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Carlos Mazón: “We continue working with and for the municipalities and provinces as that great sum that is the Valencian Community”

He states that the signing of this agreement, from which municipalities with less than 20,000 inhabitants will benefit, “is fundamental and opens” an important municipalist stage that is what this government of change has launched.
With this agreement, the small municipalities of the Community will be able to implement projects and provide themselves with the necessary tools to comply with the obligations of transparency and promotion of participation.
The president of the Generalitat signs, together with the presidents of the three councils, the cooperation agreements to promote citizen participation, transparency and good governance at the local level

The president of the Generalitat, Carlos Mazón, and the presidents of the provincial councils of Alicante, Valencia and Castellón have signed the cooperation agreements between the Generalitat and the three provincial councils to promote citizen participation, transparency and good government at the local level through the granting of aid to local entities with less than 20,000 inhabitants.

Mazón has indicated that the signing of this agreement "is a priority" and has highlighted that "we continue working from a Generalitat that is committed to the municipalities and the provinces, like that great sum that is the Valencian Community."

The head of the Consell has highlighted that this alliance "is fundamental for small municipalities" because the Generalitat and the councils "we all work together" and opening "an important municipalist stage that is what has launched this government of change."

This agreement has been signed by the three presidents who have agreed on the essentiality of this agreement for the small towns of the Community.

The president of the Alicante Provincial Council, Toni Pérez, has highlighted the “firm commitment to opening the government of the Generalitat Valenciana through the provincial councils and thus reaching the municipalities.” For his part, the president of the Valencia Provincial Council, Vicent Mompó, has expressed his joy in betting on towns with less than 20,000 inhabitants, which "is where the provincial councils should be." The president of the Castellón Provincial Council, Marta Barrachina, has also stressed that thanks to this agreement "the smallest town councils in the province of Castellón will be able to promote transparency and citizen participation through their associations."

Cooperation agreements

This agreement allocates one million euros to these municipalities and will improve management, avoid duplication and increase the amount and impact of the projects.

The objective of this agreement is for the small municipalities of the Community to implement projects and equip themselves with the necessary tools to comply with the obligations of transparency, active advertising and promotion of participation.

For the distribution of the credit, within each type of actions, the number of inhabitants of the local entities requesting the subsidy will be taken into account and it will be guaranteed that those with a smaller population have a reserve percentage of the total funds.

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(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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