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British Club Companions Donates €2,657 to l’Alfàs del Pi Food Bank

l’Alfàs del Pi / 21 December 2025

The British club Companions has donated €2,657 to the Food Bank of l’Alfàs del Pi, managed by the Social Volunteering Association, following funds raised during its Great Solidarity Christmas Raffle. The raffle was organised to mark the club’s 20th anniversary.

The donation ceremony took place at the Rober Palas Hotel in Albir and was attended by the Councillor for International Residents, Martine Mertens, and the Councillor for Cooperation and Volunteering, Isabel Muñoz, alongside Antonio Viso, President of the Social Volunteering Association.

The Social Volunteering Association publicly thanked Companions for its generosity, highlighting the club’s strong social commitment and ongoing support for the most vulnerable residents in the municipality. The association’s president praised the work of Companions, which is chaired by Wendy Campbell, for its continued involvement in charitable initiatives.

Founded 20 years ago, the Companions club currently has more than 350 members and brings together around 200 people every Tuesday at a hotel in l’Albir. The club organises a wide range of activities including pétanque, bowling, table tennis, ballroom dancing classes, cultural outings, dinners and regular charity events, such as the annual Christmas raffle, aimed at supporting people at risk of social exclusion.

The Social Volunteering Association of l’Alfàs del Pi, established in January 2013, carries out its work thanks to the dedication of around 30 volunteers who collect, sort and distribute food and clothing, as well as provide support to elderly and vulnerable residents.

The l’Alfàs del Pi Town Council also expressed its gratitude to the Companions club for this solidarity initiative and highlighted the important social role played by Social Volunteering within the community.

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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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