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The beaches of Vila Joiosa are ready for you to enjoy during the Easter holidays

The daily cleaning service has already begun on all beaches and the lifeguard service will start on April 17, so that both tourists and residents can enjoy the beaches during the Easter holidays.

The summer season begins on the beaches of Vila Joiosa. The 13 beaches are now ready to welcome residents and tourists. The Beach Councillor, Carlos Soler, has reported that municipal workers have been carrying out maintenance and rehabilitation work on the furniture and infrastructure on all the beaches for several months, so that bathers can now enjoy all the services and amenities in perfect condition. In addition, the daily cleaning service has also started on all the beaches, which will be active until October 15.

For her part, the Tourism Councillor, Rosa Llorca, points out that on April 17, the lifeguard and rescue service will start on the blue flag beaches, Torres, Varadero, Centre, Paradís, Bol Nou and La Caleta. The service will be active on April 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27 and 28 from 11:00 to 18:00 in order to guarantee a safe environment for bathers. The lifeguard service will have a team of qualified lifeguards, with constant surveillance, equipped with rescue equipment, in addition to working in coordination with the Local Police, Civil Protection and emergency services, to ensure that any eventuality is resolved quickly and effectively.

The Beaches Councillor, Carlos Soler, highlights that "all the beaches are in excellent condition so that residents and tourists can enjoy the quality of our waters and perfect services that guarantee the safety and comfort of bathers in each of them. The Beaches and Tourism departments have worked steadily and services have been reinforced on all the beaches, which is why the result of this is also the record number of flags that certify the quality and excellence of each of them."

Vila Joiosa has 6 blue flags and 10 Qualitur flags on its beaches and coves, a record number of distinctions that recognize the environmental quality and services of the beaches and waters of its coastline. Vila Joiosa is the municipality of Marina Baixa with the most blue flags, in addition to being the only one that also has two blue trail flags, that of Colada de la Costa and Volta al Cantal.

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Regional overview: steady pre-summer momentum

Across the Costa Blanca, including Benidorm, Altea, L’Alfàs del Pi (Albir), La Nucía and Finestrat, the region is entering a strong early-season phase with increasing visitor numbers, expanding nightlife, and a growing calendar of small cultural and leisure events ahead of the main summer period.

Markets, live music, coastal tourism and community events continue to dominate activity this week, alongside ongoing infrastructure improvements such as new sustainability and mobility projects.

BENIDORM – Markets, nightlife and tourism growth

Weekly street markets in Benidorm remain a key attraction, including Wednesday and Sunday general markets offering food, clothing and local goods.

The Old Town continues to host craft stalls and informal street entertainment, while evening activity is increasing as the summer season approaches.

Live music is now a nightly feature across main entertainment zones, with tribute acts, DJs and bar performances contributing to strong visitor activity.

Tourism officials also note continued preparation for upcoming seasonal events, including the build-up toward traditional spring and early summer festivals.

ALTEA – Culture and coastal leisure

Altea continues to focus on cultural tourism and relaxation, with art galleries, artisan shops and small exhibitions operating throughout the Old Town.

Live acoustic performances and low-key entertainment are taking place across seafront bars, while boat excursions from Altea harbour are operating regular coastal and sunset sailing routes depending on weather conditions.

ALBIR / L’ALFÀS DEL PI – Community events and live music

L'Alfàs del Pi and the Albir area maintain a steady mix of expat and local activity.

Weekly Friday markets remain popular, while Irish pubs and live music venues continue to host regular bands and acoustic performances.

The Casa de Cultura is also hosting community exhibitions, theatre and social events throughout the week.

LA NUCÍA – Sports and weekend activity

La Nucia continues to centre around sports tourism, with its major sports complex hosting training camps and competitive events.

The Sunday rastro flea market remains a key attraction, drawing visitors from across the region.

FINESTRAT – Coastal leisure and markets

Finestrat is experiencing growing beachfront activity as beach bars and restaurants reopen for the warmer season.

Markets in La Cala continue on Tuesdays and Saturdays, offering local produce and artisan goods, while sunset dining and relaxed evening entertainment are becoming more frequent.

VILLAJOYOSA – Culture, coastline and local life

Villajoyosa is experiencing steady early-season activity, supported by its historic old town, colourful seafront and growing cultural tourism offer.

Local markets and small artisan trading continue throughout the week, while the seafront promenade is seeing increased footfall as warmer weather returns.

The town also maintains its reputation for traditional fishing heritage, chocolate production history, and quiet beach tourism, offering a more relaxed contrast to nearby resort centres.

INFRASTRUCTURE UPDATE – Benidorm EV expansion

Alongside tourism growth, Benidorm is also continuing its sustainability rollout, including new electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the Levante area as part of its broader mobility and climate strategy.

The project forms part of EU-backed funding aimed at supporting low-emission transport across major Mediterranean destinations.

REGIONAL SUMMARY

Benidorm: busiest hub with nightlife, markets and entertainment growth
Altea: cultural, scenic and relaxed
Albir / L’Alfàs del Pi: balanced social and live music scene
La Nucía: sports-led and residential
Finestrat: beach-focused and seasonal lifestyle
Villajoyosa: coastal heritage, relaxed tourism and local culture

The Costa Blanca continues its gradual transition into peak tourist season, with activity levels rising steadily across all major towns.

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