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Spain to offer free condoms to young people as STI rates hit a ten-year highThe government will spend more than €9 million making contraception available through pharmacies for 16 to 22-year-olds from 2027 Spain recorded more than 93,000 sexually transmitted infections in 2024, the highest figure in over a decade, and the.. 09/06/2026

Benidorm's brilliant beach swap scheme wins European recognitionA simple idea to stop holiday items going to waste has caught the attention of the European Commission What happens to your beach umbrella at the end of a holiday? Or that inflatable mattress that definitely won't fit back in your suitcase? For most.. 09/06/2026

Torrevieja outdoor swimming pools open for summerThe popular Sports City pools will offer daily swimming, family facilities and reduced rates for several groups Torrevieja's outdoor swimming pools have just reopened for the summer, giving residents and visitors another way to cool off as temperatures.. 08/06/2026

June 24 is is public holiday in Spain, but only in certain regionsOnly three autonomous communities in Spain celebrate the festivo of San Juan The shortest night of the year is almost here and if you're planning to mark it with a bonfire on the beach, you're in good company. The Feast of San Juan on Wednesday.. 08/06/2026

Two Brits arrested over execution-style shooting that left man paralysed in San JavierOne of the suspects was caught at Alicante airport trying to flee on a flight to Edinburgh A British man who was shot four times outside his home in Santiago de la Ribera in San Javier has been left with life-changing injuries after what investigators.. 08/06/2026

Alicante weather forecast June 8-11: Warm and largely sunny with a brief cloudy spell midweekAfter a weekend of slightly cooler temperatures the heat is creeping back up along the Costa Blanca this week Average temperatures expected on Wednesday June 10   The weekend brought a little breathing space after some intense heat and.. 08/06/2026

Costa Blanca targets Canadian golfers and wellness tourists as US travel dropsHigh-spending visitors from Canada stay 10-14 nights, spending double what Alicante currently collects Canadians are increasingly choosing Spain over the USA for their holidays, and the Costa Blanca is ready to capitalise on this shift. The latest Outbound.. 05/06/2026

Amazon Prime Day 2026 finally has dates in Spain and bargain hunters won't have long to waitFour days of exclusive discounts are coming later this month, with deals on everything from electronics to home essentials If you’ve been holding off on buying that new air fryer, laptop or summer gadget, Amazon has now confirmed exactly when Prime.. 05/06/2026

Read the June edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the June issue of Home & Living This edition is not only full of inspiring home and living articles, but you'll find so much more.....   • We start with looking at Barcelona in June. Vibrant, elegant, creative and.. 04/06/2026

Are you overpaying for electricity in Spain? Gana Energía can helpBritish expats and holiday home owners across Spain are switching to a smarter energy deal and the process couldn't be simpler Moving to Spain or buying a holiday home here is a dream come true for thousands of British expats. But if there'.. 04/06/2026

Spain's hottest May ever: record deaths and sea temperatures101 heat-related fatalities recorded as coastline sees warmest waters since records began Spain has just experienced its deadliest May for heat ever recorded, with 101 deaths attributed to high temperatures, according to estimates published Wednesday.. 04/06/2026

Alicante's newest seafront leisure complex is opening in Torrevieja on June 11The stunning new €61 million Paseo del Mar complex has cinemas, bowling, restaurants and lots more After years of construction and a final bill of €61 million, Torrevieja's new Paseo del Mar shopping and leisure complex is finally ready.. 04/06/2026

Alicante tourism breaks the €1 billion mark in April for the first timeRecord foreign visitor spending shows the Costa Blanca is proving far less seasonal than before Here's some great news for the Costa Blanca: foreign tourism brought in more than €1 billion to Alicante province in April for the first time ever.. 03/06/2026

Spain's favourite supermarket finally reopens on SundaysAround 320 stores in coastal and tourist areas across Spain will extend hours and open Sundays from June 22 Mercadona is bringing back Sunday opening at hundreds of stores across Spain for the summer in a move that will make life easier for holidaymakers.. 03/06/2026

Segura basin stays steady at 60% as summer water supply holds firmStrong reserves and stable transfers mean no shortages expected for the year ahead The Segura basin, which supplies water to both Murcia and Alicante, is heading into summer on a reassuring note, with water supplies holding steady and no risk.. 02/06/2026

Seven arrested for migrant smuggling using 'taxi boats' in Murcia, Almería and AlicanteA joint operation by Spanish and European police dismantles a suspected organised crime network moving migrants from North Africa to southern Spain A suspected criminal network accused of smuggling migrants into Spain using high-speed 'taxi.. 02/06/2026

Snake season is here: What to do if you spot one in SpainThe warmer weather brings snakes out of hiding, but most species found in Spain are harmless The horseshoe whip snake   As temperatures climb across Spain, there's one type of critter that becomes a lot more active and fills most people.. 02/06/2026

Thousands in Alicante province set for income tax cut under new regional plansThe Valencian government says the move is designed to help the "forgotten" middle classes Millions of people across the Valencian Community, including thousands living in Alicante province, could soon see their income tax bills reduced under.. 02/06/2026

Man arrested in Benidorm over alleged rental and property scamsInvestigators say tenants, holidaymakers and a prospective buyer handed over deposits for properties and a garage space, the suspect allegedly had no right to rent or sell A 59-year-old man has been arrested in Benidorm on suspicion of fraud, misappropriation.. 02/06/2026

People in Spain are working longer than most Europeans despite growing focus on work-life balanceNew figures show workers in Spain put in more hours than the EU average, while countries such as the Netherlands and Germany enjoy significantly shorter working weeks Workers in Spain are spending more time on the job than the average European employee.. 02/06/2026