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The Terra Natura veterinary team successfully treats female flying fox in advanced stage of pregnancy

A 7 year old female flying fox (Pteropus lylei) is recovering satisfactorily after being treated for an injury to her right limb by the animal veterinary team at Terra Natura. The experts discovered the pregnancy during an x-ray as a result of the injury, from which the animal had lost the muscles in its thumb.

Due to the birth, veterinarians have been especially prudent in the care and change of bandage to cause as little stress as possible to the flying fox during the lactation of the baby, which was born just a few days ago.

The musculature and skin of the forelimbs of this species is very thin in order to reduce their weight as much as possible, as well as to keep the maximum wing area in order to fly properly. Therefore, any injury to their wings can cause problems that affect their ability to fly and, therefore, extreme care and attention must be given to their health.

Our veterinary team believes that the injury may have been caused by getting caught on one of the trees in the facility while flying. Firstly, the vets cleaned the affected area with serum and betadine. Next, they applied tissue regenerating and epithelialising ointments to help repair the subcutaneous tissue of the thumb muscles and the epithelial tissue covering it.

As a last step of the treatment, the affected area is bandaged with sterile gauze. The dressing is changed periodically to keep the area clean and to check the regenerative progress of the thumb. During these check-ups, the flying fox has been observed to evolve slowly but favourably. The animal is kept close, but separated from the group to avoid stress during its recovery. The evolution of the little baby is good and the mother is very attentive to its care despite its injury.

The conservation status of this species is considered vulnerable according to the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature), and it has registered a 30% decline in its population in the wild in recent years.

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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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