What’s On This Week – Costa Blanca (Benidorm & Surrounding Areas)

Benidorm

• Football fixtures taking place this weekend, with local teams playing key matches as the season progresses
• UEFA U19 Elite Round matches continuing at Guillermo Amor Stadium, bringing international youth football to the city
• Spring tourism season gathering pace, with increased activity across beaches, nightlife and entertainment venues ahead of Easter
• Ongoing Benidorm Gastronómico programme, featuring food events and promotions across restaurants
• Overall: busy, with a strong mix of sport, tourism and hospitality activity

Altea

• Ongoing cultural events and exhibitions in the old town and local cultural centres
• Regular live music and arts activity continuing throughout the week
• Overall: relaxed atmosphere with a focus on culture and the arts

L'Alfàs del Pi (Alfaz / El Albir)

• High levels of outdoor activity, particularly hiking in areas such as Serra Gelada
• Continued safety awareness following recent hiking incidents, with emergency services advising caution
• Overall: active, outdoor-focused environment

Finestrat

• Mountain and trail running activity in the surrounding area, including vertical kilometre-style events
• Smaller-scale live music and local venue events
• Overall: sporty and quieter, with a focus on outdoor activities

La Nucía

• Start of Semana Santa (Holy Week) events, including religious and cultural performances such as sacred music concerts
• Local football matches and continued use of major sports facilities
• Overall: community-focused with a mix of sport and traditional celebrations

Overall This Week on the Costa Blanca

• Tourism increasing steadily ahead of Easter
• Strong presence of sporting events, particularly football and outdoor activities
• Beginning of Holy Week cultural programming
• Good weather supporting outdoor plans and last-minute travel

Summary

• Benidorm: busiest, with tourism and events
• Altea: cultural and relaxed
• Alfaz/Albir: outdoor and nature-focused
• Finestrat: sports and quieter activities
• La Nucía: local events and Holy Week traditions

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