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The U3A collective makes a new food bank purchase for the Social Volunteering of l'Alfàs

 

The University of the Third Age (U3A) has made a new donation to the Asociación Voluntariado Social de l'Alfàs del Pi, a batch of food and basic necessities valued at 500 euros, money raised by selling typical sweets during its participation in the International Day of l'Alfàs del Pi.

The presentation took place in a commercial establishment in l'Alfàs, an event attended by the president of U3A, Garry Bell, accompanied by Elisabeth Potter, treasurer, and several members of the group, together with representatives of the Asociación Voluntariado Social de l'Alfàs del Pi, including the treasurer, Johana Wilson. And representing the Town Hall of l'Alfàs del Pi were the councillors for Cooperation and Volunteering, Isabel Muñoz, for International Residents, Martine Mertens, and the councillor for Relations with Residents' Associations and Clubs, Patrick de Meirsman.

Founded over a decade ago, U3A Marina Baixa covers the areas of l'Alfàs del Pi, Benidorm, Callosa d'en Sarrià, Finestrat, La Nucía, Polop and Villajoyosa. They meet once a month at the Casa de Cultura in Alfasina. An association formed mainly by British retirees, whose main objective is to promote cultural and intellectual interest among its members, while creating new bonds of friendship.

The University of the Third Age (U3A) organises all kinds of activities, from language, history and Spanish culture courses to painting, bridge, digital photography, golf, petanque, classical music, trips, picnics... A non-profit association that is present all over the world and that has set up its headquarters here in Marina Baixa in l'Alfàs del Pi.

 

L'Alfàs hosts this Saturday the celebration of the 'Albir Organic' organic products fair

 

The Paseo de las Estrellas will host this Saturday, October 26, 'Albir Organic', a fair of organic products that will take place from 10:00 to 19:30. The event, organised by the Association for the Defense of Organic Production and Food of the Valencian Community (ASECOCV), is sponsored by the Alicante Provincial Council and in collaboration with the City Council of L'Alfàs and the Committee for Organic Agriculture of the Valencian Community (CAECV).

During the event, visitors will be able to buy a wide variety of certified products directly from organic producers, such as pomegranates, olive oil, figs, mandarins, lemons, nougat, almonds, avocados, guavas, cheeses, honey, flavoured oils, and many fresh fruits and vegetables.

This event not only offers the possibility of accessing local and high-quality organic products, but also encourages responsible consumption and promotes a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle.

The fair will include an important educational and informative programme coordinated by the Spanish Society of Organic Agriculture (SEAE), with conferences throughout the day on key topics in the field of organic agriculture and responsible consumption. Renowned professionals such as Helena Cifre and María Martin will be present on El Albir beach, in the Biblioplaya area, to address relevant topics such as responsible consumption, organic agriculture, the nutritional quality of organic foods and recipes against climate change. There will also be a round table of organic producers from Alicante to analyse the situation of the Valencian organic sector.

For the little ones, from 12:00 to 14:00 hours, an organic seedbed workshop has been scheduled, organized by Ecoescoles (Agriculture), an activity designed to raise awareness among children about the importance of sustainability and caring for the environment.

 

 

70 associations and groups will participate today, Sunday, in the XVII International Day of l'Alfàs del Pi

 

The esplanade of the Casa de Cultura will host today Sunday, October 20, from 11 a.m., the celebration of the seventeenth International Day of l'Alfàs del Pi. A festive day that will see the participation of 70 associations and groups of different nationalities, with the addition of Equatorial Guinea, Thailand and El Salvador as new countries this year.

The International Day of l'Alfàs is a festive and cultural initiative, pioneering in the Marina Baixa, launched in 2007 by the Alfasino council, in collaboration with associations and groups of foreign residents, to commemorate one of the great strengths of the municipality: multiculturalism, since in l'Alfàs del Pi people of almost a hundred different nationalities live together, with more than 50% of the population being of foreign origin.

The day will begin with a parade that will start from the Espai Cultural Escoles Velles, in which the ASIVEN group from Venezuela will participate together with the authorities and representatives of the different countries. For the little ones, a children's area has been set up that will have inflatables for all ages, traditional games, fantasy makeup and a photocall where they can dress up in costumes from the countries participating in the International Day.

During the event, which will last until 5:30 p.m., there will be more than 40 folklore performances from countries such as Bulgaria, Romania, Ecuador, Brazil, the United Kingdom, India, Argentina, Uruguay, Bolivia, Venezuela… There will be more than 6 hours of live entertainment.

In addition, up to 70 associations and groups from different countries will set up information stands to present their culture, traditions and gastronomy, one of the main attractions of this event, which brings together residents and visitors of almost a hundred nationalities.

Venezuela, Colombia, Nepal, Romania, India, Ukraine, Paraguay, France, Dominican Republic, Syria, Algeria, Morocco, Norway, Ivory Coast, United Kingdom, Peru, Bulgaria, Bolivia, Ecuador, Argentina, Romania, Bulgaria, Uruguay, Nicaragua, Germany, Cuba, Brazil, Moldova, Colombia, Vietnam, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain… The list of countries represented is long and enriching. This was highlighted by the Councillor for International Residents of l'Alfàs, Martine Mertens, and the Councillor for Relations with Residents' Associations and Clubs, Patrick de Meirsman.

A multitudinous party with stands from different countries, gastronomic tastings, music and dance performances and entertainment for the little ones of the house. A day to better understand the different cultures that coexist in l'Alfàs del Pi, with which it is intended to promote coexistence and integration of people of different nationalities. Hence, on this day, the focus is on associations and groups, which since the first edition have played a fundamental role, sharing their customs and roots in an enriching exchange.

One of the new features this year will be the installation of a 360 camera. This is a platform with a rotating arm that holds a camera that takes high-quality moving images. The type of video obtained has the characteristic of being played in slow motion, that is, at a slower pace than normal, creating a cinematic effect. Another new feature is the cooking show that the Alicante chef David Ariza will offer at the stand of Solidaridad Internacional del País Valencià.

The Town Hall of l'Alfàs del Pi invites residents and visitors to come to the esplanade of the House of Culture this Sunday and enjoy the seventeenth International Day of l'Alfàs del Pi , a festive and convivial event that will allow them to discover the culture, gastronomy and folklore of nearly a hundred countries.

The Dog House pub donates more than 3,000 euros to the Social Volunteering Association of l'Alfàs del Pi

 

Demi and Jacob, owners of The Dog House pub, have organised a charity party in aid of the Asociación Voluntariado Social de l'Alfàs del Pi, which has managed to raise more than 3,000 euros. For the second year running, this establishment in l'Albir has wanted to collaborate with the Asociación Voluntariado Social by organising a charity event. All the money raised will go to the Banco de Alimentos de l'Alfàs.

Antonio Viso, president of the Social Volunteering Department, wanted to thank Demi, Jacob and all their team for this important donation. He also had words of thanks for the volunteer Donna Adams for the excellent work carried out in this charity event, which was attended by the Councillors for Cooperation and Volunteering, Isabel Muñoz, and for International Residents, Martine Mertens.

The Voluntariado Social de l'Alfàs is a non-profit association that has been dedicated since 2013 to caring for residents of the municipality at risk of social exclusion. It currently has around thirty volunteers who dedicate much of their free time to collecting, sorting and distributing clothing and food, as well as caring for the elderly and sick. In addition, they develop awareness campaigns among the population aimed at promoting a culture of solidarity in the municipality.

The association is grateful for the constant support they receive, both from private citizens and from public and private institutions and entities. The list of collaborators is long, from the town hall itself to groups of retirees, clubs of residents of other nationalities, sports and festive groups, schools, banks, business associations, NGOs, companies and businesses. In short, a large group of people of various nationalities and ages, whom the Asociación Voluntariado Social would like to thank and encourage to continue lending their collaboration.

On September 6th, COEMPA will celebrate the third edition of Albir Wine Lover

 

The Association of Traders and Businessmen of l'Alfàs del Pi is finalising details for the celebration of the third edition of Albir Wine Lover, which will take place on Friday 6 September, from 6:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., in the Eucalpitos Park. This wine and food event is organised in collaboration with the Department of Commerce of the Town Hall of l'Alfàs del Pi.

As in previous years, Albir Wine Lover will feature local and nearby producers, both in wines and in restaurants, as well as wineries from all over Spain, craft beers, exclusive liquors, music and raffles. This year, 10 food stands will be set up and up to 50 wine references will be available for tasting, all accompanied by live music from the Babylon Orchestra.

This is an initiative whose main objective is to highlight the rich gastronomic offer of the municipality and, in addition, to concentrate in one place wines, cavas and vermouths from designations of origin from all over Spain.

This third edition will have limited capacity. The aim is to offer the best service to attendees, COEMPA points out . Advance ticket purchases can be made at the Albir Tourist Office and at the following establishments: Zeblack, Villas Alfaz, Cañas & Coffee and Gustavo Moreno.

In recent years, wine tourism and wine culture have emerged as a complementary avenue for the tourism sector that allows for the creation of jobs and wealth. From the Town Hall of l'Alfàs del Pi, the Councillor for Commerce, Patrick de Meirsman, congratulates COEMPA for this initiative, which has quickly become a centre of attraction for visitors to the municipality and a great showcase for the magnificent commercial and hospitality offering of l'Alfàs. In the last edition, this event brought together more than 2,500 people.

