News
Daily editorial summaries of regional news from Alicante province — weather, traffic, fiestas, property and expat life. Spanish sources, English digest.
- General
Muslim burial site discovered in calle la Bassa, Gata de Gorgos
An archaeological find has brought to light a burial site from the Muslim period in the town of Gata de Gorgos.
- General · alicante
Alicante celebrates International Archives Week with activities from 8th to 12th June
Alicante City Council, the Provincial Council, the Generalitat Valenciana and the University of Alicante are organising various cultural activities during International Archives Week.
- General · torrevieja
Joint police operation against illegal sales on Torrevieja promenade
The Policía Local and Guardia Civil carried out a coordinated deployment against top manta on the Torrevieja promenade.
- General
UNESCO confirms certainty of future tsunamis in the Mediterranean
UNESCO warns that a tsunami occurring in the Mediterranean is inevitable, though without determining exactly when or where.
- General · torrevieja
Joint police operation in Torrevieja against illegal street vending
The Local Police and the Guardia Civil carry out a coordinated deployment along the seafront promenades of Torrevieja to combat unauthorised street vending.
- Traffic · alicante
Difficult Thursday on Alicante roads: accidents on N-340 and CV-865 and tailbacks on access routes
Thursday morning, 4th June, sees complicated traffic at several points across the province with accidents and tailbacks on approaches to the capital.
- General
Couple arrested in Alcoy for selling tusi, speed and other drugs on the street
The National Police have arrested a man and a woman, aged 20 and 30, for their alleged involvement in a drug trafficking offence in Alcoy.
- Weather · alicante
Alicante: cloudy and overcast skies for Thursday 4th June
Alicante is preparing for a mostly overcast Thursday, with skies alternating between cloudy and overcast throughout the day.
- General · alicante
Alicante port loses three calls after Corazul Cruceros suspends its schedule
Shipping company Corazul Cruceros has suspended its schedule, resulting in the cancellation of three planned calls at the port of Alicante.
- General · alicante
Alicante opposition calls for concrete timelines and neighbourhood participation for Parque Central
Municipal opposition groups are demanding details on timelines and citizen participation in the Parque Central project, despite progress on the draft funding agreement.
- Fiestas · alicante
Las Hogueras de Alicante Introduces New Satirical Category in Desfile del Ninot
Las Hogueras introduces a satirical category in the Desfile del Ninot to revive the critical and ironic tradition of the festival.
- General · altea
Altea activates lifeguard service ahead of record-breaking summer visitor season
Altea's beaches have had lifeguard and rescue services operational since 1st June to ensure safety during the summer season.
- General · calpe
Calp launches comprehensive veterinary care and animal protection service
Calp Town Council has launched a new municipal veterinary service after awarding the contract to improve animal healthcare and comply with welfare regulations.
- Traffic
Woman dies after being hit by vehicle in Alcoy town centre
A pedestrian has lost her life after being struck by a vehicle in the centre of Alcoy.
- Property
Benferri rescues urbanisation abandoned since 2006 to build 370 homes and grow by 44%
The small Vega Baja municipality recovers a town planning project paralysed twenty years ago next to the rambla de Abanilla, despite requiring million-euro investment.
- General
Culture comes this summer to thirteen towns in Alicante with fewer than 500 inhabitants
The Instituto Alicantino de Cultura Juan Gil-Albert is celebrating the second edition of the Cultura -500 cycle, which will bring cultural activities to thirteen small municipalities in the province.
- Fiestas · alicante
The Hogueras Candidate Gala will remain at La Rambla with reduced set-up time
The Gala of Candidates for Bellea del Foc will definitely be held at La Rambla in Alicante, although the event's set-up deadlines will need to be shortened.
- Property
Price of beach flats in Alicante rises 8% for this summer
Spending a week's holiday on the Alicante coast will be more expensive than ever this year, with an 8% increase in the price of beach flats.
- General · alicante, santa pola
Spanish Navy updates nautical charts in waters off Alicante, Tabarca and Santa Pola
The Hydrographic Institute of the Navy is conducting a campaign to update bathymetric and cartographic information in key navigation areas in these waters.
- Weather · santa pola
Weather forecast for Santa Pola: clear and pleasant weather this Wednesday
Santa Pola will enjoy mostly clear skies and pleasant temperatures this Wednesday, ideal conditions for outdoor activities.
- Weather · alicante
Weather in Alicante today, Wednesday 3rd June: favourable conditions
Alicante enjoys mostly favourable weather today, ideal for outdoor activities.
- General · torrevieja
Paseo del Mar leisure centre at Torrevieja Port to open on 11th June
The new Paseo del Mar shopping centre, located at Torrevieja Port, has confirmed its opening for 11th June.
- Fiestas · elche
Elche expects to collect 100,000 flowers for the August Fiestas Battle
The Elche city has already begun preparations for the traditional Battle of the Flowers, one of the most popular events of its patron saint festivities.
- General · alicante
Students propose shade, access routes and sea connection for Alicante's Albufereta
Alicante's Albufereta is once again being analysed as an urban space in need of improvement, with student proposals focusing on better infrastructure and coastal links.