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Benidorm approves the project to complete the urbanisation works of the industrial estate that gives the green light to the unblocking of the sector

The Governing Board has also approved the price review file for an amount of 4.7 million euros

The Local Government Board (JGL) of the Benidorm City Council has today approved the consolidated text of the modified urbanisation project and the project for the completion of the urbanisation works of the PP 3/1 Industrial sector of the General Municipal Planning Plan. That is, the unlocking and the definitive green light for the completion of urbanisation and subsequent development of the industrial sector. The proposal of the Councilor for Urban Planning, Lourdes Caselles, also included the approval of the price review file to be applied to the urbanisation project.

In both projects - urbanisation and completion of works - the urban developer, Terra Village Land, states that the budget for the completion of the urbanisation works represents practically an increase of 80% of the urbanisation costs initially planned with respect to the project approved in 2003. These costs now amount to 30,009,212.17 euros.

Similarly, Terra Village Land had also made a request for a price review to be applied to the urbanisation project, a request that was favorably reported by the municipal technicians for an amount of 4,762,486.06 euros and as such appears in the approved proposal. . Thus, the company must present a guarantee of 7% of the amount of the urbanization charges and the amount approved for price revision, those 4.7 million mentioned.

The mayor of the city, Toni Pérez, will meet with the owners of the land, the technicians and the urban development agent to offer details of the new projects and the reassessment that the company must present within the next three months. At this meeting, the reports from the Ministry of Development and the Ministry of the Environment on the modification of the layout of the affected livestock routes will also be discussed.

On the other hand, a response has also been given to the allegations presented by eight landowners in the sector according to the indications of the municipal technical reports.

Toni Pérez has pointed out that "in the absence of the presentation of the reassessment of the urbanisation charges and its approval in the next three months, the works in the industrial sector that were paralysed by the Ministry in 2010 and that have already But then they were 66% executed.” The mayor has described today's approval as “very good news for the city” because, as he stated, “it means that works can be resumed that will be of enormous benefit to the city and the development of a sector that has been stopped for many years due to causes beyond the control of the municipality.”

Pérez has also indicated that these works will be carried out “in parallel” to those that are being developed for the creation of what is known as Vial Discotecas and the large access roundabout to the industrial estate that began in May 2023.

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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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