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90% Full
IN great news for the tourism sector Alicante has confirmed that it filled up for Easter with 90 per cent occupancy in hotels and apartments.
The Head of the Alicante City & Beach Tourist Board, Mari Carmen Sanchez, described the figures as “very positive.”
“You only have to take a walk around the city to see the atmosphere that accom panies an Easter week which has now been declared of National Tourist Interest.”
In addition, she pointed out that “the good weather also has an influence on bookings.”
Sanchez also added that: “A good Easter week makes us optimistic for next summer, despite the situation of inflation and loss of purchasing power.”
A total budget of €310,000 has been set aside for the scheme aimed at encouraging and promoting local sport. The grants are open to all nonprofitmaking sporting entities that meet a series of criteria and are officially based in Villajoyosa.
For further information and to check the application requirements visit the sports section of the town hall website villajoyosa.com or telephone the Sports department on 966 508 460.
Nonagram 69
UNFORTUNATELY there was a small error in the Nonagram puzzle in Edition 1969 where the wrong letter was shown in the text and the centre of the puzzle. The correct letter should have been D. Apologies to all those who struggled to find the correct solution.
New bins
BENIDORM Council has in‐creased the capacity for se‐lective refuse collection in Avenida Beniardá with a new group of underground recycling containers. The new glass, plastic and paper bins have a total capacity for 3,700 litres.
Memorial bench
MEMORIAL benches are be‐coming increasingly popular in Javea. The first was in‐stalled at the high part of the Cabo la Nao in memory of a British resident who passed away, with the latest plaque found on a bench on Primer Muntanyar promenade.
Benissa bikes
BENISSA Town Hall has re‐vealed plans to install four bi‐cycle repair posts and 10 parking sites for bikes. The aim is to promote cycling as a source of health and well‐being, sustainable mobility and greenhouse gas emis‐sion reduction, while encour‐aging natural tourism.
Lorry crash
A LORRY crashed and over‐turned on the AP7 near Benissa last Wednesday causing a tailback several kilometres long. The Guardia Civil was forced to close the road, with all traffic towards Valencia diverted to Altea.
Survival course
ALTEA Youth department has launched a ‘survival cooking’ course for young people, offering quick and easy recipes such as pasta dishes and potato omelette. The course is free, aimed at residents 16 to 30, from 6pm to 8pm at Aula de Cuina.
