ALICANTE NEWS

Why are smoke alarms are still so rare in Spanish homes?A simple €15 device could cut the number of fire deaths in the country Personal security is front and centre in many Spanish homes, with bars on windows guarding against break-ins. Yet fire safety, something as straightforward as a smoke alarm.. 25/02/2026

Costa Blanca house prices soar as Benidorm and Torrevieja push affordability to the limitA new report lays bare the growing affordability gap on Spain's Costa Blanca, where tourist towns are pricing out everyday buyers Buying a home on the Costa Blanca has never been harder. A new report from property consultancy Tinsa Accumin paints.. 25/02/2026

Benidorm invests €500,000 for safer cycling on Avenida de l'AlbirNew roundabout and bike upgrades set to ease traffic near schools and campsites Benidorm Ayuntamiento has approved a project to boost road safety on Avenida de l'Albir, the CV-7532 stretch linking the town to l'Alfàs del Pi. Known locally.. 24/02/2026

New leisure centre at Torrevieja Port to open at the end of AprilThe long delayed Torrevieja port development promises cinemas, bowling and restaurants Following delay after delay, the new Paseo del Mar leisure centre at the Port of Torrevieja is finally set to open between the end of April and the beginning of.. 24/02/2026

Ryanair warns of more Spain flight cuts and higher fares as fee row escalatesThe airline says airport charge hikes will mean fewer routes and more expensive tickets for travellers Ryanair has issued a fresh warning that flights to and from Spain could become more expensive, as its dispute with airport operator Aena over proposed fee..

French student rescued from Alicante port after early morning fall20-year-old pulled from water exhausted and hypothermic near La Concha promenade A 20-year-old French tourist had a dramatic early morning rescue from Alicante's port waters on Thursday February 19, after falling in drunk and battling to stay afloat.. 23/02/2026

Orihuela Costa residents can now report public maintenance problems online, in EnglishA new website from Orihuela Town Hall makes it easier than ever to flag maintenance issues in the local area Orihuela Town Hall has launched a new website designed to make it much easier for residents and property owners in Orihuela Costa to report.. 23/02/2026

First fines doled out in Spain for not carrying a V16 beaconDrivers in Spain who don't carry the new emergency device are already being hit with €80 penalties Drivers in Spain who still haven't made the switch to the new V16 connected emergency beacon are now facing real consequences, with the.. 23/02/2026

Six planets are lining up in the Spanish sky this February 28The best views in Spain will be an hour after sunset, according to NASA The universe is handing us a rare treat this Friday February 28 when six planets will be visible together in the night sky, forming a sweeping arc from horizon to horizon in what.. 23/02/2026

Sunny settled weather to continue: Alicante weekly forecast for February 23-26Plenty of sunshine, light winds and fairly steady temperatures are expected through the week The good weather is set to continue this week. This must be the longest stretch of good weather in the Alicante province this year. Expect calm conditions.. 23/02/2026

Spain unveils €23 billion fund to tackle the housing crisisThe money will be used to build 15,000 homes throughout Spain each year President of the Government Pedro Sánchez has announced a major new fund designed to pump billions into Spain's struggling housing market and help bring down soaring prices..

Ryanair fires back as AENA pushes for a 21% hike in Spanish airport feesThe latest row over airport charges could mean pricier flights and fewer routes for travellers to and from Spain Tensions between airlines and Spain's airport operator AENA are boiling over again and, as usual, Ryanair's outspoken CEO Eddie Wilson..

Step by step guide on registering your electric scooter on the Spanish DGT Vehicle RegistryRegistration now compulsory throughout Spain before you can take out civil liability insurance If you own an electric scooter in Spain, you probably already know that 2026 has brought an important change. All personal mobility vehicles must now be.. 20/02/2026

Alicante announces exciting new direct flights to vibrant North African cityThree weekly flights will connect the Costa Blanca to Morocco’s popular coastal destination Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport, now Spain's sixth busiest by passenger volume, is set to add a fresh international route to.. 20/02/2026

Spain's minimum wage keeps rising - so why aren’t most salaries keeping up?Experts say recent hikes mainly lift the lowest earners while average pay still lags behind Europe When Spain signed off the latest minimum wage rise to €1,221 a month earlier this week, it was sold as another boost for the country’s lowest.. 20/02/2026

Spain's 2025 Income Tax simulator is now live: Check if you owe money or get a refundThe Spanish Tax Agency tool lets you preview your Renta result without needing a Cl@ve or digital certificate The countdown to this year’s Spanish income tax campaign (Declaración de la Renta) has officially begun. The 2026 filing period.. 20/02/2026

VIDEO! BIOPARC Valencia welcomes rare 'Frankenstein' baby The park is home to Spain’s only strangely adorable breeding pair in the international conservation programme   Valencia’s BIOPARC has just welcomed its 11th aardvark birth since opening 18 years ago, strengthening its reputation.. 20/02/2026

Andrew arrested on his 66th birthday: Here are his close ties to Spain and the Spaniards who appear in the Epstein filesThe former prince faces police questioning over misconduct allegations linked to Jeffrey Epstein, but did you know he also has a long history with Spain’s fallen King Juan Carlos? What was meant to be a birthday celebration turned into an unwelcome.. 19/02/2026

Renting in Spain now eats up 38% of wages as housing crisis worsensNew figures show renting costs far more than buying in most Spanish cities Renting a typical two bedroom home in Spain now takes an average 38% of a household’s net monthly income, according to new figures from property portal Idealista. &.. 19/02/2026

Pilar de la Horadada calls for AP-7 toll to be removed after another price increaseThe mayor says the latest rise makes trips to Alicante very expensive and adds pressure to other local roads The mayor of Pilar de la Horadada has spoken out after the latest rise in AP‑7 tolls, calling for the charge to be removed completely.. 19/02/2026