ALICANTE NEWS

May 9-10 Europe Day celebrations in TorreviejaThe free event at the International Auditorium is one of the highlights of Torrevieja's social calendar Torrevieja is pulling out all the stops for Europe Day this year, with a free gala at the International Auditorium on Saturday May 9 that&#.. 29/04/2026

Segura River water reserves in Murcia hit their best level since 2013While the rest of Spain sees reservoir levels dipping, the Segura basin is heading in the opposite direction Water reserves in the Segura River basin reservoirs are continuing to recover, with levels now sitting at just above 58% of capacity and rising.. 29/04/2026

New-build property demand rises across Spain as families and solo buyers dominate the marketSpainora helps expats navigate Spain’s fast-changing new-build market and find the right property with confidence Spain’s housing debate is usually dominated by talk of shortages, rising prices and the growing difficulty many people face.. 29/04/2026

Torrevieja is upgrading three of its busiest beachesA €385,000 tender has been approved for improvement works at Cala Piteras, Playa del Cura and Cabo Cervera Torrevieja City Council has approved a €385,000 tender for improvement works at three of its most visited beaches, with Cala Piteras.. 27/04/2026

Orihuela Costa house fire kills homeowner and leaves English couple seriously injuredThe fire started in the kitchen of a detached home on Calle Liberiades late on Saturday night An elderly woman has died and three other people were taken to hospital after a fire broke out at a detached house on Calle Liberiades in Orihuela Costa.. 27/04/2026

Torrevieja unveils plans for new foodie market to rival Madrid and SevilleMore than 2,000 m² of fresh produce, gourmet food and places to eat are coming to the heart of Torrevieja Torrevieja will soon have a brand new gastronomic market and it's shaping up to be quite a destination. The city council has awarded.. 24/04/2026

Three of Orihuela Costa's most flood-prone waterways are finally getting the clear-out theyOrihuela City Council has kicked off a three-month project targeting invasive vegetation and built-up debris along the coastal strip Orihuela City Council has launched a new round of cleaning and maintenance work on waterways along Orihuela Costa.. 23/04/2026

San Miguel cracks down on illegal dumping with €800 fine issued to offenderNearby Orihuela Costa has been calling on the authorities to take tougher action for years San Miguel de Salinas police have issued an €800 fine after identifying the person responsible for dumping rubbish illegally beside bins in the municipality.. 22/04/2026

Local taxes in Spain: Everything property owners need to knowIBI, Plusvalía, waste collection fees and more – a practical guide for anyone who owns property in Spain If you own property in Spain, you'll know the feeling: a letter arrives (or sometimes doesn't) and you suddenly discover.. 22/04/2026

El Fogón flea market in Guardamar ordered to close after years of legal disputeStall holders have been told not to set up this Sunday at the N-332 site as the legal battle continues in court Guardamar del Segura is determined to enforce the closure of the well-known El Fogón Sunday flea market this weekend, bringing a.. 22/04/2026

Safety boost for Torrevieja street market as ambulance service introduced on FridaysThe emergency services will be available at the hugely popular Antonio Soria Park market from April 24 Torrevieja’s massively popular Friday street market is set to have its own ambulance service on site from April 24, in a move aimed at improving.. 22/04/2026

The city straddling two continents is now a direct flight away from AlicantePegasus Airlines will launch a new year-round route from the Costa Blanca hub this June If you've ever fancied exploring a city where Europe meets Asia, now’s your chance. Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is adding a direct.. 21/04/2026

Foreign man, 25, dies in Torrevieja shoot-outOne person has been arrested after Saturday night's fatal shooting near Playa del Cura A 25-year-old Algerian man died on Saturday April 19 after being shot in the entrance hall of a building on Calle Bergantín in Torrevieja, close to Playa.. 20/04/2026

Spain's holiday season under threat as airlines warn they could run out of jet fuel within weeksRyanair is warning of potential supply disruptions across Spain in May and June unless the Iran conflict ends soon Spain's summer tourism season is facing a potentially serious threat. The ongoing war in Iran is causing real alarm among airlines.. 17/04/2026

Illegal Botox clinic raided in Pilar de la Horadada as police smash cosmetic treatment networkThe Costa Blanca premises was among three shut down in Spain-wide illegal Botox and filler crackdown A clandestine cosmetic clinic and an illegal drug storage facility in Pilar de la Horadada were among the targets of a major Guardia Civil operation.. 16/04/2026

Torrevieja gives the green light to new hotel complex near the N-332A long-dormant plot near La Mata that's been sitting empty since 1986 could finally be developed under new planning proposals A plot of land near La Mata that has been sitting undeveloped since it was first earmarked for tourism use back in 1986.. 16/04/2026

Emergency crews battle through the night to stabilise Sierra de Orihuela forest fire near MontepinarA major emergency response was launched just after 10pm and worked through the night until the fire was finally stabilised A forest fire that broke out in the Sierra de Orihuela, close to the Montepinar urbanisation, kept emergency crews busy throughout.. 14/04/2026

San Miguel de Salinas launches a social media appeal to find homes for abandoned animalsUnder the motto "Adopting is giving a second chance and receiving love forever", San Miguel is hoping to match the town's abandoned pets with the right families San Miguel de Salinas council is launching a dedicated social media campaign.. 14/04/2026

British passengers drive Alicante airport to a record-breaking 1.6 million in MarchAlicante-Elche airport is growing faster than almost every other major airport in Spain Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport has broken its own monthly record once again, handling 1,609,368 passengers in March 2026, a 9.1% increase on the.. 14/04/2026

Sierra Escalona near Orihuela Costa moves closer to becoming a protected Natural ParkThe protected mountain range, just inland from Campoamor and San Miguel de Salinas, edges towards official status One of the most important natural areas in southern Alicante, located just inland from Orihuela Costa, is a step closer to becoming an.. 13/04/2026