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Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword, but part of everyday life – here on the Costa Blanca too. Between Dénia and Villajoyosa, it is clear how seriously the entire region now takes this issue: farmers are switching to organic farming, local authorities are investing in water recycling, solar energy and the circular economy, and more and more consumers are opting for regional products and sustainable mobility. Over the last ten years, there have been visible changes in Marina Alta and Marina Baixa. Organic farming areas are growing, energy communities are emerging, and cities are developing concrete climate plans that go beyond symbolic politics. The change is particularly tangible in the way resources – water, energy and land – are used: consciously, efficiently and with a long-term perspective. At the same time, attitudes towards consumption and tourism are changing. Whether it's weekly markets, direct marketing or sustainable accommodation, there is a growing awareness that regionality and responsibility go hand in hand. Tourism is also increasingly focusing on quality rather than quantity: environmentally certified hotels, gentle mobility and local value creation ensure that this region remains liveable not only today but also tomorrow – for everyone who lives here and for those who visit it with respect. What at first glance may seem like small steps, when taken together, add up to a movement – and show how ideas become the future. In the following pages, we accompany you on this journey: from organic farming to water and energy to mobility and modern consumption.

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Kathmandu Albir - Nepalese-Indian cuisine Costa Blanca

Ca Aleix Xàbia – Mediterranean cuisine, art and hospitality

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Ca Aleix Xàbia - Mediterranean cuisine, art & hospitality

A piece of Italy in Altea la Vella 13

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Italian restaurant in Altea la Vella - Il Giardino

Beniasia – Asian, but completely different 1

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Restaurant Beniasia in Benitaxell - Asian, but with a difference

Oceana Club: sea view meets explosion of flavour

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Oceana Club Benissa - sea view meets explosion of flavour

Maxim in Moraira: Three courses, tailored to your taste 6

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Maxim in Moraira - Three courses, just the way you like it

Mena, Dénia - Where you eat the sea

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Mena in Dénia - Where you eat the sea

Skybars on the Costa Blanca – heavenly views at lofty heights 2

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Skybars on the Costa Blanca - heavenly views

Venta del Collao: Simply good food – no frills 4

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Venta del Collao: Simply good food - no frills

It doesn't always have to be meat: vegetarian cuisine in Luleå 1

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Not always meat - vegetarian cuisine at Luleå Beniarbeig

De Lab Beach Lounge: Fine dining with a sea view 30

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De Lab Beach Lounge Albir - Culinary delights with a sea view

Oustau de Altea: The art of combining enjoyment and cinema 24

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Oustau de Altea - The art of combining pleasure and cinema

Gourmet experience at Bodega Masos near Guadalest 9

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Gourmet experience at the Bodega Masos near Guadalest

Selected Michelin-starred restaurants in the region

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Selected Michelin-starred restaurants in the region - culinary excellence

Michelin-starred cuisine: culinary excellence on the Costa Blanca 2

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Star cuisine - Culinary excellence on the Costa Blanca

El Rey in Altea: Mexican flair

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El Rey in Altea: Mexican flair

Benidorm's Tapas Alley

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The tapas alley in Benidorm - delicious „snacks“

Wanderlust brunch in Albir

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Restaurant tip: Wanderlust in Albir

costablanca lifestyle tapas benidorm 9

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The tapas alley in Benidorm's old town: a culinary experience