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Benidorm expands the recreational offer on Poniente beach with the installation of a zip line

With a length of 20 meters of cable, it is aimed at an audience between 6 and 14 years old

The Benidorm City Council, through the Department of Beaches, has completed the installation of a zip line on Poniente beach, which will expand the varied recreational offering that is already offered on this beach. The new attraction is located in the sand between Alfaz del Pi and Vigo streets and is aimed at users between 6 and 14 years of age.

The installation of the zip line was completed last Friday, so it is now operational, although maximum use will be recorded during the summer when there is a greater number of users on the beach.

The zip line, with an animal and marine theme, has a cable length of 20 meters and allows users to slide from the highest end taking advantage of the action of gravity. Made with a hot-dip galvanized steel structure, it has smooth braking thanks to a cushioned stop at the end of the travel. In addition, the cable tension is adjustable with an anti-vandal system.

The Councilor for Beaches, Mónica Gómez, has indicated that “the new zip line adds to the extensive leisure services that the beach already offers such as aquatic activities, floating platforms, the eight children's play areas, the twelve recreational play areas -sports, biblioplayas, skates, kayaks and jet skis.”

Poniente beach, with a length of 3,1000 meters and a maximum width of 105, has 44 accesses with walkways, six public toilet modules with 20 toilets, of which four are adapted, 70 Lavapiés modules with 122 pipes in total, 137 bins for collecting municipal solid waste, 32 for selective collection (paper and packaging), two accessible beach points and a rental service for hammocks, floating platforms and leisure activities, among others.

The councilor has specified that due to its location in a coastal environment "maintenance will be extreme to avoid oxidation of the metal parts which, however, are already treated to prolong their life."

“We want to offer the best services to our visitors and users of the beaches and for them to have the best image and the best possible offer and that is why we do not stop investing not only in their maintenance but in the constant improvement of the sandy areas” concluded Gómez. .

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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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