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More than 20,000 people have visited the "Summer on the River" craft market set up at the mouth of the Amadorio River this summer

In addition to craft stalls and food trucks, Arsenal Park has been enlivened on weekends in July and August with musical performances and film screenings.

More than 20,000 people have visited the "Estiu al Riu" craft market throughout the summer. Tourists and locals have enjoyed weekend nights in July and August from a wide range of craft stalls, as well as live music performances in Arsenal Park.

The mayor of Commerce and Tourism, Rosa Llorca, has highlighted that this new leisure offer has been very well received every weekend since July 5 and until last night and is committed to improving the offer next summer in this enclave, the mouth of the Amadorio river, where the distinctive colourful houses of the historic centre are combined with the nature of the river and next to the sea.

"Summer on the river" ended last night with the performance of DJ Covita Pemán. In addition to the live musical performances, the craft market has had complementary activities attended by more than 150 people in each session. On Friday 23 August, the short film Els Amants, directed by Joan Vives, was screened, with the presence of one of its actresses, the villager Pepa López. "The lovers" was filmed in the historic centre of Vila Joiosa and Dénia. And last Friday, August 30, Poble de Peix, the documentary directed by the villagers Marta Asensi and Jaume Lloret and produced by the Vila Joiosa Town Council, which tells the history of fishing and related industries through of traditional trades, with testimonies from sailors, sailors, caulkers, cooks and researchers.

🌴 What’s On This Week – Costa Blanca

(Benidorm & surrounding areas)

Benidorm (main hub this week)

Skyline Benidorm Film Festival (ongoing)
One of the biggest events this week, with screenings, talks and industry events
Elvis tribute show – Monday (27 April)
“From Memphis to Benidorm” live at Benidorm Palace
Spring cultural programme
Theatre, concerts and exhibitions across the city

Vibe: lively but not peak summer yet, good mix of locals and tourists.

Altea & Albir / Alfaz del Pi

Live music and concerts all week
Regular performances across venues and beach bars
Wide programme of cultural events including art and comedy

Vibe: relaxed, arts-focused, plenty of smaller live events.

Villajoyosa & Altea area (tours & experiences)

Guided tours and experiences

Village tours, food tastings and coastal excursions

Good range of cultural and local experiences running daily

Best for visitors looking for something different from nightlife.

Finestrat

Main upcoming event (next big one)

“Tornem als 90 – Finestrat Remember Festival” (coming soon)
Big 90s & 2000s music festival at La Foia sports comples
Takes place 9 May
DJs, food trucks, large tent + full day event
This is the next major event locals are gearing up for.

Local culture & activities

Casa De Cultura De Finestrat
4.4•Cultural center
Regular cultural programme

This is where most weekly local events happen.

La Nucía

Local cultural and sports activities
Preparations underway for upcoming major events in May

Vibe: quieter, more community-focused this week.

Across the Costa Blanca (general)

More concerts, exhibitions, markets and outdoor activities
Food tourism and day trips increasing across the region

Quick Picks (best things to do)

Film festival in Benidorm
Elvis show at Benidorm Palace
Food tours and village visits (Altea and Villajoyosa)
Live music in Altea and Albir
Nightlife in Benidorm and Finestrat

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