A technical error in the appointment booking system at the Civil Registry has caused significant disruption over the past few days. Users have been unable to secure appointments online, necessitating in-person visits to obtain a booking. This situation has led to long queues and extended waiting times outside the Civil Registry office. The Ministry of Justice has acknowledged the issue and is currently working to rectify the malfunction. The incident has understandably frustrated many citizens who rely on the online […]

Activity has increased significantly at Torrevieja fish market in recent weeks, with thousands of kilos of sardines being landed by around twenty purse-seine vessels, mainly from Murcia and, to a lesser extent, Almería. On Wednesday alone, the fleet brought in 2,500 boxes, equivalent to around 20 tonnes. First-sale auction prices ranged between 25 and 27 euros per box, generating an estimated 60,000 euros. The sardines have been caught off the southern Alicante coast, particularly near Guardamar, Santa Pola and around […]

The Port of Alicante has recorded solid growth in the first quarter of 2026, with March showing particularly strong results across several key areas. Total traffic so far this year has reached 724,729 tonnes, an increase of 5.69% compared with the same period in 2025. General cargo remains a central pillar of activity. In March alone, 327,034 tonnes were handled, up 26.24% year on year. Container traffic also rose sharply, with 24,617 TEUs moved during the month, a 46.22% increase. […]

The President of Alicante Provincial Council, Toni Pérez, has called for the investments needed to sustain record tourism growth, making a rail connection to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport his top priority. He made the comments on Wednesday during Hosbec’s General Assembly, where Aena also outlined planned investments in airports across the Valencian Community. Pérez said forecasts for the summer season are breaking records for passenger arrivals, overnight stays and bookings. He stressed that the airport is the main gateway for […]

The Costa Blanca Tourist Board is attending the ICEF Spanish Education fair in Madrid in a bid to strengthen the province’s position as a leading destination for learning Spanish. The event is regarded as one of the most important international meetings focused on Spanish language education. Organised in a specialised format, ICEF brings together universities, language schools, educational centres, agents and tour operators involved in study abroad programmes. Representatives from the Diputación de Alicante are holding a series of pre-arranged […]