Costa Blanca vs. Costa del Sol: A Guide for Foreigners Moving to Spain
Choosing between the two locations depends on your priorities. Here's a detailed comparison to help you decide…
9/13/24, 2:41 PM
Mafiastyle assassination in Alicante was linked to stolen 5kg haul of cocaine
The victim was fatally shot in the chest in a garage
9/11/24, 11:41 AM
British tourist drowns in Spain 'after swimming while red flag was raised'
He ignored the warnings at the beach and went into the water…
8/30/24, 7:36 AM
Celebrating International Bikini Day: The Spanish beach that pioneered the iconic swimwear
Bikinis were banned when tourism started and the Guardia Civil would fine people for wearing them!
7/5/24, 8:45 AM
Collapsed ceiling leaves four injured at Valencia Airport
It fell down in one of the departure lounges where people were eating and drinking…
6/19/24, 6:42 PM
Drunk Brit arrested after trying to open airplane doors on flight to Alicante
He also caused a fight with other passengers and assaulted a crew member…
6/2/24, 7:51 AM
Benidorm continues to grow with 20 new hotels and 1,500 apartments
The council have given the green light to redevelop 575,000 square metres of municipal land in the town…
3/25/24, 10:36 AM
3 killed and 15 injured in tower block fire in Alicante
CICU received an alert at 2:15am for a fire in a building in Villajoyosa…
3/4/24, 9:29 AM
Man dies after a fight over a parking space in Valencia
The 62-year-old victim told another driver to leave a disabled parking space as they didn’t have a permit, which led to the fatal altercation…
3/1/24, 9:53 AM
Police confirm 9 dead so far in tower block fire in Valencia
None of the victims have been identified yet and 14 people are still missing including a 2-year-old child and a month-old baby…
2/24/24, 10:00 AM
At least four dead and 19 missing in a fire devouring two buildings in Valencia
The death toll is still provisional as the emergency services continue battling the blaze and rescuing people from the tower blocks…
2/23/24, 8:49 AM
Grupo Fuertes and Magic Costa Blanca announce pirate-themed resort in Benidorm
The complex will have 270 themed cabins inspired by legendary pirates and is set to open in time for Summer 2025…
2/19/24, 9:03 AM
Unfinished aparthotel in Alicante will be finished 20 years after licence was granted
The unfinished project has been untouched since 2015 but there is someone now willing to complete it…
2/13/24, 10:30 AM
Irish fugitive apprehended by the Guardia Civil in Costa Blanca
International cooperation and community vigilance was the key to this success…
1/25/24, 9:31 AM
Altea freezes licenses for new tourist accommodations for one year
The town in north Alicante is buying time whilst they draw up new regulations governing the sector…
1/9/24, 3:46 PM
Approval for the construction of a new hotel in one of Benidorm's tallest towers
The council has given the go-ahead for the construction of a towering building on the frontline of Poniente Beach…
1/9/24, 10:03 AM
Tourist apartments in Alicante have increased by 900% in two decades
Hotel accommodation has only gone up by 47% in the same space of time…
12/21/23, 9:59 AM
Nativity Scene Theft: Kidnapped baby Jesus held for 2,000 euros ransom on TikTok
Two people wearing ski masks and hoodies took the doll then posted a video online demanding the money from the Local Police…
12/18/23, 8:01 AM
‘Sticky Vicky’, the famous Benidorm entertainer, dies aged 80
She became famous in the 80s for her unusual stage show that earned her the nickname…
11/29/23, 7:10 PM
Police officer caught gambling seized drug money in Alicante casino
The Alicante Provincial Court issues sentence for Guardia Civil officer's misconduct…
11/25/23, 11:40 AM