News
Daily editorial summaries of regional news from Alicante province — weather, traffic, fiestas, property and expat life. Spanish sources, English digest.
- General · benidorm
PSOE questions MOT of crane involved in Benidorm accident whilst PP defends it was in order
The PSOE in Benidorm casts doubt on the validity of the MOT of a municipal crane involved in an accident on 6th May on Ruzafa street, whilst the PP assures that it met all requirements.
- Traffic
Hauliers and bus drivers threaten indefinite strike from 8th June
The road transport sector is preparing a strike across Spain from 8th June that will affect both goods and passenger transport.
- General · torrevieja
Paseo del Mar to open in June at Torrevieja Port with 61 million invested
The new leisure centre at Torrevieja Port will open its doors in June following an investment of 61 million euros and will create 400 direct jobs.
- General
Education Department offers agreement to striking teachers without including pay rise
The Conselleria presents a proposal to end the teachers' strike that excludes the main demand of the teaching staff: a salary increase.
- General
Turismo Costa Blanca allocates 1.1 million in grants for tourism promotion in 2026
The Provincial Tourism Board approves two grant schemes for town councils and non-profit organisations aimed at promoting Costa Blanca.
- Weather · santa pola
Weather forecast for Santa Pola: clear skies this Thursday 14th May
Santa Pola will enjoy a mostly clear Thursday with pleasant conditions for outdoor activities.
- Weather · alicante
Weather forecast for Alicante: Thursday 14th May with clear skies
Alicante will enjoy mostly clear and sunny weather today, with pleasant conditions throughout the day.
- General · elche
Elche's education community mobilises in defence of state education
A significant demonstration took place in Elche to demand more resources and quality in the state education system.
- General · alicante
IES Miguel Hernández in Alicante activates violence protocol after fight between pupils
The school has launched the violent incidents protocol after two secondary school students were involved in a fight recorded in the corridors of the educational centre.
- General · elche
PSOE reports 18-month waits for dependency care in Elche
The PSOE warns of the collapse of dependency services in Elche and calls for an urgent action plan to reduce processing delays.
- General · elche
Man arrested in Perleta after being caught inside stolen motorhome
Elche Local Police arrested an individual as the suspected perpetrator of a theft after finding him inside a motorhome parked on private property in the Elche parish.
- Fiestas · alicante
Alicante begins installing festive lighting for Hogueras de San Juan
Alicante City Council has begun installing the festive lighting that will adorn the city during the upcoming Hogueras de San Juan.
- General · elche
Compromís threatens legal action against single-sex state-funded schools in Elche
The party Compromís has announced it will take legal measures against regional funding for state-funded schools that practise sex segregation.
- General · alicante
Alicante hosts the third edition of DibujALC with four local artists from 21st to 23rd May
The DibujALC comic and illustration event returns to Alicante from 21st to 23rd May with the participation of four artists from the province.
- General · torrevieja, orihuela
Torrevieja and Vega Baja de Orihuela hospitals coordinate pulmonary hypertension care
Both hospitals held a joint day with specialists from multiple areas to improve the management of this disease.
- General · alicante
Alicante pedestrianises section in San Gabriel to protect schoolchildren
The Council completes the pedestrianisation of part of Cocentaina street in San Gabriel to reinforce road safety around the neighbourhood's schools.
- General · torrevieja
First flamingo chicks hatch in La Mata and Torrevieja Natural Park
Common flamingos have begun breeding in the lagoons of La Mata and Torrevieja, where the first chicks have already hatched after the birds constructed mud nests.
- General · torrevieja
Ferrovial to carry out works increasing Torrevieja's drinking water capacity by 26%
The Mancomunidad de Canales del Taibilla awards Ferrovial a €1.8 million contract to improve drinking water supply to Torrevieja.
- Traffic
Six accidents cause tailbacks on the A-70, A-31 and A-7 in Alicante
The Dirección General de Tráfico reports six fixed obstacles due to accidents causing tailbacks on the province's main roads this Wednesday.
- Weather · santa pola
Ideal weather in Santa Pola for outdoor activities this Wednesday 13th May
Santa Pola presents optimal weather conditions today for enjoying the outdoors.
- Weather · alicante
Alicante to enjoy clear skies and sunshine this Wednesday 13th May
Wednesday 13th May looks set to be mostly clear in Alicante, with sunny conditions throughout the day.
- General · elche
Vandalism and litter blight Elche's newly renovated Jardín de Germanías
Elche's recently renovated Jardín de Germanías is facing problems with vandalism and litter shortly after its reopening.
- General · elche
Second day of teachers' strike in Elche with demonstrations and poster campaigns
The indefinite teachers' strike continues its second day in Elche with decentralised actions in commercial areas, following Monday's mass demonstrations.
- General
One of Alicante's most comprehensive hiking routes includes a hermitage, pond and snow well
May is one of the best months to enjoy hiking in the province of Alicante, with routes offering multiple natural and heritage attractions.