ALICANTE CITY, ALICANTE COMARCA NEWS

Dogs saved from muddy demise by Alicante officersThe terrified animals tried to bite the officer who climbed down after them Local police in El Campello, Alicante, have rescued three dogs that were trapped in a flooded underground drainage chamber, where they would otherwise have been certain.. 23/06/2025

EasyJet cabin crew in Spain to strike this monthThe industrial action will impact flights at Barcelona, Alicante, Malaga and Palma de Mallorca airports EasyJet cabin crew have called a strike for June 25, 26 and 27 at the company's bases in Barcelona, Alicante, Malaga and Palma de Mallorca... 17/06/2025

British travellers drive Alicante Airport's five month record streakThe number of international visitors to Alicante grew by 7.5% in May Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport has shattered another traffic milestone, welcoming 1,850,620 passengers in May and extending its remarkable streak to five consecutive.. 13/06/2025

Delays for ITV inspections on the rise again in Alicante province: Up to 45 days in Benidorm!Drivers are advised to book early or look elsewhere for stations with sooner appointments to avoid being fined for an expired ITV Waiting times for ITV (MOT) vehicle inspections are increasing in Alicante province again, significantly in Benidorm.. 12/06/2025

Beachside parking restrictions spark protests from campervan drivers in AlicanteSigns have sprung up in some of the most popular parking spots on the Costa Blanca banning campers and motorhomes The summer season has only just begun and the great campervan debate is already causing a stir up and down the Costa Blanca. Over the.. 10/06/2025

Drivers in Alicante warned over fake parking fines scamFraudulent QR codes placed on windscreens to trick residents into giving away personal and banking details Alicante City Council has issued a warning to residents after fake parking fines were found placed on dozens of vehicles in the city centre. The.. 06/06/2025

Alicante airport becomes latest casualty of Ryanair axed flightsThe Irish airline is slashing flight routes across Spain to save money Not only is budget airline Ryanair following through on its promise to axe dozens of routes throughout Spain that aren’t financially viable, it’s also just scrapped.. 05/06/2025

Heavily decomposed body found floating off the coast of Tabarca, AlicanteInvestigators believe woman may have drowned at sea up to two months ago Alicante’s Guardia Civil is investigating after a decomposing body was discovered floating in the sea around two nautical miles off the coast of Tabarca Island, Alicante last.. 04/06/2025

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

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..