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Best Coastal Destination
ROQUETAS DE MAR has proudly received the award for Best Coastal Destination at the 12th La Razon Tourism Awards.
This is an award that recognises “the work and effort of the town council and represents so much for the wellbeing and prosperity of Spain.”
The award was collected, on behalf of the mayor, Gabriel Amat, by the councillor for Tourism and Beaches,
Amalia Lopez.
During her speech, Amalia Lopez highlighted the importance of sun and beach tourism in Roquetas de Mar.
She pointed out that: “Roquetas de Mar has been working for many years to deseasonalise tourism.
“The municipality meets all the conditions for receiving visitors all year round: the climate, the gastronomy, the cultural and sports activities and, of course, its beaches.”
The councillor added: “The beaches of Roquetas de Mar have obtained all the awards that certify their quality and have services that are not found on other beaches in Andalucia, such as ostomy bagfriendly toilets.”
Port figures
SINCE the beginning of Operation Crossing the Strait (OPE) in the Port of Almeria, up until Wednesday, July 12, 92,290 passengers have departed from the Almeria dock to North Africa. This number is up 6 per cent more than on the same date last year.
As for vehicles, 21,115 have boarded the ferries, which is 12 per cent more compared to the same period last year.
Rosario Soto, President of the Port Authority of Almeria, confirmed: “There will now be a period of hard work in the Port of Almeria which is very well coordinated by the government’s Operations Department and the Port Authority Management.
“I would also like to congratulate the Port Police, who are doing an excellent job to provide the best service to passengers,” she added.
