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Benidorm prepares a big New Year's Eve party on Levante beach to welcome the new year

The event, which is expected to be attended by around 10,000 people, will feature a fireworks display and music after the chimes.

At 1:00 the party will connect with the BBC and Big Ben in London to celebrate the beginning of 2025 with British tourists

Benidorm City Council and the Association of Bars, Restaurants and Cafeterias, Abreca, will organize a big New Year's Eve party next Tuesday, December 31, which will be held on the Paseo de Levante to say goodbye to 2024 and welcome the new year 2025. An event that is taking place in this space for the eighth consecutive year, with the support of the Departments of Festivals, Events and Commerce, and for which the attendance of some 10,000 people is expected, as announced today by the Councilor for Festivals, Mariló Cebreros, and the vice president of Abreca, Alex Fratini.

The party will begin at 6 p.m. and will feature background music, DJ performances, and national and international entertainment for all the public gathered. Numerous top-notch leisure venues have also joined this macro New Year's Eve party and will distribute Vinalopó grapes and party favors among attendees.

Minutes before midnight, a connection will be made with Puerta del Sol to broadcast the twelve chimes live on screens installed on Paseo de Levante. This will be followed by a great pyromusical show that will combine music and fireworks in a synchronized manner and which can be followed from the beach and also from other points in the city.

Likewise, one more year, at one in the morning, the festival will connect through these same screens with the British television BBC to broadcast the chimes from Big Ben in London. “It is a deference that we want to have with tourists of that nationality, who increasingly choose our city to spend Christmas and to see out the year,” explained Mariló Cebreros.

The Councillor for Festivals and the Councillors for Commerce, Javier Jordá, and for Events, Jesús Carrobles, have wished Abreca and the dozen establishments involved that “this New Year’s Eve party, once again, will be a great success” and have invited residents and visitors to “come and enjoy one of the best parties in our area and in a privileged place such as Levante beach”. For his part, Alex Fratini has thanked the municipal collaboration and that of the companies collaborating with Abraca to “make it possible for Benidorm to be once again the epicentre of the New Year’s Eve celebrations on the Costa Blanca”.

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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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