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The coast of the Valencian Community is forcast to have 70% occupancy during Holy Week

According to hotel occupancy forecast data prepared by Turisme Comunitat Valenciana
Nuria Montes emphasises that these are “provisional figures” and points out that “they are expected to increase with last-minute reservations.”

The coast of the Valencian Community is based on an occupancy forecast of close to 70% this Holy Week. This is shown by the results of a telephone survey carried out by Turisme CV to a representative sample of hotels, both coastal and inland, in the Valencian Community for the nights of March 28, 29, 30 and 31.

The Minister of Innovation, Industry, Commerce and Tourism, Nuria Montes, has indicated that these are “provisional figures”, since, as she has pointed out, “they are expected to increase with last-minute reservations, since occupancy "At our destination during Holy Week it is always very conditioned by the weather forecasts."

Thus, according to the survey, the Valencian Community has confirmed reserves estimated at 69% on the coast, where the highest percentage is recorded on the coast of the province of Castellón, with an estimate of 78.4%.

Forecasts indicate that the city of Valencia has, this Thursday, occupancy estimates higher than 73%, while the estimated occupancy percentage in Benidorm hotels is 70%.

Regarding the coast of the province of Valencia, excluding the city, the estimated occupancy reaches 60%, and the coast of Alicante (excluding Benidorm), starts with forecasts of 60.6%.

Nuria Montes recalled “the good results that we have recorded during these days due to the celebration of the Fallas, both in the city of València and in other municipalities of the Valencian Community such as Gandia or Sagunto”, while pointing out that, “ Reservations for these dates are made at the last minute waiting for confirmation of good weather”, which is why he pointed out that “the results will surely be higher than forecasts”.

Indoor occupancy forecast

The councilor has also reported that, according to these estimates, hotels in the interior of the Valencian Community have an occupancy forecast of 67% for the nights from Holy Thursday to Easter Monday.

Specifically, by province, for the nights of March 28, 29, 30 and 31, an occupancy rate of 77% is estimated in the case of establishments in the interior of the province of Valencia, 69% for hotels in the interior of the province of Castellón, and 44.5% occupancy for those in the province of Alicante.

Finally, the head of Tourism recalled that the Valencian Community has a unique and diverse tourist offer adapted to all audiences and highlighted that “the tourism sector is prepared to receive tourists at the first major event of the summer holidays. tourist calendar”.

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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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