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Foreign homebuyers pull back from Spain as property prices continue to climbOverseas property purchases fell as Spain's property market cools following the end of the Golden Visa scheme Foreign buyers are purchasing fewer homes in Spain, but those who do are paying increasingly high prices. New figures from Spain.. 16/10/2026

Alicante faces its worst rain of the year this weekend as DANA moves inSunday and Monday could bring torrential and persistent downpours to the Alicante coast, with the Cabo de la Nao area among the most at risk The unsettled weekend forecast for Alicante, which warned of possible torrential rain on Sunday, is now looking.. 16/10/2026

Costa Blanca courts Hollywood as Alicante steps up its film industry ambitionsThe province is meeting major international studios in a bid to attract film and television productions and bring more business to local communities From Marvel and Disney to Netflix and HBO, some of the biggest names in entertainment are on the Costa.. 15/10/2026

Alicante weekend weather forecast October 15-18: Torrential rain possible as storms hit this weekendHeavy rain and thunderstorms could affect the Costa Blanca this weekend, with AEMET warning of potentially torrential downpours along the coast on Sunday After enjoying some lovely warm October weather, with temperatures getting close to 30°.. 15/10/2026

Spain's inflation hits 4.9% as fuel prices keep risingThe latest figures show how rising energy costs and supermarket prices are squeezing household budgets Rising fuel prices have pushed inflation in Spain to 4.9% in September, adding to the pressure on household budgets as the colder months approach.. 14/10/2026

Spanish electricity bills could change again in NovemberThe changes come as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz push energy prices back into the spotlight Households across Spain could see a change in their electricity bills from November, with the Government planning to cut two taxes on electricity.. 14/10/2026

Three new speed cameras coming to Alicante roads, including A-31 and DéniaAverage-speed checks will expand across the province, with an additional fixed camera planned near Xàbia The DGT is preparing to activate three new speed cameras in Alicante province, bringing the number of operational average-speed control points.. 14/10/2026

Zenia Boulevard turns pink for a weekend of breast cancer fundraisingPink Ladies will join the shopping centre for live entertainment on Saturday October 17, followed by a five-kilometre charity walk the next morning Zenia Boulevard is preparing for a pink-themed weekend on October 17 and 18, with live music, dancing.. 13/10/2026

Alicante airport’s busy autumn long weekend points to a record-breaking winter aheadFlights jumped 10% over the October holiday, nearly matching the airport’s August peak Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport closed out a record summer only to roll straight into an unusually busy October, a strong sign for what the coming.. 13/10/2026

Early Alicante grapes and shrinking Valencian orange harvests face a challenging yearWine grape production is expected to fall sharply, while Valencian citrus growers face continuing pressure from overseas imports The intense heat experienced across eastern Spain this year has brought Alicante’s wine grape harvest forward to the.. 13/10/2026

Three of only seven beaches worldwide to hold 40 years of Blue Flag status are right here in AlicanteSan Juan beach joins an elite global group that’s never once lost the prestigious award since 1987 Alicante has some genuine bragging rights this autumn. Of the seven beaches worldwide that have held Blue Flag status without a single interruption.. 12/10/2026

Mild start, wetter finish: Alicante weather forecast October 12-15A warm and largely clear Monday and Tuesday give way to low cloud and rain from Wednesday as the week turns more autumnal After last weekend's cooler reset, Alicante province begins this week on a relatively bright note, with temperatures nudging.. 12/10/2026

Housing protests spread across Spain as general strike planned for NovemberFrom the eviction of an 87-year-old woman to mass demonstrations across Spain, a housing crisis has erupted into a political storm as Sánchez calls an early election Spain's housing crisis has gone from a long-running source of frustration.. 09/10/2026

Respiratory infections stay above epidemic levels for a second week, as bronchiolitis climbs in young childrenISCIII data shows the national rate edging up again, while RSV cases keep rising steadily in under fives Respiratory infections in Spain have now stayed above the epidemic threshold for a second consecutive week, following on from the first crossing reported.. 09/10/2026

More than 82,000 people in Alicante received mental health care last yearThe province accounted for over a third of the 231,803 patients treated across the Valencian Community in 2025 More than 82,400 people living in the province of Alicante received specialist mental health care through the Valencian health service during.. 09/10/2026

Arrange who will look after your pets when you're no longer able to with Thy Will Be DoneA legal Pet Future Custody Agreement lets owners name a trusted guardian and two reserves to care for their animals For plenty of owners, a pet is every bit as much a part of the family as a child, which is why it makes sense to decide in advance.. 08/10/2026

Medical unions put indefinite strike on hold as Spain heads to the pollsDoctors have postponed the planned October 28 walkout, but warn it could be back on the table after the elections Spain's doctors have put their planned indefinite strike on hold after the calling of early general elections, although the unions.. 08/10/2026

British fraudster, Jody Smart, finally jailed in Alicante after years of appealsFormer CWM boss has entered Alicante prison nearly nine years after the pension firm collapsed Nearly nine years after Continental Wealth Management collapsed, Jody Smart has finally begun serving a prison sentence for fraud.   Smart, who is.. 07/10/2026

Families in Spain could get up to €220 a month for food shoppingFamilies meeting the income and social requirements can receive between €100 and €220 a month, depending on the size of their household For families struggling to keep up with the cost of the weekly shop, a government-backed food support.. 06/10/2026

Spain’s jobs boom hits record highMore than 22.4 million people were registered with Social Security in September, though unemployment also rose Spain’s jobs market reached a new milestone in September, with the number of people registered with Social Security climbing to a record.. 05/10/2026