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The Bay of Benidorm hosts this Sunday the IV Regatta of the Suma Fixed Bank League with a record number of participants

The organisation has confirmed the attendance of 55 teams and more than 500 athletes

This coming Sunday, January 19, the IV Regatta of the Suma Fixed Bank League will be held in the waters of Benidorm Bay starting at 9:00 a.m., organized by the Rowing Federation of the Valencian Community and the Benidorm Nautical Club and the collaboration of the Sports Department of the City Council.

According to the organisers, 55 teams will be attending the event, which is a record number of participants for all previous editions. More than 500 athletes will meet at the Nautical Club in categories ranging from cadets to veterans in the male and female categories, and the SCM (Overcoming Breast Cancer) teams.

In the case of the Benidorm Nautical Club, on this occasion they will row at home and will participate with four teams: veteran women and men and absolute men and women, as well as the Anémona team in the SCM category.

The weather forecast predicts a sunny day with easterly winds of around eight knots, which will make for a difficult race due to the state of the sea, although the latest forecasts point to a significant improvement in the state of the sea. The organisers, however, expect a large number of fans, both athletes and visitors, to attend.

As for the route, for the absolute, veteran, junior and SCM teams it will be 5,000 metres, while for the cadet category races it will be 2,000 metres. The start will take place near the jetty so that all the starts from the port can be seen. From there the boats will head to Tío Ximo beach, in Rincón de Loix, to take the buoys and head back to the port. The Councillor for Sports, Javier Jordá, has hoped that “fans of the sea and regattas will come to the Nautical Club on Sunday to appreciate the beauty of this hard and exciting sport that is rowing”.

🌴 What’s On This Week – Costa Blanca

(Benidorm & surrounding areas)

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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