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Benidorm City Council acquires eleven vehicles to renew the Local Police fleet

The City Council acquires eleven vehicles to renew the Local Police fleet

Benidorm City Council is going to acquire eleven new vehicles to renew part of the Local Police fleet. This has been agreed by the Local Government Board of the Benidorm City Council, which has given the green light to the proposal made by the technicians of the Contracting area for the award of the financial leasing supply contract through the leasing system of said passenger cars, with a duration of four years and whose total amount will reach 641,319.36 euros, as explained by the councilor of the area, Aida García Mayor.

The contract is divided into three different lots. On the one hand, 'Lot 1' includes the acquisition of four urban SUV tourism vehicles, with police badges, for which a total of four companies opted in the bidding procedure called by the City Council. Of them, the proposal best valued by technicians is the one made by a dealer for a total amount of 231,855.36 euros, with VAT included.

The second of the lots, called 'Lot 2' involves the acquisition of three urban SUV tourism vehicles without police markings. The technical evaluation carried out on the four aspiring companies has left the best offer as the one valued at 148,104 euros, as detailed in the award proposal.

Finally, 'Lot 3' includes the acquisition of four other urban SUV tourism vehicles with police badges and an arrest kit. The company that obtained the best score is the one that offered a total price of 261,360 euros for the four years, as explained by the Councilor for Contracting.

Aída García Mayor has stated that, once the award proposal has been approved and, after verifying that the companies have deposited the final guarantee and have provided all the required documentation, the companies will proceed with the supply of these eleven new vehicles in accordance with the provisions of the list of administrative clauses and technical prescriptions that govern the contract.

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Regional overview: steady pre-summer momentum

Across the Costa Blanca, including Benidorm, Altea, L’Alfàs del Pi (Albir), La Nucía and Finestrat, the region is entering a strong early-season phase with increasing visitor numbers, expanding nightlife, and a growing calendar of small cultural and leisure events ahead of the main summer period.

Markets, live music, coastal tourism and community events continue to dominate activity this week, alongside ongoing infrastructure improvements such as new sustainability and mobility projects.

BENIDORM – Markets, nightlife and tourism growth

Weekly street markets in Benidorm remain a key attraction, including Wednesday and Sunday general markets offering food, clothing and local goods.

The Old Town continues to host craft stalls and informal street entertainment, while evening activity is increasing as the summer season approaches.

Live music is now a nightly feature across main entertainment zones, with tribute acts, DJs and bar performances contributing to strong visitor activity.

Tourism officials also note continued preparation for upcoming seasonal events, including the build-up toward traditional spring and early summer festivals.

ALTEA – Culture and coastal leisure

Altea continues to focus on cultural tourism and relaxation, with art galleries, artisan shops and small exhibitions operating throughout the Old Town.

Live acoustic performances and low-key entertainment are taking place across seafront bars, while boat excursions from Altea harbour are operating regular coastal and sunset sailing routes depending on weather conditions.

ALBIR / L’ALFÀS DEL PI – Community events and live music

L'Alfàs del Pi and the Albir area maintain a steady mix of expat and local activity.

Weekly Friday markets remain popular, while Irish pubs and live music venues continue to host regular bands and acoustic performances.

The Casa de Cultura is also hosting community exhibitions, theatre and social events throughout the week.

LA NUCÍA – Sports and weekend activity

La Nucia continues to centre around sports tourism, with its major sports complex hosting training camps and competitive events.

The Sunday rastro flea market remains a key attraction, drawing visitors from across the region.

FINESTRAT – Coastal leisure and markets

Finestrat is experiencing growing beachfront activity as beach bars and restaurants reopen for the warmer season.

Markets in La Cala continue on Tuesdays and Saturdays, offering local produce and artisan goods, while sunset dining and relaxed evening entertainment are becoming more frequent.

VILLAJOYOSA – Culture, coastline and local life

Villajoyosa is experiencing steady early-season activity, supported by its historic old town, colourful seafront and growing cultural tourism offer.

Local markets and small artisan trading continue throughout the week, while the seafront promenade is seeing increased footfall as warmer weather returns.

The town also maintains its reputation for traditional fishing heritage, chocolate production history, and quiet beach tourism, offering a more relaxed contrast to nearby resort centres.

INFRASTRUCTURE UPDATE – Benidorm EV expansion

Alongside tourism growth, Benidorm is also continuing its sustainability rollout, including new electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the Levante area as part of its broader mobility and climate strategy.

The project forms part of EU-backed funding aimed at supporting low-emission transport across major Mediterranean destinations.

REGIONAL SUMMARY

Benidorm: busiest hub with nightlife, markets and entertainment growth
Altea: cultural, scenic and relaxed
Albir / L’Alfàs del Pi: balanced social and live music scene
La Nucía: sports-led and residential
Finestrat: beach-focused and seasonal lifestyle
Villajoyosa: coastal heritage, relaxed tourism and local culture

The Costa Blanca continues its gradual transition into peak tourist season, with activity levels rising steadily across all major towns.

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