ALICANTE NEWS

Netflix lands World Cup 2030 rights in Spain, with all 104 matches going liveThe streaming giant will show every game in Spain and Andorra, while selected matches, including every Spain game and the final, will also be available on free-to-air television Football fans in Spain have something new to look forward to for the.. 16/10/2026

New Ryanair routes from Spain go on sale for summer 2027Alicante gets Naples and Tangier while Malaga gets a new link to Norwich Holidaymakers already thinking about next summer can start browsing, as Ryanair put the first 29 new routes of its 2027 schedule on sale on Friday October 9.   Alicante.. 16/10/2026

National Day parade in Madrid overshadowed by boos, Ceuta crisis and looming electionPedro Sánchez faced familiar jeers as the King and Queen presided over a ceremony marking Spain’s biggest political moment in years Madrid’s streets filled with crowds, horses and aircraft on Monday October 12 for Spain’s.. 16/10/2026

Foreign homebuyers pull back from Spain as property prices continue to climbOverseas property purchases fell as Spain's property market cools following the end of the Golden Visa scheme Foreign buyers are purchasing fewer homes in Spain, but those who do are paying increasingly high prices. New figures from Spain.. 16/10/2026

ASSSA Open Weeks return: A chance to get to know the company and its services first-hand ASSSA Insurance is once again holding its Open Weeks, an initiative that, for another year, will enable the company to engage more closely with its policyholders and with anyone interested in learning more about its health insurance products.  .. 16/10/2026

Alicante faces its worst rain of the year this weekend as DANA moves inSunday and Monday could bring torrential and persistent downpours to the Alicante coast, with the Cabo de la Nao area among the most at risk The unsettled weekend forecast for Alicante, which warned of possible torrential rain on Sunday, is now looking.. 16/10/2026

Costa Blanca courts Hollywood as Alicante steps up its film industry ambitionsThe province is meeting major international studios in a bid to attract film and television productions and bring more business to local communities From Marvel and Disney to Netflix and HBO, some of the biggest names in entertainment are on the Costa.. 15/10/2026

Alicante weekend weather forecast October 15-18: Torrential rain possible as storms hit this weekendHeavy rain and thunderstorms could affect the Costa Blanca this weekend, with AEMET warning of potentially torrential downpours along the coast on Sunday After enjoying some lovely warm October weather, with temperatures getting close to 30°.. 15/10/2026

Spain's inflation hits 4.9% as fuel prices keep risingThe latest figures show how rising energy costs and supermarket prices are squeezing household budgets Rising fuel prices have pushed inflation in Spain to 4.9% in September, adding to the pressure on household budgets as the colder months approach.. 14/10/2026

Spanish electricity bills could change again in NovemberThe changes come as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz push energy prices back into the spotlight Households across Spain could see a change in their electricity bills from November, with the Government planning to cut two taxes on electricity.. 14/10/2026

Three new speed cameras coming to Alicante roads, including A-31 and DéniaAverage-speed checks will expand across the province, with an additional fixed camera planned near Xàbia The DGT is preparing to activate three new speed cameras in Alicante province, bringing the number of operational average-speed control points.. 14/10/2026

Zenia Boulevard turns pink for a weekend of breast cancer fundraisingPink Ladies will join the shopping centre for live entertainment on Saturday October 17, followed by a five-kilometre charity walk the next morning Zenia Boulevard is preparing for a pink-themed weekend on October 17 and 18, with live music, dancing.. 13/10/2026

Did you know? Tuesday 13th is an unlucky day in Spain, not Friday 13thThe day Tuesday 13th is a day of bad luck in Spain, as opposed to Friday 13th in other cultures Tuesday 13th is an unlucky day in Spain, and not Friday 13th as it is in the United States, the United Kingdom and other Western countries.  .. 13/10/2026

Alicante airport’s busy autumn long weekend points to a record-breaking winter aheadFlights jumped 10% over the October holiday, nearly matching the airport’s August peak Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport closed out a record summer only to roll straight into an unusually busy October, a strong sign for what the coming.. 13/10/2026

Early Alicante grapes and shrinking Valencian orange harvests face a challenging yearWine grape production is expected to fall sharply, while Valencian citrus growers face continuing pressure from overseas imports The intense heat experienced across eastern Spain this year has brought Alicante’s wine grape harvest forward to the.. 13/10/2026

Negotiating Spain house prices: 2026 Buyer's GuideSpainora's guide to negotiating property prices in Spain in 2026 Negotiating a property purchase in Spain requires a blend of market intelligence, cultural awareness, and strategic timing. As we move through 2026, the dynamics between buyers and.. 12/10/2026

Three of only seven beaches worldwide to hold 40 years of Blue Flag status are right here in AlicanteSan Juan beach joins an elite global group that’s never once lost the prestigious award since 1987 Alicante has some genuine bragging rights this autumn. Of the seven beaches worldwide that have held Blue Flag status without a single interruption.. 12/10/2026

What Spain needs to know about the XFG Covid variantCases in Spain are up 3.3% in a week with hospital admissions unaffected so far Covid cases are climbing again in Spain and the XFG variant is now the strain doing most of the circulating, according to the latest surveillance figures and the experts.. 12/10/2026

Guardia Civil celebrates its patron saint on Spain's national holidayOctober 12 brings a double celebration, Spain Day and the feast of the Virgen del Pilar, honoured by officers across the country Today, as Spain marks its national holiday, the Día de la Hispanidad, the country’s Guardia Civil are also celebrating.. 12/10/2026

Housing protests spread across Spain as general strike planned for NovemberFrom the eviction of an 87-year-old woman to mass demonstrations across Spain, a housing crisis has erupted into a political storm as Sánchez calls an early election Spain's housing crisis has gone from a long-running source of frustration.. 09/10/2026