COSTA BLANCA, ALICANTE PROVINCE: NEWS

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.. 13/02/2026

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..

Asteroid set to smash into the Moon in biggest impact humanity has ever witnessedThe December 2032 collision will release a force greater than any nuclear explosion on Earth Mark your calendars for a once-in-a-lifetime event on December 22, 2032. That's the day a massive asteroid is expected to slam into the Moon in what scientists..

Alicante records hottest winter day since records began as temperatures hit 27°CWednesday February 11 saw tropical night temperatures of 22°C and daytime highs of 27°C in Alicante The province of Alicante has just experienced its warmest winter day on record, with temperatures reaching levels you'd normally expect.. 13/02/2026

Alicante airport continues its unstoppable run as Brits keep flying inThe Costa Blanca hub had another record-breaking January and is now Spain's sixth busiest airport Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport has kicked off 2026 with another record-breaking month, proving that last year's phenomenal performance.. 13/02/2026

Police bust British expats running pirate TV network from Costa Blanca homeTwo men aged 70 and 50 were arrested in Alicante after National Police uncovered an illegal streaming operation worth €190,000 A house in Alicante has been revealed as the nerve centre of an illegal streaming operation that gave hundreds of people.. 13/02/2026

Spain's population hits 49.6 million with foreign-born milestoneOne in five residents now born abroad as migration drives record growth Spain's population has reached a new high of 49,570,725 as of January 1, 2026, up 442,428 from last year, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INE). For the.. 13/02/2026

Over-45s face ageism barrier in Spain's job huntRed Cross study reveals widespread bias as older workers share their stories If you're over 45 and job hunting in Spain, you might hear comments like "We need more active people" or "You're not up to date with tech." A new.. 12/02/2026

Final day of rail strike saw 700 cancellations across SpainLow staff turnout led to widespread cancellations and commuter chaos Thousands of rail passengers across Spain faced fresh disruption on Wednesday February 11 as the third and final day of strike action led to around 700 train cancellations nationwide.. 12/02/2026

Taxis throughout the Valencian Community go on strike this FebruaryThe 24-hour work stoppage will impact Alicante and the wider Valencian Community The taxi situation is already far from ideal in Alicante and other tourist areas but things are gong to get a whole lot worse with news that cab drivers throughout the.. 12/02/2026

A windy but brighter few days ahead: Alicante weekend weather February 12-15Temperatures are expected to drop over the weekend, and there will be strong winds at times, but plenty of bright spells too The next few days in Alicante will feel chilly again, and the wind will pick up at times. The good news is there will be.. 12/02/2026

Where to see the best almond blossoms in Alicante this February, according to National GeographicNational Geographic selected Tàrbena as the best place to see the almond blossoms in Alicante Well, after what must have been the gloomiest and greyest January in Spain for a long time, February's almond blossom season will be just what.. 11/02/2026

Urgent search launched for missing British man in BenidormFamily fear for the safety of the well-known expat last seen leaving hospital on Saturday morning Family and friends are becoming increasingly worried about a British expat who vanished after discharging himself from a hospital in Benidorm over the.. 11/02/2026

Spain to hit electricity companies with €6 million fines for spam callsThe new rules will also give consumers in Spain more control over their gas and electric contracts Those irritating phone calls from energy companies trying to flog you a new electricity deal are about to become a thing of the past in Spain, with.. 11/02/2026

January 2026 was the gloomiest Spain has seen in 30 yearsLast month was also the wettest in Spain in a quarter of a century January always feels like it drags on forever after Christmas, but this year seemed particularly grim thanks to the relentless bad weather that battered Spain throughout the month. &.. 11/02/2026

Number of tourist rental apartments in Spain drops after years of rapid growthSharp year-on-year fall in holiday rentals comes as high prices and new rules reshape the tourism market After several years of relentless growth, Spain’s supply of tourist apartments has gone into reverse for the first time since 2022, signalling.. 10/02/2026

Spain gears up for exceptional year with 13 full moons lighting up the skies in 2026Wolf Moon and Snow Moon have already passed but 11 celestial spectacles are still to come including the rare Blue Moon in May Stargazers across Spain are in for a treat this year with 13 full moons set to light up the night sky throughout 2026, making.. 10/02/2026

Dog DNA registers spread across Spain as councils crack down on owners who don't pick up poopThe Costa del Sol and Tarragona become the latest to demand genetic samples as 81 towns use database to track down and fine offenders Dog owners in Tarragona will soon need to register their pets' DNA or face a hefty €1,500 fine, making it.. 10/02/2026

Spanish rail strikes called off after unions reach €1.8 billion dealHundreds of trains across Spain were delayed or stopped running altogether Spain's planned three-day rail strike has been called off after unions reached what they're calling a historic agreement with the Ministry of Transport. The walkout.. 10/02/2026

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