ALICANTE NEWS

September 26 Zenia Boulevard celebrates 14 years with free events and a huge partyThe Orihuela Costa shopping centre is marking its anniversary with a month of events culminating in a Non-stop Party on September 26 Zenia Boulevard Commercial Centre is celebrating its 14th anniversary this September, with a month of free events.. 14/09/2026

Spain's supermarket giant throws its weight behind major animal welfare moveThe supermarket's leading egg supplier plans to eliminate cages across its farms in Spain within four years Mercadona, still Spain's favourite supermarket, is throwing its weight behind a major animal welfare shift after its leading egg supplier.. 11/09/2026

Small earthquake recorded in Torrevieja with no damage reportedThe magnitude 1.7 tremor was recorded in the Costa Blanca city at an unusually shallow depth Torrevieja has been hit by another small earthquake, with Spain’s National Geographic Institute (IGN) recording a magnitude 1.7 tremor at an unusually.. 11/09/2026

Murder suspect wanted in Germany arrested in TorreviejaGerman authorities had issued a European Arrest Warrant for the man over an alleged case of voluntary manslaughter The Guardia Civil has arrested a 43-year-old man in Torrevieja who was wanted by the German authorities over an alleged homicide and.. 10/09/2026

Sharp drop in temperatures after the storm: Alicante weather forecast September 10-13After the recent heat and storms, temperatures will drop sharply on Thursday before warmer and more settled weather returns for the weekend After the intense heat early in the week and the storms and rain midweek, the Alicante Province will notice.. 10/09/2026

Holiday rental licences on the Costa Cálida: What buyers need to know in 2026Spainora explains what buyers need to know before investing in a holiday rental in the Region of Murcia and beyond By Spainora   On May 21, 2026 the Spanish Supreme Court (ruling 620/2026) annulled the national short-term rental registry.. 09/09/2026

Alicante weather alert upgraded to orange as up to 40 litres of rain could fall in an hourAfter temperatures reached 38°C at the start of the week, heavy rain, thunderstorms, hail and strong winds are expected before cooler weather arrives on Thursday Alicante has had a very summery start to the week, with temperatures reaching.. 09/09/2026

Alicante rental prices hit new high as housing costs continue to climbThe average rent for an 80-square-metre home has reached €1,112 a month, while property prices across the Valencian Community have risen 13% in a year Finding an affordable home in the Alicante Province is becoming increasingly difficult.. 08/09/2026

Torrevieja moves closer to approving 11-storey hotel despite local oppositionThe proposed Grupo Insara development would replace a residential plot with an 11-storey, 36-metre hotel close to the La Veleta beachfront Plans for an 11-storey hotel in Torrevieja's La Veleta area have moved another step forward, despite formal.. 04/09/2026

Read the September edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the September issue of Home & Living! We hope you’ve had a wonderful summer filled with sunshine, adventure, and plenty of time to recharge. As a new season begins, we’re delighted to bring you another issue packed with.. 04/09/2026

Spain's minimum wage increase trails most of Europe in 2026Spain's 3.1% increase leaves it near the bottom of the EU rankings, despite the minimum wage having risen by more than 40% in real terms over the past decade Spain may have one of the highest minimum wages in the European Union, but workers.. 03/09/2026

IBI Tax Spain: Complete guide for homeownersOwning a home in the Spanish sun brings incredible lifestyle benefits, but it also comes with fiscal responsibilities By Spainora   When purchasing a property in Spain, international buyers often focus heavily on the upfront transaction.. 03/09/2026

Legal concerns stopping Brits buying property in Spain By Alex Radford, Founding Partner, My Lawyer in Spain   Alex Radford from My Lawyer in Spain recently exhibited and presented at a property exhibition in London with over 4,000 attendees and was struck by the number of people who were.. 03/09/2026

This Alicante 'hidden gem' is just as idyllic as Mykonos, according to UK pressThe Alicante beauty spot is just 15 minutes from Benidorm but offers tranquillity and a slower pace of life Altea has been attracting attention in the British press as a beautiful alternative to the packed Greek islands, with its whitewashed buildings.. 01/09/2026

Foreigners now snap up 80% of homes in eight Alicante townsSan Miguel de Salinas tops the Costa Blanca list with over 90% of sales going to foreign buyers International buyers, including large numbers of Dutch, Belgian and British nationals, now dominate the property market across huge parts of the Costa.. 31/08/2026

STO Media Group is looking for sales talent across Alicante, Murcia and AlmeríaSTO Media Group is looking for motivated field sales and telesales representatives to promote its growing portfolio of media brands Do you have a natural talent for sales and enjoy meeting people? STO Media Group could be looking for you.  .. 26/08/2026

Vera is getting an AVE station: What it means for buyersVera-Almanzora will be one of only four AVE stations on the new 198-kilometre line   For years, the prospect of high speed rail reaching the Almería coast has been something talked about in terms of what might happen in the future.. 25/08/2026

What does the scrapping of the National Rental Registration Number mean for owners or potential buyers of property in Spain? By Alex Radford, Founding Partner, My Lawyer in Spain   Since late 2024, owners of properties in Spain who have wished to rent them out short term have had another legal hoop to jump through. To comply with Royal Decree 1312/2024, they were.. 04/08/2026

Preventive medicine: Everything you need to know Health is not only about feeling well at a given moment, but also about knowing that we will feel well in the future. Self‑care, healthy habits and medical check‑ups are essential for preventing illness and improving people’s quality of life.. 04/08/2026

Clean Now Alicante celebrates 300-client milestone with eyes on international expansionThe Alicante-based company says its success has come from doing the simple things well, delivering reliable service and building lasting relationships Reaching your first 300 clients is a milestone any business would be proud of, but for Alicante-.. 30/07/2026