ALICANTE NEWS

Storms, hail and cooler air on the way: Alicante weather forecast August 20-23After several days of hot and humid weather, thunderstorms could bring heavy showers, hail and very strong winds to parts of Alicante Province before temperatures fall The past few days have been hot and humid once again across Alicante Province.. 20/08/2026

German teenager strangled, beaten and robbed after leaving Cabo Roig StripThe 16-year-old says he was grabbed from behind and strangled before losing consciousness in the Campoamor area A 16-year-old German tourist has reported being attacked and robbed after leaving the Cabo Roig Strip in the early hours of Saturday morning.. 19/08/2026

Mediterranean nears 30°C as Spain braces for temperatures of up to 44°CThe latest heatwave is adding to already unusually warm Mediterranean waters, with temperatures above 30°C recorded in some areas Spain is facing another day of intense summer heat, with temperatures expected to climb as high as 44°C in parts.. 19/08/2026

Torrevieja demands action on N-332 widening after years of delaysMore than 60,000 vehicles use the notorious bottleneck outside Torrevieja every day Anyone who regularly drives between Torrevieja and Orihuela Costa will know the N-332 bottleneck all too well. Now, after years of promises and waiting, Torrevieja.. 17/08/2026

Where you live in Alicante province could determine how long you wait for an operationNew figures show nearly 30,000 patients on surgical waiting lists, with waits ranging from 44 days to nearly five months depending on which hospital you use If you need an operation through the public health system in Alicante province, the hospital closest.. 10/08/2026

Alicante is investing over €2 million to make its forests more resilient to wildfiresAround 100 municipalities across the province will benefit from grants to strengthen fire prevention infrastructure and maintain access routes for emergency services With wildfires continuing to pose a serious threat across Spain this summer, the Alicante.. 07/08/2026

Orihuela Costa park among 22 children's play areas upgraded across the municipalityOrihuela City Council says dozens more children's parks are set to be renovated as part of its ongoing improvement programme   Families in Orihuela Costa have another refreshed place for children to enjoy after the latest round of playground.. 06/08/2026

WATCH: Spearfisher caught using harpoon gun in bathing area on Orihuela CostaOrihuela Local Police say the activity poses a serious risk to swimmers and carries fines of up to €760   A diver was caught red-handed by Orihuela Local Police spearfishing with a harpoon gun in a designated bathing area on Orihuela.. 04/08/2026

What does the scrapping of the National Rental Registration Number mean for owners or potential buyers of property in Spain? By Alex Radford, Founding Partner, My Lawyer in Spain   Since late 2024, owners of properties in Spain who have wished to rent them out short term have had another legal hoop to jump through. To comply with Royal Decree 1312/2024, they were.. 04/08/2026

Preventive medicine: Everything you need to know Health is not only about feeling well at a given moment, but also about knowing that we will feel well in the future. Self‑care, healthy habits and medical check‑ups are essential for preventing illness and improving people’s quality of life.. 04/08/2026

New public car park opens in Torrevieja with space for hundreds of vehiclesThe 7,000m² site is the first of five new parking areas planned to ease congestion around the Costa Blanca city centre Drivers in Torrevieja will have more parking options from Saturday August 1 with the opening of a new public car park on the.. 31/07/2026

Clean Now Alicante celebrates 300-client milestone with eyes on international expansionThe Alicante-based company says its success has come from doing the simple things well, delivering reliable service and building lasting relationships Reaching your first 300 clients is a milestone any business would be proud of, but for Alicante-.. 30/07/2026

Business as usual for Seguro Parking despite recent Alicante Airport disruptionDrivers can continue to enjoy the same hassle-free airport parking service they've relied on in Alicante and Murcia for more than 15 years Anyone flying to and from Alicante Airport this summer can continue booking with confidence after Seguro.. 30/07/2026

Popular Torrevieja Friday market relocated for two weeks this summerThe usual Friday market at Antonio Soria Park is being rescheduled to make way for one of the Costa Blanca's biggest summer events Anyone planning a visit to Torrevieja's popular Friday market over the next couple of weeks will need to check.. 21/07/2026

Why trusting the doctor is essential for health Medical professionals are indispensable figures in society, as they improve people’s quality of life. They do not only treat illnesses, but also listen to their patients, accompany them and provide support throughout all stages of their lives.. 08/07/2026

Skip the summer taxi queues and let Airport Buses take the stress out of your Murcia transferAirport Buses offers four routes covering the Murcia coastline, Costa Blanca south and as far as Mojácar in Almería With the summer holidays in full swing and Murcia International Airport busier than ever, the last thing anyone wants.. 02/07/2026

Keeping homes and businesses clean across Alicante and the Costa Blanca just got easier with Clean Now ARCHIVED ARTICLE - Helping with everything from regular home cleaning to Airbnb turnovers and deep cleans across the Costa Blanca Between the fine orange Calima dust, muddy rain, sand and humidity, keeping a home or office clean in Spain can.. 29/06/2026

Airport Buses launches new routes that make summer travel to Murcia Airport even easierAirport Buses provides straightforward, prebooked air-conditioned transfers linking Murcia Airport with key coastal and inland destinations For anyone living along the Costa Cálida, Costa Blanca or down towards Almería, getting to.. 22/06/2026

Top five advantages of living in SpainNeed convincing of reasons to move to Spain? Here are five to get you started... Spain is one of the countries most sought after by expatriates. In fact, it ranks 10th globally. The reasons are numerous: a warm climate, a relaxed pace of life, promising.. 19/06/2026

Coastal property prices in Murcia are surging and savvy buyers are moving fastWith Los Alcázares up 30% and San Javier among the Region's biggest risers, Spainora is helping international buyers find the right move Spain's property market is going through a significant shift in 2026 and nowhere is that more visible.. 19/05/2026