News
Daily editorial summaries of regional news from Alicante province — weather, traffic, fiestas, property and expat life. Spanish sources, English digest.
- General · alicante
Miguel Ríos headlines weekend music programme in Alicante with Spring Festival
Legendary rocker Miguel Ríos performs this Friday at El Muelle Live in the Port of Alicante as part of his 'El último vals' tour, alongside other weekend musical alternatives.
- Fiestas · elche
El Pas de la Burreta in Elche to incorporate children and the figure of Saint John in its sculptural ensemble
The traditional Palm Sunday procession in Elche will expand its iconic float with new images to better represent Jesus's entry into Jerusalem.
- General · san vicente
Man arrested after knife robberies at two shops in San Vicente del Raspeig
An individual attempted to rob two shops in San Vicente del Raspeig within minutes, threatening a shop assistant with a knife.
- Weather · alicante
Favourable weather in Alicante for Thursday 28th May
Alicante presents mostly favourable meteorological conditions this Thursday, ideal for outdoor activities.
- Weather · santa pola
Weather in Santa Pola: forecast for today, Thursday 28th May
Santa Pola records favourable weather conditions this Thursday 28th May, ideal for outdoor activities.
- General · elche
Work on Elche's Palacio de Congresos would begin in 2027
The mayor of Elche and the president of the Diputación confirm the project timeline at a joint committee meeting.
- General · benidorm
Palau d'Esports in Benidorm without hot water or adequate accessibility sparks political controversy
The PSOE reports that the Palau d'Esports l'Illa in Benidorm lacks hot water in showers and has breakdowns in the lift for people with reduced mobility, generating debate between parties.
- General · benidorm
Two detained for assaulting and robbing tourist in Benidorm sent to prison
Two men have been remanded in custody after brutally beating a tourist in Benidorm to steal a mobile phone, causing nasal fractures.
- General · elche
Biography of Rafael Bernabéu presented, a century of Elche's contemporary history
The biography of Rafael Bernabéu Moya is presented, whose life spans an extensive part of Elche's contemporary history.
- General
Consell postpones negotiations with striking teachers until fourth week of stoppages
The Conselleria de Educación delays the continuation of negotiations with teachers' unions until the fourth week of the strike, whilst remaining open to new improvements.
- Fiestas · orihuela
Orihuela's Teatro Circo continues its 'Laughter and Nibbles' series with humour and gastronomy
Orihuela's Teatro Circo is celebrating the second edition of 'Laughter and Nibbles' this Friday, an event that combines performance, humour, music and gastronomy in a relaxed atmosphere.
- General
El Langui to Star in a 'Diversity Encounter' in La Nucía Next Monday
Juan Manuel Montilla 'El Langui' will take part in a meeting about diversity at the Auditori de La Nucía on Monday 1st June at 6pm.
- Weather
Spain strengthens wildfire prediction mechanisms ahead of high-risk summer
The country is intensifying forest surveillance with new early warning systems ahead of a summer forecast to have severe wildfire risk.
- General · calpe
Calp becomes the first European municipality to certify its climate resilience with ISO 14092
Calp Town Council receives ISO 14092:2026 certification from Bureau Veritas for its Climate Change Adaptation Plan, becoming the first municipality in Europe to achieve this.
- General · alicante
Alicante council approves extension of high season for bar and restaurant terraces
Alicante City Council has given the green light at May's plenary session to extend the high season period for terraces.
- Expat life
San Miguel de Salinas residents protest against health centre collapse amid tourism boom
Hundreds of residents demonstrated on Wednesday outside the health centre to demand its expansion, overwhelmed by the massive construction of tourist housing.
- Property
Generalitat Valenciana unlocks 27 social housing flats for rent in Alcoy
The Generalitat Valenciana will expand the public housing stock in Alcoy with two projects totalling 27 social housing properties, all intended for rent.
- Fiestas · alicante
Over 4,600 Officers to Form Security Operation for Alicante's Hogueras 2026
The special security operation for the Hogueras de San Juan 2026 in Alicante will comprise over 4,600 officers to ensure safety during the festivities.
- Traffic
DGT fines drivers up to 200 euros for dirty, cracked windscreens or mobile phone holders
The Dirección General de Tráfico can sanction drivers who travel with their windscreen in poor condition, with fines reaching 200 euros.
- General · calpe
The new IES Les Salines secondary school in Calpe will open in January 2027
IES Les Salines, Calpe's new secondary education centre, will begin operating on 7th January 2027.
- Property
Home mortgages reach highest level in 16 years for March
The number of mortgages established on homes grew by 9% in March, reaching 46,661 loans, the highest figure since 2010 for this month.
- General · torrevieja
Sports court at plaza de Oriente in Torrevieja closed due to vandalism
Torrevieja Council has closed the municipal sports court at plaza de Oriente due to repeated acts of vandalism.
- Weather · santa pola
Clear and sunny weather in Santa Pola this Wednesday, 27th May
Santa Pola will enjoy mostly clear skies today with pleasant and sunny conditions throughout the day.
- Weather · alicante
Weather in Alicante: forecast for today, Wednesday 27th May
Alicante will have a mostly clear day with little cloud throughout today, Wednesday 27th May.