ALICANTE NEWS

Two major crashes cause delays on roads around Orihuela Costa and TorreviejaTraffic is slow on the N-332, while roadworks and further incidents are affecting the AP-7, A-7 and A-31 Drivers heading out around southern Alicante are being warned to allow extra time, with several accidents and other traffic problems reported.. 30/09/2026

Alicante is rethinking its tourism model after a record-breaking yearThe city has become a year-round destination, but success brings its own pressures, and a new four-year strategy is already in the works Alicante has had a remarkable 2026 for tourism. The city was already hitting post-pandemic highs over the summer.. 30/09/2026

Spanish doctors officially call an indefinite strike in OctoberDoctors say months of protests and failed negotiations with the Health Ministry have left them with no option but to step up industrial action Doctors across Spain are officially being called to an indefinite strike from October 28, after the country.. 30/09/2026

Alicante’s natural parks enjoy a bumper summerVisitor numbers rose by almost 20%, with Peñón de Ifach, Montgó and the Santa Pola Salt Flats leading the way Alicante’s best-known natural spaces have had a particularly busy summer, helping push visitor numbers at parks across.. 29/09/2026

Your shopping basket has gone up nearly 40% in five years and coffee has more than doubledNew OCU report reveals which supermarkets are cheapest, and how much your postcode could be costing you If your weekly shop feels like it costs more than it used to, you're not imagining it. A new report from Spain's Organisation of Consumers.. 29/09/2026

Alicante airport just had its best summer ever and a long-awaited VIP lounge is finally on its way backRecord passenger numbers, a Wizz Air surge and a €6 million lounge renovation are all part of the story at Miguel Hernández this autumn   Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport has just wrapped up the best summer in its history.. 29/09/2026

Brexit and its aftermath from a lawyer's perspective By Alex Radford, Founding Partner, My Lawyer in Spain   The ten-year anniversary of the Brexit referendum is causing many in the UK and Europe to reflect on what’s changed since the referendum vote and what has stayed the same... 28/09/2026

Spain continues with EES as other countries request a delaySome European airports are still dealing with queues and technical problems, but Spain is continuing with its EES rollout Spain is continuing to use the EU's new biometric border system, while several other European countries are still working.. 28/09/2026

Alicante weather September 28-October 1: Warm days with showers on the wayTemperatures will stay around 30°C in much of Alicante Province this week, although cloudy skies and a few showers will bring a change in the weather, particularly in the north Autumn may have arrived, but Alicante is still holding on to summer..

Imserso holidays are selling out in minutes as hotels quietly step awayMore than four million pensioners are chasing fewer than 880,000 places, and the hotels in the most popular resorts are the missing piece The queues outside the travel agencies, across Spain, started early. In some cities, retirees were already lined.. 28/09/2026

Benidorm to host cycling's biggest cyclocross event since 1990Costa Blanca city awarded the 2031 UCI World Championships after a hugely successful World Cup run Benidorm has landed one of cycling's biggest prizes, with the UCI confirming the coastal city will host the 2031 Cyclocross World Championships. It'..

Autumn officially arrives in Spain this week as days start getting shorterThe autumn equinox arrives on Wednesday with almost equal hours of daylight and darkness Summer is officially coming to an end in Spain this week, although you might not notice much difference in the weather just yet.   The autumn equinox.. 25/09/2026

New rules mean your work contract has to tell you a lot more from next monthRoyal Decree 723/2026 comes into force on October 5 and expands what employers must put in writing If you're employed in Spain, changes are coming to what your employer legally has to tell you about your job. Royal Decree 723/2026 was published in.. 25/09/2026

The EU is capping cash payments at €10,000 from 2027, but Spain already has stricter rules in placeWhat the new regulation means in practice depends on whether you're a resident, a non-resident or running a business Cash is quietly becoming more complicated across Europe and if you live in Spain or spend significant time here, it's worth.. 25/09/2026

British fugitive on UK's most wanted list arrested in Orihuela CostaThe 51-year-old was wanted for an outstanding eight-and-a-half-year sentence for fraud and money laundering The Guardia Civil has arrested one of the UK's twelve most wanted fugitives in Orihuela Costa as part of the international Most Wanted.. 25/09/2026

Missing Benidorm Brit found watching football in a pub next to his own missing posterGeoff Cumiskey, 58, had his family fearing the worst after disappearing without his passport, phone or money following a missed flight home It could have ended very differently. When Geoff Cumiskey, a 58-year-old from Workington in Cumbria, went missing.. 25/09/2026

Electric scooters, motorbikes and cyclists in Spain face new road rules from October 1Helmets, gloves, reflective vests and new overtaking rules are among the changes coming into force next week A series of new road rules will come into force across Spain on Thursday October 1, bringing changes for anyone who drives, cycles, rides.. 25/09/2026

Mercadona trials new checkout rule that means fully emptying your trolleySome stores are testing a system that could change how you pack away your shopping at the till If you shop at Mercadona, in Spain, you might notice something different at the checkout before too long. The supermarket chain is quietly trialling a new payment.. 24/09/2026

Injured sea turtle rescued from Torrevieja beachBeach cleaners spotted the animal early Tuesday morning and alerted Torrevieja's environmental police An injured sea turtle has been rescued from La Mata beach in Torrevieja after being found with a fishing line wrapped around its neck and a bag.. 24/09/2026

Covid cases jump 125% in just one week across the Valencian CommunityThe rise in coronavirus cases has so far not resulted in a significant increase in hospital admissions Data from the Valencian Community's Surveillance System for Acute Respiratory Infections (SiVIRA) shows that Covid incidence reached 117.2 cases.. 24/09/2026