This ‘city of 1,001 rices’ in eastern Spain is named the gastronomic capital for 2025
ALICANTE- nicknamed the ‘city of 1,001 rice dishes’- will be Spain’s gastronomic capital in 2025. The Costa Blanca city succeeds Oviedo which has had the
Explosion in Alicante kills at least three people: Many others are injured or missing
AN EXPLOSION at a polystyrene factory in Alicante province on Wednesday killed three people and injured seven- three very seriously. The seriously injured have been
Watch: Incredible moment 69-year-old kayaker is rescued off Spain’s Costa Blanca after being spotted by an off-duty cop
AN OFF-DUTY Guardia Civil officer who went fishing off the Alicante coast rescued a man, 69, whose kayak had overturned. The sergeant was returning to
This city in Spain is the third best in the WORLD to live in, according to expat survey by Forbes
ALICANTE has been voted as the third best city in the world by foreigners who live and work there. The positive verdict comes in the
Surge in foreign tourists boosts Costa Blanca hotels to busiest October this century
COSTA Blanca hotels had their busiest October this century helped by increased numbers of foreign tourists and more businesses staying open in the low season.
Popular Costa Blanca port sets new record for cruise ship visits
THE port of Alicante will break cruise ship stopover records in 2024 with 100 vessels calling into the Costa Blanca with a passenger total of
Woman spiked drinks with bleach and ammonia that could have killed her housemate in Spain
AN ALICANTE woman has been accused of attempted murder after pouring bleach and ammonia into bottles of alcohol and energy drinks consumed by her housemate.
Orange weather alerts are activated for Valencia and Alicante today as Storm Caetano brings 90km/hr winds
AN ORANGE alert for high winds on Thursday and Friday in parts of the Valencian Community has been issued by the State Meteorological Agency(Aemet) Gusts
Fears of rat plague in Alicante: Pests are spotted in popular square currently being redeveloped
RATS have appeared around Alicante City’s Plaza de San Blas redevelopment forcing the council to take action. Residents complained last week of spotting several rodents
Alicante airport launches first-ever direct flight to Greek hotspot – plus these new routes
EASYJET will launch Alicante-Elche airport’s first direct flight to the Greek capital Athens in 2025. The route is one of several new services that will
Missing teen Gracie is found after disappearing from near Spain’s Benidorm
A MISSING teenager has been found after disappearing for more than a week. Gracie Mai, 14, had last been seen in the town of Calpe
Watch: DANA reaches Alicante as flooding sparks road closures and worrying river surges
A DANA front has brought flooding to the north of Alicante province which is on an orange weather alert. Three roads have been closed in
Costa Blanca airport smashes annual passenger record with two months remaining of 2024
A NEW annual passenger record has been set for Alicante-Elche airport with two months still remaining of 2024. Airport operator Aena said that almost 1.8
Must-visit: Seaside gem near Alicante known for its multi-coloured homes and hugely popular historical centre
A COSTA Blanca seaside town- 33 kilometres north of Alicante and just south of Benidorm- is well worth a visit, despite not having the high
First evidence of child cannibalism is discovered in a pre-historic cave in Spain’s Alicante
THE first evidence of child cannibalism in eastern Spain over 6,400 years ago has been confirmed in an Alicante province cave. This follows extensive scientific
Spanish police dog proudly poses with huge marijuana haul after catching ‘trafficker’ in Alicante
AN ALICANTE police dog sniffed out a 4.2 kilo marijuana stash during a random check on a coach at the city’s bus station. A 21-year-old
Magic conversion: How to convert a charming ruin into a stunning, wonderful space and get a €20,000 subsidy? Ask MAB Architects to help
THIS is how a ruin is converted into a wonderful place to live – while also getting nearly €20,000 in a subsidy from the state.
Spain tourism bosses to campaign for direct flights between Alicante and New YorkÂ
A NEW attempt to establish flights between the United States and Alicante-Elche airport will be made in December. Valencia’s Tourist Minister, Nuria Montes, will travel
Time running out to stop closure of popular tourist ‘hippie’ craft market on iconic Alicante walkway
TRADERS at Alicante’s iconic Esplanade ‘hippie’ craft market will protest on Sunday- just 11 days before they are kicked off the site with no alternative
Dozens more taxis to operate at Alicante airport after outcry over shortages
TAXI waiting times could be eased at Alicante-Elche airport with the creation of 24 new cab licences after an outcry over shortages during the summer.
Torpedo belonging to Spain’s Armada force is found floating off the coast of Alicante
A BOAT on a Costa Blanca fishing trip netted an unusual catch on Saturday in the form of a torpedo. The group of leisure anglers
Alicante police are left red-faced after local police cars are found to be uninsured
ALICANTE’S mayor has demanded answers over why Policia Local cars had no insurance or proof of payment. The matter came to a head when a
‘I woke up in a hospital in Spain with amnesia and can only remember my first name – now I’m trying to find my home but no one’s reported me missing’
A 71-YEAR-OLD named Stephen has launched an appeal after being struck with amnesia in Spain. The cyclist (pictured in hospital above) was travelling on his
Bizarre mural from the Spanish Civil War featuring Hitler, Mussolini and Franco is discovered in Alicante – but what does it mean?
A MURAL dating back to the Spanish Civil War featuring a soldier hammering the heads of dictators Franco, Hitler, and Mussolini on a dragon has
Russian-Ukrainian gangsters who installed solar panels for their Alicante marijuana farm are arrested after neighbours reported ‘a strong smell’
A GANG operating a marijuana farm took complex measures to avoid being discovered in San Vicente del Raspeig, but could’nt stop neighbours smelling the drug’s
Carer in Alicante who stole €31,000 from a patient in her 80s is jailed
AN ALICANTE carer has been given a 21-month-jail sentence for stealing €31,000 from her elderly client. The convicted woman took her employer’s bank card to