Spain’s fifth largest airport is re-establishing its status as a key gateway for international tourists – especially visitors from the UK. Major low-cost airlines such as Jet2.com, EasyJet and Ryanair are back in the air after the lockdown and easing of travel regulations, and Alicante-Elche Airport … Read more about Alicante-Elche Airport a Major European Hub for Renewed Flight Schedules
Alicante-Elche Airport Key “Air Bridge” for Costa Blanca Tourists
A pending decision by the UK government to create "air bridges" with selected European Union and other countries is expected to especially benefit such popular and high-profile tourist resort areas as the Costa Blanca. With Spain now having re-opened for international travel – under certain … Read more about Alicante-Elche Airport Key “Air Bridge” for Costa Blanca Tourists
Neo-Classical Hotel Haven in the Heart of Alicante
Alicante’s venerable tourist past has been recreated in 21st century boutique style with the inauguration of Casa Alberola – part of the exclusive Curio Collection by Hilton. During the final decades of the 19th century, with Alicante enjoying an era of prosperity driven by development of the … Read more about Neo-Classical Hotel Haven in the Heart of Alicante
Golf and Gastronomy at Newly-Refurbished Luxury Resort on the Costa Blanca
One of Spain’s premier sports resorts has undertaken an extensive renovation project to consolidate its status as a flagship destination on the Costa Blanca. Named "Spain's Best Golf Hotel” at the 2019 World Golf Awards (which reward excellence in golf tourism around the world) and “Spain's … Read more about Golf and Gastronomy at Newly-Refurbished Luxury Resort on the Costa Blanca
Alicante-Elche Named Best Airport in Europe for Quality Service
Airports Council International has once again honoured Alicante-Elche Airport with one of the industry’s highest awards. For a second consecutive year, the airport has been named as the best in Europe for the quality of its service, in the category of airport facilities with annual traffic between … Read more about Alicante-Elche Named Best Airport in Europe for Quality Service
Spanish Lockdown… What the “State of Alarm” Means for Travellers
The 15-day “State of Alarm” decreed by the Spanish government on the weekend makes it clear that people should stay at home except for absolutely essential circumstances. These include going out to buy food, pharmaceutical products or petrol, receiving medical attention, visiting ill or … Read more about Spanish Lockdown… What the “State of Alarm” Means for Travellers
Special Easter Culinary Experiences in Alicante
Residents and tourists are being invited to savour traditional Alicante cuisine in the lead up to Easter. Alicante City Hall has launched two culinary initiatives, a "Brotherhood Tapas Route" and "Lent Friday Menus", to showcase typical Easter gastronomy. At the same time, Alicante-Elche … Read more about Special Easter Culinary Experiences in Alicante
Forget Brexit… British Tourists Still Flocking to Alicante
In 2019, nearly six million Britons travelled through Alicante-Elche Airport. That represented an impressive 39.42 per cent of the total number of passengers last year, almost four times more than the next highest group by nationality, the Spanish. So the big question is: will Brexit have a … Read more about Forget Brexit… British Tourists Still Flocking to Alicante