ALICANTE NEWS

One minute silence in Benidorm in memory of murder-suicide victimCoastal town in the Marina Alta, Alicante province, pays tribute to the 36th woman to die as a result of gender violence in Spain One minute silence was held in Benidorm on Thursday October 14, in memory of a woman whose husband allegedly slit.. 15/10/2021

Covid incidence rate in Benidorm three times higher than national averageThe hugely popular holiday resort in the Marina Baixa, Alicante province, currently has a rate of 156 cases per 100,000 inhabitants Benidorm is one of the few municipalities in the Valencia region with a 14-day cumulative incidence rate well above.. 14/10/2021

Alfaz del Pi International Day: October 17Fifty foreign residents' groups and associations will take part in the 14th international event in the Marina Baixa, Alicante More than 50% of the population in Alfaz del Pi are foreigners (around 10,000 people), and to celebrate its wealth.. 14/10/2021

Benidorm will host official Poppy Appeal Launch 2021: October 16This year’s Poppy Appeal Launch in District North Spain will take place in the Marina Baixa resort, Alicante province After being forced to stage a reduced ceremony behind closed doors last October, due to the pandemic, the Royal British Legion.. 12/10/2021

Bumper weekend in bustling Benidorm close to pre-pandemic levelsThe popular holiday destination in the Marina Baixa, Alicante province, exceeded occupancy predicitions over the weekend Benidorm's beaches, streets, bars, restaurants and nightlife venues were bustling over the holiday weekend with many hotels.. 12/10/2021

Popular park in Villajoyosa to undergo extensive renovationAccessibility will be improved as part of the complete overhaul at Censal Park in the Marina Baixa, Alicante province One of Villajoyosa's most frequented parks is to undergo a complete renovation aimed at improving energy efficiency and accessibility.. 11/10/2021

Subsidised Imserso trips for pensioners to make a comeback on the Costa BlancaThe Valencia government has opened the door for the first arrivals of elderly holidaymakers in November Spain’s popular low-cost holidays for the over-65s, known as the Imserso scheme, will make a comeback in Alicante province and the rest of.. 08/10/2021

Plans to build dog agility course and spruce up parks in BenidormA new pet park will be built in the popular Rincón de Loix neighbourhood in the Marina Baixa, Alicante province Benidorm Council has unveiled plans to build a dog zone with agility course during renovation work at the children’s.. 07/10/2021

Still time to sign up for free Spanish classes in Alfaz del PiSpanish courses for expats have already begun in the Marina Baixa town, Alicante province, but there are a few free places   Two free Spanish courses, organised by the Alfaz del Pi’s foreigners’ department to enable expats.. 06/10/2021

First buyer moves into Benidorm luxury apartments in tallest European residential skyscraper40% of the 256 exclusive apartments in the Marina Baixa, Alicante province, have been bought by expats The first tenant has moved into the luxurious Intempo skyscraper in Benidorm, the tallest residential building in Europe, and currently have .. 06/10/2021

5 best towns and villages to visit in AlicanteAlicante province is home to 141 municipalities, and here are five of the most charming and picturesque Considered one of the most beautiful provinces in Spain, Alicante is a hugely popular destination with tourists, offering 244km of stunning.. 05/10/2021

Benidorm braces itself for the return of British holidaymakersFrom October 4, Covid testing requirements will be relaxed for double-jabbed Brits holidaying on Spain’s Costa Blanca Hotels and bars closed for months due to the pandemic and lack of tourists are reopening in Benidorm ahead of the long-awaited.. 04/10/2021

Benidorm extends free parking for shoppers until ChristmasShoppers who spend 20 euros or more in shops in the Marina Baixa, Alicante province, can park for free for an hour Benidorm Council has extended a summer initiative which gives shoppers who spend at least 20 euros locally a free hour parking in.. 17/09/2021

Open air exhibition of sculptures will remain in Benidorm until october 18The Galaxia Hung display has proved hugely popular with tourists and residents in the Marina Baixa resort, Alicante province An exhibition of 14 sculptures by Taiwanese artist Hung Yi will remain in situ in Benidorm until October 18, the second.. 14/09/2021

Free outdoor exercise classes in Finestrat from September 13The municipality in the Marina Baixa area of Alicante is providing residents and visitors with a variety of outdoor activities from Monday The outdoor exercise classes and activities in the Marina Baixa municipality of Finestrat are recommencing from.. 10/09/2021

Free concerts as International Organ Festival returns to Benidorm Four concerts will be held in the Marina Baixa resort on the Costa Blanca between September 4 and December 18 Sant Jaume i Santa Anna Parish Church in Benidorm will once again host the International Organ Festival opening its doors to the.. 24/08/2021

Free travel to Benidorm theme parks on the Costa BlancaTram Alacant is offering free transport to Benidorm attractions when tickets are purchased at its stations in Alicante province. In a bid to boost local tourism and the use of public transport, Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat Valenciana (FGV), which.. 08/07/2021

Villajoyosa Roman ingot exhibited in Madrid archaeological museum The Bou Ferrer wreck is believed to date from the time of the Emperor Nero One of the ingots which have been retrieved from the “Bou Ferrer” Roman ship, which was wrecked in the 1st century AD off the coast of Villajoyosa, is now on display.. 03/12/2015