L'Alfàs del Pi is the only municipality in the Marina Baixa region that is part of the Alicante Wine Route. Wine culture is part of the municipality and allows for a tourist development that involves different services, from wineries to hotels, restaurants, bookstores and specialized shops. For this reason, the Town Council of l'Alfàs has opted to promote, revitalize and spread wine culture from a tourist point of view, as an interesting attraction for visitors to the municipality.

The Red Cross continues with the awareness and prevention campaign on the beach of l'Albir

 

Tomorrow Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon, in the l'Albir beach library, the Red Cross will set up a public service point, providing preventive information of general interest, as well as carrying out free blood pressure or blood oxygen level tests for those who request it, according to the Councillor for Health, Marisa Cortes.

Every summer, the Red Cross carries out this awareness, health and prevention campaign on the beach of l'Albir. It sets up an information stand every Friday in August on the Paseo de las Estrellas, next to the beach library, and offers information and assistance to bathers and to all people who walk along the promenade. An initiative that is carried out in collaboration with the Health, Tourism and Beaches departments of the l'Alfàs del Pi Town Council.

Red Cross volunteers provide advice on sun protection, heat waves, the importance of hydration and healthy eating, and hand out leaflets summarising the information. They also facilitate the taking of bio measurements, such as blood pressure or blood oxygen levels, for anyone who wishes to do so. “Every summer, the Red Cross carries out this information campaign, in collaboration with the l'Alfàs Town Hall, on the beach, where there are a significant number of bathers,” said the Councillor for Health of l'Alfàs, Marisa Cortés, who wanted to thank them.

This preventive campaign is part of the Red Cross Responds plan and will be operational every Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., on the beach of l'Albir, until August 31.

The campaign also includes information on first aid, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, jellyfish stings and choking, and on skin cancer prevention.

This is an initiative aimed at improving the well-being and quality of life of the population, both residents and visitors, with activities that promote prevention and the spread of healthy habits, in a municipality such as l'Alfàs del Pi, committed to the constant and daily improvement of the quality of life of its residents.

L'Alfàs is preparing to celebrate the Costa Blanca Bike Show next Sunday in the area of ​​l'Albir

Next Sunday, August 25th, one of the most important biker gatherings in the province will take place in the Eucaliptus Park in l'Albir from 9:00 in the morning: the Costablanca Bike Show.

This is a summer classic. Around 1,000 motorcycles, most of them from the legendary Harley Davidson brand, will once again be at the central park in l'Albir. Access to the area is free, reported the Councillor for Festivals and Traditions of l'Alfàs, Sandra Gómez. There will be live music, a bar at popular prices for lunch, shops with items for your machines, motorcycle exhibitions and 5 prizes for the public. The Councillor has taken the opportunity to invite visitors and residents from all over the region to attend, especially those who love motorcycles.

As in previous editions, around a thousand motorcycles will participate, and their passage through the streets of l'Albir will become a show as colorful as it is noisy, in which Harley Davidson motorcycles will stand out in number but where many other brands will compete. Most of the models are customised.

The programme of activities will begin at nine in the morning with the reception of the motorcycles, then the bar will open for lunch in the Eucalyptus Park, where several musical performances will have been prepared on the stage by various groups. The public will have the last word and there will be raffles for biker gifts.

The event will take place on Sunday 25 August from 9am at the Eucalyptus Park in Albir.

L'Alfàs increases fines for uncontrolled dumping up to 3,001 euros

 

The City Council of l'Alfàs del Pi increases the penalties for depositing rubbish, debris, pruning remains and other items in an uncontrolled manner, on public roads and throughout the municipal area, with fines of up to 3,001 euros.

“Last week the Local Police opened 9 sanctioning proceedings of 300 euros for the minor, and 1,800 for the major,” reported the Government Spokesperson Councillor Toni Such, “and in all cases it has been possible to act thanks to the collaboration of citizens, to individuals who have sent us photos reporting the uncivil acts.”

The City Council has taken the measure of increasing the fines for non-compliance with the Municipal Ordinance, penalising uncontrolled dumping with up to 3,001 euros, “to see if this way they think twice before throwing rubbish wherever and whenever they want”, explains Such. The Technical Services, Cleaning, Environment and Citizen Security departments are monitoring this practice, which is as disrespectful as it is inexplicable, adds the Alfasino councillor, “especially when we have two clean points, home collection services for belongings, even a mobile recycling service every Friday at the market”.

At the same time, with the increase in fines for uncontrolled dumping, we want to highlight the seriousness of the events, denounce those companies and individuals who break the law, creating a problem for public health and the city's image. Toni Such has thanked the supportive and committed reaction of those residents who have sent us photos denouncing specific dumping's, which has allowed us to act and file 9 sanctioning proceedings”, a circumstance that he has taken advantage of to thank and request once again the help and collaboration of citizens, “so that they send us photos and videos when they see someone disposing of waste where it is not appropriate”.

L'Alfàs del Pi has two Clean Points for recycling responsibly

There are two recycling centres, one in l'Albir and another in the urban centre of l'Alfàs, on the streets of Tauró and Reino Unido, where it is possible to correctly manage the removal of household waste that cannot be deposited in rubbish bins, such as rubble, household goods, pruning remains or electronic devices. Specifically, the recycling centres accept paper and cardboard, glass, packaging, batteries, electrical and household appliances, oils, aerosols, x-rays, fluorescent lights, rubble from small domestic works, household goods, scrap metal and plant remains. In short, all those wastes that cannot be thrown into the containers found on the street.

The opening hours of the Punto Limpio on Reino Unido Street are from Monday to Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. As for l'Albir, the Punto Limpio on Tauró Street is open from Monday to Friday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and also on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Anyone residing in l'Alfàs del Pi can use these spaces free of charge. Only waste generated by individuals is accepted and you must be registered in the municipality. In addition, you must present your ID when you go to deposit the waste.

The company that is the concessionaire of the waste collection service (SAV) makes available to citizens a free telephone number - 900.102.952 - which they can call to clarify doubts, request information about the nearest recycling point and also make appointments for the recycling of large and bulky items.

L'Alfàs signs an agreement with HOSBEC for the promotion of tourism and the implementation of DTI tools

 

The mayor of l'Alfàs del Pi, Vicente Arques, and the president of the hotel and catering association HOSBEC, Fede Fuster, have today signed a collaboration agreement aimed at defending the image and prestige of the tourism sector and promoting the development of companies in this sector. An agreement that carries with it a financial endowment of 6,000 euros.

The signing of the agreement, held this morning in the Alfasino town hall, was attended by the Councillor for the Presidency of l'Alfàs, Mayte García Madrid, the councillor for Tourism, Luis Miguel Morant, and the general secretary of HOSBEC, Mayte García Córcoles.

HOSBEC is very well represented in the municipality of l'Alfàs del Pi: 80% of hotel places, 100% of campsite places and a range of tourist apartments with more than 1,000 additional beds. In total, there are nearly 4,200 tourist accommodation places in the municipality.

With the signing of this agreement, the City Council of l'Alfàs del Pi and HOSBEC undertake to work together to implement public-private collaboration strategies, especially in the integration of the Smart Office and the Smart Tourist Destination.

The objective is to implement the BionTrend tool for forecasting future booking behaviour in the municipality, so that the accommodation offer in l'Alfàs can have its own visualisation integrated into this entire intelligent ecosystem. To this end, HOSBEC is committed to training DTI staff from the l'Alfàs del Pi Town Council in Big Data and in the specialised use and processing of data.

The agreement signed today between the Alfasino council and the hotel and catering employers' association also provides for the promotion of courses, seminars, conferences and any other actions that are beneficial to increasing the levels of business excellence in the municipality's tourism sector.

Likewise, both entities agree to collaborate in the realization of joint promotional campaigns, with special attention to the health tourism segment. L'Alfàs del Pi, as a healthy tourist destination, has demonstrated its firm commitment to grow towards a sustainable model and sustained growth, which guarantees cultural and natural heritage.

Finally, with the signing of this agreement, HOSBEC undertakes to collaborate in the generation of data and analysis reports on tourist accommodation in the l'Alfàs-Albir destination through the use of the Transparent tool.

The cultural programme of the Summer Festival arrives at the beach of l'Albir

 

Once again this year, the Alfàs del Pi Town Council is dedicating the summer months to the Estiu Festiu cultural programme on the beach in Albir, with concerts, dance and open-air cinema in venues such as the Villa Romana Museum, the Amerador cove, the Platja Albir Social Centre and the Paseo de las Estrellas.

 

The Councillor for Culture, Manuel Casado, presented the programme this morning together with the Councillor for Festivals and Traditions, Sandra Gómez, and the Director of the House of Culture, Esperanza Durán. He highlights the interesting musical offer, which will begin this Saturday with the concert offered by the Musical Society La Lira de l'Alfàs del Pi on the Paseo de las Estrellas, on the stage set up next to the monument to Jorge Castro's anchor.

 

“After the Film Festival, we move on to the summer programme, in which we move the cultural activity to the beach in l'Albir. This year we celebrate the twenty-fourth edition of the Estiu Festiu and the eighth edition of the cycle of concerts at the Llum de la Lluna in l'Albir”, declared the Councillor for Culture.

