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Susana Camarero: "The 25N campaign seeks to involve the whole of society in the fight against violence against women and emphasizes the importance of the victim's environment reporting"

2023-11-16 08:54 Susana Camarero: "The 25N campaign seeks to involve the whole of society in the fight against violence against women and emphasises the importance of the victim's environment reporting" The second vice-president and councilor for Social Services, Equality and Housing, Susana Camarero, has presented this year's campaign of the Generalitat for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence ...

The Council approves the decree-law to repeal the entry into force of the tourist tax regulations

2023-11-11 10:29 The Council approves the decree-law to repeal the entry into force of the tourist tax regulations The Council approved yesteday, Friday, the decree-law repealing Law 7/2022, of December 16, of the Generalitat, on fiscal measures to promote sustainable tourism, which created the Valencian tax on tourist stays, or tax tourism, prior to its entry into force. This was announced at the press confer...

More than 4,600 peñistas take to the streets of Benidorm last night in the festive 'Entrada de Penyes'

2023-11-11 10:11 More than 4,600 peñistas take to the streets of Benidorm last night in the festive 'Entrada de Penyes' More than 4,600 peñistas will took to the streets of Benidorm last night to participate, once again, in the now traditional 'Entrada de Penyes', the event with which the revelers anticipate one night the beginning of the city's big days wearing their blouses and other elements, such as wigs, ...

Four giant screens will allow more audiences to follow the staging of the discovery live.

2023-11-08 17:14 Four giant screens will allow more audiences to follow the staging of the discovery live. Four giant screens will allow more audiences to follow the staging of the discovery live. The Comissió de Festes Majors Patronals, in collaboration with the Benidorm City Council, will install four giant screens this Saturday that will allow more audiences to follow live the event of the Staging of the F...

Carlos Mazón demands from the Central Government a second runway for Alicante airport after the "record" of 10 million foreign tourists in the Valencian Community

2023-11-05 18:19 Carlos Mazón demands from the Central Government a second runway for Alicante airport after the "record" of 10 million foreign tourists in the Valencian Community The President of the Generalitat, Carlos Mazón, has demanded this Tuesday from the Central Government a second runway for the Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández airport which will allow it to cope with the increase in foreign tourists v...

Ruth Merino: "The Budgets of the Generalitat for 2024 are realistic and reinforce social spending"

2023-10-31 12:02 Ruth Merino: "The Budgets of the Generalitat for 2024 are realistic and reinforce social spending" The Budget of the Generalitat for 2024 increases by 4.5% and reaches 29,732 million euros Real expenditure (non-financial budget) amounts to 22,670 million, 2.3% more The first budgets of the Council of Change increase resources for fundamental services and Sanitat has the most important budget in ...

🌴 What's On Across the Costa Blanca

Benidorm & Surrounding Areas | 6–12 July 2026

The Costa Blanca is in full summer swing, with another busy week of sunshine, festivals, sporting events and family entertainment across Benidorm, Altea, Villajoyosa, Finestrat, La Nucía and L'Alfàs del Pi.

With schools now breaking up across Europe and visitor numbers increasing, beaches, attractions, markets and nightlife are all operating at peak season.

☀️ Benidorm

Beaches & Summer Fun

Benidorm's Blue Flag beaches continue to welcome thousands of visitors each day with full summer services.

Activities include:

Parasailing and jet ski adventures
Boat trips to Benidorm Island
Paddleboarding and kayaking
Beach volleyball
Open-air fitness classes
Family beach activities

New Attraction

Visitors can now take photos at Benidorm's brand-new giant seafront letters, created from 170kg of recycled fishing nets, located on the Tamarindos Promenade.

Costa Blanca Cup 2026

The international youth football tournament continues across Benidorm and the Marina Baixa, bringing together:

319 teams
34 countries
Thousands of players, coaches and supporters
Matches are being played throughout the week in Benidorm, Altea, La Vila Joiosa, La Nucía, Finestrat, L'Alfàs del Pi and Calpe.

Entertainment & Nightlife

Live tribute shows every evening
Comedy, cabaret and karaoke
Beach clubs and rooftop bars
Live DJs along Levante and Poniente
Sunset boat parties
Summer club nights

🌿 Albir & L'Alfàs del Pi

Award-Winning Nature

The Albir Lighthouse Trail, recently named Spain's Best Blue Trail 2026, remains one of the Costa Blanca's most popular walks.

Visitors can enjoy spectacular views across the Serra Gelada Natural Park.

Things To Do

Guided nature walks
Cycling routes
Outdoor fitness
Beachfront restaurants
Evening live music
International community events

🍫 Villajoyosa

Colourful Coastal Heritage

La Vila Joiosa continues to attract visitors with its colourful seafront and historic centre.

Popular attractions include:

Chocolate museum visits
Factory tours
Artisan markets
Historic Old Town walks
Beachfront restaurants
Live music
Summer gastronomy events continue throughout July.

🏟️ La Nucía

Sports & Family Activities

The Camilo Cano Sports City remains busy with:
National and international training camps
Community fitness programmes
Youth sporting events
Outdoor exercise sessions

Family activities

Local summer cultural events and evening entertainment continue throughout the municipality.

🌅 Finestrat

Outdoor Adventures

The warm weather makes Finestrat one of the area's top destinations for outdoor activities.

Popular choices include:
Hiking Puig Campana
Guided countryside walks
Scenic village tours
Mountain biking
La Cala beach days
Shopping & Dining
La Marina Shopping Centre summer promotions
Beachfront restaurants
Evening shopping
Outdoor terraces

🎭 Altea

Arts & Culture

Altea continues its lively summer programme with:
Artisan markets
Art galleries
Live jazz
Acoustic concerts
Cultural events around Plaza de la Iglesia

New This Week

Altea has launched a special summer police operation, increasing patrols across beaches, the Old Town and tourist areas to help keep residents and visitors safe throughout the busy holiday season.

Coastal Experiences
Catamaran cruises
Sunset sailing trips
Seafront dining
Photography workshops

📅 Coming Up

Costa Blanca Cup finals approach
Outdoor concerts continue across the Marina Baixa
More beach entertainment throughout July
Summer fiestas gathering momentum
Markets, family activities and evening events across the region
Tourist attractions operating extended opening hours

Quick Summary

⚽ Costa Blanca Cup continues across the region

📸 New giant Benidorm letters now open on Tamarindos Promenade

🏖️ Beaches, water sports and boat trips in full swing

🌿 Albir Lighthouse Trail remains Spain's Best Blue Trail

🍫 Villajoyosa's heritage attractions continue to draw visitors

👮 Altea launches enhanced summer police patrols

🎶 Live music, nightlife and outdoor dining across the Costa Blanca

☀️ Peak summer holiday season is now underway

🌤️ Weather Outlook

Expect another week of hot, settled weather.

🌡️ Daytime temperatures: 30°C–34°C

🌙 Evening temperatures: 23°C–26°C

Perfect conditions for beach days, sightseeing, outdoor dining and evening entertainment. Remember to stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and avoid prolonged exposure during the hottest part of the afternoon.