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Turisme delivers in Elche the 'Commitment to Quality Tourism' badges to destinations in the province of Alicante

The general director of Tourism, José Manuel Camarero, highlights the Generalitat's commitment to "quality in all the services that are part of the tourist service chain"
Calpe, Altea, Villena, Dénia, Guardamar del Segura, Torrevieja, Alcoy, Orihuela and Elche have been the award-winning destinations

The general director of Tourism, José Manuel Camarero, has closed the ceremony of delivering the 'Tourist Quality Commitment' badges of the Comprehensive System of Spanish Tourist Quality in Destination (Sicted) to the destinations in the province of Alicante.

The mayor of Elche, Pablo Ruz, who opened the ceremony, participated in the award ceremony. In addition, the event has brought together the highest representatives of the destination management entities, as well as distinguished tourism services, both from the public and private sectors.

The destinations in the province of Alicante recognised with the Sicted award that endorses their commitment to the program, obtaining for the first time or renewing the distinction in 2023, are Calpe, Altea, Villena, Dénia, Guardamar del Segura, Torrevieja, Alcoy, Orihuela and Elche.

During the closing of the event, the General Director of Tourism highlighted the Generalitat's commitment to "quality in all the services that are part of the tourist service chain."

Furthermore, he has valued the work carried out by the distinguished destinations and has highlighted that "they are all essential to contribute to our positioning as a destination and to make us more competitive."

He also stressed that at Turisme Comunitat Valenciana “we are fully committed to promoting tourism sustainability” and in fact, “we are working hard to be the first destination to obtain the Aenor certificate that recognises our strategy in favor of responsible tourism.”

🌴 What’s On This Week – Costa Blanca

(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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