BENIDORM, MARINA BAIXA NEWS

Marina Baixa still battling water scarcity as Supreme Court upholds river flowsDespite storms elsewhere in Spain, low reservoirs and court ruling leave Benidorm area on high alert While much of Spain is breathing a sigh of relief after recent Atlantic storms boosted water reserves, one corner of Alicante province is still in the.. 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

British duo arrested in Benidorm over fake kidnapping plot to net €830Specialist officers were brought in from Madrid before the authorities realised it was an elaborate scam Two British tourists have been arrested in Benidorm after allegedly staging a bizarre fake kidnapping and demanding an €830 (£725).. 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

Benidorm invests €500,000 for safer cycling on Avenida de l'AlbirNew roundabout and bike upgrades set to ease traffic near schools and campsites Benidorm Ayuntamiento has approved a project to boost road safety on Avenida de l'Albir, the CV-7532 stretch linking the town to l'Alfàs del Pi. Known locally.. 24/02/2026

British expat tragically found dead after going missing from Benidorm hospitalPete Jackson, 54, was well-known in Benidorm and was well regarded in the community The family of a British man who disappeared after discharging himself from a Benidorm hospital at the weekend have confirmed the tragic news that he has been found.. 13/02/2026

Urgent search launched for missing British man in BenidormFamily fear for the safety of the well-known expat last seen leaving hospital on Saturday morning Family and friends are becoming increasingly worried about a British expat who vanished after discharging himself from a hospital in Benidorm over the.. 11/02/2026

From Cieza blossoms to Andalucía and Benidorm: Taquilla Tickets reveals March and April tripsThe Mazarron-based tour operator has announced a packed spring programme of day trips, festivals and mini-breaks across southern Spain After a busy start to the year, Taquilla Tickets has unveiled a jam-packed March and April 2026 line-up, featuring.. 22/01/2026

Alicante's natural parks remain closed amid extreme fire risk and looming stormsHeatwave triggers maximum alert and park closures with thunderstorms forecast to bring added danger Due to the ongoing extreme risk of forest fires, natural parks in Alicante remain closed as authorities take precautions against the effects of a severe.. 19/08/2025

Remember the time Benidorm starred in a classic UK Postcode Lottery advert?Discover the story behind the legendary British ad “Derek, we’re off to Benidorm” The coastal resort of Benidorm is a beloved getaway destination for Brits thanks to its many British-owned pubs, shops selling UK goods and friendly hotel..

Where to find the best British fish and chip shops in BenidormCosta Blanca's tourist capital boasts a tasty catch of restaurants that serve up this typical British dish Tourism accounts for a whopping 40% of Benidorm's turnover, making it arguably the Costa Blanca's tourist capital. Every year, tens.. 16/02/2023

WATCH: Video shows drone rescuing of drowning swimmer in Benidorm drillOfficials from across Alicante province were invited to see first-hand how drones can potentially save lives at sea Drones are being put to more and more use in a variety of fields, from monitoring climate change to assisting in search operations.. 23/02/2022