COSTA BLANCA, ALICANTE PROVINCE: NEWS

EU backs free cabin luggage allowance for passengers flying from SpainPassengers could gain new baggage rights, simpler compensation claims and stronger protections for families Holidaymakers and expats flying to and from Spain could soon avoid one of the most frustrating extra charges added by budget airlines after.. 19/06/2026

Summer begins in Spain with the 2026 solstice this weekendA brand new season will begin this Sunday June 21 with the longest day of the year Summer is almost here and right now Spain is gearing up for the longest day of the year. The 2026 summer solstice will take place on Sunday June 21 at 9.24am Spanish.. 19/06/2026

Surprise cricket pitch planned for Orihuela Costa sparks massive debateA 28,000m² plot in Playa Flamenca is being turned into what could become one of Europe’s largest cricket facilities Artistic representation of the wroks in Playa Flamenca   A new sports project in Orihuela Costa has caught locals.. 19/06/2026

Top five advantages of living in SpainNeed convincing of reasons to move to Spain? Here are five to get you started... Spain is one of the countries most sought after by expatriates. In fact, it ranks 10th globally. The reasons are numerous: a warm climate, a relaxed pace of life, promising.. 19/06/2026

Five years of euthanasia in Spain: More people are choosing assisted dying, but the journey is rarely simpleNew Ministry of Health figures show 565 people received assisted dying in 2025, with requests rising steadily since the law came into force Five years ago, Spain became one of a small number of countries in the world to legalise euthanasia. Since then.. 18/06/2026

Spain's wildfire crisis is three times worse than this time last year, and the heat has barely begunWith 39,000 hectares already burned and the first heat wave of summer approaching, experts warn the worst may still be ahead Spain is heading into the peak summer season with a wildfire situation that is already significantly more serious than a year.. 18/06/2026

Five Orihuela Costa beaches awarded prestigious Qualitur flagsLa Glea, Mil Palmeras, Cala Estaca, Punta Prima and Cala Capitán have all received the regional tourism award Five beaches along the Orihuela Costa coastline have once again been recognised for their quality, safety and environmental standards.. 18/06/2026

Imserso opens applications for 2026-27 budget holidays for retireesPensioners and eligible retirees have until July 10 to apply for subsidised breaks across Spain The application period has opened for Spain's hugely popular Imserso travel programme, giving pensioners and retirees the chance to enjoy heavily subsidised.. 18/06/2026

Saharan air brings intense heat and humidity: Alicante weekend weather June 18-21Highs of up to 37°C inland and uncomfortable overnight temperatures, as AEMET warns of a prolonged spell of unusually hot weather The Spanish State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued an information notice warning of a spell of unusually.. 18/06/2026

Spain to enjoy spectacular Strawberry Moon at the end of JuneThe so-called Strawberry Moon will reach its peak just days after the summer solstice Skywatchers across Spain will have one more reason to look up before June comes to an end, with the arrival of the year's Strawberry Moon.   The full.. 16/06/2026

Spain triples funding for women's health to tackle gender gap in medical researchThe government programme will direct new funding towards research into chronic pain, hormonal and cardiovascular conditions affecting women, including endometriosis, where diagnosis can take up to a decade Some welcome news for millions of women.. 16/06/2026

Seasonal fire station returns to Pilar de la Horadada for summer monthsMobile fire units, drone surveillance and night crews will also operate across Vega Baja from mid-June to mid-September Emergency services across the Vega Baja region of Alicante are being strengthened for the summer months with a return of a seasonal.. 16/06/2026

Road closures and parking restrictions announced for Orihuela Costa beach handball eventMotorists are being advised to plan ahead as traffic restrictions and parking bans come into force around La Zenia Drivers in Orihuela Costa are being warned to expect road closures, parking restrictions and traffic disruptions in La Zenia over the.. 16/06/2026

Orihuela Costa gets 20 new solar street lights to boost safetyOrihuela City Council says the new lighting will make popular promenades and public spaces safer for residents and visitors Orihuela City Council has installed 20 new solar-powered LED street lights at various spots along Orihuela Costa, with the.. 15/06/2026

Eligible foreign residents only have until June 30 to apply for Spain's regularisation processHeniam & Associates can help eligible applicants gather evidence, prepare documents and submit their application before the deadline closes Time is running out for foreign nationals who may qualify for Spain's extraordinary regularisation.. 15/06/2026

WATCH! Snake gives Orihuela Costa resident a fright after turning up on her porchPolice were called out after the slithery critter was spotted on a front terrace in Las Chismosas     A resident of the Las Chismosas housing development in Orihuela Costa, situated between Playa Flamenca and La Florida, got quite.. 15/06/2026

Hot and sunny week ahead: Alicante weather forecast June 15-18Another sunny week is expected with temperatures above 30°C in many areas After a lovely summer weekend with plenty of sunshine and a light cool breeze, conditions are expected to be similar this week across the Alicante province. Temperatures will.. 15/06/2026

Your rights as an air passenger in Europe could be about to get significantly weakerConsumer groups across Europe are pushing back against proposed EU reforms that would cut compensation for delays and cancellations and make it easier for airlines to avoid paying out If you travel by air regularly, this is worth paying attention to... 15/06/2026

Spain's 'express' rental market grows as apartments disappear in 24 hoursOne in six rental homes across Spain is now being let within a day, according to new data from Idealista One in six rental properties in Spain is being snapped up in under 24 hours, with 'express' listings really taking off in Barcelona.. 12/06/2026

Got a message from the Spanish Tax Agency asking for cryptocurrency payment? It is a scamThe AEAT has confirmed it never requests payments in cryptocurrency or asks for personal or financial information by email or SMS If you have received an email claiming to be from the Spanish Tax Agency (Agencia Estatal de Administración Tributaria.. 12/06/2026