COSTA BLANCA, ALICANTE PROVINCE: NEWS

Warm days ahead as temperatures creep back up: Alicante weather forecast September 21-24Plenty of sunshine is on the way and temperatures  will reach the low 30s in parts of the Alicante Province After the storms and heavy rain seen across parts of the province last week, the weather is looking much calmer across Alicante this.. 21/09/2026

British fugitive on UK's most wanted list arrested in Orihuela CostaThe 51-year-old was wanted for an outstanding eight-and-a-half-year sentence for fraud and money laundering The Guardia Civil has arrested one of the UK's twelve most wanted fugitives in Orihuela Costa as part of the international Most Wanted.. 21/09/2026

Autumn officially arrives in Spain this week as days start getting shorterThe autumn equinox arrives on Wednesday with almost equal hours of daylight and darkness Summer is officially coming to an end in Spain this week, although you might not notice much difference in the weather just yet.   The autumn equinox.. 21/09/2026

Alicante looks forward to huge cruise ship weekend as 20,000 tourists arriveFive ships will dock at Alicante port from Thursday to Sunday with Friday expected to be the busiest day Alicante is preparing for a record-breaking weekend as almost 20,000 cruise passengers are expected to arrive in the city between Thursday and.. 18/09/2026

Bars and restaurants in La Manga had a quieter summer, but the water sports business is boomingThe president of the local business association says it's been a good season overall, but the hospitality sector is adjusting after years of post-pandemic growth It's been a summer of two halves in La Manga and Cabo de Palos. While the nautical.. 18/09/2026

Disney’s Tangled gives Alicante studios a fairytale-sized boostFilming at Ciudad de la Luz has been extended as the production brings jobs, spending and global attention to the region Disney’s live-action version of Tangled is set to remain at Ciudad de la Luz in Alicante until around October 21, following.. 18/09/2026

Foreign pickpocket gang arrested at Alicante Airport after targeting travellersNational Police say the suspects were part of an itinerant group travelling to Spain to commit thefts Three foreign men have been arrested after allegedly stealing a traveller's wallet at Alicante-Elche Airport. The suspects, aged 25, 41 and 75.. 18/09/2026

Spain has burned through nearly 300,000 hectares of land this year, almost half of the EU's entire totalNew figures confirm the scale of the 2026 wildfire season, though the pace of destruction has slowed considerably since early September Nearly 300,000 hectares of Spanish land have been destroyed by wildfires so far in 2026, according to the European.. 18/09/2026

New EU rules could ban social media accounts for children under 13The proposed rules would introduce parental controls, private profiles and limits on addictive features such as endless scrolling Children across the European Union could face major new restrictions on social media, gaming platforms and artificial.. 18/09/2026

Spain will extend cost of living support as fuel and other prices continue to riseCurrent support measures expire on September 30 as the government prepares to decide what will continue from October Families across Spain could receive further help with rising living costs from October as the government works on extending its current.. 18/09/2026

K9 Club's beautiful rescue mum Kiara is still waiting for her forever homeThe gentle Labrador cross is patiently waiting at the Callosa de Segura shelter for a family of her very own K9 Club is a registered non-profit charity on the Costa Blanca, number CV-01-043388-A, dedicated to rescuing and rehoming dogs and cats. The.. 17/09/2026

Red alert issued in Murcia as storms bring flooding and disruption across SpainTorrential rain has caused flooding, travel disruption and thousands of emergency call-outs across eastern Spain, with one man confirmed dead after his vehicle was swept away by floodwater in Barcelona Storms have caused flooding and major disruption.. 17/09/2026

Alicante Airport heads for 20 million passengers after record AugustThe Costa Blanca gateway has already handled almost 15 million passengers this year Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is heading towards another record year after handling more than 2.3 million passengers in August alone.  .. 17/09/2026

Storms and heavy rain before sunshine returns: Alicante weekend weather forecast September 17-20An orange weather warning is in place as storms and heavy rain hit Alicante Province before conditions improve for the weekend An orange weather alert is in place along the Alicante coast today, with more heavy rain and thunderstorms expected after.. 17/09/2026

Guardia Civil could be sent to drivers who activate Spain’s V16 emergency beacon The DGT wants traffic officers to respond to every beacon alert across Spain, but staffing concerns have already been raised Spain's controversial V16 emergency beacon could soon trigger a more direct response from the Guardia Civil, with.. 17/09/2026

Fuel price shock as more than 2,200 Spanish petrol stations charge over €2The latest figures reveal enormous differences in fuel prices across Spain as drivers face another costly autumn More than 2,200 petrol stations across Spain are now charging at least €2 a litre for fuel, giving drivers another unwelcome reminder.. 16/09/2026

September 19: Join Wolfe Tones, Orihuela Costa, for a charity day supporting Casa CunaThe Dream Hills bar will host a morning of local stalls, special offers and prizes to raise money for vulnerable mothers and children Wolfe Tones Irish Bar in Dream Hills, Orihuela Costa, is hosting a special charity day this Saturday September 19.. 16/09/2026

Alicante Airport gets €868 million investment as Spain freezes airport feesThe Costa Blanca airport is set for major terminal and airfield improvements as passenger numbers continue to soar Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is set for an €868 million investment over the next five years as part of a huge.. 16/09/2026

Holidaymakers dodge a hefty rise in Spanish airport feesAena’s planned fee rises have faced growing opposition from airlines like Ryanair and Spain’s competition watchdog Passengers flying from Spanish airports will only see a tiny increase in fees over the coming years, after the government.. 16/09/2026

Five Alicante chefs put their twist on the humble tapaThe fourth edition of La Millor Tapeta del Món brings local flavours and creative cooking to Alicante’s Central Market Fancy discovering some of Alicante’s best tapas without having to travel around the province? That’s the idea.. 15/09/2026