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The Finestrat Mobile Ecopark will be open every Saturday from 10am to 6pm

New features at the Finestrat mobile ecopark. From now on, the service will be provided on Saturdays and, as a novelty, it will be open uninterruptedly from 10:00 to 18:00.

As for locations , there are also new features so that citizens can more easily remember where they are each week:

1st and 3rd week: Parc Alcalde Miguel LLorca (Cantereria car park).
2nd week: La Cala.
4th week: Balcó de Finestrat.

When the month has 5 weeks, the Ecopark returns to La Cala.

This service has been offered in Finestrat since last April as a result of the collaboration between Finestrat City Council and Consorci Mare.

It should be remembered that the mobile eco-park is a vehicle prepared for the deposit of certain waste such as small electronic devices, used cooking oil and automotive oil, button and electric batteries, x-rays, small toxic containers, ink cartridges, light bulbs, fluorescent lamps , etc. These are wastes that are generated in homes and cannot be disposed of in traditional collection containers. From now on, it can be found every Saturday at a point in Finestrat , either La Cala,

housing estates or the historic centre. It can be consulted every week on the social networks of the Finestrat City Council and also of the Consorci Mare.

Permanent eco-park on the Boulevard
In addition to the Consorci Mare mobile eco-park, Finestrat also has a permanent eco-park on the commercial Boulevard, specifically at Carrer Alfàs del Pi, 6. In this case, the opening hours for citizens are Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., as well as Saturday mornings, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Types of waste
Citizens can access this Ecopark with their own vehicle and deposit their different types of domestic (non-industrial) waste in the corresponding space (furniture, electrical appliances, fluorescent lamps, etc.). Up to 80 different types of waste such as wood, household goods, electrical appliances, computer equipment, tires, fluorescent tubes, light bulbs, batteries, ink cartridges, X-rays, car oil, car batteries, solvents, paints, aerosols, sprays, flat glass, ceramics, crockery, cans, scrap metal, metals, PVC and polyurethane.

As indicated by the Councillor for Street Maintenance and Cleaning, Tomás Sellés, “by bringing these services closer to the public, what we seek is to make the daily act of separating waste as easy as possible and to do so in the correct way, depositing it in the appropriate spaces for its subsequent treatment. We are talking about waste that cannot be deposited in the usual containers, such as electronic devices, used oil, light bulbs, etc. And we always do so with the aim of being more sustainable, taking care of our environment and complying with the corresponding regulations regarding waste treatment and management.”

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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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