 

Six musical performances are scheduled for the month of August. On Friday 2nd, at 8:30 pm, the eighth Festival 'Música a la Llum de la Lluna de l'Albir' will begin with a recital by Equinox Dúo (clarinet and guitar) at the Cala del Amerador viewing point.

 

“If it is already a pleasure to listen to good live music, the setting chosen for the occasion, the viewing point of the Amerador cove, makes the event unique and offers a spectacular panoramic view, especially in the moonlight on these warm summer nights,” said Manuel Casado.

The l'Alfàs Film Festival hosted an evening dedicated to Star Wars with Instagrammers and the Phoenix Squadron

 

The 36th l'Alfàs del Pi Film Festival hosted an evening dedicated to the legendary Star Wars saga over the weekend, with the participation of Genís Benavent and Víctor Soriano (Vic McKlein), members of the film channel 'La Batcueva Show' and authors of the book '¡Corten!', and Jorro, who presents with Marinetti 'Algo Mejors Será Peor', a podcast dedicated to the world of cinema and everything that surrounds it.

 

'The Batcave Show' is a space where people talk about movies, series, comics, video games, books... A podcast like a Late Night with friends and guests, always seasoned with large doses of humour.

 

'Algo Mejor Será Peor' is a format that breaks with the seriousness of conventional interviews, with renowned guests who are put to the test with their games, challenges and the fearsome question of 'Claquetín'. Presented by Jorro and Marinetti, a film and freak world enthusiast since he was a child and a lawyer and singer who studied dubbing and voice acting. Without a doubt the perfect combination and balance.

The refurbishmwnt works of the l'Albir biblioplaya will be completed at the end of the month

The first phase of the modernisation works on the promenade ends at the end of the month with the comprehensive remodeling and adaptation of the Albir beach library. “The intention is to have the facilities at full capacity at the beginning of July,” stated the Councilor for Urban Planning, Toni Such, after the visit carried out with municipal technicians. An action charged to the municipal budget, for an amount of 48,381.72 euros, for the overall rehabilitation of facilities that are almost two decades old.

Complete renovation of both the floor and the pergolas and sheds, without increasing the authorized surface area. At this point, the Urban Planning Councilor explains the poor situation in which the structure arranged under the ground was, with material affected by humidity that over the years had begun to give way, becoming a danger for users. “With these works we are renewing not only the facilities of the beach library, but also the posts for lifeguards and the service point for people with reduced mobility,” Such wanted to point out once again. As stated in the technical reports about the actions carried out, 'after the formation of the structure that forms the base on which the platform is installed on the entire work surface, including the installation of the floor, the relocation of the booth stands out used for police service, moving it, so that the space for health care is expanded. The supply and placement of the booth intended for the Health Care Center, made of Scots pine wood, is treated for humid and saline environments. In the same way, the supply and placement of the library shed is also treated for humid and saline environments. A pergola with 2.50 meter high pillars is going to be installed, over a total of 180 m². All the wood used will meet the necessary conditions to guarantee its good future condition using water-soluble salts, lasur paints or similar.'

The influx in the Albir area has been increasing over the years, and therefore the number of users of the biblioplaya, a place of rest and leisure activities for the little ones, such as the area for medical care. , which as of July will be at full capacity, the Urban Planning Councilor assured this morning and wanted to highlight it as the most notable thing.

Such recalled that in October the second phase of the improvement and modernization works on the Paseo de las Estrellas in l'Albir will be undertaken, an investment budgeted at 964,000 euros, subsidized 100% with European funds, within the framework of the tourism sustainability in destinations, within the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan financed by the European Union – NextgenerationEU. The reconversion of the Paseo de las Estrellas into a single accessible platform, the processing of which is ongoing, although work will begin after the summer.

Giving4Giving donates 1,000 euros to the Social Volunteering of l'Alfàs and opens a new store on Europa Avenue

The British association Givin4Giving, with operations in different locations in the Marina Baixa, has made a new donation of 1,000 euros to the Social Volunteering of l'Alfàs, with the aim of helping families with fewer resources in the municipality.

 

The delivery ceremony coincided with the inauguration of the new store that this charity has opened on 26 Europa Avenue. An event attended by Gary Bufrr, president of Giving4Giving; Martine Mertens, Councilor for Residents of the Alfàs del Pi City Council; Isabel Muñoz, Councilor for Cooperation and Volunteering; Patrick de Meirsman, councilor for Relations with Residents' Associations and Clubs; Antonio Viso, president of Social Volunteering, and Joanna Wilson, treasurer of the association, among others.

The City Council appreciates the generosity and commitment of the Givin4Giving association, an organisation that has offices in La Nucía, Altea, La Vila Joiosa and l'Alfàs del Pi. They raise money by selling donated furniture, clothing and other objects, which they then donate to different associations, especially the fight against cancer.

Throughout its history, this organisation has donated more than 20,000 euros to different associations in the region. Anyone can collaborate by donating household goods, clothing or decorative objects, which are on sale at their different locations. All money raised goes to social purposes.

The Dog House pub donates more than 2,000 euros to the Social Volunteering Association of l'Alfàs del Pi

Demi and Jacob, owners of The Dog House pub, have donated more than 2,000 euros to the Social Volunteer Association of l'Alfàs del Pi, money raised during the party that, on the occasion of their second anniversary, they organized in this establishment in l'Alfàs del Pi. Albir. A party that featured a great raffle and live music. All the money donated will go to the Alfàs Food Bank.

This was highlighted by Antonio Viso, president of Social Volunteering, after thanking Demi, Jacob and their entire team, made up of Gary, Jim, Niguel and Den, for this important donation. The Councilor for Cooperation and Volunteering, Isabel Muñoz, and the Councilor for Commerce, Relations with Associations and Resident Clubs, Patrick de Meirsman, have valued this new solidarity initiative very positively.

The Social Volunteering of l'Alfàs is a non-profit association that has been dedicated since 2013 to serving residents of the municipality at risk of social exclusion. It currently has around thirty volunteers who dedicate much of their free time to collecting, sorting and distributing clothing and food, as well as caring for the elderly and sick. In addition, they develop awareness campaigns among the population aimed at promoting a culture of solidarity in the municipality.

The association appreciates the constant support they receive, both from private citizens and from public and private institutions and entities. The list of collaborators is long, from the city council itself to groups of retirees, clubs of residents of other nationalities, sports and festive groups, schools, banking entities, business associations, NGOs, companies and businesses... In short, a large group of people of different nationalities and ages, to whom the Social Voluntary Association wants to thank and whom it encourages to continue providing their collaboration.

 

 

l'Alfàs City Council reports power cuts tomorrow Thursday morning

 

l'Alfàs del Pi City Council reports the interruption of the electricity supply, from the Iberdrola Group, tomorrow, Thursday, May 16, in different parts of the municipality, throughout the morning, in order to carry out expansion and maintenance work. of the facilities.

 

The Alfàs del Pi City Council apologizes for any inconvenience that the improvement work may cause.

 

The supply cuts will be from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and will affect the following times and streets.

 

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Tomorrow, Friday 3rd May, the 'First European Gastronomic Days' of l'Alfàs will premiere

12 restaurant establishments in l'Alfàs del Pi participate in the 'First European Gastronomic Days', which are held from May 3 to 12, an activity framed in the commemorative events of May 9, Europe Day.

Everything is ready to enjoy the First Gastronomic Week of l'Alfàs, starting next Friday, May 3, 12 bars and restaurants have prepared a special menu with the most typical dishes from different countries of the European Union. An initiative to disseminate the gastronomic wealth but also to energize the commercial sector, as highlighted by the area's councilor, Patrick de Meirsman, who has taken the opportunity to encourage residents and visitors "to come and check it out and don't tell them about it."

There will be a prize for the best gastronomic experience and another for the participating public. As simple as evaluating each menu through QR codes.

As a cosmopolitan municipality in which citizens of almost a hundred different nationalities reside, and with the aim of bringing together the gastronomy of the 27 countries that make up the European Union, "with a varied and rich representation in our municipality," says Patrick de Meirsman, councilor of Commerce and Consumption. The best gastronomic experience and the participating public will be rewarded, collecting the opinions of each diner, evaluations reflected through the QR codes that will appear on the menus.

It was also intended that these 'First European Gastronomic Days' coincide with the celebration, in the garden of the Municipal Pool, of the 5th edition of the International Paella Day, 'World Paella Day', on May 11. An initiative promoted to ensure that paella, like other well-known international dishes, such as Pizza, is declared “Intangible Heritage of Humanity”.

Attached is documentation with the 12 catering establishments participating in the event.

 

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Successful participation in the 'Pet Adoption Festival' held over the weekend

Associations that work for the protection of animals from across the region met in l'Alfàs del Pi on Sunday, April 21, to participate in the eighth edition of the l'Alfàs Adoption Festival, organized by the APPA Animal Protection association, in collaboration with the Alfàs City Council, from the Department of Animal Protection in the Eucaliptus Park of l'Albir from 10.00 am and where, throughout the morning, they have tried to raise awareness about the importance of 'adopting instead to buy, and never abandon'. Finding a home for the largest number of pets living in shelters and foster homes, and raising funds through a solidarity bar, to promote animal welfare have been some of the activities that have attracted hundreds of visitors throughout the morning. .

