ALICANTE NEWS

Series of minor earthquakes in southern Alicante this weekendA 1.8-magnitude earthquake could be felt in Rojales, Los Montesinos, Formentera del Segura and Benijófar At 2.11pm on Sunday October 26, a 1.8-magnitude earthquake was recorded with its epicentre in the Ciudad Quesada area of Alicante province.. 27/10/2025

Benidorm gets serious with UK seniors on mobility scooters: ‘Don’t drink and drive’With more British holidaymakers riding scooters around town, locals demand tougher rules and safety measures   Benidorm has long been known as a lively party hotspot where younger tourists enjoy a drink or two a little too much. But this year.. 17/10/2025

Young British woman seriously injured in Benidorm bottle attackHoliday turns traumatic for North Yorkshire family after late-night assault leaves 19-year-old in hospital A 19-year-old British holidaymaker, Samantha Shaw from York, was left with serious injuries following a violent attack in Benidorm late on Sunday.. 08/10/2025

Let it all out! Smash your stress away at Benidorm's first ever rage roomBreak&Joy offers a fun, safe way to let off steam by smashing everything from plates to cars Ever had one of those days where you just want to smash everything in sight? Well now there’s a place in Benidorm where you can do exactly that... safely.. 07/10/2025

La Vega Baja set for trail upgrades with new Provincial Council fundingSeven municipalities to benefit from grants boosting paths, natural spaces, and local equipment Nature lovers in La Vega Baja and beyond have reason to smile, as the Alicante Provincial Council steps up efforts to enhance the region’s outdoor spaces.. 30/09/2025

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

Benidorm chosen to pilot EU's new digital wallet initiativeThe new system is designed to replace ID cards, passports, bank cards and more with one phone-based ‘wallet’ Benidorm has been selected as a testing ground for the European Union’s new digital wallet, a system designed to streamline.. 18/02/2025

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