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Carlos Mazón reiterates the commitment of the Consell to the Valencian automotive industry

It highlights the capacity of the Almussafes factory to “adapt to new technologies and production systems”
The head of the Consell has held a working meeting with those responsible for Ford. He has also met with the president of the Ford Almussafes Works Council
The president has visited the Ford manufacturing plant in Almussafes to learn about the production of the new Kuga

The president of the Generalitat, Carlos Mazón, has reiterated the Consell's commitment to the Valencian automotive industry, which he has defined as “an innovative, competitive and sustainable sector” during the visit he made to the Ford manufacturing plant. in Almussafes to learn about the production of the new Kuga, whose plug-in hybrid version is the best-selling in Spain and Europe.

Mazón has congratulated Ford for the manufacture of the new Kuga and has highlighted “the ability of the Almussafes factory to adapt to the implementation of new technologies and production systems as an example of the value of this plant, which is a reference in the manufacture of “more sustainable automobiles designed for the mobility of the present and the future.”

The head of the Consell held a working meeting with Ford officials, led by the president and CEO of Ford Iberia, Jesús Alonso, and the manufacturing director of Ford Almussafes, Daniel Ruiz, among other company representatives.

The president has also met with the president of the Ford Almussafes works council and general secretary of UGT-Ford, Carlos Faubel, and the secretary of the Works Committee, Beatriz Yagüe.

The highest representative of the Valencian executive has toured the Almussafes plant where he has seen the various production areas, as well as the pioneering battery assembly center, operational since September 2020 and where the Ford Kuga batteries are assembled.

Also attending the visit to the Almussafes factory were the Minister of Finance, Economy and Public Administration, Ruth Merino; the Minister of Education, Universities and Employment, José Antonio Rovira; the Minister of Environment, Water, Infrastructure and Territory, Salomé Pradas; and the Minister of Innovation, Industry, Commerce and Tourism, Nuria Montes.

🌴 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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