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The expansion of the Finestrat sports area continues with the construction of the Valencian pilota carrer

The Finestrat sports complex continues to grow. Now with the construction works of the Valencian pilota road. It is an approximate investment of €400,000, with the support of the Generalitat Valenciana, to host the practice of the young pilotaris from l'Escola and the Finestrat Pilota Club and thus continue promoting this sport so deeply rooted in traditional Valencian culture.

The investment in this new sports facility amounts to exactly €390,901.99 , financed by the City Council and the Generalitat Valenciana through the Conselleria d'Educació, Cultura i Esports, which contributes €200,000. The mayor, Juanfran Pérez Llorca, visited the works today with the Councilor for Sports, Beatriz Quintillán, the councilor for Works and Projects, Guillermo Lloret and the technical engineer for Works, Óscar Llorca.

The street is being built next to the sports pavilion and taking advantage of one of its side walls. It is a 750m2 plot where they are building the main street, 54 meters long and simulating a traditional pilota street with painted elements such as balconies, windows and roofs. The playing area is closed on the sides with concrete panels that reach 8 meters in height and, with the portico of vaulted beams, up to 14 meters.

During his visit, the mayor, Juanfran Pérez Llorca , stated that “we continue to expand the municipal sports area of La Foia. In this case trying to keep alive the tradition that we have always had here in Finestrat for the sport of Valencian pilota. We are doing the race with an investment of €400,000 financed 50% by the Sports area of the Generalitat Valenciana. Our intention is to have it completed before the end of the year. And it will not be the only sporting project of this term as work on the covered stands of the football field will begin shortly. Our desire is to continue complementing La Foia with new facilities and counting on the support of administrations such as the Provincial Council of Alicante and the Generalitat."

It is worth remembering that for several years work has been going on to improve and expand the La Foia sports complex with examples such as the renovation of the soccer field grass, the new pump track for skates, scooters and bicycles, the redevelopment of the entrances with a new roundabout, more parking, a garden area, a children's play area with a zip line and general improvements in stormwater drainage and public lighting.

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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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