La Vuelta returns

attractions of the Costa Blanca, the sea and the mountains.

“La Vuelta has a very significant link with the province and with the Alicante provincial council. Here we love this sport and we are aware of the importance of this event as a means of promoting our land, since it allows us to bring our tourist attractions closer to millions of people around the world”, stated Toni Pérez, who also highlighted, the backbone of this event, "which covers, on each occasion, different municipalities and regions, uniting our towns in a very significant way."

The Esplanade de Cervantes in Denia, the commercial and hotel artery of the city located on the seafront, will be the starting point of this 165­kilometre stage that will culminate in one of the most emblematic enclaves of the province, the Xorret de Catí, in Castalla. The Xorret is a demanding mountain pass that has become a classic of the Spanish race, due to the beauty of its surroundings and the hardness of its ascent, which in parts exceed 20 per cent.

THE department of the environment for Calpe has launched three environmental surveillance patrols, each with a specialised focus on education and environmental protection in different areas.

The first group will focus on the Sierra de Olta, emphasising fire prevention and camper van control. They will also be in charge of promoting awareness about the risk of forest fires among visitors, in an attempt to keep the rich biodiversity of the Sierra protected.

The second patrol will be assigned to beaches, carrying out surveillance. These envi­