Travel tips & local insights from the heart of Alicante
When tourists think about medical emergencies in Spain, they usually worry about hospitals.What many don’t expect is that the ambulance itself can raise questions about cost, coverage, and billing. So let’s clear this …
Beach-Friendly Shallows, Marinas, and Where the Water Gets Serious At first glance, Alicante looks like a classic Mediterranean city-beach destination. Palm trees, promenades, calm water. But here’s what many visitors don’t realize: …
If you’re arriving in Alicante and instinctively open the Uber app, you’re not alone. The short answer is yes, Uber exists in Alicante — but not in the way most travelers expect. Here’s …
Alicante is relaxed, sunny and visitor-friendly — but it is not lawless.Every year, tourists get fined for things they simply didn’t realise were illegal here. Most of these fines are easily avoidable — …
A long-awaited public transport upgrade is finally becoming reality on the Costa Blanca. From 1 February 2026, a new direct bus line will connect Alicante–Elche Miguel Hernández Airport with several key towns in the Vega Baja region, …
Today, Alicante–Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is one of the busiest airports in Spain, welcoming close to 20 million passengers a year. But its story began far more modestly — as a small regional …
If you suddenly need medical help in Alicante, the biggest question is usually not “Will I be treated?”It’s “Where should I go — and how fast?” Alicante has several hospitals and emergency …
Winter in Alicante is nothing like the northern European cold. Here, the sun still shows up almost every day, cafés spill onto the pavements, and yes—people do go for a swim. If …
Tucked away just a few steps from the bustling Explanada de España and the busy shopping streets of Alicante lies a tranquil escape — Plaza de Gabriel Miró. With its century-old …
Recent figures reveal a concerning reality: households in Alicante province waste around 47 million kilograms of food every year, representing 40% of the entire Valencian Community’s food waste. In total, the region …