Increase in tourist accommodation: municipalities suspend licences
Increase in tourist accommodation: municipalities suspend licences Increase in tourist accommodation: municipalities suspend licences In several municipalities of the Marina Baixa and Marina Alta, the number of tourist accommodations is steadily increasing, forcing the municipal authorities to take action. Calp, Altea, Polop and La Vila Joiosa have already reacted or are planning measures to regulate the situation and minimise the [...]
Calpe - Possible limitation of tourist accommodation is being reviewed
Calpe - Possible limitation of tourist accommodation to be reviewed Calpe town council has now decided to investigate the regulation of this sector in view of the sharp increase in tourist accommodation. Over 1,000 new holiday homes have been registered in the space of a year and a half, bringing the total number to 5,365. This corresponds to around a fifth of the city's total housing stock. [...]
Refurbishment of pedestrian access to El Torres beach in La Vila Joiosa begins
Refurbishment of the pedestrian accesses to El Torres beach in La Vila Joiosa La Vila Joiosa Town Council has started the refurbishment of the pedestrian accesses from the seafront promenade to El Torres beach. The project, which will take over a month to complete, will involve removing the existing structures on the beach and carrying out extensive repairs to the affected access points. [...]
European elections: PP maintains dominance in Alicante despite the rise of the far right
European elections: PP maintains dominance in Alicante despite rise of the far right The European elections in the Alicante region produced an exciting result. The Partido Popular (PP), led by Luis Barcala, once again won the majority in the city of Alicante. With 39.431% of the vote, the PP improved on its result compared to […]
New taxiway for Alicante-Elche airport put out to tender
New taxiway for Alicante-Elche airport put out to tender Aena has put out to tender a new taxiway for Alicante-Elche airport in preparation for the planned expansion. The work, which is expected to cost 17.5 million euros, will speed up aircraft traffic from the car parks to the runway and increase the airport's efficiency. The construction period is 27 months in order not to disrupt [...]
Qualitur flag 2024 for 90 beaches in the province of Alicante
Qualitur Flag 2024 for 90 beaches in the province of Alicante This year, the province of Alicante will fly the Qualitur Flag 2024 on 90 beaches in 11 municipalities. This award, granted by Turisme Comunitat Valenciana, certifies the high quality, environmental standards and accessibility of the beaches and emphasises their excellence. The municipalities that have been awarded the Qualitur flag are: Dénia [...]
Weekly markets on the Costa Blanca
Weekly markets on the Costa Blanca The weekly markets and flea markets in the municipalities along the Costa Blanca are very popular with holidaymakers from all over the world and with locals and are among the most popular excursion destinations for the whole family. Here you can take a leisurely stroll through the markets and buy fresh fruit, vegetables and delicacies from the region [...].