Almost Full

HOTEL establishments in Valencia were close to, and sometimes even exceeded 90 per cent average occupancy in the second half of July, a percentage that is expected to be exceeded in August, according to data provided by the Valencian Community hotel association. (Hosbec).

According to Hosbec, the occupancy figures for the second half of last month reveal that "the recovery of the sector in a year in which the health crisis is already history".

The forecasts for 80 per cent in the Valencian Community were exceeded,” with averages in destinations that border and, on occasions, exceed 90 per cent,” said Hosbec on Wednesday, August 2.

Average rates for destinations such as Benidorm of €165 per night, note a rise of 7 per cent compared to last summer.

Social housing

JAVEA council has unanimously approved to transfer three plots to the regional government for the construction of 65 homes. The plots are in the Partial Plan of Pou del Moro (next to the Trenc d'Alba School).

Lucky lottery

A WOMAN in Badajoz was stunned after winning three times in one week with ONCE scratchcards. She bought a €1 card, which won her €7.50, bought another for €5 and won €500,000, after having won €1,000 the previous day.

Gold diggers

THE Valencian institue of conservation (IVACR+i) has informed Javea town hall that its technicians have completed the restoration work on the set of 53 Roman coins that were found in the Portitxol area, after a fortuitous discovery by César Alcalá and Luis Lens.

Young talent

THE dream of becoming a professional dancer is close for Áurea Gayà from Pedreguer. At just eight years old, Áurea was awarded a full scholarship to a Valencian summer school after winning a silver medal in a famed ballet competition.