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Situated on the Costa Blanca, Alicante is a vibrant city that offers a perfect blend of modern conveniences and historic charm. The city is famous for its iconic Santa Bárbara Castle, which towers over the city and offers spectacular views of the Mediterranean Sea. Alicante has a bustling harbour, a picturesque old town with narrow streets and a large selection of museums, restaurants and shops. The warm Mediterranean climate makes it an ideal year-round destination for beach lovers, and it is the perfect base from which to explore the region. Alicante is also known for its delicious cuisine, with fresh seafood and paella being local specialities.
Motorists will be able to drive toll-free on the AP-7 ring road around Alicante until at least 15 February 2026. Spain’s Transport Ministry has extended the temporary suspension of motorway tolls and is working on abolishing them permanently. The measure was introduced in July to ease congestion on the nearby A-70, which was operating at full capacity at the time. Since the suspension of the toll, positive results have been […]
At Playa del Saladar in Alicante, dozens of campers from across Europe are parked in a public parking lot right by the sea. The camper tourists stay for weeks at a time, setting up tables and chairs outside, even though this is not officially allowed. This causes inconvenience for residents, especially since there are no facilities for proper waste and wastewater disposal. Some even dump wastewater in a nearby nature […]
The province of Alicante is facing a serious shortage of nurses. This is putting pressure on the quality of patient care. With only 4.78 nurses per 1,000 inhabitants, Alicante has the lowest nursing occupancy in the Valencia region. This number is well below the regional average of 5.5 and lags behind the national (6.19) and European (8.5) standards. Major staff shortage due to aging population According to the official Valencia […]
At Alicante-Elche airport, customs officials have discovered a remarkable smuggling attempt. A 63-year-old woman was arrested after no fewer than 20,000 Viagra pills were found in her suitcase. The pills, which contained the active ingredient sildenafil citrate, were seized by the Guardia Civil and the Tax Authorities. The woman was travelling from the Dominican Republic to Alicante via Madrid and stood out during a luggage check. A scan of her […]
In Torrevieja (Alicante), the Spanish National Police have arrested a German fugitive thief. The man was wanted for his alleged involvement in the theft of eight luxury cars. The man had been internationally wanted by the German authorities since June 2019, with a European Arrest Warrant (OEDE) against him. According to the statement of the Jefatura Superior, the stolen luxury cars, valued at 385,000 euros, are attributed to the suspect. […]
The Low Emission Zone (ZBE) in Alicante will come into effect on 30 January. The area around the old town will continue to have the same restrictions as in 2011 and is now classified as ZBE Zone 1. Vehicles with high emissions will be banned. In Zone 2 (traditional centre) and Zone 3 (Gran Via) there will be no changes for vehicles. The policy for the Low Emission Zone in […]
Alicante-Elche Airport, one of the busiest in Spain, is set to undergo a major expansion. Aena, the airport’s operator, has officially launched the plans to better cater for the region’s growing number of travellers and air traffic. The airport set an early record for passenger numbers in 2024, underlining the popularity of the Costa Blanca as a destination. The expansion will include new aircraft parking aprons, a redesigned terminal, improved […]
In Alicante, 73% of tourist apartments are rented out without the required permit, the city council reports. This coincides with the introduction of Spain's new Airbnb law, which aims to better regulate holiday rentals. Popular areas such as San Juan Beach and the city centre often have unregistered holiday homes. Moratorium In response, the city has imposed a two-year moratorium on new holiday rental licenses. At the same time, owners […]
A 24-year-old woman died on Monday evening after she was hit by a train on the railway line between Torrellano and San Gabriel on the Costa Blanca. Unauthorized crossing The woman, of Moldovan origin, was crossing the tracks at an unauthorized crossing at around 6 p.m. Preliminary findings suggest she may have gotten lost and was distracted by talking on her mobile phone when the train hit her. Forensic and […]
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