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TRAM d'Alacant obtained 1.6 million users in November and has already added 18.7 million passengers so far this year, 443,781 more than in all of 2023

TRAM d'Alacant obtained 1.6 million users in November and has already added 18.7 million passengers so far this year, 443,781 more than in all of 2023
The historic record of 18,267,803 passengers last year has already been surpassed by the 18,743,584 customers in the first eleven months of 2024
Daily movements are 88,913 more than in the same month of 2023, 5.76% higher
Line 2 was the most used with 692,981 movements, and Luceros was the station with the highest traffic, with 309,692 transfers.

TRAM d'Alacant facilitated travel for 1,631,480 users last November, which represents an increase of 5.76% compared to the same period last year and 88,913 more trips.

These data certify that the historical record of passengers established by the Alicante metropolitan in 2023 of 18,267,803 users has already been surpassed by the 18,743,584 passengers in the first eleven months of 2024, so the balance of the current year will increase even more at the end of the year, as the passengers of December have yet to be counted.

In November, Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat Valenciana (FGV) recorded a total of 2,321,891 movements between TRAM d'Alacant (1,631,480 users) and Metrovalencia (690,411 passengers), far from its usual figures due to the fact that Metrovalencia did not have metro service throughout November and the tram resumed its circulation on the 9th of that month.

According to the distribution by lines, Line 2, which connects Luceros with Sant Vicent del Raspeig, was the most used with 692,981 movements; followed by Line 1, which connects Luceros and Benidorm, with 328,599; Line 3, which connects Luceros with El Campello, with 256,367; Line 4, which connects Luceros with Plaza La Coruña, with 183,023; Line 5, linking Porta del Mar and Plaza La Coruña, with 90,677; and Line 9, which runs between Benidorm and Dénia, with 79,833 trips.

Luceros, the busiest station

In terms of station traffic, Luceros leads mobility with 309,692 users. It was followed by Mercado, with 186,264, and Benidorm, with 114,228 trips.

They were followed by Marq-Castillo, with 98,371; Sant Vicent del Raspeig, with 95,895; Bulevar del Pla, with 50,663; Pintor Gastón Castelló, with 50,660; Garbinet, with 50,132; El Campello, with 48,811; and Universitat, with 48,449 movements.

🌴 What’s On This Week – Costa Blanca

(Benidorm & surrounding areas)

Regional overview: steady pre-summer momentum

Across the Costa Blanca, including Benidorm, Altea, L’Alfàs del Pi (Albir), La Nucía and Finestrat, the region is entering a strong early-season phase with increasing visitor numbers, expanding nightlife, and a growing calendar of small cultural and leisure events ahead of the main summer period.

Markets, live music, coastal tourism and community events continue to dominate activity this week, alongside ongoing infrastructure improvements such as new sustainability and mobility projects.

BENIDORM – Markets, nightlife and tourism growth

Weekly street markets in Benidorm remain a key attraction, including Wednesday and Sunday general markets offering food, clothing and local goods.

The Old Town continues to host craft stalls and informal street entertainment, while evening activity is increasing as the summer season approaches.

Live music is now a nightly feature across main entertainment zones, with tribute acts, DJs and bar performances contributing to strong visitor activity.

Tourism officials also note continued preparation for upcoming seasonal events, including the build-up toward traditional spring and early summer festivals.

ALTEA – Culture and coastal leisure

Altea continues to focus on cultural tourism and relaxation, with art galleries, artisan shops and small exhibitions operating throughout the Old Town.

Live acoustic performances and low-key entertainment are taking place across seafront bars, while boat excursions from Altea harbour are operating regular coastal and sunset sailing routes depending on weather conditions.

ALBIR / L’ALFÀS DEL PI – Community events and live music

L'Alfàs del Pi and the Albir area maintain a steady mix of expat and local activity.

Weekly Friday markets remain popular, while Irish pubs and live music venues continue to host regular bands and acoustic performances.

The Casa de Cultura is also hosting community exhibitions, theatre and social events throughout the week.

LA NUCÍA – Sports and weekend activity

La Nucia continues to centre around sports tourism, with its major sports complex hosting training camps and competitive events.

The Sunday rastro flea market remains a key attraction, drawing visitors from across the region.

FINESTRAT – Coastal leisure and markets

Finestrat is experiencing growing beachfront activity as beach bars and restaurants reopen for the warmer season.

Markets in La Cala continue on Tuesdays and Saturdays, offering local produce and artisan goods, while sunset dining and relaxed evening entertainment are becoming more frequent.

VILLAJOYOSA – Culture, coastline and local life

Villajoyosa is experiencing steady early-season activity, supported by its historic old town, colourful seafront and growing cultural tourism offer.

Local markets and small artisan trading continue throughout the week, while the seafront promenade is seeing increased footfall as warmer weather returns.

The town also maintains its reputation for traditional fishing heritage, chocolate production history, and quiet beach tourism, offering a more relaxed contrast to nearby resort centres.

INFRASTRUCTURE UPDATE – Benidorm EV expansion

Alongside tourism growth, Benidorm is also continuing its sustainability rollout, including new electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the Levante area as part of its broader mobility and climate strategy.

The project forms part of EU-backed funding aimed at supporting low-emission transport across major Mediterranean destinations.

REGIONAL SUMMARY

Benidorm: busiest hub with nightlife, markets and entertainment growth
Altea: cultural, scenic and relaxed
Albir / L’Alfàs del Pi: balanced social and live music scene
La Nucía: sports-led and residential
Finestrat: beach-focused and seasonal lifestyle
Villajoyosa: coastal heritage, relaxed tourism and local culture

The Costa Blanca continues its gradual transition into peak tourist season, with activity levels rising steadily across all major towns.

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