Frequently Asked Questions

XtraFM is Costa Blanca's No.1 Feel Good Music Station, serving the vibrant international community along Spain's beautiful Mediterranean coast. Since our launch in 2002, we have grown into one of the most beloved radio stations in the region, building a large and loyal audience that includes Spanish, Dutch, British, German, and Scandinavian listeners.

You can tune in to XtraFM on 92.7 FM in the Marina Baja area or 88.4 FM in the Marina Alta region. Our signal reaches across the Costa Blanca, ensuring you can enjoy our feel-good music whether you're at home, in your car, or at the beach.

In addition to traditional FM radio, XtraFM is available directly on our website and via popular streaming platforms like TuneIn, which offers free iOS and Android apps. We're committed to making our music accessible wherever you are, whenever you want to listen.

To learn more about our mission, values, and the passionate team behind XtraFM, visit our About Us page.

The XtraFM playlist is carefully curated to bring you music that puts a genuine smile on your face. We specialize in feel-good music that spans multiple decades and genres, creating a positive and uplifting listening experience for our diverse international audience.

Our playlist features a wide variety of artists including timeless classics from Phil Collins and Jackson 5, contemporary favorites like Ed Sheeran and Doja Cat, smooth sounds from John Mayer and George Ezra, and exciting new talents such as Son Mieux. We blend the best of yesterday and today to create a soundtrack that resonates with listeners of all backgrounds.

While our music selection particularly appeals to listeners aged 33 and above, XtraFM welcomes music lovers of all ages. Our diverse playlist ensures there's something for everyone, whether you're looking for nostalgic hits, current chart-toppers, or discovering new favorites.

Want to see what's playing right now? Check out our live playlist to view the 20 most recently played songs and discover what's currently on air.

To learn more about our music philosophy and the team that brings you these carefully selected tracks, visit our About Us page.

XtraFM is always looking for passionate, talented individuals to join our dynamic team. We offer exciting career opportunities across various departments, each playing a crucial role in delivering Costa Blanca's No.1 Feel Good Music Station to our listeners.

Available Positions:

• Sales Managers: Help businesses reach their target audience through effective radio advertising campaigns. Build relationships with local and international clients while contributing to XtraFM's commercial success.
• Technicians: Ensure our technical infrastructure runs smoothly, from broadcast equipment to streaming technology. Keep XtraFM on air 24/7 with your technical expertise.
• Audio Designers: Create compelling audio content, from commercial production to show intros and station imaging. Bring creative ideas to life with professional audio production skills.

We value creativity, dedication, and a passion for radio. If you're ready to be part of a team that's making a real impact in the Costa Blanca community, we'd love to hear from you.

XtraFM broadcasts across the Costa Blanca region using a network of strategically placed repeaters to ensure excellent signal coverage. While our network automatically switches between frequencies as you move through the area, we recommend tuning to the primary frequency for your location to ensure the best listening experience.

Primary Frequencies:

• Marina Alta Region: 88.4 FM - Perfect for listeners in areas like Calpe, Javea, Denia, and surrounding coastal towns in the northern Costa Blanca.
• Marina Baja Region: 92.7 FM - Ideal for listeners in Alicante, Altea, Benidorm, and the southern Costa Blanca area.

Modern car radios with automatic frequency selection (AFS) will seamlessly switch between our repeaters as you drive, ensuring uninterrupted listening throughout your journey. Simply tune to either frequency, and your radio will automatically find the strongest signal available.

In addition to FM radio, XtraFM is available through multiple digital platforms, including our website and streaming services like TuneIn (which offers free iOS and Android apps). This means you can enjoy our feel-good music whether you're at home, in your car, at the beach, or anywhere else in the world.

Currently, XtraFM is not broadcasting on DAB+ (Digital Audio Broadcasting) in Spain. This decision is based on the unique geographical challenges of the Costa Blanca region, where the mountainous terrain significantly impacts DAB+ signal coverage and quality.

DAB+ technology works best in relatively flat areas with minimal geographical obstacles. The Costa Blanca's varied landscape, with its mountains, valleys, and coastal areas, creates signal interference that would result in inconsistent coverage and frequent signal dropouts for our listeners.

We continuously monitor developments in digital broadcasting technology, as new solutions and improvements are being developed regularly. Our technical team stays informed about advances that could potentially overcome these geographical challenges in the future.

In the meantime, we're committed to providing excellent coverage through our FM network and comprehensive digital streaming options, ensuring you can enjoy XtraFM wherever you are, whenever you want to listen.

Absolutely! XtraFM is available to stream online 24/7, giving you access to Costa Blanca's No.1 Feel Good Music Station from anywhere in the world. Whether you're at home, at work, traveling, or simply prefer digital listening, we've got you covered.

You can listen to XtraFM online through multiple platforms:

• Our Website: Stream directly from xtrafm.es with our built-in player
• TuneIn: Find us on the TuneIn platform, which offers free iOS and Android apps for listening on the go, as well as smart speakers, phones, and computers
• Smart Speakers: Ask Alexa, Google Assistant, or other smart devices to play XtraFM

Our online streaming uses high-quality audio encoding to ensure you get the best possible sound, whether you're listening on headphones, speakers, or your car's audio system via Bluetooth.

Yes, absolutely! XtraFM offers flexible advertising solutions that can be activated quickly, allowing you to start reaching your target audience today. As the most listened-to radio station in the Costa Blanca area, we provide an effective platform to connect with a diverse international audience.

