News
Daily editorial summaries of regional news from Alicante province — weather, traffic, fiestas, property and expat life. Spanish sources, English digest.
- Weather · alicante
Weather forecast for Alicante: favourable conditions this Tuesday 19th May
Tuesday 19th May arrives in Alicante with mostly favourable conditions, ideal for outdoor activities.
- Weather · santa pola
Weather forecast for Santa Pola: clear skies this Tuesday 19th May
Santa Pola will enjoy a mostly clear and sunny day this Tuesday 19th May, with pleasant conditions for residents and visitors.
- General · torrevieja
Three-year-old boy hospitalised after trapping finger in door hinge at Torrevieja school
A young boy required hospital treatment on Friday after his finger became trapped in a door hinge at Colegio Romualdo Ballester.
- General
Mutxamel approves its roadmap towards sustainability with more pedestrian zones and bicycles
The Alicante municipality is driving forward an urban mobility plan that prioritises pedestrians, bicycles and public transport, reducing heat islands.
- Fiestas · alicante
Alicante Council may withdraw subsidies from Hogueras de San Juan committees due to tensions
Barcala's municipal government responds to unrest generated in the Hogueras de San Juan festivals by proposing to eliminate aid to committees.
- Traffic
The DGT confirms that the V-16 beacon 'is here to stay' despite confusion over its use
The traffic director announces a renewed push for the V-16 beacon ahead of summer, though he acknowledges uncertainty amongst drivers regarding its application.
- General · torrevieja
Torrevieja PP education councillor joins teachers' strike
Ricardo Recuero, education councillor and head teacher of Colegio Ciudad del Mar, supported the strike called by teachers this Tuesday.
- Fiestas · altea
L'Alfàs del Pi Casa de Cultura celebrates its 35th anniversary on 21st May
The emblematic cultural venue in l'Alfàs del Pi commemorates three and a half decades as the regional artistic epicentre with an institutional ceremony open to the public.
- General · alicante
Teachers continue their protests on the streets of Alicante this Tuesday
Teachers are maintaining their demonstrations in the Alicante capital to demand improvements in working and educational conditions.
- Fiestas · alicante
La Ceràmica hoguera renews contract with artists Palacio i Serra until the Centenary
The Alicante hoguera La Ceràmica confirms the renewal of its contract with artists Palacio i Serra until the Centenary of the Hogueras de San Juan.
- Weather
Access routes to Los Montesinos affected after latest May storm
Recent torrential rain left the main access routes to the municipality of Los Montesinos flooded and impassable.
- Property
Five key factors to consider before taking out a mortgage in 2026
Taking out a mortgage is one of the most important financial decisions for families wishing to buy a home.
- General · alicante
Alicante's visual memory revives with historical photographs by Perfecto Arjones
An initiative by the Real Club de Regatas recovers Alicante's photographic memory through the lens of photographer Perfecto Arjones.
- Fiestas · elche
Misteri d'Elx celebrates 25 years as Unesco World Heritage
Elche commemorates the 25th anniversary of the declaration of the Misteri d'Elx as World Heritage with an institutional ceremony at the Museum of La Festa.
- Fiestas
Petrer celebrates the Guerrilla and Embajada in its Moros y Cristianos festivities
The Moros y Cristianos festivities in Petrer include this Monday the traditional events of the Guerrilla and the Embajada.
- Fiestas · orihuela
Large pilgrimage from Colegio Santo Domingo de Orihuela to Monserrate Sanctuary
Colegio Diocesano Santo Domingo held a well-attended Marian pilgrimage to Monserrate Sanctuary to mark the month of May, dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
- General · santa pola
Thefts of building materials at Santa Pola fishing port hamper fish market security upgrade
Thieves are stealing the very materials intended to reinforce security at the fish market in Santa Pola fishing port.
- General · alicante
Jury finds defendant guilty of murder in Las Moreras bridge crime
A jury has found the defendant guilty of murder in the homicide that occurred on the Las Moreras bridge in Alicante.
- Fiestas · alicante
Award for the most accessible hoguera at the Hogueras de Alicante
The Hogueras de Alicante advance in accessibility with an award recognising the efforts of the committees.
- General · alicante
Teachers demonstrate in Alicante in second week of strike
Teachers continue their protests in the Alicante capital during the second consecutive week of industrial action.
- General
Health Ministry awards €70 million contract for implementation of unified medical records in the Comunitat
The Conselleria de Sanidad will invest €70 million in an integrated medical records system for the entire Valencian public health service.
- General · alicante
Teachers' strike continues in Alicante into second week with new mobilisations
Teachers in Alicante have taken to the streets again in the second week of strike action to demand improvements in working conditions and education.
- Traffic · villajoyosa
Car completely burnt out after colliding with another vehicle on the AP-7 near La Vila
A vehicle was completely destroyed by fire after crashing into another car on the AP-7 motorway as it passes through La Vila Joiosa.
- Property
Home sales fall 2.2% in March, marking three consecutive months of decline
Property transactions intensified their drop in March with 61,295 operations, completing a negative first quarter according to the INE.