BENIDORM, ALICANTE PROVINCE: NEWS

Alicante port kicks off 2026 cruise season with a splashCarnival Dreams brings 3,600 passengers as 112 ship calls are expected this year Alicante's port has launched its 2026 cruise season in style this Monday, welcoming the Carnival Dreams for its maiden visit to Pier 14. The 306-meter ship carried 3.. 04/03/2026

Suspect in John George murder case shot dead in TorreviejaThe Czech national was previously released on bail in connection with the Rojales murder, and has now been killed in a late-night shooting A 33-year-old Czech man, Michael Maly, who had previously been arrested on suspicion of being connected.. 04/03/2026

Marina Baixa still battling water scarcity as Supreme Court upholds river flowsDespite storms elsewhere in Spain, low reservoirs and court ruling leave Benidorm area on high alert While much of Spain is breathing a sigh of relief after recent Atlantic storms boosted water reserves, one corner of Alicante province is still in the.. 02/03/2026

Muddy rain, wind alerts and thunderstorms on the way: Alicante weather forecast March 2-5Cloud, strong winds and the chance of thunderstorms are all on the cards for Alicante this week, with Saharan dust looming overhead You might want to hold off on washing the car or cleaning the windows because March is getting off to a rather murky.. 02/03/2026

British duo arrested in Benidorm over fake kidnapping plot to net €830Specialist officers were brought in from Madrid before the authorities realised it was an elaborate scam Two British tourists have been arrested in Benidorm after allegedly staging a bizarre fake kidnapping and demanding an €830 (£725).. 26/02/2026

Costa Blanca house prices soar as Benidorm and Torrevieja push affordability to the limitA new report lays bare the growing affordability gap on Spain's Costa Blanca, where tourist towns are pricing out everyday buyers Buying a home on the Costa Blanca has never been harder. A new report from property consultancy Tinsa Accumin paints.. 25/02/2026

Benidorm invests €500,000 for safer cycling on Avenida de l'AlbirNew roundabout and bike upgrades set to ease traffic near schools and campsites Benidorm Ayuntamiento has approved a project to boost road safety on Avenida de l'Albir, the CV-7532 stretch linking the town to l'Alfàs del Pi. Known locally.. 24/02/2026

Pilar de la Horadada calls for AP-7 toll to be removed after another price increaseThe mayor says the latest rise makes trips to Alicante very expensive and adds pressure to other local roads The mayor of Pilar de la Horadada has spoken out after the latest rise in AP‑7 tolls, calling for the charge to be removed completely.. 19/02/2026

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

February 12-March 8 Alicante Carnival 2026: Your guide to the fun aheadRamblero Saturday headlines fun from Thursday February 12 to Sunday March 8 January has felt like a long month, but Alicante has something exciting to look forward to with Carnival 2026 just around the corner. One of the most beloved and vibrant celebrations.. 30/01/2026

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

5 of the best water parks on the Costa BlancaBeat the heat on the Costa Blanca with unmissable excitement for all the family A sun-kissed stretch of Mediterranean coastline, the Costa Blanca is a haven for families and thrill-seekers alike. And what better way to beat the summer heat than a.. 19/09/2024

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..

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