Throughout the morning, the president of APPA Animal Protection, Bárbara Bernaus, was present at this adoption festival, along with the regular councilor, Luis Morant, the resident councilor Martina Mertens as well as other councilors such as Maite García and Patrick de Meirsman, who shared the concerns of all the animal lovers who attended this call.

         
In addition to APPA de l'Alfàs del Pi, it is worth highlighting the involvement of the 12 collaborating associations and animal shelters from across the region in the Adoption Festival: Save my Life; Protector of Benidorm; Feline Forest; Molly's Pack; We are Gos; The Pearl Refuge; Feline Trails; Hands and Paws; Protector of La Nucia; Finestrat Cats; La Cruz and Bigatos, as well as the participation of businesses and companies, since without their support it would have been impossible to carry out such a special day.

From 10.00 am. The organization scheduled interesting activities, such as a beauty contest or a canine gymkhana. There was also a musical atmosphere, with a concert, children's entertainment and a solidarity bar where drinks and food were served to make the morning more enjoyable.

From the Animal Protection area, councilor Luis Morant wanted to thank APPA Animal Protection for the initiative, and in the same way recognise the work of all the Protectors, associations, businesses and collaborating companies, and fundamentally encourage adoption rather than buying one. pet.

 

The Odd Fellows Association collaborates with the Social Volunteering of l'Alfàs with a new donation of €500

 

New donation from the Costa Blanca Odd Fellows Association to the Alfàs Food Bank. On this occasion, it was €500 euros that this international organisation contributed completely altruistically. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows was born 200 years ago in Great Britain and has had a presence in Norway for a century. The Costa Blanca subsidiary is made up of Scandinavians residing in l'Alfàs del Pi, mostly Norwegians, willing to contribute their bit to solidarity and social projects.

 

At the donation ceremony, held this morning at the headquarters of the Social Volunteering of l'Alfàs, Sissel Lundvall, president of the Odd Fellows Costa Blanca association, met with the Alfasina councilors of International Residents, Martine Mertens, and Cooperation and Volunteering, Isabel Muñoz, the councilor for Relations with Residents' Associations and Clubs, Patrick de Meirsman, and the treasurer of Social Volunteering, Joanna Wilson, among others.

 

The Social Volunteering of l'Alfàs is a non-profit association that has been dedicated since 2013 to serving residents of the municipality at risk of social exclusion. It currently has around thirty volunteers who dedicate much of their free time to collecting, sorting and distributing clothing and food, as well as caring for the elderly and sick. In addition, they develop awareness campaigns among the population aimed at promoting a culture of solidarity in the municipality.

 

The association appreciates the constant support they receive, both from private citizens and from public and private institutions and entities. The list of collaborators is long, from the city council itself to groups of retirees, clubs of residents of other nationalities, sports and festive groups, schools, banking entities, business associations, NGOs, companies and businesses... In short, a large group of people of different nationalities and ages, to whom the Social Voluntary Association wants to thank and whom it encourages to continue providing their collaboration.

 

The Serra Gelada Natural Park will be filled with runners on April 14 with the celebration of the 'X Miles Costa Blanca'

 

On Sunday, April 14, a new edition of the that natural space taking part in a competition that has established itself as the race with the most beautiful landscapes in the province.

This new edition, which will be held this Sunday, represents the fourteenth edition of the race, starting and finishing at the municipal sports center of l'Alfàs del Pi, after which a 16-kilometer route is completed, which separates the sports center from the lighthouse of l'Alfàs del Pi. Albir on the one hand and the return to the sports center track.

 

A race that is considered a very tough test due to the unevenness of its route, since after 15 kilometers with several unevenness, the ascent and descent to the Lighthouse, you face just over a final kilometer uphill and which according to everyone the experienced participants is a real leg-breaker.

 

The Department of Sports and the El Faro Athlete Club have presented the XIV edition of the X Miles of the Costa Blanca, the race that will once again allow running lovers to enjoy the traditional streets of the urban area of ​​the Costa Blanca . ' Alf à s del Pi, on the Bulevar de los M ú sicos, on the Mediterranean coast , which will have the presence of the Spanish marathon champions in the Veterans category, the Alfasino Adrián Navarro and the Benidormíes Rubén Caballero and Juanan Fernández.

 

All information on registration and the race regulations can be consulted at www.xmillascostablanca.es

L'Alfàs commemorates World Health Day with a Dance Workshop on the beach of l'Albir

 

Under the motto 'My Health, my right', World Health Day was celebrated yesterday, Sunday, and the Department of Health of the Alfàs del Pi City Council organised a special session of the Dance Workshop on Racó de l'Albir beach. , in collaboration with the Costa Blanca Balla Club and the dance instructor Carolina Marcet. A free activity, scheduled every penultimate Sunday of the month, with the aim of promoting healthy living habits among the population.

And as usual, the workshop has been a success with participation and fun, as highlighted by the councilor, Marisa Cortés, thanking each and every one of the participants for their participation.

L'Alfàs del Pi belongs to XarxaSalut, a network that encompasses more than 200 municipalities in the Valencian Community, committed to promoting preventive policies focused on the implementation of healthy habits in the population. A town also integrated into the Spanish Network of Healthy Cities, an entity promoted by the Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces (FEMP) and the Ministry of Health.

The practice of physical exercise, such as dancing, has an impact on our general state of health and these actions are intended to promote sport in all its variations, explains the Councilor for Health, Marisa Cortés. This is an action that aims to guarantee a healthy life by promoting well-being for all ages, complying with the SDGs, Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda.

The Costa Blanca Balla Club is a non-profit social and sports dance organisation, which was created with the aim of bringing together people who like this hobby, learning to dance, carrying out activities related to dance, promoting dance through area and train dancers for competition.

With the renovation of the biblioplaya in May, the modernization of the Paseo de las Estrellas in l'Albir begins

In mid-May, with the comprehensive renovation works of the biblioplaya, the improvement and modernisation of the Paseo de las Estrellas in l'Albir will begin, an investment budgeted at 964,000 euros, subsidised 100% with European funds, within the framework of the tourism sustainability strategy in destinations, within the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan financed by the European Union – NextgenerationEU.

 

On the occasion of these works, l'Alfàs has requested the temporary suspension of the candidacy for the blue flag for Racó de l'Albir beach, but not for the other seven blue flags that the municipality has. "We all know that when there are works there is no eligibility for the blue flag, but we can announce that we are going to maintain top quality services throughout the bathing area for as long as the work lasts, and of course the necessary actions to guarantee the excellence of our waters,” explains Vicente Arques, mayor of l'Alfàs del Pi.

 

Works of transcendental importance for l'Alfàs del Pi, given the great attractiveness of the affected road axis, the promenade, and the large influx of tourists it supports. Works that will be carried out in phases, as announced this morning by the mayor, Vicente Arques, accompanied by the Councilor for the Environment and Beaches, Luis Morant. Modernization work to promote sustainable mobility that will begin in mid-May, with the remodeling and adaptation of the beach library, an action charged to the municipal budget, for an amount of 48,381.72 euros, for the overall rehabilitation of facilities with almost two decades, to continue in the month of July with the reconversion of the Paseo de las Estrellas into a single accessible platform, “giving more prominence to pedestrians and bicycles, therefore subtracting it from road traffic, promoting vegetation, recovering public space of the seafront for the recreation of residents and visitors, and increasing the permeability of the road.” Although the work will begin in the middle of summer, it will not affect the bathing area or the promenade until after the high season, points out Mayor Alfasino, so that action will be taken on the infrastructure affected by the work on the second and third line of the beach.

“If the works are carried out on these dates it is because they are 100% subsidized with European funds and we have deadlines for their execution to meet. At the end of the year, certain percentages of each Plan will have to be executed: 30% of the PSTD 2022, and 15% of the PSTD 2023," explained Arques, "and we are certainly not willing to lose the opportunity for growth and development that means receiving an economic injection of almost 4.5 million for our municipality, obtained by the way after a lot of work."

It is important to remember that l'Alfàs has achieved two PSTDs, two Sustainability Plans, endorsed by the Ministry and the Generalitat Valenciana, 100% financed, or in other words, two subsidies, one of 2,441,513 euros and another of 2,001,722 euros, a substantial economic injection that Vicente Arques' Government Team will allocate entirely to improving connectivity, mobility, accessibility, security and intelligence throughout the municipal area.

Coinciding with the modernization of the Paseo de las Estrellas, at the end of June, improvements to the mobility, capacity and safety of the Camí Vell de Altea, Carretera CV-753, will begin for 965,000 euros, in order to promote sustainable and safe mobility. generating a large tourist mobility axis between Benidorm- l'Alfàs- Altea, linking the bike paths of the three towns. “Works are also 100% financed with European funds,” stressed the mayor of l'Alfàs, Vicente Arques, within the framework of the tourism sustainability strategy in destinations within the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan -financed by the European Union. – Nextgeneration EU.

 

Technical details of actions

-Comprehensive renovation of the biblioplaya, from its own base to its entire structure, such as the pergola that has deficiencies in several support points, as well as the state of a certain number of beams and columns, which make it advisable to change them for safety reasons. users during the summer period. Finally, the influx of public to the Albir area has been increasing over the years, and therefore the number of users who use the booth used as a library, a place to rest, and also for activities. leisure area for boys and girls, which is why it has become too small and will therefore be expanded, as will the area for medical care. An action that will take place within a period of fifteen, twenty days.

