A new edition of Les Nits del Castell kicks off in Benidorm with 25 stalls of artisans and painters.

From Monday to Thursday at 8 p.m. during July and August, craft workshops open to the public will be held.

A new edition of Les Nits del Castell kicks off in Benidorm with 25 stalls of artisans and painters.

The Plaça de la Senyoría hosted the official opening of Les Nits del Castell, a well-established initiative of the Department of Commerce and the Merchants' Association. The event will run from yesterday until September 30th, from 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. As usual, the event takes place in the Plaza de Castelar and Plaza de la Senyoría and aims to "promote commercial and cultural activity during the summer nights, revitalising the area and promoting artisan talent," explained Mayor Toni Pérez, who toured the stalls accompanied by the Councilor for Commerce, Javier Jordá, and members of the municipal council.

This year's edition features 13 officially accredited professional artisans, who exhibit and sell their creations in jewelry, sterling silver and precious stones, costume jewelry, cold porcelain, artisan soaps, and handmade beads, among other items. Also on display are a dozen painters, including portraitists, caricaturists, and silhouette artists, who offer their services in Plaza Castelar.

As in previous years, craft workshops have been scheduled for Monday through Thursday, starting at 8 p.m., in the Plaça de la Senyoría. Each workshop will be led by one of the participating artisans, who will share their techniques and knowledge with the audience.

The Association of People with Disabilities of Benidorm and the Region (Asmibe) also has a stand where members can purchase creations such as fans and bookbindings. This stand is located thanks to the municipality's commitment to inclusion.

Both the mayor and the Councilor for Commerce yesterday invited residents and visitors "to enjoy this cultural and commercial event that, year after year, contributes to enriching the tourist and commercial offerings of the historic center during the summer months."
 

Workshop calendar

July 
• July 1: Antonio Fernández Fernández – ceramics 
• July 2: Tíndaro Franchina – turtles and keychains 
• July 3: Estela Sánchez Pérez Bellod – seashells and mother-of-pearl 
• July 7: Maite Muñoz Íñiguez – soaps and cosmetics 
• July 8: María Valeria Mondino – looms 
• July 9: Valentina Barahona Labrador – costume jewelry 
• July 10: Juan Antonio Sánchez Cachinero – mineral stones 
• July 14: Sandra Fernández Castillo – polymer clay 
• July 15: Giulia Genco – costume jewelry 
• July 16: Esther Domínguez Márquez – costume jewelry 
• July 17: Esther Rodrigo Corrochano – jewelry and costume jewelry 
• July 21: Ana Jarandilla Romo – dolls and badges 
• July 22: Asmibe – bookbinding and fans 

August 
• August 4: Antonio Fernández Fernández – ceramics 
• August 5: Tíndaro Franchina – turtles and keychains 
• August 6: Estela Sánchez Pérez Bellod – seashells and mother-of-pearl 
• August 7: Maite Muñoz Íñiguez – soaps and cosmetics 
• August 11: María Valeria Mondino – looms 
• August 12: Valentina Barahona Labrador – costume jewelry 
• August 13: Juan Antonio Sánchez Cachinero – mineral stones 
• August 14: Sandra Fernández Castillo – polymer clay 
• August 18: Giulia Genco – costume jewelry 
• August 19: Esther Domínguez Márquez – costume jewelry 
• August 20: Esther Rodrigo Corrochano – jewelry and costume jewelry 
• August 21: Ana Jarandilla Romo – dolls and badges 
• August 25: Asmibe – bookbinding and fans