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Daily editorial summaries of regional news from Alicante province — weather, traffic, fiestas, property and expat life. Spanish sources, English digest.
- General · benidorm
Arrocería La Marina stands out on Benidorm's 'Menjars de la Terra' gastronomic route
The restaurant Arrocería La Marina in Benidorm takes part in the 'Menjars de la Terra' initiative, standing out for its traditional cuisine based on rice dishes and local products.
- Fiestas · alicante
Bellea del Foc candidates shine at gala rehearsal on Alicante's Rambla
Alicante held the dress rehearsal for the Bellea del Foc Candidates Gala on Thursday, the prelude to one of the most anticipated events of the Hogueras festival.
- Fiestas
Alcoy launches Jubilee Year for the 750th anniversary of Saint George's patronage
Alcoy celebrates the beginning of the Jubilee Year commemorating 750 years since Saint George was declared patron saint of the city.
- General · benidorm
Terra Natura offers educational experiences that raise awareness about nature
The Benidorm theme park stands out for its activities that combine entertainment with environmental education and awareness-raising.
- General
Veolia improves infrastructure in Vega Baja to tackle droughts and torrential rains
The water management company is investing in the region to prepare facilities for extreme weather events.
- General · elche
Transport Department advances with train halt at Elche Business Park
The Regional Transport Department is requesting bus usage data to assess demand for a new railway halt at Elche Business Park.
- Fiestas · alicante
Inspection of Rain-Damaged Ninots at Hogueras Museum Reveals Severe Deterioration
Technicians assess damage caused by leaks at Alicante's Hogueras Museum, where preserved figures suffered serious damage, including one decapitation.
- General · elche, alicante
Elche's bipartisan government to amend General Plan to regulate airport car parks
Elche's local government plans to amend the General Plan to regulate the hundred or so private car parks located next to Alicante-Elche airport.
- General · alicante
Alicante launches iPhone app with real-time bus and parking information
Alicante City Council has developed an application for iPhone devices that allows users to check bus timetables and parking space availability in real time.
- General · alicante
Juan XXIII residents demand reopening of their library after two years closed
Residents of the Juan XXIII neighbourhood in Alicante protested to demand the reopening of their municipal library, which has been closed for two years.
- Property · alicante
Urbanismo drives measures to speed up construction procedures in Alicante following Les Naus crisis
The Urbanismo department pledges to accelerate procedures for building housing in Alicante, which can currently take up to 10 years, amidst the Les Naus crisis.
- General · orihuela
Orihuela strengthens street cleaning with historic investment
Orihuela Town Hall significantly increases the budget for street cleaning with an unprecedented investment.
- General · alicante
EUIPO celebrates Europe Day with open house, music and sport in Alicante
The European Union Intellectual Property Office will open its facilities to the public on Europe Day with cultural and sporting activities.
- General · alicante
Business creation soars in Alicante with a 26% increase
The province of Alicante registers a 26% rise in the formation of new companies, with the construction sector leading the way.
- General · benidorm
Three decades of workplace accidents in Marina Baixa skyscrapers
A review of fatal accidents in the construction of skyscrapers in Marina Baixa, from Finestrat to the Intempo case.
- General · el campello
Companies pay for advertising on El Campello bus shelters to firm without valid contract
Companies are paying for advertising on bus shelters and display panels in El Campello to a company operating without an active contractual agreement with the Town Hall.
- General · elche
Elche decentralises social services with a new office in Poeta Miguel Hernández
Elche Town Hall begins the decentralisation of social services by opening a new office in the Poeta Miguel Hernández neighbourhood.
- Traffic · alicante
Minor injured after car mounts pavement at PAU 2 roundabout in Alicante
A minor was injured when a vehicle mounted the pavement at a roundabout in the PAU 2 neighbourhood of Alicante. Emergency services attended to the victim at the scene.
- General · villena
Villena refuses to receive waste from Vega Baja despite having capacity at its plant
Villena Town Hall has decided not to accept waste from the Vega Baja area, despite its treatment plant having sufficient capacity.
- Weather
Rain between Friday and Saturday, followed by spring-like weather in Alicante next week
The province of Alicante expects rainfall on Friday and Saturday, with improvement and spring-like conditions from next week onwards.
- Fiestas · alcoy
Sant Jordiet gets new horse for Alcoy's Moros y Cristianos festivities
The traditional Sant Jordiet of Alcoy will have a new horse for this year's Moros y Cristianos celebrations.
- General · elche
Tree felling continues on the banks of the River Vinalopó in Elche
New tree felling on the banks of the River Vinalopó in Elche is generating concern among residents and environmental groups.
- General · altea
Altea leads cultural heritage digitisation in Europe
Altea positions itself at the forefront of Europe in the digitisation of its cultural heritage with innovative technologies.
- Expat life · alicante
Guide to choosing parking at Alicante Airport for summer
With the start of the 2026 travel season, passengers at Alicante Airport can choose between official parking, online search engines or external services to park their vehicle.
- Weather · santa pola
Weather forecast for Santa Pola: cloudy day with high clouds this Thursday 23rd April
Santa Pola will have a mostly cloudy Thursday with high clouds dominating the sky throughout the day.
- Weather · alicante
Clear skies with high clouds in Alicante this Thursday 23rd April
Alicante will have a mostly clear Thursday with some high clouds during the day on 23rd April.
- General · villajoyosa
Taverna Tres14 pays tribute to La Vila Joiosa's boat cuisine
The restaurant Taverna Tres14 celebrates the traditional seafaring cuisine of La Vila Joiosa with a special event dedicated to boat dishes.