COSTA BLANCA, ALICANTE PROVINCE NEWS

Noche de San Juan: Spain's fiery night of beach bonfires, magic and meaning, celebrated every year in JuneThe firsta of San Juan is a magical mix of bonfires, beach parties and centuries-old traditions that light up the start of summer   Imagine this: the beach at night, bonfires glowing, music pumping, people laughing, jumping over flames or..

Spain urged to adapt as drought pressures growA new OECD report says water scarcity is now a structural crisis in Spain, and not enough is being done to prepare for the effects...   Drought is no longer just a short-term problem in Spain. It is now a long-lasting threat to the country&rsquo.. 18/06/2025

Carrots and spuds shoot up in price as Spanish shoppers feel the pinchSome basic foods in Spain rose sharply in June while olive oil and rice dropped in price   Spanish consumers are still seeing confusing price shifts at the checkout, with carrots, potatoes and iceberg lettuce among the products that rose.. 18/06/2025

EasyJet cabin crew in Spain to strike this monthThe industrial action will impact flights at Barcelona, Alicante, Malaga and Palma de Mallorca airports EasyJet cabin crew have called a strike for June 25, 26 and 27 at the company's bases in Barcelona, Alicante, Malaga and Palma de Mallorca... 17/06/2025

Cool off this summer with 3 healthy ice-creams recommended by Spain's consumer watchdogIndulge in your favourite tasty treat without the side helping of guilt There are few guilty pleasures that herald the arrival of summer in Spain quite like a delicious ice-cream and it’s a treat that most adults enjoy just as much as children.. 17/06/2025

How to keep your pets safe and cool during Spain's summer heat wavesWith record temperatures on the rise, simple steps can help protect your dogs and cats from heat stroke   As the mercury rises across Spain and more heat waves hit the country each summer, many of us are taking shelter indoors with fans and air.. 17/06/2025

Spain's heat alert website launches English version for expats and touristsEnglish-speaking people can search for extreme temperature alerts in their town in Spain Heat alerts issued in Spain on Tuesday June 17   Spain is already in the midst of the second heatwave of the season and summer doesn’t officially.. 17/06/2025

Scheduled power cuts throughout Alicante until June 20Planned blackouts will hit 21 municipalities in Alicante between now and Friday If you live in Alicante or the surrounding area, chances are you’re going to temporarily lose power over the next few days, as Iberdrola has some planned electricity.. 16/06/2025

Irishman stabbed in Orihuela CostaThe29-year-old was attacked in La Zenia a month after another Irish national was shot in the head Orihuela Costa’s escalating crime wave took a shocking turn in the early hours of Sunday morning, June 15, when a 29-year-old Irish man was stabbed.. 16/06/2025

35 degrees and climbing: Alicante weather forecast June 16-19The intense heat could result in showers and even thundery episodes in parts of Alicante Average temperatures on Wednesday June 18   While much of Spain prepares for an intense heat wave that will see temperatures soar above 40°C in.. 16/06/2025

All new road signs roll out in Spain next monthEverything you need to know about the upcoming road sign changes in Spain Spain is about to overhaul its entire traffic sign system once again this July and if you drive, cycle, walk or ride a scooter, these changes will affect you.   The good..

Delays for ITV inspections on the rise again in Alicante province: Up to 45 days in Benidorm!Drivers are advised to book early or look elsewhere for stations with sooner appointments to avoid being fined for an expired ITV Waiting times for ITV (MOT) vehicle inspections are increasing in Alicante province again, significantly in Benidorm.. 12/06/2025

Spain faces water safety crisis as drowning deaths surge before summer seasonMore than 150 lives have been lost to drowning in first half of 2025, with tourist season yet to begin The numbers are sobering and the trend deeply concerning. Spain is grappling with a water safety emergency that has already claimed more than 150.. 12/06/2025

Orihuela Costa deploys lifeguards early before summerService brought forward by two weeks as visitors flock to coast Manuel Mestre at the lifeguard hut on Playa la Glea The lifeguard service in Orihuela Costa started early this year, on the weekend of May 31-June 1, in response to the increasing.. 12/06/2025

Asteroid 2024 YR4 now on collision course with the MoonNASA has increased lunar impact probability to 4.3% for 2032, but Earth should be safe Space agencies worldwide are keeping a watchful eye on Asteroid 2024 YR4 as new calculations show an increasing likelihood of lunar impact.   NASA'.. 12/06/2025

Airline passengers to pay more as EU gives green light to hand luggage feesThe EU has agreed that airlines can charge extra for all but the smallest carry-on bags Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair and several other budget airlines have been in the doghouse with the EU lately to the tune of millions of euros over supposedly.. 11/06/2025

Germans inch ahead of Brits for mortgages in SpainIn the first quarter of 2025, German buyers accounted for almost 17% of all home loan applications in Spain Despite the fact that house prices are climbing in Spain and the cost of mortgages is following suit, there’s still plenty of demand.. 10/06/2025

Beachside parking restrictions spark protests from campervan drivers in AlicanteSigns have sprung up in some of the most popular parking spots on the Costa Blanca banning campers and motorhomes The summer season has only just begun and the great campervan debate is already causing a stir up and down the Costa Blanca. Over the.. 10/06/2025

Supermarket giant opens 100 new stores in Spain while others are shutting downAlcampo recently delivered the shock news that it will be forced to close 25 locations across Spain There’s been a major shift in how we do our shopping, with most people these days opting to buy the majority of their groceries and day-to-day.. 10/06/2025

New ATM features in Spain aim to help older and disabled peopleCash machines in Spain will have bigger text, voice guidance and simpler menus When the nationwide blackout wiped out power and mobile networks across Spain at the end of April, most of us came to the uneasy realisation that cash is indeed still king.. 10/06/2025