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The Sports Council offers free activities during the summer at the beach in the center of Vila Joiosa

All residents can practice aquagym and pilates in the Basseta de l'Oli area from July 1 to August 30.

"Active Summer" starts next Monday, the program of free sports activities offered by the Sports Council this summer in the area of Basseta de l'Oli, on the central beach of Vila Joiosa.

All those interested can attend aquagym and pilates sessions without prior registration. The sessions will be taught from July 1 to 23 and from August 1 to 30.

Aquagym classes will be offered on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9.45am and pilates classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.45pm.

The Councilor for Sports, Peyo Lloret, points out that "with this program of sports activities we want to take advantage of the summer to encourage a healthy lifestyle and encourage residents and tourists who practice sports by the sea and in the sea since we have a sandy beach suitable for this type of practice".

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