ALICANTE PROVINCE

Alicante's priciest rental asks €40,000 a monthThe vast villa near Alicante Golf has 1,900 square metres of living space, a pool and gardens with century-old trees A luxury villa near Alicante has become the most expensive rental property in the city and across the province, with an asking price.. 26/10/2026

Alicante police arrest four women who dressed as Arab women to steal perfumeNational Police say the suspects worked together, using disguises and lookouts to target a city perfumery The National Police have arrested four women in Alicante, aged between 29 and 43, who are accused of dressing up in disguise to steal from shops.. 26/10/2026

When did you last review your Spanish will? By Alex Radford, Founding Partner, My Lawyer in Spain   Do you live in Spain and have assets here and in other countries? Have you moved house, country or got separated or divorced? Or even married? Have your life circumstances changed?.. 26/10/2026

What’s redefining where people live in retirement?Remaining in the same location or moving closer to family. Historically, these have been the two most popular options for retirees choosing where to live. More recently, there has been a shift, with over a million UK pensioners moving abroad and many others viewing..

Irish crime boss John Gilligan faces 11 years in prison over alleged Costa Blanca drugs labProsecutors are seeking a lengthy prison term and a €120,000 fine following a raid on his Orihuela Costa home in December 2024 Irish criminal John Gilligan could spend more than 11 years behind bars if he is convicted of drug trafficking, illegal.. 26/10/2026

Ryanair flight from Dublin to Bristol lands almost 1,000 miles away in SpainPassengers expecting a short hop across the Irish Sea found themselves touching down in Alicante in the early hours of Sunday A Ryanair flight from Dublin to Bristol ended up in Alicante, nearly 1,000 miles from its intended destination, after severe.. 26/10/2026

Alicante weather forecast Oct 26-29: Temperatures climb to 28°C before showers returnAlicante province can expect a warm, sunny start to the week before cloudier skies arrive along the coast and inland Temperatures expected on Tuesday afternoon, October 27   After a spell of torrential rain and storms last week, Alicante.. 26/10/2026

Spain's November 29 election: where British residents stand on votingUnless you hold Spanish nationality the general election is closed to you, but local elections are a different matter British residents in Spain will not be able to vote in the general election on Sunday November 29 unless they have taken Spanish nationality.. 26/10/2026

Food prices climb again as Spain’s inflation hits the highest since 2023From berries to eggs, nearly 30 everyday products are now more than 5% pricier than a year ago, while fuel costs keep driving the squeeze If your trolley feels heavier on your wallet than it used to, the figures back that up. Spain’s annual inflation.. 23/10/2026

Clocks go back on 25 October, giving Spain an extra hour of sleepHere’s exactly when and how the winter time change works this year Mark the date in your diary. At 3am on Sunday 25 October, clocks across mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands go back to 2am, officially ending summer time and ushering in winter.. 23/10/2026

Is the menú del día still a bargain in Spain?Prices are up 3.5% in a year but Murcia has one of the best deals for a lunch break A menú del día is one of those simple pleasures we all associate with Spain, but with the cost of living creeping up, this lunchtime treat delivers far.. 23/10/2026

Seven turtles born on Benidorm beach return to the sea after a year of careThe loggerhead hatchlings were released at Poniente beach after 14 months at l’Oceanogràfic in Valencia, giving them a stronger chance of survival Seven loggerhead turtles have returned to the Mediterranean after spending their first 14 months.. 23/10/2026

Handyman Malcolm is the man to call for painting and decorating in Murcia and AlicanteRegistered and insured with prices agreed in advance for every job on the Costa Cálida and Costa Blanca Property owners on the Costa Cálida and the Costa Blanca know how quickly odd jobs around the house can pile up, until the to-do.. 22/10/2026

Alicante airport to replace its 15-year-old seats with new ones that have charging pointsAena is spending more than €3 million on the terminal’s benches while work on the Ifach VIP lounge gets under way Waiting for a flight at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is about to get a little more comfortable and convenient.. 22/10/2026

Spanish Energy helps expats in Spain fix electricity prices before winterFree comparisons are available in English for holiday home owners and full-time residents of Spain Winter is well on its way and when the clocks go back on Sunday October 25, the darker evenings will see most households switching on the lights, heaters.. 22/10/2026

Online errands could save households in Spain €2,140 a yearNew research estimates people save 177 hours annually by managing banking, shopping, insurance and official paperwork digitally Doing the weekly shop, booking a medical appointment or sorting out paperwork no longer has to mean travelling across town... 22/10/2026

Alicante weekend weather forecast October 22-25: Temperatures to hit 28°CThe latest forecast points to a nice October weekend across the Alicante Province, with some cloud and afternoon temperatures reaching 27°C in some areas on Sunday After last week's torrential rain and flooding, the latest forecast from.. 22/10/2026

Smoking in Spain falls to its lowest level in more than 30 yearsThe number of daily smokers has more than halved since 1993, but heavy drinking is becoming more common and obesity remains a concern across the country Smoking is becoming less common in Spain, with just 15.4% of people aged over 15 now lighting.. 21/10/2026

October 24 to 31: Free Halloween fun at Zenia BoulevardA Tunnel of Terror and a costume contest are among the free activities on offer in Orihuela Costa Zenia Boulevard commercial centre is getting into the Halloween spirit with a week of free activities for all ages, running from Saturday October 24.. 21/10/2026

This Costa Blanca golf resort has just won one of Spain’s top travel awards againThe luxury golf resort has now won the national title ten times, adding to seven European awards as it celebrates 15 years on the Costa Blanca Las Colinas Golf & Country Club has been named Spain’s Leading Villa Resort at the 2026.. 21/10/2026