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Business confidence
BUSINESS confidence expectations for the third quarter of 2023 are optimistic.
The Institute of Statistics and Cartography of Andalucia (IECA) has just published the Andalucian Business Confidence Indicators for the third quarter of 2023.
The results indicate an increase in business confidence of 2.9 per cent compared to the second quarter of the year, reaching 137.46 points, compared to 133.57 in the second quarter.
The difference between favourable and unfavourable opinions is 5.9 points, which improves the expectations expressed in the previous quarter, going from 2.0 to 5.9 points.
For the third quarter of 2023, 22.6 per cent of establishments in Andalucia are optimistic about the progress of their business.
THE HuercalOvera Greenway, Via Verde, is a stunning and interesting path that runs along the old path of the Almanzora Railway (which is no longer in use) between the towns of Almajalejo and Las Norias.
On foot, on horseback or by bicycle, the Vía Verde offers a 17kilometre path equipped with rest areas, information panels, parking for bicycles and viewpoints to enjoy the beautiful natural environment and views.
Everything that the Via Verde has to offer has led to a renewal of the SICTED badge which accredits tourist quality.
SICTED is a project to improve the quality of tourist destinations promoted by the Secretary of State for Tourism (SETUR). The SICTED badge is granted to tourist services that have proven compliance with the established requirements. It is a recognition of the effort and commitment to quality and continuous improvement while distinguishing the tourist service from the competition.
A SICTED badge lasts for two years, although it is subject to an annual followup evaluation.
A few months ago through the project Conditioning Works of the Nature Trail, the construction of a pedestrian walkway over the A7 motorway was approved. Through this approval, the