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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 […]
SAS and Air Europa have signed a codeshare agreement to improve connections between Scandinavia and Spanish airports. Travelers will benefit from more travel options to cities such as Alicante, Barcelona, Málaga, and Gran Canaria. The partnership will also offer new routes to destinations such as Marrakech and Punta Cana. In addition, Air Europa-customers will have easy access to Scandinavian cities via SAS's new flight between Madrid and Copenhagen, starting April […]
Are you planning to move to Moraira? Property prices in the province of Alicante continue to rise, especially in the popular coastal towns. According to the Idealista platform, 2024 ended with an average house price of €2,364 per square metre, an increase of 15% compared to last year. Moraira, located in the Marina Alta, tops the list as the most expensive place to live. Here, the average house price is […]
Winter on the Costa Blanca offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy fresh, seasonal ingredients. These products bring the local cuisine to life. As you may already know, using local ingredients makes a big difference in taste. In this article, you will discover three delicious ingredients that are currently in season: artichokes, almonds and fresh fish. Let’s explore the markets of the Costa Blanca together and discover these flavoursome ingredients. 1. […]
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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