-The single platform on the Paseo de las Estrellas (673,000 euros) and its improvement in energy efficiency (291,000), a repair, improvement, consolidation and modernization project of the promenade. Eliminating barriers and gaining space for pedestrians and bicycles, taking into account that 15% of the world population, 9.26% of the national population and 6.26% of the Valencian population have some type of disability, as well as their gradual aging. The project will create a new surface drainage network, consistent with the renewal of the urban road and will modify the current cross slopes. In addition, the entire existing public lighting network will be renewed with state-of-the-art LED luminaires, to reduce electricity consumption and increase energy efficiency, which entails environmental and economic improvements, with an improvement in terms of power of more than 60%. increasing both functional and public safety benefits.

The improvement of the mobility and capacity of the Camí Vell d'Altea, Carretera CV-753 (855,000 euros) and the renovation of the luminaire (110,000), an action that provides continuity to the bike lane projected from Benidorm and will serve as a connection with the l'Alfàs cycle path by creating 860 meters of cycle lane, in addition to contemplating the construction of sidewalks on both sides of the road and generating pedestrian itineraries, providing service to those who walk to the campsite located on the same road. On the other hand, the circulation of vehicles on this road that links directly to Benidorm will be improved, and it will also be the main entrance route to l'Albir through the new alternative access from the N-332. On the other hand, the installation of LED luminaires, with control and regulation systems in order to reduce electricity consumption, the environmental impact and make l'Alfàs a more sustainable destination.

Concern about delays in the bus service caused by the removal of traffic lights on the Altea-Albir highway

 

The Alfàs del Pi City Council and Avanza Movilidad Levante, the concessionaire of the public transport bus service that connects the 18 municipalities of the Marina Baixa, have shown their concern about the problems that the elimination of traffic lights on the Altea-Albir highway Is generating. In a meeting held in the Alfasino town hall, the worsening of the service that was provided until now was revealed.

 

The definitive elimination of the traffic lights located in front of the Altea Nautical Club and a few meters from the El Chiringuito restaurant roundabout, in the municipality of Altea, is doubling the time it takes to make the journey between l'Alfàs del Pi and Altea. This has been communicated by the company awarded the service, Avanza Movilidad Levante, to the Alfàs del Pi City Council, where the first complaints from affected users, both from Altea and l'Alfàs del Pi, have begun to arrive.

 

Until now this road had two-way traffic. For a few days now, only one lane of traffic has been left, heading south towards l'Albir, and the other lane of the road has been reserved for pedestrian use. To go to Altea you must use the N-332 road. Therefore, the buses must enter l'Albir to pick up users and, to go to Altea, return to the N-332.

 

This new situation has caused an increase in the time needed to make the journey between the two neighboring towns and, consequently, the frequency of passage has also been affected, according to what Avanza Movilidad Levante has conveyed to the City Council of l'Alfàs del Pi.  

 

The company has warned that the situation may worsen in summer, due to the increase in traffic on the N-332 and the traffic jams that occur as it passes through Altea. Hence the concern of the Alfàs del Pi City Council and Avanza Movilidad Levante, since this new situation is causing a worsening of the public transport service that it provided until now.

The Departments of Beaches and Technical Services have carried out maintenance work on Albir Beach

 

The Department of Tourism, Beaches and the Environment, and the Department of Technical Services have carried out a series of improvement works on Albir beach , which this morning they concluded before the imminent opening of the beach for Easter.

 

Part of the work has consisted of cleaning and preparing the recreational spaces and services on the beach such as the swings, the toilets, the beach libraries and the beach lifeguard and security service booths, a service that already It is operational to guarantee the safety of beach users.

Other actions promoted by the Department of Beaches have consisted of replacing the aluminum information panels with more sustainable wooden panels, as well as the installation of elements to be able to leave surf or paddle surf boards in a safe place, so that These do not disturb the rest of the beach users, who will also find new trash cans at the entrances.

Given the proximity of the arrival of Easter, it is possible that many residents and visitors from nearby areas will decide to use the beach, if the weather is conducive to doing so. For this reason, the councils responsible for the maintenance of this space have launched a conditioning plan like the one carried out every year to enable the beach to welcome the tourists who have chosen us during Easter.

 

On the other hand, in addition to the beach, in a healthy municipality like l'Alfàs del Pi, which has an extensive natural park of sea and mountains, one cannot help but remember the large number of healthy, as well as attractive, activities. Township. That is why, apart from the beach in l'Alfàs during the next few days, we remind our visitors and hiking fans that they can visit Sierra Helada to do some of the Routes of this immense Natura

New donation from the British club CHUMS of 800 euros to the Social Volunteering association of l'Alfàs

 

The British social club based in l'Alfàs, CHUMS Friends of Charity, has made a new donation of 800 euros to the Social Voluntary Association of l'Alfàs del Pi, an entity that is responsible for helping people who are in situations of vulnerability to overcome moments of crisis.

 

The images show the delivery, by representatives of CHUMS, of the donation to the president of the association, Antonio Viso, in a simple event that was also attended by members of the Government, in gratitude for the altruistic and committed gesture of this association.

 

CHUMS, created in September 2015, currently has a hundred members, who are British residents settled in the Marina Baixa region. They periodically hold social gatherings aimed at raising funds.

 

Created in January 2013, the L'Alfàs Social Volunteering Association was created with the aim of assisting people at risk of social exclusion in the municipality. Currently there are about 40 people who dedicate a large part of their free time to collecting, sorting and distributing clothes and food, as well as caring for the elderly and sick. In addition, they develop awareness campaigns among the population aimed at promoting a culture of solidarity in the municipality.

The British Spiritual Foundation Alfaz makes a new donation to the Social Volunteering Association

 

The British organisation Spiritual Foundation Alfaz has made a new donation to the Social Volunteering Association of l'Alfàs for the Local Food Bank. Specifically, they have carried out a solidarity purchase of milk and oil worth 200 euros, to which have been added the contributions of food made by members of the association.

 

The donation ceremony took place at the headquarters of the Social Volunteering of l'Alfàs, a meeting attended by Dorothy Kerslake, head of Spirtual Foundation Alfaz , and Julie Willis, member of the board of directors; Martine Mertens, Councilor for International Residents; Isabel Muñoz, Councilor for Cooperation and Volunteering, and Patrick de Meirsman, Councilor for Relations with Residents' Associations and Clubs; Antonio Viso, president of Social Volunteering, accompanied by Joanna Wilson, treasurer of the association, and a group of volunteers.

 

Spiritual Foundation Alfaz was founded in 2004 and currently has a hundred members of different nationalities, mainly British, Norwegian, Swedish and German.

 

They have their main headquarters at the Forum Mare Nostrum facilities. They meet every Thursday and, among their activities, the solidarity fairs they organise on spiritual and physical health stand out, with which they raise funds for social projects.

 

The Alfàs City Council is grateful for this new donation, highlighting the solidarity of the Alfasina population. Whether through groups, companies or individuals, contributions to Social Volunteering continue, collaborating with the people who need it most.

 

T he Social Voluntary Association of l'Alfàs del Pi was created in January 2013 in order to assist people at risk of social exclusion in the municipality. The local administration publicly values ​​and supports the effective and discreet work carried out by the Volunteers, a group made up of people of different ages and nationalities who are grateful for the thousands of hours they dedicate each year to this important work.

The Department of Beaches supervises the improvements of Albir beach for the next Easter and summer campaign

 

The Councilor for Tourism, Beaches and the Environment has held a meeting with all the agents involved in Albir beach, security, rescue and lifeguards, as well as those responsible for technical services, paying special attention to the aesthetic improvement of the Paseo de las Estrellas .

 

At this meeting, the improvement work that will be carried out shortly has been established and listed so that everything is ready for the next Easter season.

 

Until then, the beach access walkways and the signaling beacons that separate the bathing area from the free area for the circulation of boats must be placed, as well as the entry and exit channels for skates and various water sports such as kayaking or paddle surfing. On the other hand, a series of improvement works have been carried out to renew bicycle parking, sand collection in play areas and swings, replacement of the beach library platform as well as the renewal of information signage and improvement of toilets.

 

Remember that within the actions of the Tourism Sustainability Plans in Destination endowed with more than 4.5 million euros financed 100% with European funds, the replacement of toilets, the change of all lighting is planned, betting on energy efficiency and the main work that will convert the Paseo de las Estrellas into a single-level space, with restricted traffic and that will give priority to pedestrians, focusing on accessibility, sustainability and safety criteria.

L'Alfàs model of a Healthy tourist destination today, Friday, at the Health Forum]

 

L'Alfàs del Pi, as a locality attached to the Spanish Network of Healthy Cities, the Network of Age-Friendly Cities, Xarxa Salud and the V Health Plan of the Valencian Community, has organised an open forum in which to debate about the actions underway, and to be undertaken, to consolidate itself as a healthy international tourism benchmark. “We seek to reach the entire population and we want to invite everyone to attend, today, Friday, February 2, at 7:30 p.m. at the House of Culture,” is the invitation to groups, associations and individuals from the Councilor for Social Welfare and Health, Marisa Cortés. It is a forum open to suggestions, “to address something we understand is essential to achieve a better quality of life with unanimous commitment, with habits that we are going to promote from the local administration.”

