ALICANTE NEWS

West Nile virus returns to Spain, raising health alertFirst case confirmed in Menorca as authorities heighten surveillance to protect residents and tourists The West Nile virus has reappeared in Spain with the first confirmed case detected in an infected horse in Mahon, Menorca. This adds to recent findings.. 08/09/2025

Ryanair increases bonuses for ground staff who catch passengers with oversized bagsThe budget airline has given boarding gate employees an added incentive to charge people for extra hand luggage Ryanair has decided to give its airport staff a little boost when it comes to spotting cheeky passengers trying to sneak oversized bags.. 08/09/2025

Landmark Ryanair and Booking.com agreement makes life easier for travellersSpain says the change will bring "more seamless and transparent booking experiences" for customers Ryanair and Booking.com have reached a historic collaboration that ends years of tension between the two companies. The agreement means that.. 27/08/2025

New taxiway to boost Alicante Airport capacity by 2028Plans are also underway to expand the Alicante terminal and car parks It’s just been confirmed that Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport will gain a new taxiway by 2028, a project aimed at increasing its capacity to handle more flights.. 22/08/2025

Aggressive Brit arrested on flight to AlicantePlane was forced to turn back and land in UK for police to board and detain him A flight from Leeds Bradford to Alicante on Monday August 18 was forced to turn back so that a rowdy passenger could be arrested. Jet2 flight LS491 took off.. 20/08/2025

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's multi-lingual Tourist Bus returns for 2025Explore Alicante City for just €10 for adults and €5 for children The popular Alicante Tourist Bus is back for the 2025 season, offering an even better experience for those eager to explore the city’s stunning sights and rich history.. 20/03/2025

Celebrate Christmas Day in La Zenia with the biggest beach party in EuropeThousands of people flock to the Orihuela Costa’s Cala Bosque each year for a Christmas Day with a real difference Are you tired of the same old Christmas celebrations? Looking for a unique and exciting way to spend the holiday season? Look.. 19/12/2024

Noche de San Juan: Top 5 towns to celebrate the beach bonfire festival in SpainThe summer solstice festival of fireworks will take place throughout the country on Friday night, June 23 into the early hours of Saturday Summer is literally around the corner, and its arrival heralds the launch of the biggest and most famous festival..

Top beaches to visit in Alicante, Spain: Ultimate Costa Blanca South beach guideVisit the top beaches on Spain’s Costa Blanca in Alicante The Costa Blanca is a paradise strip of coastline on Spain’s eastern coast, in the Alicante province of Valencia. Encompassing such tourist hotspots as Torrevieja and Orihuela Costa..

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..