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On Easter Monday Finestrat celebrates the Ereta festival, declared to be of local tourist interest

Finestrat is preparing to celebrate one of the most traditional festivals on the calendar. Next Monday, April 21st, the traditional Ereta , popularly known as Día de la Mona, will take place in the Font del Molí recreational area at the foot of Puig Campana.

This Easter Monday festival has recently been declared a local tourist attraction. It's an important event for all Finestratins and visitors who join in the traditional celebration every year.

Starting at 12 noon, we'll enjoy the best atmosphere at Font del Molí. There will be bouncy castles for the little ones, musical entertainment with a local band , and a demonstration on how to make Easter cakes by Pastelería Nou Dolç, 22. There will also be a cake tasting starting at 5:00 p.m.

Also new this year, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., several laser tag sessions have been organized by age group.

This entire program will be accompanied by a bar at affordable prices , offering the best tapas and snacks, curated by the El Balconet Festival Committee.

For this day, the Councilor for Festivals, Sara Llorca, encourages residents and visitors of Finestrat and the surrounding area to enjoy this traditional Easter Day outdoors. " Everything is ready for the Festa de L'Ereta. We'll have inflatables and laser tag sessions designed for a younger audience. There will also be a band and traditional tapas with the Festival Committee. And as a novelty this year, we've prepared a tasting dedicated to the typical dessert of L'Ereta, the Easter mona, prepared by the local bakery Nou Dolç. So I invite you all to enjoy the Día de la Mona in the company of all the residents of the municipality."

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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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