News
Daily editorial summaries of regional news from Alicante province — weather, traffic, fiestas, property and expat life. Spanish sources, English digest.
- General · javea
Xàbia closes cove due to rockfalls and risk of falls after years of accidents
The Ayuntamiento closes a popular cove known for reckless cliff jumping due to rockfalls and high risk of accidents.
- Property
House prices rise 12.9% year-on-year in first quarter
Housing in Spain appreciated by 12.9% year-on-year in the first quarter, with second-hand properties registering growth rates exceeding those of the property bubble.
- Weather · santa pola
Santa Pola to enjoy clear skies this Monday 8th June
The weather forecast for Santa Pola this Monday indicates mostly clear conditions, perfect for outdoor activities.
- Weather · alicante
Weather forecast for Alicante: clear skies this Monday 8th June
Alicante will enjoy mostly clear skies today, offering pleasant conditions for outdoor activities.
- Fiestas · alicante
Alicante folklore takes over Avenida de la Constitución on the eve of Hogueras
Avenida de la Constitución hosted a showcase of Alicante's most emblematic traditions ahead of the official start of Hogueras.
- General
Xixona to cover municipal swimming pool for year-round use
Xixona Town Council is planning to cover the sports centre swimming pool to enable year-round use, responding to a long-standing demand from local residents.
- General
New seismic fault system discovered in the Alboran Sea capable of generating major earthquakes
Scientists detect an emerging fault system between Málaga, Almería and Melilla that could develop to produce significant earthquakes in the future.
- Fiestas · alicante
The traditions of Alicante's Hogueras de San Juan that have been lost in nearly a century
Since its foundation in 1928, Alicante's Hogueras de San Juan has evolved with new events whilst other traditions have disappeared over 98 years.
- Weather · alicante
The weather in Alicante: clear skies this Sunday 7th June
Alicante will enjoy a mostly clear Sunday, ideal for outdoor activities.
- Fiestas · alicante
Conflict between hospitality owner, Ayuntamiento and Federació over occupation of Luceros during mascletás
A hospitality business owner in Alicante is facing off against the Ayuntamiento and Federació de Fogueres over the management of space in Luceros square during the Hogueras mascletás.
- Fiestas · alicante
Controversy in Luceros over terraces during Hogueras mascletás
Controversy has arisen in Alicante's Luceros square over the use of hospitality terraces during the Hogueras mascletás.
- Fiestas · elche
Elche chooses the Senior Queen of its patron saint festivities
The ceremony to elect the Senior Queen of the Elche Festivities has been held, one of the most anticipated traditions in the city's festive calendar.
- Fiestas · elche
Queen of the Elche Festivities 2026 Chosen
The election of the Queen of the Elche Festivities has been held, a traditional event that marks the beginning of the festive preparations.
- Fiestas · alicante
Seven hogueras win awards at Alicante's 2026 Ninot Parade
The jury of the Hogueras Ninot Parade has awarded seven prizes and one honourable mention after analysing the themes of the participating commissions.
- Fiestas · elche
Laura Rodrigo elected Reina Mayor of Elche Fiestas 2026
Laura Rodrigo, representing Comisión Sector V Zona Sur, has been crowned Reina Mayor of the Elche Fiestas at a gala held this Saturday.
- Fiestas · alicante
Ninot parade for Hogueras 2026 travels through the streets of Alicante
The traditional Ninot parade for Hogueras de San Juan 2026 was held in Alicante, showcasing the figurines competing in the contest.
- Fiestas · alicante
The Ninot parade of the Hogueras 2026 passes through the streets of Alicante
Alicante celebrates the traditional Ninot parade, one of the main events of the Hogueras de San Juan 2026.
- Expat life
Companies can modify working hours and salaries in certain legal situations
Changes to working hours, salary reductions or shift modifications can be legal under certain employment circumstances.
- General
Sant Joan residents resort to expert report to protect historic street over 500 years old
Residents of Sant Joan d'Alacant old town present a technical report to halt a PP urban planning modification affecting the historic centre.
- Fiestas · alicante
Classic mascletà in Unicef Avenue as a taste of Hogueras de San Juan in Alicante
A six-minute pyrotechnic display with fifty kilos of explosives marks the prelude to the Hogueras de San Juan festivities in Alicante.
- General · alicante
Three young men arrested for violent robberies in Virgen del Remedio and Colonia Requena
The Policía Nacional has arrested three men aged between 20 and 25 for five violent robberies committed over the past fortnight.
- General · benidorm
Tourist reports theft in Benidorm from fourth-floor flat with open balcony
A tourist recounts on social media that she was robbed in her Benidorm accommodation in just 20 minutes after leaving the balcony open on the fourth floor.
- Property
Fines of up to €3,000 for air conditioning units on façades under Horizontal Property Law
An official amendment to the Horizontal Property Law establishes financial penalties for owners who install air conditioning units on façades without community authorisation.
- Weather · santa pola
Santa Pola will have a mostly cloudy Saturday
Santa Pola faces this Saturday 6th June with predominantly overcast skies throughout the day.