BENIDORM, MARINA BAIXA NEWS

Alicante and Benidorm celebrate record tourism year as Costa Blanca momentum buildsStrong international demand, festivals and events drive a standout year for the province’s biggest destinations The Costa Blanca’s two tourism heavyweights have closed 2025 on a high, with both Alicante city and Benidorm reporting record-breaking.. 23/01/2026

From Cieza blossoms to Andalucía and Benidorm: Taquilla Tickets reveals March and April tripsThe Mazarron-based tour operator has announced a packed spring programme of day trips, festivals and mini-breaks across southern Spain After a busy start to the year, Taquilla Tickets has unveiled a jam-packed March and April 2026 line-up, featuring.. 22/01/2026

A chilly and windy few days ahead: Alicante weather forecast January 22-25The next few days will feel colder and windier with some cloud, and a chance of rain  It seems like the bad weather is here to stay with more wintry conditions on the way across Alicante Province. Over the next few days, the temperatures will.. 22/01/2026

Partner of Northern Irish murder suspect investigated after fatal crash in El CampelloMadison V., the 20-year-old British woman driving the BMW, is being investigated following a collision that killed a 54-year-old man A 54-year-old British man has died following a traffic accident on the A-70 in El Campello. The crash occurred.. 21/01/2026

Brit arrested after 7kg of cocaine found in car at Denia ferry portDriver detained as drugs discovered in secret compartment on route from Costa Blanca to Balearic Islands A 62-year-old British man has been remanded in custody after officers at the port of Denia, near Benidorm, found more than seven kilos of cocaine.. 14/01/2026

Alicante's natural parks remain closed amid extreme fire risk and looming stormsHeatwave triggers maximum alert and park closures with thunderstorms forecast to bring added danger Due to the ongoing extreme risk of forest fires, natural parks in Alicante remain closed as authorities take precautions against the effects of a severe.. 19/08/2025

Benidorm chosen to pilot EU's new digital wallet initiativeThe new system is designed to replace ID cards, passports, bank cards and more with one phone-based ‘wallet’ Benidorm has been selected as a testing ground for the European Union’s new digital wallet, a system designed to streamline.. 18/02/2025

Remember the time Benidorm starred in a classic UK Postcode Lottery advert?Discover the story behind the legendary British ad “Derek, we’re off to Benidorm” The coastal resort of Benidorm is a beloved getaway destination for Brits thanks to its many British-owned pubs, shops selling UK goods and friendly hotel..

Where to find the best British fish and chip shops in BenidormCosta Blanca's tourist capital boasts a tasty catch of restaurants that serve up this typical British dish Tourism accounts for a whopping 40% of Benidorm's turnover, making it arguably the Costa Blanca's tourist capital. Every year, tens.. 16/02/2023

WATCH: Video shows drone rescuing of drowning swimmer in Benidorm drillOfficials from across Alicante province were invited to see first-hand how drones can potentially save lives at sea Drones are being put to more and more use in a variety of fields, from monitoring climate change to assisting in search operations.. 23/02/2022