ALICANTE NEWS

Spain sizzles through the hottest August of all timeThe first 20 days will likely be the warmest Spain has seen since records began You probably don’t need us to tell you that August is turning out to be a scorcher and not just any scorcher - this one is rewriting the record books. The first.. 13/08/2025

Spanish police reissue advice to check if your home has been targeted by burglarsTricks include markers to indicate whether the front door has been opened or the occupants are away Every summer, when many homes across Spain are left empty while the occupants go on holiday, burglars take advantage to break in and steal people.. 13/08/2025

Latest news on the fires in Spain todayHeat, storms, and wind are complicating the fight against the blazes, which are ravaging thousands of hectares. Spain continues to burn for another day, with more than 20,000 hectares scorched this August and thousands of people evacuated. A combination.. 13/08/2025

Alicante Airport hits record two million passengers in a single monthThe Costa Blanca hub welcomed 11.3 million passengers in the first seven months of 2025 Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport has broken a historic milestone by handling more than two million passengers in a single month for the first time.. 13/08/2025

Alicante cracks down on electric scooter misuse with over 2,500 fines issued this yearLocal police step up enforcement to keep pedestrians safe and promote responsible riding   Alicante is taking a firm stand on electric scooter safety, having handed out more than 2,500 fines so far this year for improper use of personal mobility.. 13/08/2025

Spain is tightening pension eligibility starting this August: find out if this applies to youMake sure your pension payments are up to date as this change takes effect across Spain Earlier this year, the Spanish government introduced several welcome pension measures designed to make active retirement more financially attractive. They also.. 12/08/2025

Can a lifeguard really fine you for swimming under a red flag?A Spanish lawyer clears up the confusion over beach safety rules and who actually has the power to sanction   It is a familiar sight on Spanish beaches in the summer. The red flag is flying, the waves are rough, and a lifeguard is blowing.. 12/08/2025

Ryanair strike in Spain this week: the dates, flights and airports affectedThe nationwide strike will impact all of Ryanair’s permanent bases in Spain Ground staff who work for Azul Handling, the company that provides aircraft handling services for Ryanair in Spain, are going on a nationwide strike from this week... 12/08/2025

When to get the best view of the shooting star show of the summerMake a wish as the Perseids meteor shower is reaching its peak One of the year’s most anticipated astronomical events occurs every August, the Perseids meteor show, which is better known in Spain as “las lágrimas de San Lorenzo.. 12/08/2025

Spain raises a glass to non-alcoholic beer as it tops Europe in sales and productionThe alcohol-free alternative now makes up 14% of all beer sold in Spain and is a regular feature of social life, from tapas to road trips Spain has taken the number one spot in Europe for both the consumption and production of non-alcoholic beer, as drinkers.. 11/08/2025

1.3 million boost for Costa Blanca tourism sparks anger over crumbling infrastructureProvincial council to promote festivals, culture and events while residents face potholes, weeds and broken bins The Alicante Provincial Council has approved a 1.3 million euro investment to promote tourism across the Costa Blanca, but some residents.. 11/08/2025

Man rescued after getting trapped between rocks on Torrevieja seafrontFirefighters needed a truck with a crane to free the man from underneath boulders that make up the breakwater A 35-year-old man got stuck between the large rocks around the areas known as the natural swimming pools by the seafront promenade in.. 11/08/2025

Heatwave catches up with the Costa Blanca: Alicante weather forecast August 11-14Monday could be the hottest day of the summer so far, warns Aemet A yellow warning for heat has been issued for Alicante The heatwave that has been battering Spain since August 3 is expected to sweep across Alicante province today... 11/08/2025

VIDEO: Fireball streaks across Spain and explodes over MurciaExperts confirm it was space debris from a Chinese rocket, not the Perseid meteor shower     What many believed to be an early arrival of the spectacular Perseid meteor shower turned out to be something far more unusual. The brilliant.. 11/08/2025

Ryanair ground staff extend Spain-wide strike throughout AugustThe industrial action will impact flights to and from every airport in Spain Ryanair passengers flying in and out of Spain are facing widespread disruption this month as ground handling staff have announced plans to extend their strike action across.. 08/08/2025

Swarm of earthquakes makes the Costa Blanca and Murcia trembleA dozen offshore tremors recorded in the south of the province yesterday and this morning A total of 12 small earthquakes occurred nearby off the southern Costa Blanca within a few hours of each other between Monday evening and this morning... 08/08/2025

Turtles hatch on Benidorm’s Levante beachPassers-by reported the pitter-patter of tiny flippers on the sand Several dozen loggerhead turtles were born on Benidorm’s famous Playa de Levante on Wednesday night-Thursday morning. At about midnight, the Local Police and “112.. 08/08/2025

Torrevieja Turkish gang shooting suspects jailed on remandFirearms have been recovered and suspects' involvement with other incidents is also under investigation One of the guns recovered as evidence Three Turkish citizens have been denied bail and jailed on remand in connection with the fatal.. 08/08/2025

Watch! Between tradition and charming absurdity lies Benidorm.. and three dogs in a toy carIn a city where chaos and charm go hand in hand, even the most unexpected scenes, like dogs on wheels by the beach, feel perfectly at home.   Cómo no va a ser Benidorm mi ciudad favorita de España pic.twitter.com/9N6Jlusgzt &.. 08/08/2025

Airport Buses announce improvements to the Murcia Corvera – Torrevieja route from August 9Prompt and hassle-free airport transfers for all incoming and outgoing flights at Corvera! Airport Buses, the new shuttle bus company offering routes to and from the Region of Murcia International Airport in Corvera, have announced exciting changes to the..