ALICANTE NEWS

This Spanish city has more skyscrapers per person than New York, Dubai or anywhere else on the planetThe Alicante resort's extraordinary vertical skyline is the result of six decades of deliberate urban planning Benidorm divides opinion like few other places on earth, but whether you love it or loathe it, there's one thing nobody can argue.. 19/05/2026

One of Britain's most wanted fugitives jailed in Spain after Costa Blanca arrestNational Court orders imprisonment as extradition process begins following La Nucía detention One of the UK’s most wanted fugitives has been remanded in custody in Spain after being arrested on the Costa Blanca, in a case linked to both international.. 18/05/2026

Sunshine and rising temperatures on the way this week: Alicante weather forecast May 18-21Temperatures are expected to rise steadily through the week, with mostly sunny skies and only a slight chance of isolated inland showers After a mostly sunny weekend, the weather across the Alicante Province is set to become even warmer and more.. 18/05/2026

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

Benidorm and Valencia using phone tracking and AI to tackle beach overcrowdingCouncils across the Valencian Community are using live data to monitor crowded beaches and tourist hotspots If you’ve ever arrived at a packed beach in Benidorm, spent 20 minutes hunting for parking in Alicante or found yourself shoulder-to-shoulder.. 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

Alicante's foreign tourism income surges to €1.882 billion in the first quarterBenidorm posts its strongest start to the year yet, while the province now accounts for 66% of all spending in the Valencian Community Alicante’s foreign tourism earnings have doubled over the past decade, reaching €1.882 billion in the first.. 06/05/2026

Benidorm police operation leads to 80 arrests in nightlife drug crackdownOfficers say two brothers who ran venues and another pair handling security were central to the network The Policía Nacional have arrested 80 people in Benidorm in a major operation targeting drug trafficking in a well-known leisure area of the.. 05/05/2026

British fugitive wanted for drug trafficking arrested in BenidormPolice say the 32-year-old was part of a gang supplying cocaine, ketamine and cannabis A British man wanted by the United Kingdom over drug trafficking and money laundering offences has been arrested in Benidorm. The 32-year-old was detained by the Polic.. 04/05/2026

Get paid for your solar energy with Spanish EnergyLearn how to make the most of your solar panels and lower your household energy bills If you have solar panels at home, Spanish Energy, in association with Gana Energia, has made it even more worthwhile. They now pay 6 cents per kilowatt.. 10/04/2026

Global Relocation: Making your move to Spain stress-freeAll the support you need to start your new life in Spain at every stage of your move There's a lot to think about when moving to Spain. Paperwork, visas, home searches, vehicle registration, schools, and even settling in with your new neighbours.. 10/04/2026

Benidorm is about to spend €15 million fixing up its old bullringThe city has secured funding for part of the work, but will still have to find almost €9 million in the local coffers for the project Benidorm is preparing to spend €15 million transforming its old bullring into a modern cultural and community.. 10/04/2026

The definitive guide to choosing a health insurance policy for expats Are you planning to move to Spain and looking for a health insurance policy specifically designed for expats? We understand that such an abundance of information can be overwhelming, particularly when you wish to make a decision as quickly as possible.. 05/03/2026

Alicante's natural parks remain closed amid extreme fire risk and looming stormsHeatwave triggers maximum alert and park closures with thunderstorms forecast to bring added danger Due to the ongoing extreme risk of forest fires, natural parks in Alicante remain closed as authorities take precautions against the effects of a severe.. 19/08/2025

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