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The Department of Beaches will replace the broken footbath in Poniente on the night of Wednesday to Thursday

The City Council has already received permission from the Coastal Authority to act on the footbaths damaged in the October storm
A section of Armada Española Avenue will be closed to traffic for six hours

The Department of Beaches of the Benidorm City Council is going to replace one of the footbaths that was damaged during the storm last October, after the Provincial Coastal Service has authorised this action. The councillor of the area, Mónica Gómez, has explained that “we are going to act on the footbath that was most damaged and that in fact has been out of service for all these months waiting to be replaced.” Gómez has detailed that “this action is going to be carried out at night, the night of Wednesday 7 to Thursday 8, in order to affect as little as possible the ordinary activity of the beach, which is very busy during these days of August.”

To facilitate the action as much as possible, the section of Avenida Armada Española between Jaime I and Xixo will remain closed to traffic for approximately six hours, between midnight and 06.00 hours on Thursday 8. From the Mobility area they have informed that while the cut lasts, only vehicles with a ford will be allowed access to this section. The rest of the vehicles that want to access Poniente will have to do so from Avenida Vicente Pérez Devesa.

The head of Beaches has asked for “apologies” from residents and tourists “for any possible inconvenience that this night-time operation may cause”; and has clarified that “we have decided to replace this footbath in the middle of the high season in order to reinforce the service in this specific section of the beach, postponing until later the pending work on the other two footbaths, which were also damaged in the storm but are operational.”

Gómez has recalled that in January the City Council presented a project to remove the three footbaths located in the narrowest section of Poniente beach, in the vicinity of the Les Fontanelles spring and move their position to an area closer to the promenade to protect them from possible coastal phenomena. This project included the repair of the damaged devices.

Shortly before the San José long weekend and Easter, given that the Ministry had not yet authorised this project, the City Council sought a temporary solution to at least put the footbaths into service. After some adaptation work, two of them were able to be put into operation, leaving the third, the most damaged, out of service. This last footbath is the one that is going to be replaced now; and the other two that are active will be changed later.

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(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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