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Benidorm's accessible beaches facilitated the bathing of more than 18,500 people with reduced mobility in 2024

The service resumes its activity at the two points of Poniente and Levante after various cleaning and maintenance tasks taking advantage of the lower influx of public

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Benidorm's accessible beaches facilitated the bathing of more than 18,500 people with reduced mobility throughout the year 2024, a figure that is above the records of previous years and that places this service "as a reference service on our beaches in terms of quality and offer for users." This was conveyed by the councilor of the area, Mónica Gómez, who has announced the balance of activity of this service during the past year and has recalled that the accessible beach points resumed their activity this Saturday after the month of intensive cleaning that the City Council carries out every year on the beaches taking advantage of the period of less public influx.

Mónica Gómez recalled that Benidorm has three accessible beach points in operation: one in Levante, at the height of Murcia Street; and two others in Poniente, which are located in the La Cala area, opposite Mont Benidorm Avenue, and next to Elche Park. These three spaces served a total of 18,563 users last year, with the Elche Park point being the one that registered the most activity, with a total of 9,811 bathers, followed by Levante –6,531 users– and La Cala, with 2,221.

The data provided by the councillor indicate that “during the high season months, an average of more than 2,500 people passed through the accessible beach points per month”, reaching peaks of up to 2,840 and 2,836 users during the months of June and July and 2,628 in the month of August. However, Mónica Gómez explained that “although there is a significant increase during the high season, the demand for users on the accessible beaches is constant and sustained throughout the year”. In fact, in the months of January and February, when the lowest temperatures are usually recorded in Benidorm and where the service is reduced to 15 days per month, “more than 500 users were exceeded”, while “November and December registered 1,035 and 994 users, respectively”.

The councillor pointed out that “this very high demand is a stimulus to try to improve the service more and more”. For this reason, “the City Council is constantly investing to maintain our offer of accessible beaches at the highest level”. Thus, from 15 January to 15 February, “numerous painting and maintenance works have been carried out at the three points”, explained the person in charge of Beaches, who also recalled that last July Benidorm incorporated a crane in the accessible beaches of Levante to facilitate the transfer of users from a wheelchair to the amphibious chair with greater safety and that last September three new amphibious chairs were also acquired, one of them XXL and with a load capacity of up to 220 kilograms, with an investment of 18,165 euros.

Finally, Mónica Gómez recalled that “Benidorm was a pioneer more than two decades ago in incorporating this service with the aim of making our beaches a 100% inclusive space for everyone” and pointed out that this model of accessible beaches has been “for years a benchmark in terms of global accessibility, having been awarded by numerous organisations and replicated in many other coastal municipalities”.

🌴 What’s On This Week – Costa Blanca

(Benidorm & surrounding areas)

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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