Ryanair has announced a summer return to Teesside, with the launch of twice-weekly flights to Alicante-Elche Airport. The service is scheduled to begin on 1 June 2021, and also includes a route to Mallorca. Both can be booked up to October, although “always flying on the lowest fares”. Coinciding … Read more about New Summer Ryanair Route Between Alicante and Teesside
Valencia’s Renowned Science Museum Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Over the past 20 years, the Museu de les Ciències in Valencia has become consolidated as one of Europe’s premier 21st century science museums. Since its inauguration on 13 November 2000, a total of more than 12 million visitors have viewed its cutting-edge interactive science exhibitions. For … Read more about Valencia’s Renowned Science Museum Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Industry Report Highlights “Low Risk” of Inflight Coronavirus Contagion
Studies by the International Air Transport Association have concluded that there is a low incidence of inflight COVID-19 transmission. According to the IATA, an updated tally of published cases (in October) showed that, since the start of 2020, there had been 44 cases of COVID-19 reported in which … Read more about Industry Report Highlights “Low Risk” of Inflight Coronavirus Contagion
Valencia Boat Show Reinvented as Virtual Showpiece
This year’s Valencia Boat Show will be 100 per cent virtual as the region (which includes Alicante province) aims to showcase its status as an innovative epicentre of international sailing. The boating showcase will be held on the same dates as the traditional physical event, from 28 October to … Read more about Valencia Boat Show Reinvented as Virtual Showpiece
TUI Fly Boosts Flights Between Alicante and Belgium
Belgium’s decision to ease travel restrictions for the Valencia region has prompted TUI Fly to re-consolidate its flights schedule for Alicante-Elche Airport. The airline company’s TUI Fly Belgium affiliate had been forced to suspend many of its services in early September when the Belgian … Read more about TUI Fly Boosts Flights Between Alicante and Belgium
Stay+Eat Holidays for €209 a Week in Benidorm
Holidaymakers are being offered an all-inclusive, week-long stay in tourist hotspot Benidorm for just over €200. The “Benidorm Resort” scheme has been introduced to help rescue the autumn-winter season, traditionally hugely popular for post-summer visitors from northern European countries, … Read more about Stay+Eat Holidays for €209 a Week in Benidorm
Alicante Showcases Local Rice Delicacies on World Paella Day
The paella might now have become something of a universal dish at culinary gatherings around the world, but its spiritual home remains in Valencia. Just try to suggest otherwise to a friend or colleague from the region! As one of the Valencian region’s three provinces (together with Castellón … Read more about Alicante Showcases Local Rice Delicacies on World Paella Day
Safe Tourism Island Planned by Benidorm to Attract UK Tourists
Benidorm Town Hall has launched a novel initiative to try to lure UK tourists back to the popular Mediterranean resort. The aim with Benidorm Island is to provide a “safe health corridor” for tourists this autumn, and thus encourage the British government to exclude the area from its quarantine … Read more about Safe Tourism Island Planned by Benidorm to Attract UK Tourists