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More than 100 people enjoy the accessible beach daily

The accessible beach service, located in the Basseta de l'Oli area, on the central beach, is available from 10.00 to 17.00 without interruption every day until September 15.

More than 100 users enjoy the services of the accessible beach of Vila Joiosa every day. Mayor Marcos Zaragoza and the councilor for Social Welfare and Equality, Maite Sánchez, have visited the accessible beach, located in the Basseta de l'Oli area, on the central beach.

"The accessible beach is very well received and users of all ages come every day, especially families and elderly people with mobility problems. For this reason, we have committed to improving its services, we have extended the hours in an uninterrupted manner and we have acquired more resources to improve the enjoyment of the beach and swimming for users", points out the Mayor. The accessible beach service is available from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM non-stop every day until September 15th.

For his part, the mayor of Social Services and Equality, Maite Sánchez, explained that sets of crutches for entering the water and two new amphibious chairs have been purchased, so users have five chairs for dive into the sea in total comfort and safety.

The accessible beach has a capacity of 30 people, who are looked after by 6 qualified professionals, in addition to having infrastructure adapted to the needs of users. This season, a new shade area and a platform have been installed to facilitate the mobility of users.

In addition, the Social Services and Equality council offers a free transport service to the beach accessible to people with mobility problems from July 1 to August 30.

Another novelty this summer and which is also successful is the free transport service to access Center beach from Avinguda del País Valencià. The Urban Mobility Council offers a shuttle every day from 10.00 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. and from 4.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. until September 15, which runs an uninterrupted circular route to replace the mechanical ramps in the Censal park and thus guarantee accessibility to Centre beach.

Mayor Marcos Zaragoza emphasizes that "residents and tourists are enjoying an excellent summer season as all the beaches have services that guarantee cleanliness, safety and comfort to each one of them, in addition to the fact that we check daily the quality of the waters. An example is the record number of flags certifying the quality and excellence of our beaches".

🌴 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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