Choppy waters

Beachgoers claim dolphins are disappearing as reckless jet skiers take over the seas

ALICANTE residents are urging local authorities to crack down on rogue jet skiers with beachgoers reporting multiple incidents, even witnessing one rider zip through the shallow waters and crash on the sand.

British expatriate Peter Brown, who lives in

By Anthony Piovesan

Calpe, between Javea and Benidorm, said he’s visited the Costa Blanca beach town for the past 30 years and always looked forward to seeing dolphins. Instead, the 73-year-old from Brighton said the

Bit of peace

VALENCIA’S Fallas festival in February and March might get a firecracker ‘quiet zone’ to offer some respite for both humans and their pets.

Mayor Joan Ribo has indicated he will look at introducing a time slot when firecrackers cannot be set off.

The Fallas start on February 26 culminating in Fallas week between March 14 and 19.

On a visit to the El Grao district of the city, Ribo was asked for his reaction to a petition calling for two hours a day from 2.30pm when firecrackers are not set off. Ribo said he was willing to look at any proposals.

“We live in a city where pyrotechnics are a fundamental element of culture but we are going to try to combine that with what people are asking for,” the mayor said.