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Benidorm / 3 April 2026
Terra Natura Benidorm has unveiled a new visitor attraction, the “Sunset Experience”, alongside a programme of family-focused Easter educational activities, as the Costa Blanca prepares for the spring holiday season
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The initiative forms part of the park’s wider effort to offer more immersive, nature-led experiences, allowing visitors to engage with wildlife in quieter, more natural conditions.
Guided Sunset Tours Offer Unique Wildlife Viewing
The new Sunset Experience introduces guided evening tours through the park, designed to showcase animal behaviour at dusk — a time when many species become more active or begin to settle.
Visitors will be led by expert guides through different habitats, observing species such as tigers, elephants, rhinoceroses, lions, gibbons, dholes, emus and flying foxes.
Park officials say the experience provides a calmer and more sensory-focused alternative to daytime visits, culminating in a sunset viewing designed to deepen visitors’ connection with the natural environment.
A spokesperson said:
“We want families to connect with nature in a more relaxed way, enjoying the surroundings and the animals at a unique time of day.”
Easter Workshop Highlights Nature and Conservation
Alongside the new tours, the park’s education team has launched a special Easter workshop aimed at families and children.
The activity explores the origins and symbolism of eggs, linking traditional Easter customs with wildlife education and environmental awareness.

Participants will:
The workshop reinforces the message that every egg represents new life, tying seasonal traditions to biodiversity and conservation themes.

Growing Demand for Experiential Tourism
The launch reflects a broader trend across Spain’s tourism sector, particularly in destinations like Benidorm, where attractions are increasingly focusing on interactive and educational experiences rather than traditional sightseeing alone.
With over 150 animal species, many of them vulnerable or endangered, Terra Natura operates under a “zoo immersion” model, where naturalistic habitats minimise visible barriers between animals and visitors.
Visitor Information
The Sunset Experience is open to adults and accompanied children, with advance booking recommended due to limited capacity.

Easter Events & Local Atmosphere (Just finished but still ongoing vibe)
Benidorm
The tail end of Semana Santa has wrapped, but the holiday atmosphere continues this week. Expect busy beaches and a bustling Old Town, with hotels around 90% full. Daily live music, tribute acts, UK-style cabaret shows, DJs, and themed party nights are keeping the nightlife lively. The Benidorm Punk Weekender is also taking place, offering multi-day alternative music performances. This week is more about the post-Easter buzz, nightlife, and events in venues rather than big parades.
Day Trips & Experiences (Running This Week)
Available from Benidorm, Albir, and Altea:
Altea
After Easter processions, Altea is quieter this week. Visitors can enjoy street performers and small local gigs, with major festivals scheduled later in the year.
L’Alfàs del Pi / Albir
Local markets, cafés, and expat events continue, along with live music nights in bars and seafront venues.
Finestrat
Finestrat is relatively quiet this week, with the next major event being the April Fair on 25–26 April featuring flamenco, tapas, and music.
La Nucía
Maintains a sports-oriented vibe, hosting local training events and small community activities.
Villajoyosa
Offers seafront markets and a relaxed atmosphere, ideal for food lovers and visits to the chocolate museum.
Big Picture This Week
Easter tourism is still driving crowds. Beaches, bars, and restaurants are busy, and the main events this week include live music, tours, and local nightlife. Major festivals and larger events will return later in April and throughout the summer.

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