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TRAM d'Alacant will apply new schedules between Alicante and El Campello from February 17, which will allow services every 15 minutes

To implement this improvement, which directly affects Lines 1 and 3, FGV has hired nine drivers
The planned modification also entails changes and improvements in the timetables of Lines 2, 4 and 5.

Starting today,17th February, Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat Valenciana (FGV) will implement new timetables that will allow a tram service to be offered every 15 minutes between Luceros and El Campello.

This new schedule, which directly affects Lines 1 and 3, is more in line with the current needs and demands of users, compared to the 30-minute frequency established to date.

This improvement is possible thanks to the incorporation of nine drivers and also thanks to the installation of the new Luceros railway escapement, which allows for an increase in the number of trains in circulation and in which FGV has invested nearly one million euros.

Other service improvements

Furthermore, with this modification, the service on Lines 4 and 1 is improved every day, so that the last train from Plaça La Corunya will arrive at Luceros and not at Talleres. Likewise, the last train leaving Benidorm for El Campello, which until now was empty, will be for passengers.

On Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, Line 3 at the end of the service from El Campello to Luceros will have the same service as a weekday (two more trains than currently).

On Line 2 (Luceros-Sant Vicent), on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, the first departure from Luceros is 15 minutes earlier (6.24 instead of 6.38 with a frequency of 30 minutes until 7.24).

At the start of service on Line 5 (Puerta del Mar-Plaça de la Corunya), the first two trains run as passenger trams and the last two also run as passenger trains between Porta del Mar and El Campello.

For more information about the services, users can check the timetables, as well as at stations and stops, by calling the Customer Service information telephone number (900 72 04 72), as well as on the website www.tramalacant.es , the official app and Navilens Go.

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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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