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Carlos Mazón: "The filming of 'The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon' in City of Light confirms and consolidates its position as one of the best studios in the world"

An average of 100 people work daily in the Alicante studios and 20 companies from the area have been hired "which means a significant economic impact for the province, its productive sectors and the audio visual industry"
It highlights the potential of the complex to attract large productions on a national and international scale and underlines the reactivation of the studios
The president has visited the filming of the third season of this popular series that will film several scenes for 10 days in the Alicante cinema complex

The president of the Generalitat, Carlos Mazón, has emphasized that the filming of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon in Ciutat de la Llum "accredits and consolidates the position of the Alicante cinema complex as one of the best studios in the world".

This is what he pointed out after visiting the facilities of Ciutat de la Llum where part of the third season of the popular series, starring Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) and Carol Peletier (Melissa McBride) is currently being filmed. . The president was accompanied by the international producer of the series, Steven Squillante; the Spanish producer of Anima Stillking, Silvia Áraez; Tate Áraez supervisor of locations for the series, and the Minister of Innovation, Industry, Commerce and Tourism, Nuria Montes.

Carlos Mazón has thanked the producers of the series for choosing the Alicante studios as one of the locations to film several scenes of the third season.

In this sense, he has made use of the reactivation of the studios and the potential of the complex to attract large productions on a national and international scale "with modern and innovative facilities that perfectly combine sets, exteriors and water areas". at the same time that he highlighted the Council's effort to turn the City of Light "into a benchmark in the film industry".

The president has advanced that some scenes of the series will be filmed in the water tank of the Alicante complex and the filming will be extended in the City of Light for around 10 days.

On this subject, he pointed out that "scenes of great interest for their special and visual effects are filmed in our water tank, since it is one of the few facilities in the world that allows this type of scenes to be filmed ".

In addition, he emphasized that for the filming an average of 100 people work daily in the Alicante studios, a figure that reaches around 250 people at the time of filming and 20 companies from the area have been hired, "which means a important economic impact for the province, its productive sectors and the audiovisual industry, in addition to the tourism promotion of our territory".

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon
The production of the third season of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon is based in Madrid and will extend to locations in Galicia, Aragon, Catalonia and the Valencian Community.

It will be released in 2025 and is produced by Scott M. Gimple, creator producer David Zabel, Norman Reedus, Melissa McBride, Greg Nicotero, Brian Bockrath, Angela Kang, Jason Richman, Dan Percival and Steve Squillante, in addition to Silvia Áraez and Jesús de la Vega, who also serve as executive producers this season. Peregrinos SP24 provides production services in Spain for the third season.

The third season follows Daryl Dixon and Carol Peletier as they continue their journey back home and reunited with their loved ones. In their struggle to find their way, the journey leads them further astray and takes them to distant lands of adverse conditions and constant change, and they witness the various effects of the walker apocalypse.

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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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