ORIHUELA COSTA, WEATHER

Costa Blanca beaches closed as red alert brings extreme heat, storms and dangerous windsRed flags have been raised along the Orihuela Costa while councils shut beaches, parks and outdoor spaces The Costa Blanca is battening down the hatches as a rare combination of extreme heat and severe storm warnings forces councils to close beaches.. 23/07/2026

Intense heat and Saharan dust return with thunderstorms possible inland: Alicante weather forecast July 20-23Temperatures are expected to climb to between 39°C and 44°C in parts of Alicante this week, while Saharan dust and humid conditions could make the heat feel even more oppressive There is no let-up from the intense heat at the moment, with.. 20/07/2026

June 2026 was Spain's deadliest month for heat in recorded history, with more than 1,000 lives lostNew figures confirm 1,028 heat-related deaths last month, the worst June on record, as Aemet declares it the second hottest June since 1961 The figures published this week make uncomfortable reading, particularly for anyone who lived through last month.. 02/07/2026