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Alicante weekend weather July 23-26: Red alert as temperatures could hit 45ºCMore than 50 municipalities in Alicante province are under Aemet's highest-level heat warning Residents across Alicante province have become used to seeing weather warnings this summer, but red alerts are a much rarer sight. That's exactly.. 23/07/2026

Wooden Garage (Garaje Madera) vs. Traditional Garage: Which Is Best for Your Home in Spain?When it comes to choosing a garaje madera (wooden garage) or a traditional garage for your property in Spain, cost, durability, permits and climate are all factors to consider. You have to choose between a traditional concrete or brick structure and a wooden garage..

Costa Blanca beaches closed as red alert brings extreme heat, storms and dangerous windsRed flags have been raised along the Orihuela Costa while councils shut beaches, parks and outdoor spaces The Costa Blanca is battening down the hatches as a rare combination of extreme heat and severe storm warnings forces councils to close beaches.. 23/07/2026

Spain has set out exactly how much greener your fuel needs to be by 2040, and here is what it means for driversNew government targets require fuel suppliers to blend rising percentages of biofuels and renewable gases into petrol and diesel over the next 15 years If you drive a petrol or diesel car in Spain, the fuel going into your tank is going to change gradually.. 23/07/2026

King Charles and Queen Camilla are heading to Spain next year in the first royal state visit for nearly 40 yearsThe historic trip to Spain in 2027 follows the landmark Gibraltar agreement and comes at a moment when British-Spanish relations have rarely felt warmer It has been quite a week for British-Spanish relations. Spain lifted the World Cup on Sunday, with.. 22/07/2026

Renfe strike could affect one of the busiest travel weekends of the summerThousands of passengers could see their journeys affected as train drivers and onboard staff prepare to walk out over concerns about faulty air conditioning Anyone planning to travel by train at the end of the month may want to keep an eye on their.. 22/07/2026

Alicante bears the brunt of Spain's deadly summer heat as temperature-linked deaths climbMore than 120 deaths have been linked to extreme temperatures in just one month, with Alicante accounting for over half of the Valencian Community's total The province of Alicante has emerged as the hardest-hit area in the Valencian Community.. 22/07/2026

Spain moves closer to allowing nurses and physiotherapists prescribe medicinesThe proposed reforms would give nurses and physios in Spain powers previously reserved for doctors, dentists and podiatrists We’re heading into August when the powers that be in Spain usually start winding down for the summer, but this week.. 22/07/2026

Smoking ban approved on bar terraces, beaches and outdoor concerts in SpainSpain's biggest overhaul of smoking laws since 2010 is on the way but not everyone is convinced it will work We all knew it was coming, but few realised it would be so extreme and it’s dividing opinion up and down the country. Spain&rsquo.. 22/07/2026

The confetti has barely settled and Spain are already preparing to host the next World CupLess than 48 hours after Ferran Torres' extra-time winner against Argentina, all eyes are turning to 2030, when Spain co-hosts the tournament on home soil The celebrations are still going. Ferran Torres' 106th-minute goal against Argentina on.. 21/07/2026

Why is there a ten-metre castle sitting on a beach in Alicante?La Vila Joiosa's famous Moors and Christians Festival gets under way on Thursday July 24, and the seafront stage is already stealing the show If you happen to be walking along the Centro beach in La Vila Joiosa this week, don't be alarmed by what.. 21/07/2026

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

More Brits than ever choosing Spain as summer travel boom continuesMore than 2.6 million passengers arrived in Spain from the UK in June alone Despite concerns over airport queues, rising travel costs and ongoing disruption across Europe, British holidaymakers are continuing to flock to Spain in huge numbers. &.. 21/07/2026

Ryanair profits tumble despite carrying more passengers than ever to SpainMillions of Britons flying to Spain use Ryanair every year, and many will be wondering whether rising costs will affect them Ryanair may be carrying more passengers than ever, but soaring fuel costs have taken a sizeable bite out of the airline'.. 21/07/2026

Ryanair flags major delays at Alicante, Malaga, Madrid and Tenerife airports this summerBritish tourists travelling to and from Spain are being advised to allow extra time at the airport British holidaymakers and expats travelling to and from Spain this summer are being warned to leave plenty of extra time at the airport as Ryanair says.. 21/07/2026

Large dogs can now travel on more trains across Spain from July 21Dogs weighing up to 40kg will be allowed on most Renfe services, giving pet owners far more flexibility when travelling around Spain Travelling around Spain with a larger dog is about to become a lot simpler thanks to a major change being introduced.. 20/07/2026

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

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Spain are world champions again, but Argentina made sure the final will be remembered for all the wrong reasons tooFerran Torres' 106th-minute goal sealed a 1-0 victory over ten-man Argentina at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, as ugly scenes after the final whistle overshadowed a landmark night for Spanish football Spain have done it again. Ferran Torres struck.. 20/07/2026