ALICANTE NEWS

Wetherspoon opens first Spanish pub at Alicante Airport with full English breakfasts and pints of GuinnessThe British chain's European debut features a smoking terrace and menu blending home favourites with Spanish dishes British pub giant Wetherspoon opened its first ever outlet in Spain on Monday morning, February 9, bringing full English breakfasts.. 09/02/2026

Alicante Airport's new taxiway set to begin constructionNight-time work on €16.7 million project will start in late February to avoid disrupting flight schedules Construction of a new taxiway at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is set to begin between late February and early March, marking.. 09/02/2026

High prices push tourists to rethink Spain holidays despite record takingsShorter stays and rising costs signal a shift in travel habits at home and abroad Spain’s tourism industry may be breaking revenue records, but new figures suggest the sector’s golden goose might be losing a little of its shine as high prices.. 09/02/2026

Passenger attacks Ryanair employee over hand luggage dispute at Palma AirportThe incident reportedly escalated quickly during check-in for a Ryanair flight to Madrid, leaving staff and passengers shaken According to local reports, a passenger at Palma de Mallorca airport got into a violent confrontation with a Ryanair employee..

3-day train drivers' strike kicks off in SpainRailway unions have launched nationwide action this week to demand improved safety measures following the two fatal rail accidents in January A three-day strike by train drivers has begun across Spain, causing widespread disruption to rail services.. 09/02/2026

Tiny town near Benidorm clamps down on tourist lets in historic centrePolop de la Marina moves to strictly regulate holiday rentals to protect residents and heritage A small inland town close to Benidorm has taken a firm stance on holiday rentals, becoming one of the few municipalities in the Marina Baixa to introduce its.. 09/02/2026

Brighter weather ahead but strong winds remain a concern: Alicante weather forecast February 9-12Wind alerts remain in place across Alicante but brighter weather is expected as conditions slowly begin to improve The unsettled February weather continues this week with cloud, the odd spot of rain, and once again that strong wind. While.. 09/02/2026

New EU border checks raise fears of lengthy airport queues for UK travellersBiometric entry system already causing delays at popular Spanish and European destinations UK holiday makers in Spain or heading to Europe are being warned to brace themselves for potentially long queues at passport control as the EU’s.. 06/02/2026

Life imitates art at Caser ResidencialResidents step into the spotlight, becoming the stars of famous paintings as part of this new project Caser Residencial is bringing a touch of creativity and fun to everyday life for its residents. The latest project turns famous paintings into living.. 06/02/2026

Torrevieja to expand its overwhelmed hospital with 12,000 square metres of new landThe Mayor of Torrevieja has promised more beds and operating theatres but the budget and timeline remain unclear The Valencian Health Minister Marciano Gómez and Torrevieja Mayor Eduardo Dolón announced on Wednesday February 4 that the.. 05/02/2026

Spain clarifies migrant regularisation rules on overseas criminal recordsNew draft reveals time limits, legal definitions and a fallback option if foreign paperwork never arrives Spain’s planned mass regularisation of undocumented migrants is taking clearer shape, with new details revealing how overseas criminal records.. 05/02/2026

Silent lung cancer risk in Spain: What the radon map really showsOn World Cancer Day experts warn about a hidden gas linked to hundreds of deaths each year World Cancer Day, on February 4, has again turned the spotlight on lung cancer in Spain and on a risk factor many people have never heard of. Specialists estimate that..

February stays chilly with strong winds and more rain: Alicante weather forecast February 5-8Weather alerts for very strong winds are still in place as the unsettled weather continues in the Alicante province Storm Leonardo is making its presence felt across Spain this week, with Andalucía bearing the brunt of the heavy rain and.. 05/02/2026

Employees in Spain have legal right to stay home during severe weather alertsThe Ministry of Labour reminds employees throughout Spain that they can claim paid leave during orange and red storm warnings As Storm Leonardo continues to batter Spain with intense rainfall, the Ministry of Labour and Social Economy has reminded.. 05/02/2026

Mystery 'explosion' rattles windows across Orihuela Costa and TorreviejaThe loud bang that shook the Costa Blanca on Wednesday has been traced to military fighter jets If you were sitting at home in Orihuela Costa or Torrevieja on Wednesday afternoon, February 4, and nearly jumped out of your skin when a massive bang.. 05/02/2026

Orihuela Costa private hospital project moves forward with April construction startThe development plans consist of a clinic with operating rooms on a 3.3-hectare plot near La Zenia Plans for a private hospital in Orihuela Costa are finally moving ahead, with construction work on the site expected to begin in April.  .. 04/02/2026

Alicante invites UK travellers with culture, food and sportTourism team showcases the city in Leeds and Newcastle as British visitor numbers rise Alicante has been busy flying the flag in the UK, with the Alicante City&Beach Tourism Board staging two promotional events in Leeds and Newcastle to show off the.. 04/02/2026

WATCH! Dramatic footage shows vital water pipe bursting yet again in OrihuelaThe Tajo-Segura Transfer in the south of Spain has sprung a major leak for the second time in months   You'd think after the recent downpours that water wouldn't be such a precious resource, but in Spain's drought-stricken south.. 04/02/2026

Spanish tax return 2025/2026: Key dates and complete guide to avoid missing deadlinesThe income tax campaign, or Declaración de la Renta in Spain, starts a day early this year on April 8 Tax season is rolling around again and April marks the start of the 2025 income tax return campaign (Declaración de la Renta), even.. 04/02/2026

Rising rat sightings spark warning from environmental health experts across SpainProfessionals call for coordinated action as rodents are increasingly spotted in towns and city centres Environmental health specialists are warning that rats are becoming more visible in towns and cities across Spain, and they say the problem will only.. 03/02/2026