News
Daily editorial summaries of regional news from Alicante province — weather, traffic, fiestas, property and expat life. Spanish sources, English digest.
- General · elche
Conservatorio de Elche: renovation of current centre and partial relocation to Jayton as short-term solution
After years of demands and broken promises for a new building, the Conservatorio Profesional de Música de Elche will have a temporary solution with renovations and partial relocation.
- General
Aagesen confirms imminent start of Tajo-Segura Transfer reform without specifying dates
The minister announces that the reform of the Transfer will begin in the coming weeks, although without establishing concrete deadlines.
- Fiestas · alicante
What makes a mascletà a perfect 10? Opinions from Racó de Información TV
During the Hogueras de Alicante, experts and enthusiasts debate which elements turn a mascletà into a memorable event.
- Fiestas · elche
Elche bans bonfires and street drinking on its beaches during the night of San Juan
Elche Council establishes restrictions for the celebration of San Juan on its beaches, banning bonfires and alcohol consumption.
- General
Enercoop to invest 12.5 million euros by 2030 in its new strategic plan
The electricity cooperative from Crevillent will allocate 12.5 million euros over the next five years for modernisation and expansion of services.
- General · elche
Javier Fesser returns his prize from Elche Film Festival to the organising body
Filmmaker Javier Fesser has donated the prize he received from the Elche International Independent Film Festival to Fundación Mediterráneo, the event's organiser.
- Property
High prices reduce cash property purchases in Alicante
The elevated cost of properties has led to a significant reduction in the number of homes being purchased outright in the province of Alicante.
- General
Alicante Students Excel in Spanish and History but Fail Valencian in University Entrance Exams
Students from the province achieve the best results in the Comunitat Valenciana in Spanish and History, but once again struggle with Valencian in the university entrance exams.
- Fiestas · alicante
Promised car park for Hogueras de Alicante in Alicante delayed due to last-minute problems
The Conselleria de Transportes continues working on the facilities of the car park planned for the festivities, facing unexpected setbacks.
- General · alicante
Shopping centres in Alicante will be able to open on Sundays and almost all bank holidays
Shopping centres in the province of Alicante now have authorisation to open on Sundays and most bank holidays.
- Fiestas
The Queen and Senior Ladies of the Cox fiestas to continue for another year
The court of honour of the Cox patron saint fiestas will remain in their positions for an additional year.
- General
Driver who fled after Pedreguer crash was carrying doses of dangerous alpha drug
The driver who fled on foot after causing a crash on the AP-7 in Pedreguer on 11th June was reported for possession of alpha, a drug linked to deaths in Valencia.
- Fiestas · alicante
Hogueras de Alicante 2026 monuments begin filling the streets
Just hours remain until the official start of Hogueras de Alicante 2026, with monuments beginning to be installed in the city's streets.
- Weather · alicante
Weather in Alicante: forecast for today, Friday 19th June
Alicante will have mostly clear skies today, ideal for outdoor activities.
- General · benidorm
Benidorm hosts AVE Tourism Conference on flexible and hybrid management models
The thirteenth edition of the Tourism Conference organised by the Asociación Valenciana de Empresarios is being held in Benidorm, analysing success stories and trends in the tourism sector.
- Fiestas · alicante
The Calvo Sotelo bonfire completes the crowning piece missing since 2004, 22 years later
The Calvo Sotelo bonfire installs the upper crowning piece that artist Pedro Soriano was unable to place in 2004 due to technical problems.
- Fiestas · alicante
Compromís presents critical bonfire about Les Naus project in Alicante
The Compromís coalition has presented its bonfire for the Hogueras de San Juan with criticism of the Les Naus urban development project.
- General
Seaside hiking route in Alicante ideal for hot days with cove swim included
A coastal route in the province offers the chance to walk near the sea and cool off in a paradise cove, perfect for summer.
- General · san vicente
San Vicente claims one million euros from company that left velodrome with defects
The Council of San Vicente del Raspeig is demanding nearly one million euros from the construction company responsible for damage to the municipal velodrome.
- Fiestas · alicante
The children's Official Hoguera is now on display at Alicante Town Hall square
Alicante Town Hall square welcomes one of the stars of the Hogueras de San Juan: the children's Official Hoguera.
- Fiestas · alicante
The children's official Hoguera already stands tall in Alicante Town Hall square
The official children's monument of the Hogueras has been installed in the centre of Alicante, marking one of the first milestones of the San Juan festivities.
- Traffic
What the green lines on the sides of Spanish roads mean
The green lines painted on the verges of some Spanish roads are visual warning signals to promote more cautious driving, without modifying traffic regulations.
- Weather · santa pola
Weather forecast in Santa Pola for today, Thursday 18th June
Santa Pola will enjoy a mostly clear Thursday with clear skies for most of the day.
- Fiestas · benidorm
19 restaurants compete in the 16th Benidorm Tapas and Pinchos Competition
The gastronomic competition, which begins this Friday and runs until 28th June, is part of the 'Benidorm Gastronómico 2026' programme.