The Latest Breaking News from Alicante

Lionel Messi nears deal to acquire Spanish club Eldense

Lionel Messi is reportedly close to acquiring Spanish second-tier club CD Eldense. He has agreed in principle to purchase all shares from the current majority owner. This potential deal is subject to approval from Spain's High Council for Sports. Messi already owns fifth-tier Spanish side UE Cornella and will gain…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

The thrills and feasts of Spanish summer

From Alicante to Valencia, fireworks and food turn the start of summer into a gloriously communal ritual

Salon · Aug 11

Bank of Spain warns of 750,000-home shortfall: half concentrated in six provinces

Madrid, Barcelona, Alicante, Valencia, Murcia and Málaga have the biggest gap (52.5%) between homes built and new households, especially in their capitals, home to up to 36% of families.

Euronews · Jun 18

Watch Us Try To Figure Out if Triumph’s Trident 660 Breaks the Boundaries as a First Big Bike in Spain

I headed to Alicante, Spain, for the global launch of the 2026 Triumph Trident 660 and questioned if it had too much power for a first big bike or redefines the category.

RideApart · Apr 18

Watch Triumph’s Trident 800 Struggle To Keep Its Front Wheel Down With Us During Spanish Launch

I tested the all-new Triumph Trident 800 at its launch in Alicante, Spain. You can watch my review and listen to my initial thoughts here.

RideApart · Apr 4

Watch 2026 Triumph's Tiger Sport 660 Shred Miles With Us Behind the Bars in Spain

Watch RideApart's review of the 2026 Triumph Tiger Sport 660 at its global press launch in Alicante, Spain.

RideApart · Mar 20

2026 Triumph Tiger Sport 660 Review: The First Big Bike That Could Be Your Last

I tested Triumph's 2026 Tiger Sport 660 around the mesmerizing blacktop of Alicante, Spain. Somewhere along the route, I lost sight of who this bike was made for.

RideApart · Mar 18

I lived in Spain for two years and Elche is a green, sunny paradise

Verdant, calmer and infinitely more interesting than Alicante – Phil Thomas argues the case for visiting the city’s forgotten neighbour

The Independent UK · Mar 18

A small town in Spain is home to a 3,000-year-old space treasure

Nestled in the sun-drenched plains of Alicante province, the quaint Spanish town of Villena guards a secret that bridges earth and sky. Back in 1963, workers digging a gravel pit stumbled upon the treasure of Villena, a dazzling hoard of over sixty (60) Bronze Age artefacts weighing nearly 10 kilograms,…

The Times of India · Mar 12

This 3,000-year-old treasure in Spain was made with iron that fell from the sky

For decades, the Villena Treasure has been examined and valued, most notably its gold. The trove, discovered in Alicante in 1963, contains dozens of well crafted items that are consistent with researchers' expectations for the Late Bronze Age. However, two little pieces never quite fit. They were dull, rusted, and…

The Times of India · Jan 26