COSTA BLANCA, ALICANTE PROVINCE: NEWS

Renfe's super sale is back with train tickets across Spain starting at €7The ten-day sale covers all major routes across Spain with upgrade options available for €3 extra Renfe is launching its mega January sale this Thursday the 8th, offering AVE tickets from €15 and Avlo tickets from their usual lowest price.. 07/01/2026

Could your winter coat land you a driving fine in Spain?What the law says about coats, boots and heels behind the wheel As the Spanish winter chill sets in, it is tempting to bundle up in your favourite coat before hopping into the car. But hold on a minute. That bulky winter coat you are wearing could actually.. 07/01/2026

Spain proposes increasing minimum wage to €1,221 in 2026The 3.1% salary hike throughout Spain will have retroactive effects from January 1 The Spanish government has just proposed to unions and employers that the national minimum wage be raised by 3.1% in 2026, reaching €1,221 gross per month.. 07/01/2026

British sex offender arrested on the Costa BlancaThe 41-year-old, subject to an International Arrest Warrant, was picked up by police in San Fulgencio National Police officers have arrested a 41 year old British man in San Fulgencio on the Costa Blanca after discovering he was wanted by the authorities.. 07/01/2026

Spain pilots cheaper train tickets for passengers willing to standThe proposal would let travellers board full trains at a reduced price rather than waiting for next service Spain could debut a new way to travel by train in 2026, standing instead of sitting in exchange for a cheaper fare. The formula, already common.. 07/01/2026

2025 becomes the second warmest year on recordGlobally, we’re inching closer to the 1.5°C limit that scientists warn could spell disaster for the planet Carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere (NASA)   As we wave goodbye to 2025, there is one record nobody.. 05/01/2026

Supermarket opening hours in Spain on January 5 and January 6, Three Kings' DayFinal festive feast preparations will need to be done on Monday as most places will close this Tuesday With Christmas, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day now firmly in the rear-view mirror, Three Kings' Day looms as the final festive occasion.. 05/01/2026

Storm Francis forces Orihuela Costa to postpone Three Kings paradeThe parade has been moved from Monday to Tuesday with a new starting point at Zenia Boulevard Families across Orihuela Costa will need to wait an extra day to welcome the Three Kings after the the Town Hall took the decision to postpone Monday'.. 05/01/2026

Cold, wet and wintry start to January: Alicante weather forecast January 5-8Rain and colder weather disrupt the Three Kings' celebrations across Alicante province Three Kings' Eve arrives with plenty of rain, colder temperatures, and a chance of snow inland. Because of this, there have been changes and cancellations.. 05/01/2026

Housing, electricity, water, pensions... everything that goes up and down in price in Spain next yearPensions get 2.7% boost and public transport stays frozen as electricity bills and housing costs continue climbing in Spain As 2025 limps towards the finish line, people in Spain are already eyeing 2026 with a mixture of hope and dread, wondering.. 30/12/2025

A quick guide to Roscón de Reyes and the best supermarket optionsEverything you need to know about Roscón de Reyes, from the hidden surprises and traditional fillings to the best supermarket options this year Every year on Three Kings Day, January 6, families across Spain gather to enjoy Roscón.. 30/12/2025

A reminder that V-16 emergency lights replace triangles in Spain from January 1Starting the new year, drivers will need a V-16 beacon instead of a warning triangle to meet Spain's road safety rules From January 1 2026, the V‑16 emergency light officially replaces the traditional warning triangles in Spain. This.. 30/12/2025

British man found shot dead in Orihuela CostaThe Guardia Civil is investigating the death of a 29-year-old British man found with gunshot wounds at a property in Campoamor The Guardia Civil is investigating the death of a 29-year-old British man who was found with gunshot wounds at a property.. 30/12/2025

12 grapes for 12 bells: This is how the Spanish celebrate New YearsThe age-old tradition throughout Spain is said to bring good luck for the year to come It’s no secret that Spain is home to many weird and wacky traditions, but one time-honoured New Year’s Eve custom is making a come-back at the most trendy..

Mandatory January 2 electric scooter insurance shelved in SpainHalf a million scooter riders in Spain get a reprieve as traffic bosses admit the national register won't be ready for January deadline Electric scooter owners across Spain are getting an unexpected break after the government admitted its mandatory.. 29/12/2025

Storms bring heavy rain and hail to AlicanteYellow alerts remain in place as authorities warn of flooding and landslides, as heavy rain and hail continue to affect roads and rivers Alicante has been dealing with heavy rain and storms over the weekend, with the Vega Baja and Medio Vinalop.. 29/12/2025

Pilar de la Horadada AP-7 tunnel upgrade completed after €3.5 million investmentEnergy efficient lighting and new safety systems have been installed on the busy Murcia-Alicante border road Spain’s Ministry of Transport has completed a major programme of upgrade works at the Pilar de la Horadada tunnel on the AP-7 motorway.. 22/12/2025

Orihuela seeks fast-track powers to build desperately needed coastal medical centreThe City Council wants to bypass regional bureaucracy to speed up construction of second Orihuela Costa health centre Orihuela City Council is asking the regional government to hand over direct control of building a second health centre on the coast.. 19/12/2025

Spain moves to curb ultra-processed foods far beyond schools and hospitalsNew rules would extend healthy eating standards to universities, museums and other public spaces Spain’s push to reduce the country’s reliance on ultra-processed food is set to widen significantly, with new rules planned for a much broader.. 19/12/2025

Man accused of killing Northern Irishman John George in Costa Blanca released on bailJonathan Alan S. leaves Villena prison on €100,000 bail in the case following the disappearance and murder of John George in Rojales last year Jonathan Alan S., known locally as Jonny Smyth, accused of killing fellow Northern Irishman John.. 19/12/2025