ALICANTE NEWS

Alicante's Santa Bárbara Castle to regain city centre access after 25 yearsA €2.4 million restoration of the western wall will also bring a new museum route to the Costa Blanca landmark Visitors will be able to walk up to Santa Bárbara Castle from the centre of Alicante once again, as a restoration of its western.. 06/10/2026

Lost in the rain: Policía Local reunite young girl with autism with her family after finding her alone in AlicanteThe girl was found disoriented and unaccompanied in heavy rain in San Miguel de Salinas on Sunday Officers from the Policía Local in San Miguel de Salinas had a distressing call-out on Sunday afternoon. During their shift, they came across a young.. 06/10/2026

What buying property in Spain really costs, with a worked exampleSpainora breaks down the taxes, fees and extra costs to expect when buying property in Spain in 2026 By Spainora   The allure of the Spanish property market remains undeniable. Whether you are seeking a minimalist villa in Javea, a penthouse.. 06/10/2026

Which supermarkets and shops are open in Alicante this October bank holiday weekendMercadona will close on both holidays while Consum and major shopping centres have different plans for Monday October 12 A four-day weekend sounds even better when you don't have to think about work, but it can be surprisingly easy to forget that.. 05/10/2026

Two tourists drown at Guardamar beach after entering sea under red flagThe Ukrainian couple were visiting friends in the Alicante town when they were caught in strong currents at Els Vivers A 25-year-old tourist couple have drowned at a beach in Guardamar del Segura after getting caught in strong sea currents while a.. 05/10/2026

Two major crashes cause delays on roads around Orihuela Costa and TorreviejaTraffic is slow on the N-332, while roadworks and further incidents are affecting the AP-7, A-7 and A-31 Drivers heading out around southern Alicante are being warned to allow extra time, with several accidents and other traffic problems reported.. 30/09/2026

Brexit and its aftermath from a lawyer's perspective By Alex Radford, Founding Partner, My Lawyer in Spain   The ten-year anniversary of the Brexit referendum is causing many in the UK and Europe to reflect on what’s changed since the referendum vote and what has stayed the same... 28/09/2026

British fugitive on UK's most wanted list arrested in Orihuela CostaThe 51-year-old was wanted for an outstanding eight-and-a-half-year sentence for fraud and money laundering The Guardia Civil has arrested one of the UK's twelve most wanted fugitives in Orihuela Costa as part of the international Most Wanted.. 25/09/2026

Injured sea turtle rescued from Torrevieja beachBeach cleaners spotted the animal early Tuesday morning and alerted Torrevieja's environmental police An injured sea turtle has been rescued from La Mata beach in Torrevieja after being found with a fishing line wrapped around its neck and a bag.. 24/09/2026

Covid cases jump 125% in just one week across the Valencian CommunityThe rise in coronavirus cases has so far not resulted in a significant increase in hospital admissions Data from the Valencian Community's Surveillance System for Acute Respiratory Infections (SiVIRA) shows that Covid incidence reached 117.2 cases.. 24/09/2026

Alicante's hidden desert where you can walk through dunes beside the MediterraneanDiscover 800 hectares of dunes, pine forest and beaches in this unusual corner of the Costa Blanca You don’t need to fly to the Sahara to experience a landscape of sweeping sand dunes, with one of Alicante’s most unusual natural spaces.. 23/09/2026

Torrevieja Greenway set for huge €77,000 repair projectPlans will cover the full 6.7km route with work aimed at making it safer and more comfortable for walkers and cyclists Torrevieja’s popular Greenway is set for a major overhaul after the City Council awarded a €77,129 contract to draw up.. 22/09/2026

New veterinary voucher proposed to help struggling pet owners in TorreviejaThe proposal would help cover treatment costs for pets belonging to Torrevieja's most vulnerable residents A motion put forward by Sueña Torrevieja proposes creating a Municipal Veterinary Voucher to help residents on lower incomes cover.. 21/09/2026

Alicante airport is heading into winter with new routes, record summer numbers and serious expansion plansWith 5% growth projected for the winter season and over 14.7 million passengers already through the doors this year, the momentum shows no sign of slowing After a summer that broke records across all three peak months, Alicante-Elche Miguel Herná.. 21/09/2026

K9 Club's beautiful rescue mum Kiara is still waiting for her forever homeThe gentle Labrador cross is patiently waiting at the Callosa de Segura shelter for a family of her very own K9 Club is a registered non-profit charity on the Costa Blanca, number CV-01-043388-A, dedicated to rescuing and rehoming dogs and cats. The.. 17/09/2026

Alicante Airport heads for 20 million passengers after record AugustThe Costa Blanca gateway has already handled almost 15 million passengers this year Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is heading towards another record year after handling more than 2.3 million passengers in August alone.  .. 17/09/2026

Alicante Airport gets €868 million investment as Spain freezes airport feesThe Costa Blanca airport is set for major terminal and airfield improvements as passenger numbers continue to soar Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is set for an €868 million investment over the next five years as part of a huge.. 16/09/2026

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Torrevieja Hospital set for ambitious €175 million expansionThe Costa Blanca hospital will grow by 75%, adding 650 new staff to tackle years of long waiting times It's welcome news for a hospital that's faced years of criticism over long waiting times. The Valencian government has announced a &euro.. 15/09/2026

Holiday rental licences on the Costa Cálida: What buyers need to know in 2026Spainora explains what buyers need to know before investing in a holiday rental in the Region of Murcia and beyond By Spainora   On May 21, 2026 the Spanish Supreme Court (ruling 620/2026) annulled the national short-term rental registry.. 09/09/2026