Our advertising packages are designed to suit businesses of all sizes, from local shops and restaurants to larger enterprises looking to reach the international community. We understand the unique market dynamics of the Costa Blanca and can help you craft campaigns that resonate with our multilingual audience.

Whether you need a quick promotional campaign or a long-term advertising strategy, our experienced sales team is ready to help you get started. Contact us today to discuss your advertising needs and discover how XtraFM can help grow your business.

Getting started with advertising on XtraFM is straightforward, and our experienced sales managers are here to guide you through every step of the process. We make it easy for businesses to reach our audience, regardless of your previous advertising experience.

What We Need From You:

• Your Business Information: Tell us about your business, target audience, and advertising goals
• Campaign Details: Share your preferred campaign duration, budget, and any specific messaging you want to convey
• Language Preferences: Let us know which languages you'd like to use (Dutch, English, Spanish, German, or multiple languages)

Full-Service Production Available:

Don't have a radio commercial yet? No problem! Our in-house audio production team can create professional, engaging radio advertisements tailored to your brand and message. From scriptwriting to voice talent selection and final production, we handle everything to ensure your advertisement sounds great and effectively communicates your message.

Our team will work closely with you to understand your brand voice, target audience, and campaign objectives, ensuring your advertisement aligns perfectly with your marketing goals.

Get in touch with our sales team to discuss your advertising needs and learn more about our comprehensive advertising solutions.

XtraFM's multilingual approach is one of our greatest strengths, allowing us to connect with the diverse international community that calls the Costa Blanca home. This unique positioning gives us an exceptional reach across different cultural and linguistic groups, making us an ideal advertising platform for businesses targeting the international market.

Why Multilingual Advertising Works:

The Costa Blanca is home to a vibrant mix of residents and visitors from across Europe and beyond. By offering advertisements in multiple languages, businesses can significantly expand their reach and connect with a broader audience. Many of our advertisers choose to run campaigns in multiple languages, such as Dutch, English, Spanish, and German, to maximize their impact and ensure their message resonates with different segments of our diverse listener base.

Our Language Capabilities:

We can produce and broadcast advertisements in virtually any language, with professional voice talent available for Dutch, English, Spanish, German, French, and many other languages. This flexibility allows you to tailor your campaign to your specific target audience, whether you're targeting local Spanish residents, British expats, Dutch tourists, or the broader international community.

This multilingual advantage means your advertising investment goes further, reaching more potential customers than single-language campaigns typically achieve. Contact our sales team to discuss how multilingual advertising can help grow your business in the Costa Blanca area.

Mood Radio is XtraFM's innovative collection of commercial-free digital radio channels, each carefully curated to match a specific mood, activity, or moment in your day. Unlike traditional radio, Mood Radio gives you complete control over your listening experience, allowing you to choose the perfect soundtrack for whatever you're doing or feeling.

What Makes Mood Radio Special:

• 100% Commercial-Free: Enjoy uninterrupted music without any advertisements breaking your flow
• Curated Playlists: Each channel features hand-picked songs that perfectly match its theme
• 24/7 Availability: Access any Mood Radio channel anytime, anywhere, through our website
• Diverse Selection: From energizing workout music to relaxing ambient sounds, we have channels for every occasion

Whether you need motivation for your morning workout, calming music for relaxation, nostalgic hits from your favorite decade, or upbeat tunes to lift your spirits, Mood Radio has a channel designed specifically for that moment. Each channel is continuously updated with fresh tracks while maintaining its unique character and mood.

Mood Radio represents the future of personalized radio listening, combining the convenience of streaming with the curated experience of traditional radio, all without commercial interruptions.

XtraFM offers a wide variety of Mood Radio channels to suit every mood and occasion:

• 70's Hits - Classic hits from the seventies
• 80's Hits - Iconic eighties music
• 90's Hits - Nineties favorites
• Chill - Laid-back vibes
• Christmas Hits - Festive holiday classics
• Happy Hits - Upbeat, feel-good music
• Ibiza House - Electronic dance music
• Latino Hits - Latin music favorites
• Love Songs - Romantic ballads
• Lunch Hits - Perfect lunchtime soundtrack
• Relax - Calming, peaceful sounds
• R&B - Rhythm and blues
• Rock All Day - The best rock from then and now
• Soft Pop - Smooth, easy listening
• Spain Top 100 - Top Spanish hits
• The Lounge - Sophisticated lounge music
• Wake Up Hits - Energizing morning music
• Worldwide Hits - International chart-toppers

Yes! XtraFM offers fully licensed, commercial-grade personalized Mood Radio channels specifically designed for businesses. Whether you run a restaurant, bar, shop, or beach establishment, we can create a custom music channel that matches your brand and creates the perfect atmosphere for your customers.

Important: Using consumer music services like Spotify or YouTube in commercial establishments requires proper licensing and may violate terms of service. XtraFM Mood Radio provides fully licensed, commercial-grade music solutions that ensure compliance with all licensing requirements.

Our team will work with you to curate a unique playlist that enhances your business environment and keeps your customers engaged, all while ensuring full legal compliance.

You can listen to any Mood Radio channel directly on our website. Simply visit our Mood Radio page, select the channel that matches your mood, and start listening instantly. All channels are available 24/7 and completely commercial-free.