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Leisure venues and hotels in the British area are raising funds to help those affected by DANA

There will be ballot boxes in establishments from this Saturday until the 15th
A significant response is expected to coincide with the Fancy Dress, which reduces the number of parade floats planned by half.

The leisure venues in the so-called British area of Benidorm and several hotels located there are going to start a fundraising campaign this weekend to help people affected by the DANA. The collection will start this Saturday, the 9th, and will remain active until the 15th of November.

The result of this collection, in which supplier companies will participate, will be announced on Friday the 15th, the day after the celebration of the Fancy Dress, an event organised by entrepreneurs in the hospitality sector and which brings together thousands of British tourists in the city every year.

Specifically, the following 38 establishments have joined the initiative: Marina Resort, Funky Flamingo, Guinness Bar, Jolly Roger, Daytona Rock, Outback Aussie Bar, CandemTown, Shamrock, Rockstar, Winners Sport Bar, Hotel Riudor, The Meeting Point, Jumping Jacks, Morgan Tavern, Western Saloon, Hotel California, Phillipines 10, Hotel Ambassador 1, Hotel Ambassador 2, Hotel Presidente, Hotel Riviera, Rockerfellas, Zodiaco, Palladium, Grupo TIKI, Silver Dollar, Gold Dollar, Million Dollar, Silver City, Sinatras, Jockers, Chaplins, Rockys, Planet Benidorm, Broadway, The Square, Why Not and Yorkshire Pride 1.

The organisers have pointed out that "a significant response to this solidarity action is expected precisely because the fundraising coincides with the Fancy Dress parade", whose parade "will reduce the number of participating floats by half".

In this regard, the Councillor for Events and Citizen Security, Jesús Carrobles, has pointed out that “from the City Council we are going to maintain the special security device that had been planned for this event, since the influx of British public is expected to be as high as expected, since we are aware that, apart from the participants who are already in Benidorm, the people who had their flights and stays booked to experience the Fancy Dress are going to travel to the city anyway”.

🌴 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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