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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”.

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Regional overview: steady pre-summer momentum

Across the Costa Blanca, including Benidorm, Altea, L’Alfàs del Pi (Albir), La Nucía and Finestrat, the region is entering a strong early-season phase with increasing visitor numbers, expanding nightlife, and a growing calendar of small cultural and leisure events ahead of the main summer period.

Markets, live music, coastal tourism and community events continue to dominate activity this week, alongside ongoing infrastructure improvements such as new sustainability and mobility projects.

BENIDORM – Markets, nightlife and tourism growth

Weekly street markets in Benidorm remain a key attraction, including Wednesday and Sunday general markets offering food, clothing and local goods.

The Old Town continues to host craft stalls and informal street entertainment, while evening activity is increasing as the summer season approaches.

Live music is now a nightly feature across main entertainment zones, with tribute acts, DJs and bar performances contributing to strong visitor activity.

Tourism officials also note continued preparation for upcoming seasonal events, including the build-up toward traditional spring and early summer festivals.

ALTEA – Culture and coastal leisure

Altea continues to focus on cultural tourism and relaxation, with art galleries, artisan shops and small exhibitions operating throughout the Old Town.

Live acoustic performances and low-key entertainment are taking place across seafront bars, while boat excursions from Altea harbour are operating regular coastal and sunset sailing routes depending on weather conditions.

ALBIR / L’ALFÀS DEL PI – Community events and live music

L'Alfàs del Pi and the Albir area maintain a steady mix of expat and local activity.

Weekly Friday markets remain popular, while Irish pubs and live music venues continue to host regular bands and acoustic performances.

The Casa de Cultura is also hosting community exhibitions, theatre and social events throughout the week.

LA NUCÍA – Sports and weekend activity

La Nucia continues to centre around sports tourism, with its major sports complex hosting training camps and competitive events.

The Sunday rastro flea market remains a key attraction, drawing visitors from across the region.

FINESTRAT – Coastal leisure and markets

Finestrat is experiencing growing beachfront activity as beach bars and restaurants reopen for the warmer season.

Markets in La Cala continue on Tuesdays and Saturdays, offering local produce and artisan goods, while sunset dining and relaxed evening entertainment are becoming more frequent.

VILLAJOYOSA – Culture, coastline and local life

Villajoyosa is experiencing steady early-season activity, supported by its historic old town, colourful seafront and growing cultural tourism offer.

Local markets and small artisan trading continue throughout the week, while the seafront promenade is seeing increased footfall as warmer weather returns.

The town also maintains its reputation for traditional fishing heritage, chocolate production history, and quiet beach tourism, offering a more relaxed contrast to nearby resort centres.

INFRASTRUCTURE UPDATE – Benidorm EV expansion

Alongside tourism growth, Benidorm is also continuing its sustainability rollout, including new electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the Levante area as part of its broader mobility and climate strategy.

The project forms part of EU-backed funding aimed at supporting low-emission transport across major Mediterranean destinations.

REGIONAL SUMMARY

Benidorm: busiest hub with nightlife, markets and entertainment growth
Altea: cultural, scenic and relaxed
Albir / L’Alfàs del Pi: balanced social and live music scene
La Nucía: sports-led and residential
Finestrat: beach-focused and seasonal lifestyle
Villajoyosa: coastal heritage, relaxed tourism and local culture

The Costa Blanca continues its gradual transition into peak tourist season, with activity levels rising steadily across all major towns.

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