ALICANTE NEWS

Two Lithuanians arrested in Torrevieja for stealing high-end car in the UKOne of the men, wanted on a European Arrest Warrant, tried to flee by jumping a barrier at the Torrevieja Guardia Civil station Two Lithuanian men have been arrested in Torrevieja after Guardia Civil officers spotted them driving a luxury vehicle.. 13/03/2026

Campaigners demand Orihuela Costa gets its own health zone as healthcare pressure mountsWith 30,000 registered residents and just one medical centre, Orihuela Costa's healthcare system is at breaking point A local healthcare campaign platform is stepping up pressure on the city council to deliver proper public health provision for.. 13/03/2026

Popular electric scooter service Hopp axed in Orihuela Costa after paperwork mix-upThe company had been operating in the area for six years before Orihuela Town Hall issued a decree ending the service Orihuela Costa has lost a really popular service after Orihuela Town Hall issued a decree shutting down Hopp, the electric scooter.. 12/03/2026

Spring sunshine at first before the rain returns: Alicante weekend weather March 12-15Clear skies and warm spring temperatures will give way to a cooler, breezier weekend with a chance of rain on Saturday After a fairly wet start to the week, the weather across Alicante province is finally beginning to settle down. Thursday and.. 12/03/2026

Orihuela Costa's water supply problem is finally being tackled with a €2.3 million investmentThe new reservoir will double the current reserve capacity, giving Orihuela Costa residents far greater security of supply Orihuela Costa is set to get a much-needed boost to its water supply after the city council published a tender for a new &euro.. 10/03/2026

Guardamar invests €1.3 million in beach lifeguard and rescue servicesThe contract will cover lifeguards, rescue services and beach safety along Guardamar’s 11km stretch of coastline The town council of Guardamar del Segura has launched a public tender for a new contract covering lifeguard, rescue, surveillance.. 10/03/2026

Rainy start to the week before warmer weather returns: Alicante weather forecast March 9-12Cloud and rain will dominate the start of the week, with the heaviest showers expected on Tuesday Unfortunately, the rain is not quite finished with Alicante just yet. The worst of the wet weather is expected early in the week, particularly.. 09/03/2026

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

Torrevieja backs a future tram connection to Alicante AirportEarly-stage plans suggest a possible public transport route between the Vega Baja and Alicante-Elche Airport Plans for a future tram system in Elche are starting to stretch beyond the city itself, with fresh talk of a possible connection to Torrevieja.. 04/03/2026

Suspect in John George murder case shot dead in TorreviejaThe Czech national was previously released on bail in connection with the Rojales murder, and has now been killed in a late-night shooting A 33-year-old Czech man, Michael Maly, who had previously been arrested on suspicion of being connected.. 04/03/2026

Bryan Adams to return to Murcia on November 6Tickets for the concert in Murcia will go on sale in early March Canadian star Bryan Adams is returning to the city of Murcia for another concert on 6th November following a few sell-out dates at the Palacio de Deportes (click for map) in recent years.. 02/03/2026

Alicante Airport runway to close every night for taxiway worksThe closures run from March 2 to 29 and will affect both late arrivals to Alicante and some very early morning departures If you're flying into or out of Alicante-Elche Airport late at night or in the very early hours during March, it's worth.. 02/03/2026

New weather radar will deliver earlier and more accurate storm warnings across the Region of MurciaState of the art dual technology will improve accuracy in detecting rain, hail and snow in Murcia and Alicante A new weather radar operated by the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) is due to become operational in early March at Sierra de la Pila.. 27/02/2026

Torrevieja's clucking nuisance: The battle to clear the streets of chickensAn avian flu alert is fowling up plans to rehome hundreds of feral birds roaming the Costa Blanca city Not to put too fine a point on it, but Torrevieja has a chicken problem. Hundreds of feral roosters, hens and chicks have made themselves at home.. 26/02/2026

Huge €868 million boost confirmed for Alicante Airport expansionA major overhaul to the terminal and other facilities planned at the Costa Blanca gateway Big changes are on the way for Alicante Elche Miguel Hernández Airport, with airport operator Aena confirming it will pour €868 million into the.. 26/02/2026

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

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

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