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Daily editorial summaries of regional news from Alicante province — weather, traffic, fiestas, property and expat life. Spanish sources, English digest.
- General · torrevieja
Works on the cantil promenade at Torrevieja port delayed until mid-August
Torrevieja Council has accepted a new extension to complete works on the cantil promenade in the harbour bay.
- Weather · santa pola
Weather in Santa Pola today: favourable conditions for outdoor activities
Santa Pola enjoys mostly favourable weather today, ideal for outdoor plans this Sunday 14th June.
- General · elche
La Hoya sports centre in Elche renamed 'Juan Carlos Cano'
The sports pavilion in the Elche hamlet of La Hoya has been renamed in honour of Juan Carlos Cano, a prominent figure for his involvement in local sport and community associations.
- Fiestas · alicante
Commissions and barracas: the year-round work that makes Hogueras de Alicante possible
Hogueras de San Juan is not just a few days of celebration; behind it lies the continuous effort of commissions and barracas that work all year round to make the festivities a reality.
- Fiestas · elche
The creator of Elche's Baroque nativity scene unveils altar in Corpus Christi procession
The Corpus Christi procession departed from the Basilica of Santa María in Elche, showcasing the new altar created by the artist behind the city's Baroque nativity scene.
- Fiestas
Catral launches its San Juan fiestas 2026 with the Chupinazo and extensive programme
The municipality of Catral is now enjoying the San Juan Fiestas following the Chupinazo on 29th May, with a festive calendar that extends over several weeks.
- General · javea
Teachers in Xàbia turn iconic 'blue door' green in education protest
Teachers and families paint Xàbia's emblematic blue door green in response to Conselleria de Educación policies.
- Fiestas · alicante
Ninots from Diputació-Renfe and Sagrada Familia saved from flames in Hogueras 2026
Alicante now knows the pardoned ninots that will escape being burnt in the Hogueras de San Juan 2026.
- Fiestas · alicante
The pardoned ninots from Hogueras de San Juan 2026 in pictures
Photo gallery featuring the ninots that were saved from the cremà at Hogueras de Alicante 2026.
- Fiestas · alicante
Alicante hosts the 9th Nanos i Gegants gathering with groups from across the Comunidad Valenciana
The Alicante capital celebrated the ninth gathering of the Valencian Federation of Giants and Big-Heads this Sunday, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the local Colla.
- General · alicante
Residents and environmentalists cover themselves in mud at Albufereta against discharges in the bay
Residents and environmental groups staged a protest covered in sand, mud and waste at Albufereta beach to denounce pollution from discharges in the bay of Alicante.
- Traffic
Six motorcyclists arrested for reckless group riding on the A7
The Guardia Civil arrests six motorcyclists who organised themselves via social media to ride recklessly on the A7, performing wheelies and putting other drivers at risk.
- General
28% of European tourists plan to change travel dates to avoid heatwaves
Data from the European Commission reveal that nearly three out of ten European tourists are considering changing their holiday dates to avoid overcrowding and high temperatures.
- General
Over a thousand people attend closing ceremony of El Campello's Municipal Sports Schools
The Pabellón Municipal Centro hosted the closing ceremony of the Municipal Sports Schools on Friday with over a thousand attendees including athletes, instructors and families.
- General · alicante
Ciudad de la Luz launches digital platform to boost Valencian audiovisual sector
The Alicante studios unveil a new digital platform designed to attract filming projects and connect local professionals with international productions.
- Weather · alicante
Weather in Alicante: summer temperatures with highs of up to 32°C
The province of Alicante is experiencing stable atmospheric conditions this Sunday with rising temperatures that consolidate the summer weather.
- General · elche
Elche hosts the 2nd Cities Race against Pancreatic Cancer
The city of Elche hosted the second edition of this charitable race aimed at fighting pancreatic cancer.
- General · elche
2nd Race of Cities Against Pancreatic Cancer Held in Elche
Elche hosted the second edition of the Race of Cities Against Pancreatic Cancer with broad public participation.
- Fiestas · alicante
Winners announced at the 2026 Hogueras de Alicante Band Entrance
The Federació de Fogueres has announced the winners of the 2026 Band Entrance, one of the most outstanding events of the Hogueras where music takes centre stage in the parade.
- Fiestas · alicante
Rambla de Méndez Núñez hosts music in protest during the 2026 Entrada de Bandas
The bands only played during the final stretch of the Entrada de Bandas as a protest against administrative obstacles from Alicante council.
- General · santa pola
Sport flourishes once again in Nou Alacant
Nou Alacant, a district of Santa Pola, is experiencing a resurgence of local sporting activity.
- General
13-year-old boy rescued after suffering head injury in Banyeres de Mariola
A 13-year-old boy was rescued this Saturday after an accident whilst mountain biking at the Fenasosa Bike Park, between Onil and Banyeres de Mariola.
- Fiestas · alicante
Final mascletà before the start of Alicante's Hogueras 2026
The final mascletà prior to the official launch of the Hogueras de San Juan in Alicante has been held, marking the imminent start of the festivities.
- General · alicante
Police seize 30 kilos of cocaine and €720,000 in operation across Alicante, Murcia and Valencia
A major police operation across three provinces has resulted in the seizure of 30 kilograms of cocaine and more than €720,000 in cash.