ALICANTE NEWS

Your bank may be calling - but it could be a scam: Police warn over rising 'spoofing' fraud in SpainFraudsters are making calls appear genuine to trick victims into handing over banking details and security codes A worrying phone scam that makes calls look as though they are coming directly from your bank is continuing to spread in Spain, with Polic.. 11/05/2026

Major facelift underway for Avenida del Cabo in Orihuela CostaThe €200,000 project aims to improve accessibility and year-round traffic flow in Cabo Roig Work is continuing along Avenida del Cabo in Cabo Roig as the local government pushes ahead with a €200,000 upgrade aimed at modernising one of its.. 11/05/2026

Torrevieja approves €8.5 million makeover for Los Locos beach promenadeMore than 1km of Torrevieja seafront will be pedestrianised as part of the ambitious redevelopment Torrevieja is set for a major beachfront facelift after the council officially awarded the contract for the long-awaited redevelopment of Los Locos.. 11/05/2026

Alicante woman tests negative for hantavirus after cruise ship scareThe Costa Blanca woman was on the same flight as a Dutch passenger who later died from the virus A 32-year-old woman from Alicante has tested negative for hantavirus for a second time after being hospitalised following possible exposure linked to.. 11/05/2026

Clear skies and sun with a chance of some scattered showers: Alicante weather forecast May 11-14Mostly sunny skies and mild temperatures on the way for the Alicante province, with the risk of some showers and thunderstorms The worst of the bad weather is over for now, but it's not plain sailing yet as some unsettled weather is expected.. 11/05/2026

Hantavirus cruise ship set to dock in Tenerife as quarantine plan moves aheadThe MV Hondius is due in Granadilla on Saturday, with British passengers also affected by the outbreak and health authorities insisting the risk remains low Spain is preparing to receive the MV Hondius in Tenerife on Saturday after the cruise ship at.. 08/05/2026

Spain is set for hotter than usual May to July, according to expertsEarly summer could feel warmer than normal in Spain, but plenty of rain is still on the cards To say it’s been an unsettled and unpredictable start to the year is something of an understatement. Spain welcomed 2026 with a barrage of storms that.. 08/05/2026

Mercadona changes home delivery rules leaving some shoppers stranded in SpainShoppers now face checking store by store across Spain to see whether deliveries are still available Mercadona shoppers across Spain are facing a frustrating new change that could make the weekly supermarket run a lot more complicated, especially.. 08/05/2026

Keeping homes and businesses clean across Alicante and the Costa Blanca just got easier with Clean NowHelping with everything from regular home cleaning to Airbnb turnovers and deep cleans across the Costa Blanca Between the fine orange Calima dust, muddy rain, sand and humidity, keeping a home or office clean in Spain can sometimes feel like a.. 08/05/2026

Orihuela brings in new plan to tackle pine processionary caterpillar across the municipalityThe pest control programme will cover parks, pine forests and green areas across Orihuela and Orihuela Costa Orihuela City Council has launched a new contract to tackle the pine processionary caterpillar across the municipality, with preventative.. 08/05/2026

Benidorm and Valencia using phone tracking and AI to tackle beach overcrowdingCouncils across the Valencian Community are using live data to monitor crowded beaches and tourist hotspots If you’ve ever arrived at a packed beach in Benidorm, spent 20 minutes hunting for parking in Alicante or found yourself shoulder-to-shoulder.. 08/05/2026

Man dies after falling down irrigation ditch in tiny village between Orihuela and MurciaThe tragedy occurred in La Aparecida, a quiet hamlet in Orihuela’s Vega Baja area A man has died in the Orihuela district of La Aparecida, a small rural hamlet in the Vega Baja del Segura area of Alicante, located between Orihuela city and the border..

Torrential rain forces cancellation of Torrevieja May Fair opening eventsFirefighters across Alicante province responded to flooding incidents as storms battered the Vega Baja Torrevieja’s May Fair got off to a soggy start on Thursday May 7 after heavy rain forced organisers to cancel all of the opening day celebrations.. 08/05/2026

Budget airline battle: Wizz Air fills the gap left by Ryanair in SpainThe Hungarian low-cost airline says it will increase capacity in Spain by 39% as Ryanair continues to cut routes Spain’s low-cost airline market is starting to look very different and Wizz Air is clearly hoping to take advantage of the turbulence.. 08/05/2026

The best time to take out a health insurance policy: Young versus older When considering taking out a health insurance policy, many people wonder at what age it is best to do so. Is it worthwhile to be insured when you are young? At what age should you start looking for private medical insurance? There is no perfect age.. 07/05/2026

These are the 12 beaches in Spain that have lost their Blue Flag status for 2026Overcrowding, poor maintenance and safety concerns are among the reasons some of Spain’s best-known beaches lost the distinction Spain may still top the world rankings for Blue Flag beaches in 2026, but not every stretch of coastline managed.. 07/05/2026

Why Generation Z is falling in love with this tiny cave house village in AlicanteAirbnb says this hidden Costa Blanca gem has seen a bigger surge in bookings from young travellers than almost anywhere else in Spain Generation Z, the group of young people born between 1997 and 2012, have well and truly changed the way we think.. 07/05/2026

Alicante Airport announces latest round of renovations costing €1.154 billionThe overhaul will expand the terminal and improve road and transport links to the Costa Blanca airport Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is embarking on a major investment programme worth €1.154 billion, with plans to expand its.. 07/05/2026

More rain and thunderstorms on the way: Alicante weekend weather forecast May 7-10Cloudy skies, persistent rain, heavy showers and thunderstorms predicted for the Alicante Province over the next few days According to Aemet, the unsettled weather looks set to continue over the weekend. Expect overcast skies, persistent rain and.. 07/05/2026

Alicante's foreign tourism income surges to €1.882 billion in the first quarterBenidorm posts its strongest start to the year yet, while the province now accounts for 66% of all spending in the Valencian Community Alicante’s foreign tourism earnings have doubled over the past decade, reaching €1.882 billion in the first.. 06/05/2026