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Costa Blanca house prices soar as Benidorm and Torrevieja push affordability to the limitA new report lays bare the growing affordability gap on Spain's Costa Blanca, where tourist towns are pricing out everyday buyers Buying a home on the Costa Blanca has never been harder. A new report from property consultancy Tinsa Accumin paints.. 25/02/2026

New leisure centre at Torrevieja Port to open at the end of AprilThe long delayed Torrevieja port development promises cinemas, bowling and restaurants Following delay after delay, the new Paseo del Mar leisure centre at the Port of Torrevieja is finally set to open between the end of April and the beginning of.. 24/02/2026

Orihuela Costa residents can now report public maintenance problems online, in EnglishA new website from Orihuela Town Hall makes it easier than ever to flag maintenance issues in the local area Orihuela Town Hall has launched a new website designed to make it much easier for residents and property owners in Orihuela Costa to report.. 23/02/2026

Sunny settled weather to continue: Alicante weekly forecast for February 23-26Plenty of sunshine, light winds and fairly steady temperatures are expected through the week The good weather is set to continue this week. This must be the longest stretch of good weather in the Alicante province this year. Expect calm conditions.. 23/02/2026

Alicante announces exciting new direct flights to vibrant North African cityThree weekly flights will connect the Costa Blanca to Morocco’s popular coastal destination Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport, now Spain's sixth busiest by passenger volume, is set to add a fresh international route to.. 20/02/2026

Pilar de la Horadada calls for AP-7 toll to be removed after another price increaseThe mayor says the latest rise makes trips to Alicante very expensive and adds pressure to other local roads The mayor of Pilar de la Horadada has spoken out after the latest rise in AP‑7 tolls, calling for the charge to be removed completely.. 19/02/2026

Alicante tops Spain's foreign property charts again with Brits still going strongThe Dutch are closing in on British buyers as Alicante cements its place at the top of Spain's international property market Alicante province has once again topped the national rankings for international home purchases, with foreign buyers accounting.. 18/02/2026

Bird boxes installed at Torrevieja hospital to combat mosquitoesSwifts, capable of devouring 10,000 mosquitoes per day, are annual visitors to the Costa Blanca The warm spell sweeping across southern Spain this February might feel lovely if you’re enjoying a coffee in the sun, but it has brought one very.. 18/02/2026

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..

British man arrested for fatal shooting in Orihuela Costa, SpainPolice are still investigating the drug-related killing after a body was found in a residential area of Campoamor A British man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 29-year-old English man whose body was discovered on December.. 10/02/2026

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

Torrevieja to expand its overwhelmed hospital with 12,000 square metres of new landThe Mayor of Torrevieja has promised more beds and operating theatres but the budget and timeline remain unclear The Valencian Health Minister Marciano Gómez and Torrevieja Mayor Eduardo Dolón announced on Wednesday February 4 that the.. 05/02/2026

Mystery 'explosion' rattles windows across Orihuela Costa and TorreviejaThe loud bang that shook the Costa Blanca on Wednesday has been traced to military fighter jets If you were sitting at home in Orihuela Costa or Torrevieja on Wednesday afternoon, February 4, and nearly jumped out of your skin when a massive bang.. 05/02/2026

Orihuela Costa private hospital project moves forward with April construction startThe development plans consist of a clinic with operating rooms on a 3.3-hectare plot near La Zenia Plans for a private hospital in Orihuela Costa are finally moving ahead, with construction work on the site expected to begin in April.  .. 04/02/2026

WATCH! Dramatic footage shows vital water pipe bursting yet again in OrihuelaThe Tajo-Segura Transfer in the south of Spain has sprung a major leak for the second time in months   You'd think after the recent downpours that water wouldn't be such a precious resource, but in Spain's drought-stricken south.. 04/02/2026

Read the February edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to February issue of Home & Living magazine, blending intelligent design and practical living, inspiring you to refine your surroundings, enrich your routines and enjoy the art of living well So what can you find in our latest edition.. 30/01/2026

Thy Will Be Done special offers for expats using this promo codeAffordable legal and financial solutions in fluent English for UK nationals living in Spain British expats across Spain can now take advantage of a range of legal and financial special offers from Thy Will Be Done, designed to make long-term planning.. 28/01/2026

Discover your dream coastal property in Spain with SpainoraIndependent guides to properties, golf, beaches & lifestyle across 5 stunning Mediterranean regions Spainora offers a complete guide to Spanish coastal living, helping clients discover the best of Spain's Mediterranean coast. From the Costa.. 20/01/2026

Heniam visa seminar coming to a location near you: Where would you like to see the next one held?Make your voice heard and tell Heniam where you want them to come and hold their next visa seminar, jam-packed with information all about visas in Spain In autumn 2025, Heniam & Associates ran a visa seminar at Murcia’s famous La Manga Club.. 16/01/2026

How your business can use AI to boost its social media presenceOnline B2B tool PostBotPro is emerging as a solution for time-pressed smaller businesses to get noticed in an increasingly competitive market Keeping up with social media is a challenge shared by many small- and medium-sized businesses. Most owners.. 16/01/2026