COSTA BLANCA, 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

Costa Blanca targets Canadian golfers and wellness tourists as US travel dropsHigh-spending visitors from Canada stay 10-14 nights, spending double what Alicante currently collects Canadians are increasingly choosing Spain over the USA for their holidays, and the Costa Blanca is ready to capitalise on this shift. The latest Outbound.. 05/06/2026

Amazon Prime Day 2026 finally has dates in Spain and bargain hunters won't have long to waitFour days of exclusive discounts are coming later this month, with deals on everything from electronics to home essentials If you’ve been holding off on buying that new air fryer, laptop or summer gadget, Amazon has now confirmed exactly when Prime.. 05/06/2026

Are you overpaying for electricity in Spain? Gana Energía can helpBritish expats and holiday home owners across Spain are switching to a smarter energy deal and the process couldn't be simpler Moving to Spain or buying a holiday home here is a dream come true for thousands of British expats. But if there'.. 04/06/2026

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

Spain's hottest May ever: record deaths and sea temperatures101 heat-related fatalities recorded as coastline sees warmest waters since records began Spain has just experienced its deadliest May for heat ever recorded, with 101 deaths attributed to high temperatures, according to estimates published Wednesday.. 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

Alicante tourism breaks the €1 billion mark in April for the first timeRecord foreign visitor spending shows the Costa Blanca is proving far less seasonal than before Here's some great news for the Costa Blanca: foreign tourism brought in more than €1 billion to Alicante province in April for the first time ever.. 03/06/2026

Spain's favourite supermarket finally reopens on SundaysAround 320 stores in coastal and tourist areas across Spain will extend hours and open Sundays from June 22 Mercadona is bringing back Sunday opening at hundreds of stores across Spain for the summer in a move that will make life easier for holidaymakers.. 03/06/2026

Segura basin stays steady at 60% as summer water supply holds firmStrong reserves and stable transfers mean no shortages expected for the year ahead The Segura basin, which supplies water to both Murcia and Alicante, is heading into summer on a reassuring note, with water supplies holding steady and no risk.. 02/06/2026

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

Snake season is here: What to do if you spot one in SpainThe warmer weather brings snakes out of hiding, but most species found in Spain are harmless The horseshoe whip snake   As temperatures climb across Spain, there's one type of critter that becomes a lot more active and fills most people.. 02/06/2026

Thousands in Alicante province set for income tax cut under new regional plansThe Valencian government says the move is designed to help the "forgotten" middle classes Millions of people across the Valencian Community, including thousands living in Alicante province, could soon see their income tax bills reduced under.. 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

People in Spain are working longer than most Europeans despite growing focus on work-life balanceNew figures show workers in Spain put in more hours than the EU average, while countries such as the Netherlands and Germany enjoy significantly shorter working weeks Workers in Spain are spending more time on the job than the average European employee.. 02/06/2026

British holidaymakers flock to the Costa Blanca for half-term breaksThe Costa Blanca joins Mallorca and Tenerife among Spain's most popular destinations for British travellers The Costa Blanca has once again proved to be a hit with British holidaymakers, with new figures showing the area was one of the most popular.. 01/06/2026

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

Spain's pay rises still aren't reaching many workersAverage salaries are increasing, but millions in Spain are still earning close to €1,000 a month and regional and gender gaps remain wide Spain’s wages are continuing to rise on paper, helped in part by repeated increases to the minimum wage.. 29/05/2026

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

Missing British woman found safe near Valencia but beloved dog still missingWendy Iles, 68, disappeared while travelling back to the UK from the Costa Blanca after her campervan reportedly broke down A British woman who vanished near Valencia after becoming stranded during a journey back to the UK has now been found safe.. 29/05/2026