The Department of Health of the Alfàs del Pi City Council, transversally with all municipal areas, carries out a work plan with actions scheduled throughout the year, all aimed at promoting the prevention of the disease, and the promotion of health, reports the councilor of the area, Marisa Cortés. "We want to involve all social sectors, to involve them in an ambitious programming, framed in the V Health Plan of the Valencian Community, with a very clear objective: to commit to the prevention of the disease and promote health." “We have a work plan for health, as we belong to XarxaSalut, a network that includes more than 200 municipalities in the Valencian Community, committed to promoting preventive policies focused on the implementation of healthy habits in the population, and What it is about now is to involve and make reach the greatest number of people residing in the municipality all the actions programmed to offer them a better lifestyle.

L'Alfàs del Pi will have an inverse population pyramid in 2030. For this reason, as a pioneer municipality in the implementation of social and healthy policies, the Alfasino council has been working for years to incorporate the health of citizens as a transversal matter in all municipal actions and policies, reflecting a firm commitment to well-being, good practices, sustainability and health. 

L'Alfàs is a benchmark in health and wellness tourism in countries such as Norway, the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany, according to a report from the University of Alicante. Municipality chosen especially as a residence or place of rest, for its quality of life, tranquility, demographic wealth, cultural and sports offering, in addition to its privileged environmental surroundings, reasons that place this population of La Marina as a healthy tourist destination of the first order. Baixa.

The movement is demonstrated by walking, and throughout the year, among other activities, walks and guided tours are promoted throughout the municipal area; the practice of Nordic Walking, a form of walking that includes not only the action of the legs, but also the upper part of the body. A sport suitable for all types of audiences, from people who have never done physical exercise to the elderly or people with back problems, osteoporosis or chronic illnesses. Likewise, the healthy workshops that take place at the Pensioner's Home and the Social Center of l'Albir, which include gross and fine motor skills sessions, memory and cognitive activation exercises, reading and writing, stretching and breathing exercises, art therapy and even musical or craft workshops. A wide range of activities designed to exercise attention, memory and motor skills, stay active and promote social relationships. In the same way, there are the municipal sports maintenance programs that are developed in the municipal sports center of l'Alfàs, in which aspects such as cardiovascular resistance, muscle toning, joint mobility and coordination, and a long etcetera, are worked on. And none of this would be possible without the multiple actions carried out to rehabilitate, conserve, expand and recover new healthy spaces for intergenerational leisure.

The Benidorm Travel Agencies Association collaborates in the promotion of l'Alfàs in Madrid

The Association of Travel Agencies of Benidorm and the Costa Blanca (Avibe), collaborates in the promotion of l'Alfàs del Pi as a healthy tourist destination, an international reference, and does so with a video that it presented at the Fair Tourism in Madrid, at the Costa Blanca stand.

 

A video that quickly discovers the natural heritage of l'Alfàs, one of the reasons why this town in the Marina Baixa has been chosen by ADEAC, the Environmental and Consumer Education Association, headquarters of the II International Congress: 'Sustainability , Health and Safety' in October, on the 21st, 22nd and 23rd.

 

The images capture the moment of the presentation, we see the president of Avibe, Débora Carretero, the mayor of l'Alfàs del Pi, Vicente Arques, the councilor of the Presidency Mayte García, the councilor of Tourism, Luis Morant and the councilor of the Party Popular César Martínez.

 

The City Council of l'Alfàs del Pi has had a collaboration agreement with Avibe for years, which contemplates different actions to promote the destination, and one of them is the preparation and dissemination of the video presented at the International Tourism Fair, in addition to others activities to be carried out throughout the year, focused on training and advising entrepreneurs, for innovation as a means to boost the potential of local companies.

 

Founded in 1979, Avibe works to strengthen the association and create alliances with the main tourist municipalities of the Marina Baixa. It has positioned itself as one of the most important travel agency associations in the Valencian Community. Currently, the agencies that are part of AVIBE represent 88% of the national and foreign tour operators on the Costa Blanca and, although their main function is that of Receptive Agency, a good part of their associates also operate as Issuing and Wholesale Agency.

L'Alfàs has been distinguished by the Generalitat as a 'Tourist Municipality' of the Valencian Community

 

L'Alfàs del Pi faces the beginning of the year with good prospects, since it is among the 39 municipalities recognized by the Department of Innovation, Industry, Commerce and Tourism with the Tourist Municipality certification, a distinction that allows said population to opt for extraordinary financing, among other advantages.

 

By province, 11 tourist municipalities belong to the province of Alicante, 15 to the province of Castellón and 13 to the province of Valencia.

 

In the case of l'Alfàs, the Generalitat grants the category of relevant tourist municipality of the Valencian Community, a new quality certificate, which, as recalled by the Councilor for Tourism Luis Morant, “comes to recognise the good work carried out by the Local Government in its positioning as a healthy and smart city model, betting on accessibility, sustainability, data processing and excellence. A distinction that allows access to new subsidies,” explains the mayor, “and will result in an improvement in services.”

 

The Generalitat, through the Department of Innovation, Industry, Commerce and Tourism, has processed a total of 39 'Tourist Municipality' recognitions in the Valencian Community during the year 2023. A distinction that allows, among other benefits, to opt for extraordinary financing from Turisme Comunitat Valenciana to alleviate the financing deficiency that these town councils have.

 

These are municipalities that meet the criteria and obligations established in the Statute of the Tourist Municipality, regulated by decree 5/2020 regulating the Statute and modified by Decree 203/2021 of December 17.

By province, 11 municipalities in the province of Alicante have obtained this new distinction throughout 2023, a total of 15 belong to the province of Castellón and in the province of Valencia 13 municipalities have been recognised.

 

These 39 towns join the registry of Tourist Municipality of the Valencian Community, which currently has 62 destinations with the 'Tourist Municipality' distinction, in accordance with the new regulations mentioned above.

 

It is worth remembering that destinations that prove compliance with specific requirements in terms of tourist population, tourist accommodation places, tourist resources and importance of tourism in the local economy can be recognized with the status of 'Tourist Municipality'.

 

These requirements are different depending on the category in which the municipality requests to be recognised, and these are: Tourist Municipality of Excellence, Tourist Municipality of Relevance and Tourist Municipality of Singularity.

This Sunday celebrate New Year's Eve in l'Alfàs with the Mayorales del Cristo

 

The mayors of the Jubilee and the Holy Christ of Good Success Festivals are already finalizing details for the Great New Year's Eve Gala that they are organizing this Sunday in the municipal tent, which will be preceded by the ringing of the bells in the Plaza Mayor, with the lucky grapes , the cava and the party favours.

 

Tickets, as recalled by the festival commission, are on sale at El Cafenet de Laura, Séptimo Arte, Cafetería Royal, Kasbrane, El Raspalló, El Ventorrillo, Ca Pepi, Com a casa, Cafetería Albéniz, Peluquería Bonoso and through the Festival Commission, whose Instagram profile is @majorals2024.lalfas. If purchased in advance, they cost 10 euros, with a drink. At the box office, the ticket price will be 15 euros, also with a drink.

 

The New Year's Eve celebration will begin tomorrow, Sunday , December 31, at 11:30 p.m. in the Plaza Mayor, to experience the New Year's Eve chimes live with the lucky grapes, cava and party favors, and then the party It will move to the municipal tent, where the Great New Year's Eve Gala will be celebrated , with music , a good atmosphere and surprises. There will be bar service at popular prices.

 

A very special night is being prepared by Majorals Santíssim Crist del Bon Encert 2024. A dozen people join the commission , who come to office eager to work for the holidays and full of enthusiasm. Marcela Talero presides over the group and is accompanied on this adventure by Ana Arroyo, Marisa Frasés, Cristina Navarro, Daniel Gómez, Javier Resina, Mari Pérez, Dana Tenza, Andrea Prieto, Dolores Pastor and José Juan Jiménez.

 

T he Councilor for Festivals and Traditions, Sandra Gómez, has thanked the mayorales of 2024 for their desire and enthusiasm and has appealed for the collaboration of all alfasinos and alfasinas so that next Sunday the municipal tent is filled with people and they participate in the great end of year party organized by the commission. The objective is to raise funds so that the next major festivals of l'Alfàs look their best.

Registration opens tomorrow for the first San Silvestre de l'Alfàs del Pi

 

On December 30, the first San Silvestre de l'Alfàs del Pi will be held, a popular race organised by Majorals del Santíssim Crist del Bon Encert 2024, in collaboration with the Alfasino town council. Sport and party come together in this 4-kilometer distance race, starting and finishing from the municipal athletics track.

 

The registration period opens tomorrow, Wednesday. People who are interested in participating should go to the Pau Gasol Pavilion on December 27, 28 and 29, from 5 to 8 p.m. For adults, a fee of 5 euros has been established , which gives the right to a drink and a sandwich after the competition. Children's registration will be free.

 

The first San Silvestre de l'Alfàs will be held on Saturday, December 30, at 11 a.m. Both the start and the finish line in the adult category will take place from the athletics track. The route, 4 kilometers long, will pass through the vicinity of the municipal sports centre.

 

There will also be children's races, so that the San Silvestre de l'Alfàs is an initiative that can be enjoyed with the family. In addition, thanks to the collaboration of Alfàs Fitness Club, a free Zumba class has been scheduled, which will take place from 12 to 1 p.m.

 

The mayorales will install a bar where food and drinks will be served at popular prices. Sandwiches, waffles, popcorn... and, as the main dish of the day, broth with balls.

