ALICANTE NEWS

Ryanair cuts seats at several Spanish regional airports but some are sparedWinter seat reductions hit several Spanish regional airports amid fees dispute Ryanair, Spain’s largest low-cost airline, is scaling back nearly one million seats across regional airports this coming winter amid a bitter dispute with airport operator.. 03/09/2025

Alicante City Council to offer 339 activities for seniors this yearNew programme expands workshops and registration opens September 10 Alicante City Council is gearing up to provide a wide-ranging programme of 339 activities at its municipal senior centres for the 2025-2026 academic year. The council approved the plans.. 03/09/2025

What non-resident homeowners need to know if they are renting out their propertyDon’t risk your rental income - trust IberianTax and avoid the consequences of the Spanish crackdown on unlicensed Airbnb holiday lets  In July, Spain ordered Airbnb to block more than 65,000 illegal short-term lets advertised on.. 02/09/2025

British tourist drowns in Benidorm after late-night swim turns fatalThe 31-year-old was pulled from the sea on Levante beach after entering the water unsupervised A British holidaymaker has died after getting into difficulty while swimming in the sea at Benidorm’s Levante beach on Saturday August 30.  .. 02/09/2025

Calling all chocolate lovers to Pilar de la HoradadaThe town is celebrating International Chocolate Day for a whole month, with special delicacies and free gifts International Chocolate Day is celebrated around the world every September 13, but Pilar de la Horadada has decided not only to join in.. 02/09/2025

Has summer tourism in Spain hit its peak? British visitors keep coming as German and French numbers dropRecord July arrivals put Spain’s tourism sector in the spotlight, but some old favourites are staying away   If you thought British holidaymakers were getting tired of Spain’s sunshine, think again. This July, more than two million.. 02/09/2025

Relief is coming from the sweltering nights: Alicante weather forecast September 1-4The end of the meteorological summer is expected to bring slightly cooler nights at last Sunny all over today While the rest of Spain is set to cool down significantly today, temperatures along most of the Costa Blanca are going to be.. 01/09/2025

Non-EU property owners in Spain can now deduct rental expenses and receive tax rebatesSpain’s National Court has ruled that preventing non-EU property owners from deducting rental expenses violates EU law, a decision which allows non-EU investors to claim substantial tax refunds and reduce future liabilities Until recently, non-EU..

Mercadona Spain announces new opening hours from September 1The Valencian chain will revert to winter hours from the start of next month It seems like only yesterday that Spain’s favourite supermarket extended its opening hours for the summer, giving us later closing times and the options of a leisurely.. 29/08/2025

One killed in Redován fireworks factory explosionThe explosion could be heard for miles around An explosion at the Pirotecnia Ferrández fireworks factory in Redován, near Orihuela town and Callosa de Segura, has taken the life of one man and prompted the local town hall to declare.. 29/08/2025

Have you noticed an increase in the number of giant wasps this summer? This is why...The Asian hornet is spreading fast across Spain and worrying farmers and beekeepers alike The sight of a large, copper and yellow hornet buzzing past is becoming more frequent in Andalucía. The oriental hornet, Vespa orientalis, has seen its.. 28/08/2025

Turtles born on Costa Blanca beachHatchlings have headed into the sea almost two months after they were laid in Arenales del Sol, Elche This morning, the patience of volunteers who have been guarding a nest of turtle eggs on Carabassí beach, in Elche’s coastal district.. 27/08/2025

Relocation map for migrant children throughout Spain finally confirmedThe Valencian Community and Andalucía are among the regions that will receive the most unaccompanied minors After months of talks and delays, the Spanish government has finally rubber-stamped the decree that will allow unaccompanied migrant.. 27/08/2025

Read the September edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the September issue of Home & Living! This month, our pages are filled with inspirational ideas for your home and garden, together with some wonderful recipes, a what’s on guide, charity information, a business directory and more.. 27/08/2025

Landmark Ryanair and Booking.com agreement makes life easier for travellersSpain says the change will bring "more seamless and transparent booking experiences" for customers Ryanair and Booking.com have reached a historic collaboration that ends years of tension between the two companies. The agreement means that.. 27/08/2025

Murcia-Alicante border town rocked by earthquakeThe 2.2 magnitude quake struck Hondón de los Frailes late on Monday night, August 25 Just a couple of weeks after the area was rocked by a swarm of 12 different earthquakes, the village of Hondón de los Frailes, located just a couple.. 26/08/2025

Woman from Murcia dies in boating accident in JáveaShe suffered propeller injuries after falling into the sea and later died in hospital   A 34-year-old woman from Murcia died last Friday, August 22, after a boating accident in Jávea (Alicante). She had travelled with friends to spend the.. 26/08/2025

Holidaymakers hit with soaring flight costs across SpainInternational travel costs are back to pre-pandemic highs Travellers to and from Spain are once again facing serious disruption as Ryanair ground staff stage a new wave of strikes running through to the end of the year. But even if your flight isn.. 22/08/2025

New taxiway to boost Alicante Airport capacity by 2028Plans are also underway to expand the Alicante terminal and car parks It’s just been confirmed that Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport will gain a new taxiway by 2028, a project aimed at increasing its capacity to handle more flights.. 22/08/2025

Spain surprises with its entrepreneurial spirit, beating global business heavyweightsAgainst stereotypes, Spain ranks fifth worldwide for grit and drive to succeed When you think of Spain, images of lazy afternoons, siestas, and the infamous “mañana” attitude might spring to mind. But there’s a surprising side.. 21/08/2025