REGION OF VALENCIA

New cases continue to fall but remain above 4,000: Valencia Covid update May 27Of the new infections in Alicante province and the rest of the region, more than 1,800 are over the age of 60 The downward trajectory for the first time in weeks continues in the Valencia region with the Ministry of Health reporting 4,255 new cases.. 27/05/2022

New infections slide for the first time in weeks: Valencia Covid update May 24The 14-day incidence rate amongst over 60-year-olds in the Valencia region remains below the national average Just seven days ago, all important Covid indicators remained on an upwards trajectory following the scrapping of masks in the majority of.. 24/05/2022

Unvaccinated tourists can now enter Spain with just a negative testSpain has removed its requirement for Brits, Americans and other non-EU visitors to be vaccinated As of May 21, Spain has finally changed its rules to allow entry to travellers from outside the European Union who have not been vaccinated against Covid.. 23/05/2022

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..

Marina Alta property sales highest in 15 yearsHouse sales soared by 50% in the Marina Alta area of Alicante last year The real estate sector in the Marina Alta area of Alicante, which had already recovered strongly since the years of the global property crash, rebounded with renewed vigour throughout.. 19/05/2022

Marriage-for-residency scam uncovered in Alicante and Murcia129 people have been arrested in the Costa Blanca for their part in the “ingenious” marriage of convenience scam The National Police has dismantled an “ingenious” criminal network dedicated to creating false marriages of convenience.. 19/05/2022

Terra Mitica theme park in Benidorm to reopen on June 4The famous Alicante theme park has remained closed for the last two years The Terra Mítica theme park in Benidorm has announced that it will reopen its doors on June 4 after being forced to close for two years of the coronavirus pandemic. The.. 03/05/2022

Orihuela Costa swimming pool opening timesThe municipal pool in the Vega Baja town is open seven days a week It's that time of year when thoughts turn to a return to the pool or the sea, and with this in mind, Orihuela Town Hall's sports department has released the municipal swimming..

INTERACTIVE MAP: where are the invisible speed cameras located in Spain?Spain has nearly 50 laser-powered radars that are hard to detect and which try to catch speeding drivers Speeding is one of the main causes of traffic accidents in Spain. That’s why the Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) has increased control.. 10/03/2022

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

Revealed: the top 10 sunniest cities in Europe... and six of them are SpanishAlicante, Murcia and Seville all feature on the list of European cities with the most sunshine hours Jorge Vasconez via unsplash   A recent study has ranked the top 10 sunniest places in Europe, and Spanish cities feature in six of those.. 23/02/2022

The 4 popular Spanish holiday destinations you cannot reach by trainIncredibly, the coastal tourist spots Torrevieja, Marbella and Almeria's Roquetas de Mar and El Ejido do not have rail connections Despite having more than 80,000 inhabitants with a five-fold increase during the summer, four popular Spanish holiday.. 21/02/2022

Benidorm International Organ Festival marks 10th anniversary with concerts until ChristmasAn extended programme of concerts until mid-December has been put together to celebrate a decade of the festival in Benidorm Benidorm International Organ Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, and to mark the milestone, music lovers will.. 18/02/2022

Ban on going bare-chested in the street amongst 24 civil restrictions in AlicanteNot wearing a shirt in the street, illegal camping and tampering with street furniture in the city of Alicante carries fines of up to 3,000 euros The Valencian Government controversially banned organised begging and prostitution .. 14/02/2022

Alicante theatre celebrates 175th anniversary with 56 shows between February and JuneAn exhibition will chart the history of Teatro Principal de Alicante, which opened its doors on September 25 1847 Teatro Principal de Alicante celebrates its 175th anniversary in September, making it one of the oldest theatres in Spain.  .. 18/01/2022

Alicante to host international gladiators exhibition with pieces from the Roman ColosseumSome of the artifacts that will be displayed at Alicante's Archaeological Museum have never been exhibited outside of Italy The Provincial Archaeological Museum of Alicante (MARQ) will host an ambitious exhibition 'Gladiators: Heroes of the.. 13/01/2022

How to book an appointment for a Covid vaccine or booster shot in SpainHere are instructions for making an appointment to get vaccinated against coronavirus in Spain It’s very easy to get a Covid vaccine in Spain if you’re a resident and are registered with the Spanish healthcare system. Whether you need.. 10/01/2022

New rural routes and trails created in BenidormAlmost one million euros is being spent opening up the Moralet area in the Marina Baixa for public use Work has begun creating a network of cycle and hiking routes and trails at Benidorm's El Moralet and improving accessibility for leisure.. 29/11/2021

ARCHIVED - DANA 2019: the most expensive natural disaster in Spanish historyMurcia and Alicante were the communities hardest hit by the Gota Fría storm Although the first DANA (an isolated depression at high levels) of the season, which arrived in Spain this week, caused widespread flooding and property and infrastructure.. 26/11/2021

How to get a Covid passport Covid passports are being issued by health departments in each individual autonomous region in Spain: this is how you can get yours The European Digital Covid Certificate, also known as the Covid passport, came into force on July 1, to allow.. 26/11/2021