ALICANTE NEWS

Pensioners in Spain: Your double Christmas bonus payment is on the waySome festive cheer for retirees across Spain with a welcome financial boost just in time for the holidays Christmas is just around the corner and the festive feeling is already spreading. The season brings presents, gatherings with family and friends.. 04/11/2025

British man found dead between parked cars in popular Costa Blanca resortInvestigations underway after body discovered in Javea, with no immediate signs of foul play A British man, aged 50, was found dead early Sunday morning between two parked cars in the town of Javea (Xàbia), a well-known holiday resort on Spain&.. 04/11/2025

Orihuela Costa footbridge finally gets off the drawing board, but completion is still years awayResidents of Lomas de Cabo Roig have been waiting 20 years for a safe crossing over the AP-7 motorway It’s been seven long months since we’ve had any news on plans to build a footbridge over the busy road linking Lomas de Cabo Roig with.. 04/11/2025

Fuel prices dip to new lows since June with continued weekly dropsPetrol falls for fifth week and diesel for third, easing costs for drivers across Spain Fuel prices in Spain have seen a welcome decline, hitting their lowest levels since mid-June as petrol drops for the fifth consecutive week and diesel falls for the.. 03/11/2025

Valencia president Carlos Mazón resigns over DANA storm disasterThe regional leader admitted he “can't take it anymore” after year of criticism over his handling of floods that killed 229 people   Carlos Mazón, the president of the Valencian Generalitat, announced his resignation early.. 03/11/2025

Witness the biggest, brightest Supermoon of the year this NovemberThe incredible Beaver Moon with its many seas and craters will be visible from Spain this week November brings one of the most anticipated astronomical events of the year: the fourth and penultimate supermoon of 2025. This isn't just any full.. 03/11/2025

Read the November edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the November issue of Home & Living! This edition is not only full of inspiring home and health articles, but you'll find so much more.....   Discounted tickets for IFEPA Automotive and Related Industries Show, where.. 03/11/2025

Temperatures climb to mid-20s: Alicante weather forecast November 3-6The week ahead will be fairly cloudy across Alicante province but the days will be warm Average temperatures expected on Wednesday November 5   Traditionally one of the coolest months, November has arrived in Alicante province with sunny.. 03/11/2025

Ryanair will no longer accept paper boarding cards from next monthThe budget airline is going fully digital in November so customers won’t be issued physical boarding passes Budget airline Ryanair has been quietly working away in the background to make the switch and the date is almost upon us: from Wednesday November..

The majestic Club Med 2 returns to Spanish shores this autumnCelebrating 75 years of all-inclusive luxury with two unforgettable voyages along Spain’s coast and beyond The majestic Club Med 2, the world’s largest sailing ship of its kind, returned to Spain this autumn with two spectacular voyages blending.. 31/10/2025

Aldi crowned 'Best Supermarket of the Year 2026' by Spanish shoppersConsumers praise Aldi for quality, affordability and simplicity in shopping experience Aldi has scooped not one but two top awards as Spain’s favourite supermarket chain for 2026. Recognised as both the “Best Supermarket” and the &ldquo.. 31/10/2025

How do you deal with a vulture in your house? Keep calm and carrion!Torrevieja resident returns home to find huge bird of prey nestled on the sofa It’s everyone’s nightmare to find squatters in their house, but what do you do if the uninvited guest happens to be a vulture?! This was the dilemma.. 31/10/2025

Young woman rescued from bridge near Zenia BoulevardThe girl climbed on top of the pedestrian bridge near the Villamartín road There were moments of extreme tension on Thursday afternoon, October 30, in Orihuela Costa when a young woman was seen climbing to the top of the iron structure.. 31/10/2025

Supermarkets and shops opening in Spain this Saturday November 1All Saints' Day is a bank holiday throughout Spain on November 1 so many stores will remain closed November 1, the day after Halloween, is a national holiday in Spain every year. Every region and town in Spain has a local holiday on.. 30/10/2025

Halloween in Spain and why November 1 is a public holiday‘All Saints Day’ is a bank holiday in Spain on November 1... find out why, and what is so special about this Spanish holiday November 1 is a national holiday in Spain every year, but why is the day after Halloween a Spanish public holiday.. 30/10/2025

Thousands march for justice in Spain while bigwigs hold remembrance service for DANA victimsOn the anniversary of Spain’s deadliest storm, thousands of people marched in Valencia and protests erupted in Barcelona as families of the DANA victims demand accountability and justice   Valencia ha acogido hoy el Homenaje de Estado.. 30/10/2025

Spain's new phone app will save you money every time you refuelRuta-E shows real-time prices at petrol stations and electric charging points across Spain There’s no denying the fact that we all want to pay as little as possible when filling up the tank or charging our car battery. Nobody enjoys watching.. 30/10/2025

Double the fines in Spain for parking in disabled spotsSpain plans to increase the penalty from €200 to €500 Unfortunately, we've all seen it. Someone nipping into a disabled parking space for "just a minute" while they run an errand, completely oblivious to the person with mobility.. 30/10/2025

Six months after Spain's blackout: Higher bills, grid problems and no answersWhat’s changed since the big power cut in April Back in April, Spain experienced its biggest power blackout in decades. On Monday April 28, millions of people across the country were left without electricity for up hours. The blackout happened because.. 29/10/2025

How to check what last-minute budget Imserso holidays are still availableImserso trips for pensioners are selling out fast, but there are still some bargain holidays available across Spain The Imserso tourist scheme is a Spanish government-subsidised holiday programme for pensioners and retirees, offering heavily discounted.. 29/10/2025