ALICANTE NEWS

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

Spain unveils €23 billion fund to tackle the housing crisisThe money will be used to build 15,000 homes throughout Spain each year President of the Government Pedro Sánchez has announced a major new fund designed to pump billions into Spain's struggling housing market and help bring down soaring.. 16/02/2026

Sunnier days are coming but the wind persists: Alicante weather forecast for February 16-19Temperatures are on the rise this week, with mostly clear skies but moderate to strong winds will continue The weather is definitely on the turn for the better across Alicante, although the wind hasn’t quite finished with us yet. The good.. 16/02/2026

Spain's minimum wage set to rise 3.1% to €1,221 per month as government signs off on increaseThe pay increase will be backdated to the start of the year for minimum wage earners across Spain   We’re already half way through February but the news Spain’s minimum wage earners have been waiting for is finally here. On Monday February..

High prices push tourists to rethink Spain holidays despite record takingsShorter stays and rising costs signal a shift in travel habits at home and abroad Spain’s tourism industry may be breaking revenue records, but new figures suggest the sector’s golden goose might be losing a little of its shine as high prices.. 13/02/2026

Wetherspoon opens first Spanish pub at Alicante Airport with full English breakfasts and pints of GuinnessThe British chain's European debut features a smoking terrace and menu blending home favourites with Spanish dishes British pub giant Wetherspoon opened its first ever outlet in Spain on Monday morning, February 9, bringing full English breakfasts..

Asteroid set to smash into the Moon in biggest impact humanity has ever witnessedThe December 2032 collision will release a force greater than any nuclear explosion on Earth Mark your calendars for a once-in-a-lifetime event on December 22, 2032. That's the day a massive asteroid is expected to slam into the Moon in what scientists..

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

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

Alicante airport continues its unstoppable run as Brits keep flying inThe Costa Blanca hub had another record-breaking January and is now Spain's sixth busiest airport Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport has kicked off 2026 with another record-breaking month, proving that last year's phenomenal performance.. 13/02/2026

Police bust British expats running pirate TV network from Costa Blanca homeTwo men aged 70 and 50 were arrested in Alicante after National Police uncovered an illegal streaming operation worth €190,000 A house in Alicante has been revealed as the nerve centre of an illegal streaming operation that gave hundreds of people.. 13/02/2026

Spain's population hits 49.6 million with foreign-born milestoneOne in five residents now born abroad as migration drives record growth Spain's population has reached a new high of 49,570,725 as of January 1, 2026, up 442,428 from last year, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INE). For the.. 13/02/2026

Over-45s face ageism barrier in Spain's job huntRed Cross study reveals widespread bias as older workers share their stories If you're over 45 and job hunting in Spain, you might hear comments like "We need more active people" or "You're not up to date with tech." A new.. 12/02/2026

New speed cameras rolled out across Alicante as DGT steps up crackdownThe section control radars are being tested on busy stretches near Elche, Novelda and Crevillent Drivers in Alicante are being warned that new average speed cameras are now being tested on some of the province’s busiest roads, as Spain&rsquo.. 12/02/2026

Final day of rail strike saw 700 cancellations across SpainLow staff turnout led to widespread cancellations and commuter chaos Thousands of rail passengers across Spain faced fresh disruption on Wednesday February 11 as the third and final day of strike action led to around 700 train cancellations nationwide.. 12/02/2026

Taxis throughout the Valencian Community go on strike this FebruaryThe 24-hour work stoppage will impact Alicante and the wider Valencian Community The taxi situation is already far from ideal in Alicante and other tourist areas but things are gong to get a whole lot worse with news that cab drivers throughout the.. 12/02/2026

A windy but brighter few days ahead: Alicante weekend weather February 12-15Temperatures are expected to drop over the weekend, and there will be strong winds at times, but plenty of bright spells too The next few days in Alicante will feel chilly again, and the wind will pick up at times. The good news is there will be.. 12/02/2026

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..

Where to see the best almond blossoms in Alicante this February, according to National GeographicNational Geographic selected Tàrbena as the best place to see the almond blossoms in Alicante Well, after what must have been the gloomiest and greyest January in Spain for a long time, February's almond blossom season will be just what.. 11/02/2026

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