River clean-up

ALTEA Town Hall has received nearly €1 million from the European Union for the ecological restoration of the Algar riverbed.

The clean-up will begin in September and will cover 26.5 hectares of the wetland area between Sogai bridgebelow the AP-7 motorwayand the beach.

The project, drawn up by the municipal Environment department led by Jose Orozco, “aims to restore the mouth of the Algar, one of the few wetlands in the north of Alicante and the green lung of Altea, as well as being a natural area of vital importance,” said the councillor.

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VILLAJOYOSA has been awarded 11 quality distinctions this year for its beaches and the Tourist Info office.

The ‘Q’ Qualitur Tourism Quality awards were granted by the regional Tourism department last week in recognition of the quality, sustainability and accessibility of 10 of the town’s beaches and the great service offered by the tourism information point.

The beaches awarded the ‘Q’ certificate were Carrixal, l’Esparrelló, Racò del Conill, Torres, Playa Centro, La Caleta, El Xarco, Bon Nou, Paradís and Varadero.

In addition, the town’s hostelry trade also received two awards for excellence in the private sector.

THE Chicas Amigas social group gathered at Chic Gastronomic in Moraira as the sun came out and the temperature soared.

They were seated in the open in the square at the back of the restaurant and fortunately they had a nice resents 95 per cent of the total amount of the project that is aimed at reducing the risk of flooding, restoring the endemic flora and fauna and benefitting up to 3,000 resi-

Q for quality

The Qualitur flags have been awarded by the Generalitat every year since 2004 to promote the excellence of the region’s beaches and the good work carried out by local councils to ensure the best experience for residents and visitors alike.

“The extensive services offered, together with the top condition of our beaches and their sustainability contribute to promoting an excellent image of the town within the network of tourist destinations in the Valencian Community,” declared acting Villajoyosa mayor Andreu Verdú.

Chicas Amigas

new pergola to provide shade for most of the tables.

According to Jan Adams: “They seemed unfamiliar with dealing with large dents, said Sr Orozco, who added that the work will take approximately three years to complete.

The councillor added that “our proposal was one of the 34 to be selected out of 230 submitted in Spain, so we are very proud that Europe has taken notice of the ecological importance of our river.” groups and service was rather slow, but the staff were very pleasant and I’m sure they will improve with experience.

“Despite this the Chicas had a good time socialising as always. Thanks once again to Lynn, our intrepid organiser!”

THURSDAY June 21 was Fiesta night in Alcalali, with The Entertainers providing the show and Jalon Valley ARC raising funds.

In the early evening the local bars already had all their tables set up in the church/town hall square for outside dining, all the remaining spaces were filled with chairs - which were all mostly filled with half an hour to go to the performance.

With many in the audience still enjoying their food during the first set The Entertainers featured more gentle songs which they could enjoy without wanting to get up and dance.

The songs included several classics, such as Annie’s Song, Country Roads and Across the Universe, a Beatles song which has not had the acclaim it deserves. They ended the set with La Bamba as a taster of what was to come.

With the sun finally set and the lights on in the square and on stage, Alcalali square had a surreal magical feeling, which was set alight by The Entertainers

BENIDORM C ouncil has bought seven flats to reserve them for social housing.

The properties are located in the area classed as EDUSI (Sustainable and Integrated Urban Development Strategy) in the Els