News
Daily editorial summaries of regional news from Alicante province — weather, traffic, fiestas, property and expat life. Spanish sources, English digest.
- Weather · alicante
Alicante to enjoy clear skies this Friday 22nd May
Friday in Alicante promises exceptionally clear weather, ideal for outdoor activities.
- General · alicante
Alicante wine sector anticipates promising harvest with 20 million kilos of grapes
Thirty-three wineries celebrated the Winecanting 2026 event at the Port of Alicante, expressing optimism about a harvest expected to reach 20 million kilos of grapes.
- Property · alicante
Parliament calls for greater clarity in social housing after Les Naus but rejects key controls
The Spanish Parliament partially approves a PSOE initiative to strengthen social housing controls following the Les Naus scandal in Alicante, but rejects essential monitoring measures.
- General
Dolores holds minute's silence and calls demonstration over Saturday's gender-based murder
Dolores Town Hall observed a minute's silence on Thursday in memory of Marisol and her son Alberto, victims of the gender-based murder that occurred last Saturday. A demonstration will be held in the municipality tomorrow, Friday.
- General · alicante
Ingeniería y Estudios Mediterráneo awarded contract to demolish floating island at Puerto de Alicante
The company Ingeniería y Estudios Mediterráneo is set to be awarded the technical assistance contract for the demolition project of the floating island in the inner harbour of Puerto de Alicante.
- General · elche
The UMH invests over 800,000 euros in improving the urban façade of its campus in Elche
The Universidad Miguel Hernández is undertaking two projects to organise, improve accessibility and beautify the perimeter of the campus that faces the city.
- General · alicante
The aQuarela music series arrives in Alicante with artists including Pablo Alborán and Anastacia
Alicante is preparing for a summer of significant musical activity thanks to the aQuarela series, which will feature considerable investment.
- General · benidorm
A coastal hiking route with coves, cliffs and defensive tower stands out in Alicante
May presents itself as the ideal month to enjoy a stunning seaside hiking route in the province of Alicante, which combines coves, cliffs and historical heritage.
- General · callosa den sarria
Loquat and table grape producers demand permanent income tax reduction in Alicante
Agricultural organisations are calling on the Conselleria to push the Government for a structural reduction in net income tax rates for loquat and table grape crops.
- General · alicante
41-year-old man arrested accused of causing 24 forest fires in Serra Grossa
The Guardia Civil is investigating a man for allegedly causing two dozen fires with petrol in the Serra Grossa area of Alicante.
- Property · calpe
Calpe calls on the Generalitat to advance the declassification of three developable sectors
Calpe Town Hall is urging the Generalitat to continue the process to reclassify the Garduix, Pla Feliu and Ràfol sectors as green zones.
- Weather · alicante
Weather forecast for today, Thursday 21st May in Alicante: clear and sunny conditions
This Thursday 21st May, Alicante will enjoy mostly clear skies with pleasant, sunny weather throughout the day.
- General · alicante
Alicante's Ateneo presents twenty awards at its Culture Gala
The Teatro Principal in Alicante hosts the Ateneo's Culture Gala, an evening dedicated to recognising Alicante's cultural and social talent with numerous awards.
- General
Breakdown between the Conselleria de Educación and unions calling a strike in the Comunidad Valenciana
The meeting between the Conselleria de Educación and the five unions represented in the Sectoral Board ended without agreement after they refused to sign the department's proposal.
- Property · benidorm
Benidorm PP calls on Government to hand over Sareb homes and plots free of charge
The Popular municipal group will bring a motion to the plenary session requesting the Government transfer properties and land from the 'bad bank' at no cost to create public housing in Benidorm.
- General · denia
Man arrested for alleged sexual assault of autistic minor in Dénia
The National Police have arrested a 36-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl with autism in the toilet of a food establishment in Dénia.
- General · elche
Elche launches new Management and Use Plan for the Palmeral with irrigators and palm cultivators
Elche Town Hall has convened a technical meeting with irrigators, palm cultivators and producers to draft the new Management and Use Plan for the Palmeral.
- General · elche
More than 3,000 students wait up to three months to take their driving test in Elche
Driving schools in Elche report a chronic situation with more than 3,000 students on waiting lists for the practical driving test, with delays of up to three months.
- General · alicante
ADIF station in Alicante hosts exhibition on cinematic characterisation
The ADIF station in Alicante houses a photographic display that explores the process of constructing film characters through costume, make-up and hairdressing.
- Property · denia
Sweet Hoteles to open three new establishments in Dénia
The Valencian hotel chain Sweet Hoteles will consolidate its presence in Alicante with the opening of three hotels in Dénia.
- General · torrevieja
Agamed offers to withdraw complaint if stolen LED lights returned from its new headquarters in Torrevieja
Water company Agamed has put up signs at its construction site offering not to press charges if the stolen LED light strips are returned.
- General
San Vicente must inform CSIF about municipal staff organisation
The Consell de Transparència has ordered the Ayuntamiento of San Vicente del Raspeig to provide the CSIF union with information about the organisation of its public employees.
- General · alicante
Head of Heritage testifies as witness in Les Naus case in Alicante
Paloma Romero, head of Heritage, has attended the court in Alicante to give evidence as a witness in the Les Naus case.
- General · calpe
Calp Town Hall approves investments worth over 4 million euros
The town council has approved a budget amendment of 4 million euros from the treasury surplus for new investments.