're in luck. The 2025 Michelin Guide has just been released..

Alicante firm Telecable purchased by ExcomTelecable has become part of a bigger team by integrating into the Excom Group The long-standing and highly trusted internet, cable, TV and telecommunications company Grupo Telecable, based on Spain’s Costa Blanca and a firm favourite with expat..

Discover Elche this summer aboard the enchanting tourist trainThe hour-long mini tour takes in Elche's historical Palm Grove and museum among other emblematic areas The Costa Blanca city of Elche is home to the largest palm grove in Europe, three UNESCO World Heritage Sites and museums, and as well as boasting.. 31/05/2023