Benidorm is calling all ladies over 50 to get active. The Department of Sports has announced the launch of the ‘Actíva-t Fest’ programme, designed to encourage healthy and active ageing. Councilor for Sports, Javier Jordá, summed it up simply: “Your health, our goal.”
Jordá explained that the initiative is aimed at promoting well-being, health, and physical activity among residents and visitors over 50 through a range of free sports activities. The programme begins on Monday 19 January and will run on a regular schedule for an initial three-month period.
Actíva-t Fest Benidorm: Across the city
Activities will be led by specialised instructors and take place at a variety of locations across the city, including the Palau d’Esports, Foietes Park, El Moralet, Sierra Helada, Séquia Mare Park, the Guillermo Amor Sports Complex, community centres, Tossal de La Cala, and Levante and Poniente beaches.
The schedule is varied, with options such as group walks, swimming, aquagym, Pilates, adapted running, beach pétanque, tai chi, yoga for seniors, light weightlifting, Zumba, dance fitness, adapted paddle tennis, historical hikes, coastal walks, and kayaking.
For more information, participants can visit the information points at:
- Foietes Park on Mondays and Wednesdays from 09:00 to 11:00
- l’Aigüera Park on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 09:00 to 11:00
- El Moralet Park on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:30 to 13:30
- Outdoor fitness area in Rincón de Loix on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 to 13:30
- Palau d’Esports on Mondays and Wednesdays from 09:00 to 12:00
Healthy aging in Benidorm
There will also be workshops on healthy ageing, nutrition, psychology, and more. Jordá highlighted that “Benidorm is a perfect city for these activities because we have many natural spaces to hold them.”
The ‘Actíva-t Fest’ programme is open not only to residents over 50 but also to visitors of the same age, up to the capacity of each activity, which is generally 20 participants.
