Best beaches in the region Keep it down

Moraira also makes the list:

“This is a beautiful cove of fine sand and calm, crystalclear waters that is ideal for family bathing as it is shallow and has no steep slopes.”

RESIDENTS and visitors to Calpe can breathe easy now that their summer holidays will not be disturbed by loud noises from construction work.

A new municipal ordinance came into effect on July 1 banning all noisy building work and use of heavy machinery in residential areas in August and establishing time limitations this month in order to reconcile construction activity with the right to rest.

In July all construction work likely to produce noise, whether public or private, must be carried out between 9am and 2pm and then again from 5pm to 8pm.

Exceptions shall be made for urgent works or those in the public interest, carried out for reasons of necessity or danger.

It will be completely prohibited between August 1 and 31 except smaller types of building or repair work that do not cause noise or disturbance to residents.

In addition, “On the promenade that surrounds it there are many beach bars where you can end a wonderful morning of sun and beach with a bite to eat.”

Hitting the catwalk

A COLLECTION of bikinis designed in Pedreguer were the star of the show at this year’s Mediterranean Fashion Beach (MFB) that took place at the Óscar Esplá amphitheatre in Benidorm.

Resident designer Alessandra Raga presented her collection Garota de Ipanema (Girl from Ipanema) named after the famous song that popularised the Rio de Janeiro beach.

She also dedicates the title of the collection to her sister Luciana Fontenelle, who was named Garota de Imanema in 1985.

The spectacular creations are elegant, in carioca tones and green prints on exclusive fabrics, designed in Pedreguer but manufactured in Brazil and sold all over the world.

Needless to say, the aforementioned song was played during the catwalk presentation of the male and female swimwear in Benidorm, with Mayor Antonio Pérez present in the audience.

John Ensor

EUROPE’S largest gold reserves are located in northern Spain, but it appears that no one dares to touch it.

Gold has played an important role in history and to this day still exerts a strong influence on currencies around the world.

Spain has the largest untapped gold reserves in Europe, located in Tapia de Casariego in Asturias, northern Spain, wrote a news source on Saturday, July 8.

It is estimated that under the Salave lagoons, there could be 30 tonnes of gold, a huge amount that would represent 10 per cent of the gold re ­