ALICANTE NEWS

WATCH: Costa Blanca battered by storms, schools closed ahead of worsening weatherAn orange weather alert for torrential rain and potentially dangerous storms has been activated in several parts of the Valencian Community on Tuesday   The Costa Blanca is bracing for another day of dangerous weather after heavy downpours.. 09/09/2025

Two arrested in Torrevieja for fraud by cloning a telecom company’s websiteVictims in 19 provinces, including Murcia, Alicante and Andalucía, lost a total of about €20,000 Guardia Civil officers have arrested a 44-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman in Torrevieja, on suspicion of 30 frauds using.. 08/09/2025

AP-7 tunnel in Pilar de la Horadada shuts again for improvement worksDrivers will be diverted to the N-332 as €3.5 million lighting upgrade gets underway Just a couple of months after the road reopened following a fatal truck crash in May, the AP-7 tunnel in Pilar de la Horadada has been shut again until September.. 08/09/2025

All-day parking in Torrevieja for less than a euroA new September deal has slashed costs at Paseo del Mar car parks Finding parking in central Torrevieja might not be easy, but it just got a whole lot cheaper. Thanks to a new agreement between the City Council and Telpark, drivers can now park for.. 08/09/2025

Suspects arrested for stealing almost €50,000 in Mazarrón and OrihuelaVictims were followed after taking money out of banks Guardia Civil in the Region of Murcia have arrested three alleged members of a gang of thieves from Chile known as “Los Fantasmas” (the ghosts), which has already been broken up.. 04/09/2025

Calling all chocolate lovers to Pilar de la HoradadaThe town is celebrating International Chocolate Day for a whole month, with special delicacies and free gifts International Chocolate Day is celebrated around the world every September 13, but Pilar de la Horadada has decided not only to join in.. 02/09/2025

Dogs tied up in basement rescued from Jacarilla house fireAnimals still fighting for their lives and owners may have broken the law   INCENDIO DE VIVIENDA EN JACARILLA. El fuego comenzaba ayer en el sótano de un chalet. Cuando llegaron #bomberosorihuela al lugar se encontraron dos perros que.. 01/09/2025

One killed in Redován fireworks factory explosionThe explosion could be heard for miles around An explosion at the Pirotecnia Ferrández fireworks factory in Redován, near Orihuela town and Callosa de Segura, has taken the life of one man and prompted the local town hall to declare.. 29/08/2025

Drowning at La Mata is Torrevieja's fourth this summer74-year-old Lithuanian man died not long after lifeguards finished work A man died, apparently by drowning, at La Mata beach in Torrevieja on Tuesday evening, August 26. Reports indicate that he was 74 years old and a Lithuanian citizen... 27/08/2025

Read the September edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the September issue of Home & Living! This month, our pages are filled with inspirational ideas for your home and garden, together with some wonderful recipes, a what’s on guide, charity information, a business directory and more.. 27/08/2025

Blue dragons besieging Guardamar beachesSwimming has been prohibited over several of the past few due to concern over pretty sea slugs with a potentially very painful sting The local police warn not to handle these creatures Guardamar del Segura has had to close its beaches for.. 25/08/2025

WATCH: Orihuela Costa cliff walk finally reopensThe wall blocking the Cabo Roig- La Caleta pedestrian path has been torn down   Even though Orihuela City Council officially took ownership of the Bellavista stretch of the Orihuela Costa cliff walk a couple of weeks ago, it still seemed.. 20/08/2025

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

Airport Buses announce improvements to the Murcia Corvera – Torrevieja route from August 9Prompt and hassle-free airport transfers for all incoming and outgoing flights at Corvera! Airport Buses, the new shuttle bus company offering routes to and from the Region of Murcia International Airport in Corvera, have announced exciting changes to the..

Wine tourism in Alicante: The route that combines DOP wines, gastronomy and natureThe Alicante Wine Route offers authentic food and wine experiences where you can discover the treasures of the Costa Blanca The Costa Blanca has quietly become one of Spain’s most compelling wine tourism destinations and the Alicante Wine Route.. 30/07/2025

New desalination plants planned for Águilas and Torrevieja to increase water supply in Murcia and AlicanteThese major infrastructure projects aim to ease groundwater pressure and provide more fresh water for the area Two large desalination projects are moving forward in Águilas and Torrevieja, with the Confederación Hydrográfica del.. 30/07/2025

Los Alcázares hosts first ever International Senior Fair with assistance from Caser ResidencialThe three-day event, dedicated to the elderly community, proved a great success and had Caser Residencial among the key participants   From Friday May 23 to Sunday 25, the town of Los Alcázares in the Region of Murcia became the meeting.. 07/07/2025

The most dangerous roads in Murcia and Alicante: Drivers should beware these accident black spotsThe stretch of Spanish road with the most accidents and fatalities is in Alicante and two on the list are in Murcia A road traffic accident in the Region of Murcia We all know certain stretches of roads that are often fraught with dangerous.. 14/05/2025

Alicante province tops Blue Flag beaches leaderboardFind out which new beaches have gained or regained the prestigious award, and which have lost theirs in 2025 Poniente beach in Benidorm With a total of 89 Blue Flags, Alicante has received more of these distinctions than any other province.. 08/05/2025

The sonic booms are over for now, but when will the next ones be?Here is when the next loud sonic booms from planes will be heard in southeast Spain   This Thursday February 13 marks the end of the latest round of supersonic training flights by the Spanish air force out of Albacete Air Base, which have caused.. 13/02/2025