European Mobility Week in Benidorm: Walks, Games, and Sustainable Transport

From September 16 to 22, Benidorm celebrates European Mobility Week with activities for all ages and more sustainable transport options.

Benidorm joins the European Mobility Week, which encourages the use of public transport and sustainable mobility in over 3,000 cities across Europe. The program includes walking routes, children’s and youth activities, games, inflatable play areas, and free transfers on urban buses.

Highlighted activities:

• Tuesday 16: Walking route with ONCE, testing the city’s first accessible traffic light with a remote button for visually impaired people on Ruzafa Street.

• Wednesday 17: Children’s games and educational activities on Italia Street, teaching traffic signs and road safety.

• Thursday 18: Workshop on safe use of electric scooters for teens, plus inflatable play areas for younger children on Ametlla del Mar Avenue.

• Friday 19: ‘Urban Transport Day’ with free bus transfers and launch of the new line 26 minibus.

• Saturday 20: Solidarity bicycle market at SS MM los Reyes de España Square, donating unused bikes to local NGOs.

• Sunday 21: Charity race ‘En primera línea’ with participation from the Local Police Cultural Association and Aspanion.

• Monday 22: ‘Car-Free Day’ with pedestrian streets and children’s activities on Paseo de Poniente, Armada Española Avenue, and Alcalde José Such Ortega Street.

Benidorm also takes part in the “Walk for your city” challenge, encouraging residents and visitors to track steps via the free Walk15 app.

All activities aim to promote healthy habits, active mobility, safer streets, and sustainable urban spaces.