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Benidorm expects 10,000 people at the big New Year's Eve party on Levante beach

The Benidorm City Council and the Abreca association will organise for the seventh consecutive year the great New Year's Eve party to be held on the Paseo de Levante. An event supported by the Departments of Festivals, Commerce and Major Events for which an attendance of around 10,000 people is expected, as stated today by the Councilor for Festivals, Mariló Cebreros.

The party will begin in the afternoon, from 7 p.m., and will last until 1:30 in the morning with performances by three local DJs, as well as national and international entertainment by a professional speaker. A large number of beachfront entertainment venues have joined this year-end macro-party and will distribute grapes and party favors for the crowd that will gather at midnight to welcome 2024 in one of the most beautiful places. emblematic of the city.

Once the chimes have finished, Spanish time, a great pyromusical show will begin that will combine music and fireworks in a synchronized way. As a novelty, at one in the morning the party will connect with British television to broadcast the chimes from Big Ben in London. “It is a deference that we want to have with tourists of that nationality, who in increasing numbers choose our city to say goodbye to the year,” said Cebreros.

Furthermore, in order to offer greater coverage of the chimes and the performances planned that night, six LED screens will be installed; one on the stage and five more on the beach, from which all those who attend the party can follow the chimes.

As in previous editions, and with the aim of disturbing the neighbors as little as possible, the installed speakers will be directed towards the sea.

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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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