ALICANTE NEWS

British expat tragically found dead after going missing from Benidorm hospitalPete Jackson, 54, was well-known in Benidorm and was well regarded in the community The family of a British man who disappeared after discharging himself from a Benidorm hospital at the weekend have confirmed the tragic news that he has been found.. 13/02/2026

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

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

Nearly half of Costa Blanca visitors don't stay in hotels as accommodation debate intensifiesNew figures highlight the growing role of second homes and family stays, even as Alicante looks to expand its international tourism reach Nearly half of all tourists visiting the province of Alicante are staying in second homes or with friends and family.. 26/01/2026

Trial starts in Alicante for criminal gang alleged to have sold used cars with the KM counters turned backTen defendants are accused of cheating around 100 second-hand vehicle buyers in the Vega Baja and Marina Baixa areas The suspects in a long-running alleged car scam in Alicante’s Vega Baja area are finally heading to court this week, with.. 26/01/2026

Alicante and Benidorm celebrate record tourism year as Costa Blanca momentum buildsStrong international demand, festivals and events drive a standout year for the province’s biggest destinations The Costa Blanca’s two tourism heavyweights have closed 2025 on a high, with both Alicante city and Benidorm reporting record-breaking.. 23/01/2026

Alicante's natural parks remain closed amid extreme fire risk and looming stormsHeatwave triggers maximum alert and park closures with thunderstorms forecast to bring added danger Due to the ongoing extreme risk of forest fires, natural parks in Alicante remain closed as authorities take precautions against the effects of a severe.. 19/08/2025

Benidorm chosen to pilot EU's new digital wallet initiativeThe new system is designed to replace ID cards, passports, bank cards and more with one phone-based ‘wallet’ Benidorm has been selected as a testing ground for the European Union’s new digital wallet, a system designed to streamline.. 18/02/2025

What is the tourist tax, how much is it and where in Spain do you have to pay it?Tourist taxes are becoming more common in cities around the world, meaning holidaymakers having to pay extra for hotel rooms The tourist tax is a surcharge that, in the last few years before the Covid-19 pandemic, became popular in several cities that..

6 free walking tours to get to know Benidorm betterThe new routes in the Costa Blanca city will use an innovative augmented reality system to guide visitors around the most important points of interest Whether you’re a regular visitor to Benidorm, a resident in the popular Spanish coastal city or..

WATCH: Video shows drone rescuing of drowning swimmer in Benidorm drillOfficials from across Alicante province were invited to see first-hand how drones can potentially save lives at sea Drones are being put to more and more use in a variety of fields, from monitoring climate change to assisting in search operations.. 23/02/2022

Free travel to Benidorm theme parks on the Costa BlancaTram Alacant is offering free transport to Benidorm attractions when tickets are purchased at its stations in Alicante province. In a bid to boost local tourism and the use of public transport, Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat Valenciana (FGV), which.. 08/07/2021

Villajoyosa Roman ingot exhibited in Madrid archaeological museum The Bou Ferrer wreck is believed to date from the time of the Emperor Nero One of the ingots which have been retrieved from the “Bou Ferrer” Roman ship, which was wrecked in the 1st century AD off the coast of Villajoyosa, is now on display.. 03/12/2015