News
Daily editorial summaries of regional news from Alicante province — weather, traffic, fiestas, property and expat life. Spanish sources, English digest.
- Property
Mutxamel gives the green light to the redevelopment of Río Park after 50 years of waiting
Mutxamel moves forward with the urban redevelopment of Río Park, an area awaiting modernisation for five decades.
- General · alicante
Alicante University students present architectural projects for La Albufereta
Architecture students from the UA showcase their urban design proposals for the coastal area of La Albufereta in Alicante.
- Weather · orihuela
Inland Alicante exceeds 40 degrees on a scorching day
Temperatures in the interior and pre-coastal areas of Alicante province have reached stifling levels, exceeding 40 degrees.
- General
Guadalest, the Alicante village accessible only through a tunnel carved into the rock
Guadalest stands out as one of the most unique villages in Alicante due to its distinctive access through a tunnel carved into the rock.
- General · denia
Fin whale spotted in Dénia: whale watching season begins
The world's second-largest animal appears in Dénia waters, marking the start of cetacean watching season in the Marina Alta.
- Fiestas · alicante
Hogueras de San Juan in Alicante to have two official public holidays in 2026
The Generalitat Valenciana and Alicante's Ayuntamiento confirm that the Hogueras will have two festive days this year.
- General
Provincial Council invests over 170,000 euros to improve El Plano Recreational Area in Sax
The provincial institution has allocated funds to revitalise and improve accessibility at the natural area in Sax.
- General
Alicante Provincial Council creates a territorial analysis service to advise town halls
The Provincial Council presents the new Economic and Territorial Intelligence Service to offer technical support to municipalities in the province in planning and decision-making.
- General · alicante
Teachers from IES Las Lomas protest during PAU exams at the University of Alicante
Teachers from IES Las Lomas staged a protest with banners and chants during the University Access Tests, as part of the education strike they are carrying out in the Comunidad Valenciana.
- Property
Consell amends allocation system for social housing
The Valencian government introduces changes to the social housing decree approved just over a year ago, whilst maintaining developers' control over allocations.
- Property · alicante
Les Naus developer charged over one million euros extra for recruiting members with a waiting list
Francisco Ordiñana agreed to charge over one million euros extra for recruiting cooperative members at Les Naus despite a waiting list existing for the protected housing.
- Weather · santa pola
Weather in Santa Pola: clear skies and sunny conditions for Tuesday 2nd June
Santa Pola will enjoy a mostly clear day with pleasant, sunny weather throughout the day.
- Weather · alicante
Alicante to enjoy clear skies and pleasant weather this Tuesday 2nd June
The weather forecast for today, Tuesday, in Alicante indicates mostly clear skies, allowing for a sunny and pleasant day.
- Fiestas · elche
Elda closes its Moros y Cristianos with a thunderous reconquest
The city of Elda concluded its Moros y Cristianos festivities this Monday with the traditional reconquest act that made the streets rumble.
- General · torrevieja
Torrevieja tenders cultural management of Auditorium and Theatre for nearly 3 million annually
The council is putting out to tender the comprehensive management of the Municipal Theatre, International Auditorium and Floating Museums for a sum close to 3 million euros per year.
- Fiestas · alicante
Online ticket sales for the 2026 Hogueras de San Juan bullfighting fair kick off successfully
Ticket sales for the 2026 Hogueras de San Juan bullfighting fair have generated great anticipation, with the programme headlined by Morante, Manzanares and Roca Rey.
- General · alicante
Two Alicante playwrights face off in Torneig de Dramatúrgia at Teatre Arniches
Morgan Blasco and Josi Alvarado, both from Alicante, compete in the quarter-finals of the Torneig de Dramatúrgia organised by the Institut Valencià de Cultura.
- General · calpe
Calpe completes stormwater collector works in Borumbot to reduce flood risk
Aigües de Calp has completed works on the stormwater collector in the Borumbot area, reducing the risk of flooding during heavy rainfall.
- General
Prison for man accused of burning vehicles and threatening neighbours in Callosa de Segura
A man has been remanded in prison accused of setting fire to several vehicles and making threats against residents in Callosa de Segura.
- General · alicante
Ciudad de la Luz signs agreement with Good Films to shoot 20 films in 10 years
Production company Good Films commits to shooting 20 films at the Alicante studios over the next decade, providing a significant boost to Ciudad de la Luz.
- General · alicante
Casa de la Concordia opens in Alicante with tributes to Suárez and Juan Carlos I
The new cultural space in Alicante inaugurates focusing on the Transition, without references to the democratic memory initially planned.
- Weather · santa pola
Weather in Santa Pola: cloudy skies this Monday 1st June
Santa Pola dawns this Monday with mostly cloudy skies during the early hours of the day.
- Weather · alicante
Weather in Alicante today Monday 1st June: favourable conditions for outdoor activities
Alicante presents mostly favourable weather today, ideal for enjoying outdoor activities this Monday 1st June.
- Property · elche
Elche court sets precedent against holiday let fraud
A court ruling enables action against tenants who sign temporary contracts and refuse to vacate the property.