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The Benidorm City Council renews around 70 nameplates in the streets of the old town

The new ceramics replace the previous ones, many of which were damaged or in poor condition.
New street signs in the old town

Benidorm City Council has renewed around 70 plaques with the names of streets in the old town to replace the previous ones, many of which were damaged or in poor condition due to the passage of time. The Councillor for Public Space, Francis Muñoz, explained that with these new plaques “we will also reinforce the information on the name of these streets in areas of the street map where it had been detected that the streets were not sufficiently identified”, so “in addition to improving the image of the streets of our old town, we also improve their signage”.

The new tiles have been made by a workshop located in the province of Alicante, and the cost of them has been covered by the company concessionaire of the urban furniture of the city, Impursa, included in the variable investment of this concession, explained Francis Muñoz. In this way, according to the councillor, the action “will not entail any additional expense for the City Council”.

Francis Muñoz has pointed out that the renewal of the signage on these streets is part of “a set of actions that we are carrying out to renew and improve the vertical signage in numerous points of the city” and that “it is completed with others that have already been carried out”. Among them, the placement of 25 panels with the 'Metrominuto / Biciminuto'; the installation of digital screens to inform about traffic, air quality, possible incidents or parking options, within the development of the city's ZBE project; or the new posts and signage of the Directional Signage Plan that is being implemented.

Finally, the Councillor for Public Space has highlighted that with actions of this type “we improve and facilitate road information for both residents and visitors of our iconic old town, the places of interest in our city and those with the greatest tourist influx”.

🌴 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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