THE Red Cross have once again been awarded the contract to monitor Javea’s beaches this summer after a decision over the matter was made last week by the town council. The service will include first aid and general surveillance as well as lifeguard duties. This commences on weekends only from 1 June on the Arenal and 15 June at Cala de la Granadella and Playa Grava. From 1 July this goes to seven days a...
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ONDARA’S cultural and gastronomic fair, which had to be cancelled last month due to the poor weather, will now be held on 8 June. The event is to be spread over the Prado, Avenida General Bosch and Plaza de Bous and will have a variety of culture, music, entertainment and gastronomy on offer. One of the highlights is the book fair which will be on Avenida General Bosch and will have a number of book...
THE Ministry of Public Works has confirmed that the town of Jesus Pobre will be having its own stop on the Alicante TRAM line. A plot of land has been ceded to train operator Ferrocarrils de Valencia (FGV) which is actually in the municipality of Pedreguer but close to Jesus Pobre. The new stop and accompanying alterations to the route will allow for continuity between Denia and the...
BENFERRI´s mayor Luis Vicente Mateo is the subject of a workplace harassment case, with prosecutors calling for a 15 month jail term at a hearing that has started in the Orihuela courts. Mateo, of the socialist PSOE party, has been in office since 1999, and is accused of verbally abusing municipal secretary, Joaquin Botella, in a series of incidents starting in 2011. Botella allegedly uncovered a...
AN estimated 23 of the 64 properties on the Mirador Monte Pedrera urbanisation in Denia are occupied by squatters and neighbours say that the situation for those dwelling legally is becoming increasingly difficult. In a recent incident a private security guard on patrol had his arm broken and residents say they have received death threats as well as physical and verbal intimidation. Property has also been...
THE latest initiative from Javea’s municipal market is called “La primera al Mercat” and hopes to encourage people to take advantage of the Friday evening opening to buy their first food purchase of the weekend. If you want to sample anything, much of the produce will be able to be consumed at one of the markets bars, accompanied by a glass of wine or beer. The new campaign starts this Friday at 5pm...
STAFF at the children’s ward of Denia Hospital showed off their new uniforms today, the result of a competition for kids across the Marina Alta. The challenge for the 8 to 12 year age group was to design new coats and smocks for staff to make them more “child friendly” in appearance, something that helps put the younger patients at ease. The winning drawings were by Lluna Bertomeu and Ruben Perez,...
QUIQUE Dacosta, the Denia based three Michelin starred chef, is set to open his first restaurant outside of Spain next month, with London being his chosen location. “Arros QD” will stay true to Dacosta’s Valencian roots with rice being the star of the menu, especially paella. The 1,000 square meter establishment is located on Eastcastle Street in the super posh area of Fitzrovia and will be able...
JAVEA Town Hall have announced that the summer kids workshops will once again be running in July and August this year. Open to children on the padron born between 2007 and 2015 inclusive, the school is a combination of education and fun with various activities depending on the age group. The Department of Social Services has said that families have until 31 May to apply for financial assistance with...
SUNDAY June 2 has been confirmed as the date for Javea’s inaugural Jornada Solidario. The event features seven different forms of exercise, yoga, pilates, cardio, zumba, aerobics, hit and capoeira all led by experienced teachers. Each session takes 45 minutes, starting with the “hit” class at 9am and continuing until the final session at 1.30pm. The price to take part is €8 in advance (€10 on...