ALICANTE NEWS

Prison sentence for woman whose dog died after being tied up on scorching Torrevieja rooftopMaikel the dog suffered fatal heatstroke after being left tied up on an exposed terrace for several days in August 2022 A woman in Torrevieja has accepted a one-year prison sentence after her dog, Maikel, died following several days tied up on a sun.. 15/05/2026

British population continues to grow as Torrevieja tops 113,000 residentsThe Costa Blanca city continues to attract thousands of international residents from across Europe and beyond Torrevieja’s population boom shows no sign of slowing down, with the Costa Blanca city now officially home to more than 113,000 registered.. 14/05/2026

Costa Blanca promoted as one of Spain’s top destinations for learning SpanishAlicante officials say the province is attracting more international students thanks to its mix of education, climate and lifestyle The Costa Blanca is stepping up efforts to attract international students by promoting the coast as one of Spain&rsquo.. 14/05/2026

Mostly sunny weather with a chance of thunderstorms: Alicante weekend weather forecast May 14-17The forecast points to a mainly dry and warm weekend following a slight dip in temperatures and some scattered thunderstorms The spring-like weather will continue into this weekend with plenty of sunshine on the way. But as it is spring, you can.. 14/05/2026

Pilar de la Horadada murder probe after man allegedly killed friend and dumped his bodyThe suspect allegedly tried to make the killing look like a hit-and-run after a violent argument at his Costa Blanca home A 53-year-old man has been arrested in Pilar de la Horadada after allegedly beating a friend to death with a wooden stick and.. 13/05/2026

May 17 English-speaking dog lovers invited to Orihuela charity walks and adoption eventAsoka Orihuela is holding special shelter walks in San Bartolomé to help abandoned dogs socialise and find new homes Animal rescue association Asoka Orihuela is inviting animal lovers to take part in a new edition of its popular “Solidarity.. 13/05/2026

Valencian government approves new 10-year contracts for key Costa Blanca bus servicesExisting routes will continue but with plans for improved links to Alicante Airport, train stations and Torrevieja Hospital The Valencian government has approved plans to renew and modernise two of the Costa Blanca’s main intercity bus corridors.. 12/05/2026

Costa Weekly News now available to read free online... find out where!You can now also read the Costa Blanca's newest weekly print publication, CWN, in digital format on their brand-new website Readers interested in up-to-date information about Alicante and the coastal areas of southeast Spain can now access the.. 12/05/2026

Vega Baja leads Alicante's property boom with 2,000 new homes built in just three monthsTorrevieja alone has already surpassed its entire 2025 total for new housing construction The Vega Baja, which includes Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa, Guardamar and other Costa Blanca hotspots, is powering Alicante province’s latest property boom.. 12/05/2026

Major facelift underway for Avenida del Cabo in Orihuela CostaThe €200,000 project aims to improve accessibility and year-round traffic flow in Cabo Roig Work is continuing along Avenida del Cabo in Cabo Roig as the local government pushes ahead with a €200,000 upgrade aimed at modernising one of its.. 11/05/2026

Torrevieja approves €8.5 million makeover for Los Locos beach promenadeMore than 1km of Torrevieja seafront will be pedestrianised as part of the ambitious redevelopment Torrevieja is set for a major beachfront facelift after the council officially awarded the contract for the long-awaited redevelopment of Los Locos.. 11/05/2026

Clear skies and sun with a chance of some scattered showers: Alicante weather forecast May 11-14Mostly sunny skies and mild temperatures on the way for the Alicante province, with the risk of some showers and thunderstorms The worst of the bad weather is over for now, but it's not plain sailing yet as some unsettled weather is expected.. 11/05/2026

Mercadona changes home delivery rules leaving some shoppers stranded in SpainShoppers now face checking store by store across Spain to see whether deliveries are still available Mercadona shoppers across Spain are facing a frustrating new change that could make the weekly supermarket run a lot more complicated, especially.. 08/05/2026

Keeping homes and businesses clean across Alicante and the Costa Blanca just got easier with Clean NowHelping 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 sometimes feel like a.. 08/05/2026

Orihuela brings in new plan to tackle pine processionary caterpillar across the municipalityThe pest control programme will cover parks, pine forests and green areas across Orihuela and Orihuela Costa Orihuela City Council has launched a new contract to tackle the pine processionary caterpillar across the municipality, with preventative.. 08/05/2026

Man dies after falling down irrigation ditch in tiny village between Orihuela and MurciaThe tragedy occurred in La Aparecida, a quiet hamlet in Orihuela’s Vega Baja area A man has died in the Orihuela district of La Aparecida, a small rural hamlet in the Vega Baja del Segura area of Alicante, located between Orihuela city and the border..

Torrential rain forces cancellation of Torrevieja May Fair opening eventsFirefighters across Alicante province responded to flooding incidents as storms battered the Vega Baja Torrevieja’s May Fair got off to a soggy start on Thursday May 7 after heavy rain forced organisers to cancel all of the opening day celebrations.. 08/05/2026

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

Why Generation Z is falling in love with this tiny cave house village in AlicanteAirbnb says this hidden Costa Blanca gem has seen a bigger surge in bookings from young travellers than almost anywhere else in Spain Generation Z, the group of young people born between 1997 and 2012, have well and truly changed the way we think.. 07/05/2026

Alicante Airport announces latest round of renovations costing €1.154 billionThe overhaul will expand the terminal and improve road and transport links to the Costa Blanca airport Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is embarking on a major investment programme worth €1.154 billion, with plans to expand its.. 07/05/2026