Getting to know Altea

ALTEA Council is offering free guided tours of the town this summer. The Coneix Altea (Get to know Altea) outings are in English, Spanish, French and Valencian with groups of up to 25 people and open to all residents and visitors.

All excursions start at 7.30pm and take place on Friday 14, 21 and 28 and Saturday 15, 22 and 29 in July, and in August on Fridays 4, 11, 18 and 25 and Saturdays 5, 19 and 26.

In September there will be two guided visits on Friday 1 and Saturday 2. Participation is free of charge but requires prior inscription by email at touristinfo@altea.es, telephone 965 844 114 or in person at the Tourist Info office (Carrer Sant Pere, 14).

“The guided tours are a great way for visitors and residents to learn about the history and culture of Altea by visiting the most emblematic places and with explanations by experts,” declared local Tourism councillor Xelo González. For further information contact the Tourist Info office (see above).

Denmark

Allowance declined

PRINCE CHRISTIAN OF DENMARK, the future king, has decided to decline his governmentfunded royal allowance upon turning 18. He aims to prioritise his education instead. This decision reflects the Danish royal family’s ongoing efforts to modernise the monarchy. Breaking with tradition effective from October he marks a notable departure from conventional expectations.

Airport CEO

THOMAS WOLDBYE , the former CEO of Copenhagen’s Kastrup International Airport has been appointed as the new CEO of London Heathrow Airport. After 10 years in charge of Britain's busiest travel hub, John HollandKaye steps down later this year, at which point, the keys will be handed to Woldbye.