TORREVIEJA, ALICANTE PROVINCE: NEWS

From prison walls to the fairways of Mar Menor Golf: The long road back through musicAllan McCarthy opens up about recovery, second chances and how Murcia prison became the unlikely place where he formed his band Berlin90 Allan McCarthy's story is often told through extraordinary headlines about drugs, prison, a jailhouse.. 05/06/2026

Cloudier skies and cooler temperatures: Alicante weekend weather June 4-7The week is expected to end with a drop in temperatures, increased cloud cover and some scattered showers After a week that began with intense heat, with temperatures reaching 40°C in some parts of the Alicante Region, the weekend looks like.. 04/06/2026

Alicante's newest seafront leisure complex is opening in Torrevieja on June 11The stunning new €61 million Paseo del Mar complex has cinemas, bowling, restaurants and lots more After years of construction and a final bill of €61 million, Torrevieja's new Paseo del Mar shopping and leisure complex is finally ready.. 04/06/2026

Seven arrested for migrant smuggling using 'taxi boats' in Murcia, Almería and AlicanteA joint operation by Spanish and European police dismantles a suspected organised crime network moving migrants from North Africa to southern Spain A suspected criminal network accused of smuggling migrants into Spain using high-speed 'taxi.. 02/06/2026

Man arrested in Benidorm over alleged rental and property scamsInvestigators say tenants, holidaymakers and a prospective buyer handed over deposits for properties and a garage space, the suspect allegedly had no right to rent or sell A 59-year-old man has been arrested in Benidorm on suspicion of fraud, misappropriation.. 02/06/2026

Heat alert activated as temperatures continue to rise: Alicante weather June 1-4Early intense summer heat expected across Alicante Province with a yellow warning in place and some areas set to hit around 40°C A hot and sunny weekend that saw temperatures reach around 36°C closed out the month of May. And June is coming.. 01/06/2026

Spanish morning show mistakes Irish comedy sketch for genuine sunburn competitionAnyone who has spent a summer in Spain will understand exactly why Spanish television thought the sketch might actually be real Ireland is experiencing a heatwave at the moment, and in between articles about how the country is somehow hotter than.. 29/05/2026

Even hotter temperatures on the way: Alicante weekend weather May 28-31Alicante is heading into another hot weekend, with rising temperatures and mostly clear, sunny skies April 2026 has now officially been confirmed as the hottest April on record in Spain, according to AEMET data. And that trend looks set to continue.. 28/05/2026

Costa Blanca to get more buses, better airport links and new routes from June 1The new €3.75 million bus network promises more frequent services and better links to Alicante, Elche and Torrevieja A major new public bus network is launching across the Vega Baja from Monday June 1, with regional officials promising more frequent.. 28/05/2026

Fire at Torrevieja Hospital leaves one person injured and forces evacuationA patient was admitted to intensive care following the incident at the Alicante province hospital A fire at Torrevieja Hospital on Friday afternoon, May 22, left one person injured with burns and several others suffering from smoke inhalation after.. 22/05/2026

Spain blocks major solar plant planned between Murcia and the Vega BajaOfficials say proposed solar complex could cause significant environmental damage across Murcia and Alicante municipalities A major solar energy project planned between Murcia and the Vega Baja has been blocked after Spain's Ministry for Ecological.. 22/05/2026

Spain's first AI-powered traffic lights are coming to one of Orihuela Costa's busiest roundaboutsThe €409,000 system at the Punta Prima roundabout on the N-332 uses machine learning to manage traffic in real time Spain's first AI-powered traffic light system is about to go live at the notorious Punta Prima roundabout at kilometre 52... 21/05/2026

Prison sentence for woman whose dog died after being tied up on scorching Torrevieja rooftopMaikel the dog suffered fatal heatstroke after being left tied up on an exposed terrace for several days in August 2022 A woman in Torrevieja has accepted a one-year prison sentence after her dog, Maikel, died following several days tied up on a sun.. 15/05/2026

Costa Weekly News now available to read free online... find out where!You can now also read the Costa Blanca's newest weekly print publication, CWN, in digital format on their brand-new website Readers interested in up-to-date information about Alicante and the coastal areas of southeast Spain can now access the.. 12/05/2026

The best time to take out a health insurance policy: Young versus older When considering taking out a health insurance policy, many people wonder at what age it is best to do so. Is it worthwhile to be insured when you are young? At what age should you start looking for private medical insurance? There is no perfect age.. 07/05/2026

Local taxes in Spain: Everything property owners need to knowIBI, Plusvalía, waste collection fees and more – a practical guide for anyone who owns property in Spain If you own property in Spain, you'll know the feeling: a letter arrives (or sometimes doesn't) and you suddenly discover.. 22/04/2026

Buying off-plan in Spain: Why conveyancing matters more than everUnderstanding the extra risks behind new-build purchases Buying a property off-plan in Spain can be an attractive prospect. Brand-new homes, modern designs and the potential for capital growth often appeal to both investors and lifestyle buyers.. 13/04/2026

EasyJet reopens its base at Alicante Airport for summer 2026The airline is giving a massive boost to the Alicante summer schedule with 1.7 million seats on 22 European routes EasyJet has officially reopened its seasonal base at Alicante-Elche Airport for the summer, offering 1.7 million seats across 22 routes.. 09/04/2026

Medical, surgical and hospital cover: Essential for expatriates Starting a new life in Spain means embracing new experiences, traditions and a different way of life. To fully enjoy this new stage, it is essential to feel protected. For this reason, having health insurance with medical, surgical and hospital cover.. 07/04/2026

Spainfully Honest: Behind the podcast for people living in or moving to SpainTwo Murcia-based expats host this podcast that is gaining attention for its honest and balanced conversations about life in Spain A new podcast, Spainfully Honest, hosted by two long-time residents, Catherine and Paul, is gaining a loyal following.. 03/04/2026