There will be trophies for the top 15 finishers in the adult category and medals for all child participants. In addition, prizes will be awarded for the best individual and group costumes.

An initiative that combines celebration and sport, allowing citizens to enjoy the last race of 2023 in l'Alfàs del Pi with their families.

 

From the City Council of l'Alfàs del Pi and from Majorals del Santíssim Crist del Bon Encert 2024, all citizens are encouraged to participate in this first San Silvestre de l'Alfàs, a popular race that is configured as a family party.

The British school Sierra Bernia School de l'Alfàs donates a batch of basic products to the Red Cross

 

 

The British private school Sierra Bernia School de l'Alfàs has donated a batch of basic products to the Red Cross, material selflessly contributed by students and teachers, in order to collaborate with the NGO, a gesture that is repeated every year around this time .

 

The private British school Sierra Bernia School de l'Alfàs del Pi, founded in 1973, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. With 220 students of all nationalities, preferably Spanish, English, Norwegian, Swedish, Ukrainian, Chinese, German and French, the school The private Sierra Bernia School in l'Alfàs has offered British education for ages 3 to 18 since its establishment, at the initiative of a group of parents, in a chalet behind the Estrada with about 15 boys and girls. Soon the space was insufficient and it was in 1977 when Duncan Allan took over the management and the center took a leap forward, establishing itself on the outskirts of the municipality, where it is currently located, and positioning itself as the most established British school on the entire Costa Blanca.

The Anglican Church organises a carol concert on the beach of l'Albir

 

 

The British community living in l'Alfàs, specifically members of the Anglican Church, Angelican Chaplaincy Costa Blanca, have organized a carol concert on the Paseo de las Estrellas on Racó de l'Albir beach, contrasting the sunny and spring morning with traditional Christmas carols and choral music during Advent.

One more detail that denotes the cosmopolitan and multicultural character of this town in the Marina Baixa where 52% of the people registered are residents from practically all corners of the world, who have chosen this quiet coastal town as their second residence.

New donation from the British association Giving4Giving to the Social Volunteering of l'Alfàs del Pi

 

The British association Givin4Giving, with operations in different locations in the Marina Baixa, has made a new donation of 1,000 euros to the Social Volunteering of l'Alfàs, with the aim of helping families with fewer resources in the municipality.

 

The presentation ceremony included Gary Bufrr, president of Giving4Giving; Martine Mertens, Councilor for Residents of the Alfàs del Pi City Council; Patrick de Meirsman, councilor for Relations with Residents' Associations and Clubs; Antonio Viso, president of Social Volunteering, and Joanna Wilson, treasurer of the association.

 

The City Council appreciates the generosity and commitment of the Givin4Giving association, an organsation that has offices in La Nucía, Altea, La Vila Joiosa and l'Alfàs del Pi. They raise money by selling donated furniture, clothing and other objects, which they then donate to different associations, especially the fight against cancer.

 

Throughout its history, this organisation has donated more than 20 0,000 euros to different associations in the region. Anyone can collaborate by donating household goods, clothing or decorative objects, which are on sale at their different locations. All money raised goes to social purposes.

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Call for participation this Sunday in the XVI International Day of l'Alfàs del Pi

 

L'Alfàs del Pi is preparing to experience one of its most multicultural festivals: the International Day, which this year celebrates its sixteenth edition. This is an event that will bring together more than fifty associations of different nationalities and will feature more than 40 live performances, including music, singing, dance and popular dances.

 

The main objective of the International Day of l'Alfàs is to promote coexistence and integration of people of different nationalities, while highlighting the richness of multiculturalism, one of the great strengths of the municipality, remember from the Residents area International councilor Martine Mertens and councilor Patrick de Meirsman, who call for participation.

 

The International Day will be celebrated this Sunday, October 22, from 10:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on the esplanade of the House of Culture. It is a true festival, in which more than fifty associations based in the region have been involved, once again, in preparing the programming. Lots of music, lots of gastronomy and lots of art spread across the stands of the different participating countries, which will offer tastings of typical dishes and products from their land, live performances, as well as games and workshops for children.

 

Venezuela, Colombia, Nepal, Romania, India, Ukraine, Paraguay, France, Dominican Republic, Syria, Algeria, Morocco, Norway, Ivory Coast, United Kingdom, Peru, Bulgaria, Bolivia, Ecuador, Argentina, Romania, Bulgaria, Uruguay, Nicaragua, Germany, Cuba, Brazil, Moldova, Colombia, Vietnam, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain…. The list of countries represented is long thanks to the participation of more than fifty associations and groups, which are dedicated to the organization of International Alfa Day.

 

The main objective of International Day of l'Alfàs is to promote coexistence and integration of residents of different nationalities. This is a pioneering festive and cultural initiative in the Marina Baixa, launched in 2007 by the Alfasino town council, in collaboration with associations and groups of foreign residents, to commemorate one of the great strengths of the municipality: multiculturalism, since in l'Alfàs del Pi people of almost a hundred different nationalities live together, with more than 50% of the population of foreign origin.

 

A day for greater knowledge and rapprochement, which aims to promote coexistence and integration of people of different nationalities. And it is precisely associations and groups who design the program of activities in collaboration with the Alfàs City Council.

 

Hence, on this day, the focus is on associations and groups, which since the first edition have played a fundamental role, sharing their customs and roots in an enriching exchange.

L'Alfàs obtains the Green Flag of Ecoglass from the Valencian Community

 

L'Alfàs del Pi wins the competition for sustainability, held this summer in the IV edition of the #GreenFlagsMovement initiative, launched by Ecovidrio, and wins one of the two Green Flags up for grabs throughout the Valencian Community .

 

The flag presentation ceremony will take place on October 26 in Madrid, at the hands of the Deputy Director General of Tourism Development and Sustainability, Ana Muñoz. The Councilor for Tourism, Luis Morant, has stated that he is very satisfied to be able to obtain this new recognition for the policies promoted by the City Council and has thanked the hospitality sector, and citizens in general, for their participation and response.

 

L'Alfás del Pi has collected up to 230,850 kilos of glass in the months of June, July and August, which represents an increase of 3.9% compared to the same period in 2022. Thanks to the recycling of these glass containers, it has achieved an environmental benefit equivalent to the CO2 processed by 181 trees over 100 years. The other town that won the Green Flag in the Valencian Community was Finestrat.

 

Remember that in this IV #GreenFlagsMovement competition, more than 140 town councils and 15,000 hospitality establishments from five autonomous communities have participated . A campaign whose objective is to reward the efforts of local hospitality and the activism of coastal municipalities for sustainability during the summer, especially with regard to the correct management of their waste.

 

The Green Flags Movement contemplates actions to respond to the notable increase in the generation of glass packaging waste in coastal areas caused by summer tourism. In summer, a third of the glass containers put into circulation are consumed and close to 50% of the waste from single-use glass containers put on the market is generated by the hospitality sector, so its implication  is key to generating a real transition towards a more circular and decarbonized model.

The Faro de l'Albir Interpretation Centre registers more than 135,000 visits until the month of August

 

L'Alfàs del Pi chosen every weekend as one of the most attractive tourist destinations in the entire province of Alicante, for its natural and cultural heritage offer, with the lighthouse and the Museum of the Roman Villa of l'Albir as two of their main complaints.

 

The natural and cultural heritage offer of l'Alfàs del Pi is consolidated as one of the great tourist attractions of the province of Alicante. This is clear from the 135,036 visitors counted, from the beginning of the year until the end of August, on the way to the lighthouse, one of the routes in the Serra Gelada Natural Park that registers the most influx of public due to its accessibility and having the the only cultural lighthouse in the entire Valencian Community. "By not having an automated control system, the list of visitors on the red route of the natural park is only developed while there is staff at the information point, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., so the real number of visitors is much higher." greater”, has clarified the Councilor for Tourism, Luis Morant.

 

The Faro de l'Albir Interpretation Centre opened its doors in October 2011, becoming the first cultural lighthouse in the Valencian Community, where not only photographic exhibitions are held that reflect what the life of the ancient keepers was like, when the lighthouse was inhabited, and the importance of the flora and fauna of the natural park is described, but talks and concerts are held sporadically. In its first year of operation it received 63,493 visits, and eleven years later, in 2022 it registered a total of 185,003 visitors. “It is evident that our tourism promotion policies, based on the recovery, conservation and dissemination of our natural and cultural heritage, are on the right track,” said the Councilor for the Environment and Tourism of the Alfàs del Pi City Council, Luis Morant. Along these lines, it must be taken into account that a few meters from the lighthouse, it opened its doors in 2011, a pioneer in the application of 3D technology on open-air sites, which offers the visitor the possibility of virtually viewing the entire hot springs thanks to to an iPad application that shows the original architecture on the archaeological remains and offers a tour to understand the functioning of each of the rooms of the baths. In addition to having virtual reality glasses, also pioneers, with which to travel in time. In 2016, thanks to an archeology employment workshop, the museum's visitable area was expanded with the extension of the walkway to one of the main buildings of the town, a fairly large apse-shaped room called oecus.

