ALICANTE NEWS

Alicante is investing over €2 million to make its forests more resilient to wildfiresAround 100 municipalities across the province will benefit from grants to strengthen fire prevention infrastructure and maintain access routes for emergency services With wildfires continuing to pose a serious threat across Spain this summer, the Alicante.. 07/08/2026

Orihuela Costa park among 22 children's play areas upgraded across the municipalityOrihuela City Council says dozens more children's parks are set to be renovated as part of its ongoing improvement programme   Families in Orihuela Costa have another refreshed place for children to enjoy after the latest round of playground.. 06/08/2026

August 9-16 San Roque neighbourhood fiesta in TorreviejaOne of the Costa Blanca’s favourite festivals returns with paellas, carnival and eight days of celebrations One of Torrevieja's most popular summer fiestas is back, with eight days of live music, children's entertainment, great food.. 05/08/2026

WATCH: Spearfisher caught using harpoon gun in bathing area on Orihuela CostaOrihuela Local Police say the activity poses a serious risk to swimmers and carries fines of up to €760   A diver was caught red-handed by Orihuela Local Police spearfishing with a harpoon gun in a designated bathing area on Orihuela.. 04/08/2026

What does the scrapping of the National Rental Registration Number mean for owners or potential buyers of property in Spain? By Alex Radford, Founding Partner, My Lawyer in Spain   Since late 2024, owners of properties in Spain who have wished to rent them out short term have had another legal hoop to jump through. To comply with Royal Decree 1312/2024, they were.. 04/08/2026

Preventive medicine: Everything you need to know Health is not only about feeling well at a given moment, but also about knowing that we will feel well in the future. Self‑care, healthy habits and medical check‑ups are essential for preventing illness and improving people’s quality of life.. 04/08/2026

New public car park opens in Torrevieja with space for hundreds of vehiclesThe 7,000m² site is the first of five new parking areas planned to ease congestion around the Costa Blanca city centre Drivers in Torrevieja will have more parking options from Saturday August 1 with the opening of a new public car park on the.. 31/07/2026

Clean Now Alicante celebrates 300-client milestone with eyes on international expansionThe Alicante-based company says its success has come from doing the simple things well, delivering reliable service and building lasting relationships Reaching your first 300 clients is a milestone any business would be proud of, but for Alicante-.. 30/07/2026

Business as usual for Seguro Parking despite recent Alicante Airport disruptionDrivers can continue to enjoy the same hassle-free airport parking service they've relied on in Alicante and Murcia for more than 15 years Anyone flying to and from Alicante Airport this summer can continue booking with confidence after Seguro.. 30/07/2026

Homes threatened as fire breaks out beside Torrevieja nature reserveThe blaze came within 100 metres of properties in La Siesta and El Chaparral before firefighters brought it under control Residents of two Torrevieja urbanisations were left fearing the worst on Wednesday evening, July 29, after a vegetation fire.. 30/07/2026

Europe's most stolen dog breeds revealed: Is yours on the list?From French Bulldogs to Dachshunds, some of Europe's best-loved pets are proving irresistible to criminals Spain is definitely a nation of animal lovers and for many of us, a dog is part of the family. The thought of someone stealing a beloved.. 29/07/2026

Campoamor residents demand urgent action over beach access and deteriorating conditionsResidents, holidaymakers and beachgoers joined a protest demanding improvements to one of Orihuela Costa's most popular beaches Hundreds of residents, holidaymakers and visitors gathered at Barranco Rubio beach in Campoamor on Saturday to demand.. 29/07/2026

Child injured after golf buggy plunges off bridge at Rojales golf courseThe youngster was taken to Torrevieja Hospital after the buggy left the track and fell around three metres A child was rushed to hospital on Monday July 27 after the golf buggy they were travelling in left the track and plunged around three metres.. 28/07/2026

Popular Torrevieja Friday market relocated for two weeks this summerThe usual Friday market at Antonio Soria Park is being rescheduled to make way for one of the Costa Blanca's biggest summer events Anyone planning a visit to Torrevieja's popular Friday market over the next couple of weeks will need to check.. 21/07/2026

Eight cars destroyed in string of arson attacks in Guardamar del SeguraCrews from three Alicante fire stations were called out to tackle multiple blazes overnight Eight vehicles were destroyed by fire overnight on Saturday July 18 in Guardamar del Segura, in what the Alicante Provincial Fire Consortium has confirmed.. 20/07/2026

Hidden herd of 29 sheep and goats seized from San Miguel de Salinas farmNone of the animals concealed on the Alicante property had ever seen a vet A flock of 29 sheep and goats has been seized by the Guardia Civil after being found hidden on a farm in San Miguel de Salinas. None of the animals had identification tags.. 20/07/2026

Why trusting the doctor is essential for health Medical professionals are indispensable figures in society, as they improve people’s quality of life. They do not only treat illnesses, but also listen to their patients, accompany them and provide support throughout all stages of their lives.. 08/07/2026

Skip the summer taxi queues and let Airport Buses take the stress out of your Murcia transferAirport Buses offers four routes covering the Murcia coastline, Costa Blanca south and as far as Mojácar in Almería With the summer holidays in full swing and Murcia International Airport busier than ever, the last thing anyone wants.. 02/07/2026

Keeping homes and businesses clean across Alicante and the Costa Blanca just got easier with Clean Now ARCHIVED ARTICLE - Helping with everything from regular home cleaning to Airbnb turnovers and deep cleans across the Costa Blanca Between the fine orange Calima dust, muddy rain, sand and humidity, keeping a home or office clean in Spain can.. 29/06/2026

Airport Buses launches new routes that make summer travel to Murcia Airport even easierAirport Buses provides straightforward, prebooked air-conditioned transfers linking Murcia Airport with key coastal and inland destinations For anyone living along the Costa Cálida, Costa Blanca or down towards Almería, getting to.. 22/06/2026