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Weather alerts issued as strong winds and rain return: Alicante weather forecast January 19-22Weather warnings are in place as rain, strong winds, and rough seas start the week  January is reminding us it’s still winter this week, with cloudy skies, spells of rain, strong winds and unsettled coastal conditions across the Alicante.. 19/01/2026

Orihuela Costa drives population boom as British remain largest foreign groupHuge growth along the coast has pushed Orihuela municipality close to 89,000 residents Orihuela Costa has become the main engine behind a sharp rise in population across the wider municipality, which ended 2025 with close to 89,000 residents. New.. 16/01/2026

Heniam visa seminar coming to a location near you: Where would you like to see the next one held?Make your voice heard and tell Heniam where you want them to come and hold their next visa seminar, jam-packed with information all about visas in Spain In autumn 2025, Heniam & Associates ran a visa seminar at Murcia’s famous La Manga Club.. 16/01/2026

How your business can use AI to boost its social media presenceOnline B2B tool PostBotPro is emerging as a solution for time-pressed smaller businesses to get noticed in an increasingly competitive market Keeping up with social media is a challenge shared by many small- and medium-sized businesses. Most owners.. 16/01/2026

Alicante-Elche airport nears 20 million passengers in record-breaking 2025International travellers, led by the British, drive an 8.5% increase in passenger numbers Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport has capped 2025 with a new record, nearly reaching 20 million passengers. Final figures show the airport handled 19.. 14/01/2026

Plans move forward for new desalination plants on the Alicante and Murcia coastsThe Torrevieja and Águilas facilities should increase the water supply in southern Spain Another step forward has been taken towards building two new desalination plants in Torrevieja and Águilas, which together could supply up to 150.. 14/01/2026

Dense fog at Alicante airport leaves thousands of British passengers stranded in SpainAt least 18 inbound flights were diverted as thick mist blanketed the Costa Blanca on Tuesday morning British travellers heading to and from Alicante were thrown into chaos yesterday after heavy fog brought the airport to a standstill and forced airlines.. 14/01/2026

Clothing recycler arrested after dumping tons of used clothes across AlicantePolicía Nacional detains 39-year-old man accused of fraudulently abandoning dozens of tons in rented warehouses A 39-year-old man has been arrested in Alcoy by the Policía Nacional on charges of fraud and damage. He allegedly rented industrial.. 12/01/2026

Two Vega Baja Mediterranean Trail routes shortlisted for prestigious Certified Trail AwardThe spectacular routes between Guardamar and Pilar de la Horadada pass through 30 points of interest along the coast Two stages of the GR 92 'Mediterranean Trail' that run along the entire coast of the Vega Baja del Segura have been shortlisted.. 12/01/2026

Torrevieja scooter crash victim dies months after hit-and-run69-year-old man’s death could see charges upgraded to involuntary manslaughter A 69-year-old man has died months after being hit by an electric scooter in Torrevieja, in a case that is now likely to be treated as involuntary manslaughter. The collision.. 09/01/2026

Living in Alicante is getting pricier as housing hits record highsWhether you’re looking in the city or along the coast, finding an affordable home in Alicante is becoming tougher Living in Alicante is costing more than ever, and housing is the main reason. According to the latest IMIE Local Markets report.. 09/01/2026

STO Media launches new print newspaper, the Costa Weekly NewsWe are pleased to present our new publication, serving the Costa Blanca and with plans to extend south across the Spanish costas in future The first edition of the paper will come out in early February Media company Spain Today Online S.L is proud.. 08/01/2026

British sex offender arrested on the Costa BlancaThe 41-year-old, subject to an International Arrest Warrant, was picked up by police in San Fulgencio National Police officers have arrested a 41 year old British man in San Fulgencio on the Costa Blanca after discovering he was wanted by the authorities.. 07/01/2026

Caser Cuidados offers professional home care services to older people in MurciaCaser Residencial’s personalised home assistance helps people remain in their own homes for as long as possible Caser Cuidados is the home care service offered by Caser Residencial designed to make daily life easier and safer for those who need.. 07/01/2026

La Encarnación tourist apartments in Los AlcázaresAffordable seafront accommodation in Los Alcázares for golfers, water sports enthusiasts and other visitors to the Mar Menor Guaranteed lowest prices when booking via here! While tourism in much of the Costa Cálida relies almost exclusively..

Read the January edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to 2026 and the January issue of Home & Living! So what can you find in our latest edition?   • A fresh start, without pressure. Rather than New Year Resolutions, we offer you information on a ‘Health Re-Set&rsquo.. 29/12/2025

Celebrate Christmas Day in La Zenia with the biggest beach party in EuropeThousands of people flock to the Orihuela Costa’s Cala Bosque each year for a Christmas Day with a real difference Are you tired of the same old Christmas celebrations? Looking for a unique and exciting way to spend the holiday season? Look.. 16/12/2025

January 23 Screening of Double Indemnity in original version at the Town Hall of Los AlcázaresThe Billy Wilder classic begins a new season of Cineforum screenings in Los Alcázares The Asociación Eco Cultural de Los Alcázares and the Culture department of the Town Hall have launched another “Cinefórum” season..

January 30-February 1 Orihuela City Medieval MarketStep back in time at Orihuela’s 3-day event featuring more than 300 stalls and live falconry shows Orihuela is dusting off its medieval robes for the 26th edition of its famous Medieval Market, running from Friday January 30 to Sunday February 1..

10 reasons to visit Jumilla in northern MurciaHistory, wine, breathtaking landscapes, a medieval castle and some of the most widely acclaimed Spanish wine! Jumilla, which lies in the “Altiplano” area in the north of the Region of Murcia, is one of the many towns in Spain which are full of..