 

"The Government team is committed to continuing to support the recovery and conservation of the cultural and heritage assets of l'Alfàs, in order to enhance them and turn them into tourist attractions for the municipality," the councilor reiterated. Tourism head Luis Morant. A political strategy of the socialist Government team that has allowed the rehabilitation of emblematic buildings and spaces such as the Albir Lighthouse, the Escoles Velles, the Mànec Molí, the Carabineros Barracks, the Roman Villa of l'Albir, the quarry of Serra Gelada or the Los Carrascos park, converted into a Landscape and Environmental Interpretation Center linked to the Natural Park.

 

The route to the Albir lighthouse among the most attractive tourist destinations in the Valencian Community

 

The Albir lighthouse is the first cultural lighthouse in the entire Valencian Community. The Faro de l'Albir Interpretation Centre, a cultural facility that the Alfàs del Pi City Council, in collaboration with the Serra Gelada Natural Park, launched in October 2011. A unique historical building built in 1863 with the objective of marking the northern end of the Serra Gelada, an area known as les Penyes de l'Albir. From then until today the lighthouse has illuminated our coast continuously, since not even during the Civil War did the lantern stop working. The building was inhabited by two lighthouse keepers until the sixties, when new technical systems made the constant presence of a technician in the lighthouse unnecessary. From that moment on, The lack of maintenance led to a constant degradation of the structure, with the roofs collapsed and the façade greatly altered by repeated acts of vandalism. Between April and July 2011, the Alfàs del Pi City Council rehabilitated the lighthouse building with the aim of preserving this important element of our historical heritage and converting it into an exhibition center where the multiple cultural and environmental values ​​of the city are shown to the public. the Serra Gelada. The Serra Gelada is a mountainous elevation that separates the bays of Benidorm and Altea. It is a unique space where culture and nature have coexisted for centuries to create one of the most spectacular landscapes in the Valencian Community. The numerous and important environmental values ​​it has have led to its protection as a natural area in 2005 by the Generalitat Valenciana. The mountain range and its coastal environment are included in the Serra Gelada Natural Park, one of the most unique in the Valencian Community as it is the first maritime-terrestrial park in this community.

 

The new 'Consumption Bonus' campaign begins on Monday in l'Alfàs del Pi to promote purchases in local businesses

 

From Monday, September 4, the Alfàs del Pi City Council begins the new 'Consumption Bonus' campaign, which will allow more than half a million euros to be injected into the municipality's businesses in just one month . The Councilor for Commerce and Consumer Affairs, José Plaza, explained that the subsidy from the Alicante Provincial Council amounts to 260,415 euros on this occasion, so, “with the formula of acquiring 50% of the bonus, the figure that is injects into the local commerce of l'Alfàs, reaching a total of 520,830 euros.”

 

"A campaign that we launched in September, coinciding with the start of the school year, as it is a date that involves a significant outlay for families, with the purchase of books, school supplies, clothing... In short, a time of significant expenses and, With this campaign, what we want is that these purchases are made in the shops of the municipality, establishments where they will find an offer of the highest quality, personalized treatment and excellent service”, declared José Plaza .

 

This is a campaign promoted by the City Council of l'Alfàs del Pi with the aim of promoting consumption in the local business sector, managed by the Federation of Commerce of Small and Medium Enterprises of the Province of Alicante, FACPYME.

 

This is the third 'Consumption Bonus' campaign launched by the Alfàs del Pi City Council, aimed at promoting purchases in local businesses

Deadline to purchase and redeem bonuses

The vouchers can be purchased and exchanged from September 4 to 30. The purchase is made through the website www.alfasbonosconsumo.es . There are vouchers of 10, 20, 50 and 100 euros and the consumer, when purchasing them, only pays half of their value. These vouchers can be redeemed, either in different stores, or in the same purchase.

 

In order to purchase the bonds, they must be registered in l'Alfàs del Pi on August 1, 2023. The initiative is aimed at residents of the municipality over 18 years of age or who will reach this age during the current year. Each consumer can purchase a maximum of vouchers worth 150 euros, of which they will pay half of the cost as 50% is subsidized. The deadline to purchase and exchange the bonds opens next Monday and will be active until September 30.

 

To purchase the voucher it will be necessary to be in possession of a bank card and the National Identity Document, DNI. The beneficiary will receive the voucher in digital format at their email address, which they can print. You can also redeem them in stores through the BuyBono application, downloadable from PlayStore and AppleStore. At the time of payment, buyers must identify themselves with their DNI. Bonuses not used when the campaign ends will not be refunded.

 

 

Adhesion of companies to the campaign

The vouchers can only be exchanged at municipal establishments participating in the campaign. This initiative is aimed at all businesses, hospitality and service establishments that carry out their activity in l'Alfàs del Pi.

 

The membership process is carried out free of charge and electronically through the website www.alfasbonosconsumo.es . You must fill out a form and present the updated census registration certificate at the Tax Agency, bank account certificate, image of the business and DNI or Company CIF.

 

For businesses that have already participated in previous campaigns, the process is simplified, since they can re-adhere through the website www.facpyme.com/readhesion by presenting only the updated census registration certificate at the Tax Agency.

 

To redeem the vouchers, businesses must have a mobile device with an Internet connection and the BuyBono application.

 

Point of sale of bonds

The City Council of l'Alfàs del Pi will set up a public service point on Wednesday, September 6, for the purchase of the consumer voucher. It will be at the House of Culture, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. A measure adopted to help those people who do not have Internet access, affected by the digital divide, over 65 years of age or who may have difficulties in electronically processing the purchase of consumer bonds. This was highlighted by the Councilor for Commerce and Consumer Affairs, José Plaza.

 

“ As this is a campaign that is managed online, there may be people unfamiliar with the Internet and new technologies who have problems when it comes to getting their bonuses, and it is for that specific population sector that a check-in point is enabled. attention and face-to-face sales at the House of Culture,” explained José Plaza. An in-person service point will also be set up in the Albir area, the date of which will be announced shortly.

 

As consumer vouchers are purchased on an online platform, people who go to the in-person point must bring their DNI, National Identity Document, and their bank card to be able to carry out the procedures.

 

All information about the consumption bonus is available on the website www.alfasbonosconsumo.es .

 

Albir beach has an accessible point

 

More than 1,000 users have used the services of the Albir Beach Library since it opened to the public last June, coinciding with the start of the bathing season.

 

In the last 15 days of June alone, a total of 213 people used the services of the beach library. In the month of July there were a total of 450 users of the beach library and so far in August a total of 386 people have passed through the municipal reading area of ​​the beach. By nationality, users come from countries such as Great Britain: 37 .Belgium: 10 . France: 61. The Netherlands: 30. Eastern Europe: 47. Africa: 3. Germany: 56. Portugal: 14. Italy: 15. Sweden: 7. Norway: 72 USA: 14. South America: 9. Other nationalities: 60 users

 

As for Spanish users, they come from: Madrid: 131. Castilla y León: 32. Basque Country: 33. Asturias: 15. Castilla La Mancha: 20 Navarra: 10. Galicia: 25. Valencia: 69. Catalonia: 23. and Benidorm: 324 users.

 

The l'Albir beach library offers a comfortable and wide space for reading in different languages, and allows you to consult the national and international press online, as well as being able to access magazines and books in a dozen languages, from Dutch to German, Russian, French, Norwegian, English, Italian or Spanish. The beach library also has a catalog of children's and youth literature with fifty novels, comics and well-known manga titles. In the beach library there are also laptops, free Wi-Fi and a selection of traditional board games. The opening hours are, from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

 

 

This Sunday celebrate New Year's Eve in l'Alfàs with the Mayorales del Cristo

 

The mayors of the Jubilee and the Holy Christ of Good Success Festivals are already finalizing details for the Great New Year's Eve Gala that they are organizing this Sunday in the municipal tent, which will be preceded by the ringing of the bells in the Plaza Mayor, with the lucky grapes , the cava and the party favours.

 

Tickets, as recalled by the festival commission, are on sale at El Cafenet de Laura, Séptimo Arte, Cafetería Royal, Kasbrane, El Raspalló, El Ventorrillo, Ca Pepi, Com a casa, Cafetería Albéniz, Peluquería Bonoso and through the Festival Commission, whose Instagram profile is @majorals2024.lalfas. If purchased in advance, they cost 10 euros, with a drink. At the box office, the ticket price will be 15 euros, also with a drink.

 

The New Year's Eve celebration will begin tomorrow, Sunday , December 31, at 11:30 p.m. in the Plaza Mayor, to experience the New Year's Eve chimes live with the lucky grapes, cava and party favors, and then the party It will move to the municipal tent, where the Great New Year's Eve Gala will be celebrated , with music , a good atmosphere and surprises. There will be bar service at popular prices.

 

A very special night is being prepared by Majorals Santíssim Crist del Bon Encert 2024. A dozen people join the commission , who come to office eager to work for the holidays and full of enthusiasm. Marcela Talero presides over the group and is accompanied on this adventure by Ana Arroyo, Marisa Frasés, Cristina Navarro, Daniel Gómez, Javier Resina, Mari Pérez, Dana Tenza, Andrea Prieto, Dolores Pastor and José Juan Jiménez.

 

T he Councilor for Festivals and Traditions, Sandra Gómez, has thanked the mayorales of 2024 for their desire and enthusiasm and has appealed for the collaboration of all alfasinos and alfasinas so that next Sunday the municipal tent is filled with people and they participate in the great end of year party organized by the commission. The objective is to raise funds so that the next major festivals of l'Alfàs look their best.

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