BENIDORM, ALICANTE PROVINCE: NEWS

Wetherspoon is opening its first pub overseas... and it's at Alicante Airport!The pub is set to open at the end of January 2026 Britain’s favourite pub has announced it will be opening its first establishment abroad, and Spain’s Costa Blanca has been chosen as the location to be awarded this honour. Having a cheeky.. 21/11/2025

Benidorm pilots new European wallet system to cut hotel check-in queuesThe digital wallet cut the check-time down to a matter of seconds during its trial run at the Michelangelo Hotel in Benidorm Hotel check-ins across Spain have turned into something of an ordeal since new regulations came into force late last year.. 19/11/2025

Benidorm's Fancy Dress Party returns with costumes, music and 7,000 Brits in full swingEurope’s biggest fancy dress celebration draws thousands for a week of fun, floats, and festivities Benidorm is buzzing with excitement as the 31st edition of the Fancy Dress Party arrives, drawing an impressive crowd of 7,000 Brits among the 30.. 14/11/2025

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

What are the best and worst towns in Alicante according to AI?This is what happens if you ask ChatGPT, the AI, which is the best and worst town in the province of Alicante   Alicante is one of Spain’s most popular provinces, attracting visitors year-round with its beautiful municipalities nestled among.. 05/03/2025

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

5 of the best water parks on the Costa BlancaBeat the heat on the Costa Blanca with unmissable excitement for all the family A sun-kissed stretch of Mediterranean coastline, the Costa Blanca is a haven for families and thrill-seekers alike. And what better way to beat the summer heat than a.. 19/09/2024

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..

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