COMUNIDAD VALENCIANA, ALICANTE PROVINCE: NEWS

Two Britons caught with 33 kilos of cannabis at Valencia AirportA man and woman were arrested after customs officers discovered vacuum-packed marijuana in their suitcases Two British travellers have been arrested at Valencia Airport after officers found over 33 kilos of marijuana hidden in their luggage. The man and.. 27/05/2025

3 property legality traps and how to avoid themThese are three common ways buyers are tricked into thinking a property is legal when it is not by John Michael Kirby, Technical Architect and Building Engineer   The problem for buyers in Spain, especially foreign buyers, is that there.. 18/03/2025

How to fast-track building licences in Valencia and AlicanteUnderstanding ECUVs and how they can speed up your major works project by John Michael Kirby, Technical Architect and Building Engineer   In the previous article we took a look at the two basic types of building licences and the steps in.. 11/03/2025

Types of building licence in Valencia and Alicante and how to get themIf you are planning building work to your property in the Valencian Community, you need to know the right type of licence to apply for by John Michael Kirby, Technical Architect and Building Engineer   There are just two types of building.. 26/02/2025

Escape to the country: 1 hour from Alicante, jobs aplenty and houses for 11,000 eurosThis charming town in Valencia is offering incredible incentives to attract new residents In Spain, while big cities are bustling with growth, many small towns are facing a different challenge: depopulation. People are leaving these charming inland towns..

October 12 is a national holiday in Spain: Everything you need to know about Spain DayBusinesses and schools are closed every Oct 12 in Spain to celebrate the public holiday This Saturday October 12 is a national holiday in Spain, celebrated annually as the ‘Día de la Hispanidad’, also known as the ‘Fiesta.. 10/10/2024

Valencia Day in Spain: Festivo holiday on October 9 for the Dia de la Comunidad ValencianaRead on to discover what happens on Valencia Day, the Spanish holiday held on October 9 Every year, October 9 is celebrated in Spain’s Valencian Community as the ‘Día de la Comunidad Valenciana’ or Day of Valencia, and the day..

Why it is so important to get a Technical Inspection of a house in Alicante before you buyWhat really is the need to get a Pre-Purchase Technical Inspection for your Costa Blanca property? Purchasing a property in Spain requires a thorough understanding of its condition and potential issues. Just like you wouldn’t buy a car without a..

Murcia trains to Valencia and Barcelona will now take 25 minutes longerRail traffic will be diverted to a single track so significant delays are expected for the next 2 years Passengers travelling to Barcelona on either of the two daily trains in each direction that connect the Region of Murcia with Spain’s second.. 08/09/2023

Keeping mosquitoes out of your home in SpainThe best way to keep bugs at bay in Spain is with specialist insect nets over your doors and windows We’ve tried all the usual tricks – the anti-mosquito devices that plug into the wall, those candles that smell of lemongrass, the special lights..

These are the bank holidays in the Valencia Region in 2023These will be the dates of the public holidays in the Valencian Community this year The regional government of the Comunidad Valenciana has revealed its calendar of red days and public bank holidays in Valencia and Alicante for 2023... 01/01/2023

How to book an appointment for a Covid vaccine or booster shot in SpainHere are instructions for making an appointment to get vaccinated against coronavirus in Spain It’s very easy to get a Covid vaccine in Spain if you’re a resident and are registered with the Spanish healthcare system. Whether you need your..

How to book an appointment for your flu vaccine in Alicante 2022Flu season is upon us again. Who should get vaccinated against flu this winter and how can you make an appointment? Influenza is a highly contagious viral epidemic disease that causes many people to get sick and die every year, especially the old and infirm..

British Embassy clarifies rules for expats voting in local elections in SpainI am a UK citizen living in Spain. Can I vote in Spanish elections? The British Embassy in Spain has sent out a message clarifying what the current regulations are for expats who wish to vote in local elections in Spain.   “Lots of you..

Which line should I queue in at the airport in Spain as a British citizen?We answer your questions about airport travel to Spain, such as ‘Can I use the EU line if I have a TIE or residency?’ Reports of hours-long queues at Spanish airports for UK citizens recently have sparked many to wonder if they can use the &..

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..

The 4 popular Spanish holiday destinations you cannot reach by trainIncredibly, the coastal tourist spots Torrevieja, Marbella and Almeria's Roquetas de Mar and El Ejido do not have rail connections Despite having more than 80,000 inhabitants with a five-fold increase during the summer, four popular Spanish holiday.. 21/02/2022

Ban on going bare-chested in the street amongst 24 civil restrictions in AlicanteNot wearing a shirt in the street, illegal camping and tampering with street furniture in the city of Alicante carries fines of up to 3,000 euros The Valencian Government controversially banned organised begging and prostitution .. 14/02/2022

Tornadoes increase in Spain as its waters heat upClimate change has resulted in more frequent and violent storms in Spain Thanks to social media, stunning videos and photos of tornados and marine sleeves are now a common sight, but worringly their occurrence is becoming much more frequent, particularly.. 01/12/2021

DANA 2019: the most expensive natural disaster in Spanish historyMurcia and Alicante were the communities hardest hit by the Gota Fría storm Although the first DANA (an isolated depression at high levels) of the season, which arrived in Spain this week, caused widespread flooding and property and infrastructure..