ALICANTE NEWS

PHOTOS: Fluffy baby flamingos hatch in TorreviejaIf you need something to brighten your day, check out the adorable new additions to La Mata’s salt lakes in Torrevieja If you're in need of a little pick-me-up today, let Torrevieja offer you a gentle reminder of nature's quiet magic.. 05/06/2025

Bizum transfers for self-employed to come under full Treasury control from 2026All Bizum transactions by freelancers and companies in Spain will be monitored by the Tax Agency as new rules take effect From January 2026, all Bizum payments made by self-employed individuals and businesses in Spain will be reported directly to the.. 05/06/2025

Alicante airport becomes latest casualty of Ryanair axed flightsThe Irish airline is slashing flight routes across Spain to save money Not only is budget airline Ryanair following through on its promise to axe dozens of routes throughout Spain that aren’t financially viable, it’s also just scrapped.. 05/06/2025

Benidorm rape trial ends in acquittal for two Britons after 18 months in prisonAlicante court finds insufficient evidence to support claims of forced sex or chemical submission Two British men who spent a year and a half in custody have been acquitted by an Alicante court of raping a fellow tourist in Benidorm. The ruling, issued.. 05/06/2025

Sunny, warm and dry this weekend: Alicante weather forecast June 5-8Balmy, bright weekend ahead for Alicante province as the early summer heatwave continues Average temperatures expected on Saturday June 7   Alicante has been experiencing an unusually hot start to June, with temperatures well above the.. 05/06/2025

Beachgoers endangered by lack of safe swimming area buoys in TorreviejaThe lack of beach bars and other basic services ill-befits a top-level tourist destination, argues Sueña Torrevieja With summer almost upon us, Torrevieja’s beaches still do not have buoys in place to mark out the areas where it is.. 04/06/2025

Heavily decomposed body found floating off the coast of Tabarca, AlicanteInvestigators believe woman may have drowned at sea up to two months ago Alicante’s Guardia Civil is investigating after a decomposing body was discovered floating in the sea around two nautical miles off the coast of Tabarca Island, Alicante last.. 04/06/2025

Sweet treat, sour surprise: Why your ice cream in Spain might cost more this summerThe price of this key ingredient has doubled in a year and experts say it could push up the cost of your favourite summer treat Summer in Spain would not be complete without an ice cream or two; a sweet treat enjoyed by families, holidaymakers and locals.. 04/06/2025

Free train travel in Spain ends in July: This is what tickets will now costOn the plus side, Renfe is making it easier to travel with bicycles throughout Spain from mid-July From July 1, 2025, Spain’s free train travel scheme will come to an end and Renfe, the country’s state-run rail company, will introduce.. 04/06/2025

British tourists lead the way as Spain breaks April travel recordsVisitors from the UK spent the most and travelled to Spain in bigger numbers than ever before Spain has just closed the books on a record-breaking April for tourism, and there is one clear trend so far this year: more people, more spending and more.. 03/06/2025

Animal rights groups launch plea to end Denia's cruel 'Bulls in the Sea' fiestaEvent causes suffering to animals and endangers the public, insists animal welfare political party PACMA The ongoing debate over tradition versus animal welfare has reared its head in Denia once again, over the annual ‘Bous a la Mar&.. 03/06/2025

Two Britons on trial in Benidorm over alleged rape of fellow touristTwo young Britons deny charges of gang rape after fellow tourist claims she blacked out in hotel room   Two British men have gone on trial in Alicante after being accused of raping a British woman in a hotel room while on holiday in Benidorm... 03/06/2025

From Summer solstice to shooting stars: A guide to Spain's spectacular June skyTake a tour of the skies this month with the English-speaking team at Murcia’s Finca Astronomica For those of us lucky enough to live in Spain, the night sky offers a constant source of wonder. Last month, the beautiful Flower Moon reminded.. 03/06/2025

Woman accused of drowning dog at Alicante beachAnimal rights campaigners demand stiffer punishments for abuse of animals A dog has died after a French woman allegedly tried to drown it in the sea at Aguamarga beach in Alicante, according to animal rights political party PACMA. Witnesses.. 02/06/2025

New Covid variant triggers surge in hospitalisationsThis new strain of Omicron has already been detected in Spain It’s now more than five years since the coronavirus pandemic first brought the entire world to a grinding halt. Since then, the disease has mutated dozens of times and while Covid.. 02/06/2025

Plague of giant moths invades SpainHigh temperatures have drawn these huge insects to several parts of Spain If you’ve noticed more fluttery guests showing up around your home lately, you’re not alone. Summer might bring sunshine and longer days, but it also marks the return.. 02/06/2025

Spain to begin relocating migrant children from overcrowded centresMost regions in Spain will have to make room for hundreds of displaced minors Back in March, the Spanish government announced that it would be moving thousands of unaccompanied migrant children from some of the country’s most overcrowded facilities.. 02/06/2025

Solar flare hits Spain, potentially disrupting GPS and powerThe Spanish Space Agency issued a warning at the weekend after a powerful solar storm hit Earth’s magnetic field Just as Spain was finally starting to enjoy a bit of proper sunshine after months of gloom, there’s been a slightly more cosmic.. 02/06/2025

Chance of mid-week storms: Alicante weather forecast June 2-5Daytime temperatures will also gradually cool throughout Alicante as the week goes on Weather outlook on Wednesday June 4   Most of Spain is in for a drastic weather change this week, with storms, stiff breezes and plummeting temperatures.. 02/06/2025

EU bans common item from checked-in luggageIf you’re flying to Spain soon, you’ll need to carry this handy device on board When getting ready for a flight to or from Spain, or indeed within the country, one of the key considerations is what kind of luggage to bring. Most budget airlines..