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Alicante TRAM facilitated the mobility of 1.9 million users in July

The result represents 9.21% more than the trips made in the same period last year and 162,671 more passengers
Line 2 got the most trips, 720,199, and Luceros again led trips with 398,236

Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat Valenciana (FGV) facilitated the mobility of 1,929,130 users on the Alicante TRAM network during July, 9.21% more than in the same month of 2023, which means an increase of 162,671 travellers The busiest day was Thursday 4, with 67,363 passengers.

As a whole, Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat Valenciana (FGV) added a total of 9,899,296 passengers between Alicante TRAM and Metrovalencia in July, representing an increase of 17.14% compared to the same month last year and 1,448,385 of more users.

According to the distribution by lines, line 2, which connects Luceros with Sant Vicent del Raspeig, was the most used with 720,199 movements; followed by line 1, which connects Luceros and Benidorm, with 426,028; line 3, which links Luceros with El Campello, with 342,722; line 4, which connects Luceros with Plaza La Coruña, with 227,718; line 9, which runs between Benidorm and Dénia, with 108,190; and line 5, connecting Porta del Mar and Plaza La Coruña, with 104,273 trips.

Luceros, the busiest station
In traffic by station, Luceros once again led the ranking, with 398,236 customers. It was followed by Mercado, with 257,833, and Benidorm, with 137,639 customers.

Then came Marq-Castillo, with 132,148; Sant Vicent del Raspeig, with 76,763; El Campello, with 62,549; Painter Gastón Castelló, with 57,550; Bulevar del Plan, with 45,921; Garbinet, with 45,774; and, in tenth place, La Goteta-Plaza Mar 2, with 41,678 movements.

🌴 What’s On This Week – Costa Blanca

(Benidorm & surrounding areas)

Overview

This week across Benidorm, Altea, Albir, Finestrat, and La Nucía is mainly:

Weekly markets and street trading

Live music in bars and small venues

Early spring coastal tourism activity (boat trips, promenades)

Small cultural events and exhibitions

Gradual build-up toward May festivals in Benidorm

BENIDORM – Events and Activity

Markets and street life

Wednesday and Sunday main street markets (large general markets for clothing, food, and goods)
Old Town craft stalls operating in the evenings
Night markets becoming more active as tourist season builds

Cultural activity

Early preparations and signage for the Medieval Market coming soon in central Benidorm
Small pop-up performances in Old Town squares (musicians, street entertainment)

Nightlife and entertainment

Live music every night across the main strips (cover bands, tribute acts, karaoke)
DJ sets and bar entertainment increasing toward peak season
Rooftop bars and terrace venues reopening more consistently

Overall feel

Benidorm is in an active pre-summer phase with strong nightlife and steady tourist flow.

ALTEA – Cultural and coastal atmosphere

Old Town and culture
Art galleries and artisan shops open daily
Small exhibitions and cultural displays in local venues

Live music

Acoustic and low-key live music in bars around Old Town and seafront areas
Occasional weekend performances in Irish and cocktail bars

Sea activities

Boat trips operating from Altea harbour including:
Coastal cruises
Sunset sailing trips
Swimming stops depending on weather conditions

Overall feel

Quiet, scenic, and cultural with a strong focus on relaxation rather than nightlife.

ALBIR / ALFÀS DEL PI – Mixed expat and local activity

Markets

Friday weekly street market with food, clothing, and household goods
Nearby Sunday markets in Altea also attract visitors from the area

Live music

Regular pub and bar entertainment, especially in Irish and rock-themed venues
Weekly live bands and acoustic performances across multiple venues

Cultural venues

Casa de Cultura hosting small theatre events, exhibitions, and community activities
Regular local group meetings and social clubs

Overall feel

Balanced area with both relaxed daytime atmosphere and active evenings.

LA NUCÍA – Local and sporting focus

Markets

Sunday rastro (large flea market with antiques, tools, clothes, and food stalls)
Entertainment
Occasional live music in local bars, mostly weekends

Sports activity

Large sports complex hosting training camps, tournaments, and weekend events

Overall feel

Quiet residential town with activity concentrated around weekends and sports events.

FINESTRAT – Beach and market lifestyle

Markets

Tuesday and Saturday markets in La Cala area with a mix of local produce and goods

Beachfront activity

Beach bars and restaurants increasingly open in the evenings
Sunset dining season beginning again

Entertainment

Low-key live music in beachfront bars rather than organised events

Overall feel

Relaxed coastal town focused on beach life and casual evenings.

OVERALL SUMMARY

Benidorm: busiest area with nightlife, markets, and entertainment

Altea: cultural, scenic, and relaxed

Albir / Alfàs del Pi: balanced mix of live music and expat social life

La Nucía: local, quiet, and sports-focused

Finestrat: beach-oriented and low-key

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