ALICANTE NEWS

Bryan Adams to return to Murcia on November 6Tickets for the concert in Murcia will go on sale in early March Canadian star Bryan Adams is returning to the city of Murcia for another concert on 6th November following a few sell-out dates at the Palacio de Deportes (click for map) in recent years.. 02/03/2026

Alicante Airport runway to close every night for taxiway worksThe closures run from March 2 to 29 and will affect both late arrivals to Alicante and some very early morning departures If you're flying into or out of Alicante-Elche Airport late at night or in the very early hours during March, it's worth.. 02/03/2026

Torrevieja to stage its biggest ever earthquake and tsunami drill this WednesdayMore than 350 emergency workers, helicopters, drones and ES-Alert messages will put the city’s disaster response to the test Torrevieja is set for a major shake-up on Wednesday March 4, but there is no need to panic. The city will be hosting &ldquo.. 02/03/2026

Muddy rain, wind alerts and thunderstorms on the way: Alicante weather forecast March 2-5Cloud, strong winds and the chance of thunderstorms are all on the cards for Alicante this week, with Saharan dust looming overhead You might want to hold off on washing the car or cleaning the windows because March is getting off to a rather murky.. 02/03/2026

New weather radar will deliver earlier and more accurate storm warnings across the Region of MurciaState of the art dual technology will improve accuracy in detecting rain, hail and snow in Murcia and Alicante A new weather radar operated by the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) is due to become operational in early March at Sierra de la Pila.. 27/02/2026

Torrevieja's clucking nuisance: The battle to clear the streets of chickensAn avian flu alert is fowling up plans to rehome hundreds of feral birds roaming the Costa Blanca city Not to put too fine a point on it, but Torrevieja has a chicken problem. Hundreds of feral roosters, hens and chicks have made themselves at home.. 26/02/2026

Huge €868 million boost confirmed for Alicante Airport expansionA major overhaul to the terminal and other facilities planned at the Costa Blanca gateway Big changes are on the way for Alicante Elche Miguel Hernández Airport, with airport operator Aena confirming it will pour €868 million into the.. 26/02/2026

Costa Blanca house prices soar as Benidorm and Torrevieja push affordability to the limitA new report lays bare the growing affordability gap on Spain's Costa Blanca, where tourist towns are pricing out everyday buyers Buying a home on the Costa Blanca has never been harder. A new report from property consultancy Tinsa Accumin paints.. 25/02/2026

New leisure centre at Torrevieja Port to open at the end of AprilThe long delayed Torrevieja port development promises cinemas, bowling and restaurants Following delay after delay, the new Paseo del Mar leisure centre at the Port of Torrevieja is finally set to open between the end of April and the beginning of.. 24/02/2026

Orihuela Costa residents can now report public maintenance problems online, in EnglishA new website from Orihuela Town Hall makes it easier than ever to flag maintenance issues in the local area Orihuela Town Hall has launched a new website designed to make it much easier for residents and property owners in Orihuela Costa to report.. 23/02/2026

Alicante announces exciting new direct flights to vibrant North African cityThree weekly flights will connect the Costa Blanca to Morocco’s popular coastal destination Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport, now Spain's sixth busiest by passenger volume, is set to add a fresh international route to.. 20/02/2026

Pilar de la Horadada calls for AP-7 toll to be removed after another price increaseThe mayor says the latest rise makes trips to Alicante very expensive and adds pressure to other local roads The mayor of Pilar de la Horadada has spoken out after the latest rise in AP‑7 tolls, calling for the charge to be removed completely.. 19/02/2026

Alicante tops Spain's foreign property charts again with Brits still going strongThe Dutch are closing in on British buyers as Alicante cements its place at the top of Spain's international property market Alicante province has once again topped the national rankings for international home purchases, with foreign buyers accounting.. 18/02/2026

Bird boxes installed at Torrevieja hospital to combat mosquitoesSwifts, capable of devouring 10,000 mosquitoes per day, are annual visitors to the Costa Blanca The warm spell sweeping across southern Spain this February might feel lovely if you’re enjoying a coffee in the sun, but it has brought one very.. 18/02/2026

Airlines predict a record summer at Alicante AirportNew flights to Armenia and North Africa will join the expanded UK connections for summer 2026 Airlines are gearing up for what could be the busiest summer ever at Alicante Elche Miguel Hernández Airport, with early forecasts pointing to a 9.. 16/02/2026

Alicante records hottest winter day since records began as temperatures hit 27°CWednesday February 11 saw tropical night temperatures of 22°C and daytime highs of 27°C in Alicante The province of Alicante has just experienced its warmest winter day on record, with temperatures reaching levels you'd normally expect.. 13/02/2026

WIN free tickets to the EQUIMUR Horse Show 12th to 15th March!IFEPA hosts the 30th edition of the second most important annual horse show in Spain The 30th annual EQUIMUR International Thoroughbred Horse Show is being held from 12th to 15th March at the IFEPA exhibition and show venue in Torre Pacheco, along with an..

British man arrested for fatal shooting in Orihuela Costa, SpainPolice are still investigating the drug-related killing after a body was found in a residential area of Campoamor A British man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 29-year-old English man whose body was discovered on December.. 10/02/2026

Discover your dream coastal property in Spain with SpainoraIndependent guides to properties, golf, beaches & lifestyle across 5 stunning Mediterranean regions Spainora offers a complete guide to Spanish coastal living, helping clients discover the best of Spain's Mediterranean coast. From the Costa.. 20/01/2026

Celebrate Christmas Day in La Zenia with the biggest beach party in EuropeThousands of people flock to the Orihuela Costa’s Cala Bosque each year for a Christmas Day with a real difference Are you tired of the same old Christmas celebrations? Looking for a unique and exciting way to spend the holiday season? Look.. 16/12/2025