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Hippy market gone from the Esplanade in Alicante

Alicante Hippie Market

Alicante awoke to a pristine promenade, devoid of the familiar ‘hippies’—white huts that generations of Alicante locals have frequented. The remaining 15 huts that were left were removed this weekend by the cranes, ending their operations on the promenade after more than 40 years and before the deadline without a moratorium granted by the municipal council.

After considering their choices, half of the traders decided it would be best to stop the activity. The other half have moved their booths to a field in El Altet and are waiting to be able to set them up somewhere else, specifically in the Port Authority’s Fish Market.

It should be noted that the Esplanade merchants are now acknowledging it as a last choice after first refusing to relocate their wares to a location next to the Fish Market. In spite of this, they still have to submit the necessary paperwork to the Port Authority, particularly a strategy that requires expert assistance.

According to Alicante Mayor Luis Barcala’s Facebook post, “Alicante recovers from today and for everyone the Explanada de España,” the local government has therefore succeeded in “recovering the promenade” for the citizens of Alicante. It was intended to serve as the city’s reference promenade in the 1950s.


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The Portús campsite to reopen but will no longer be a nudist resort

On Friday, April 25th, Camping El Portús users were notified via email that the complex will relinquish its naturist status upon its reopening following its renovations.

According to company sources, the campsite will reopen on August 1st with “renovated facilities, new services, and a dedication to sustainable tourism.” In this new phase, the campsite will function as a textile facility and will be open year-round.

The campsite’s pitches will be spacious and furnished with a diverse array of facilities. Additionally, the accommodations, which encompass mobile homes and apartments, have been renovated to enhance comfort. They include private terraces, air conditioning, top-quality beds, and renovated restrooms and kitchens. Additionally, the campsite will include two recreational pools and two restaurants with distinctive menus.

Additionally, the reception, supermarket, and communal bathrooms have been modernised to reflect the campsite’s current aesthetics and natural surroundings.

In addition, they observed that it will provide a diverse selection of complementary activities, including kayaking, climbing, and diving, which will encourage active and nature-based tourism in a critical region of Cartagena’s littoral.

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The new owners of the campsite are dedicated to the development of an environmentally friendly paradigm in this new phase of the project. To accomplish this, “the utilisation of indigenous species is promoted, vehicle traffic is diminished, and pedestrians and cyclists are prioritised.”

They adhered to conventional architectural principles during the renovation, employing locally sourced prefabricated materials to mitigate the project’s environmental impact. “The landscaping project is in harmony with its surroundings, thereby fostering biodiversity and preserving the natural environment,” they concluded.

For more information see the website here https://www.elportus.com/en/


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Calpe allocates 155,000 euros to repair the Arenal Bol promenade damaged by storms and rain

The Arenal-Bol Beach Promenade maintenance and renovation project has been advertised by the Calpe City Council. The tender has a fixed price of €155,340 and a six-week completion period.

The objective of these projects is to enhance pedestrian traffic and rectify specific paving deficiencies. Maintenance work on the paving of the Arenal-Bol Beach Promenade has been restricted to Plaza Colón and the intersection of the Paseo Marítimo and Calle Alemania, Calle Dinamarca, Calle Gran Bretaña, Calle Irlanda, and Calle Luxemburgo. Therefore, numerous regions currently require pavement enhancements.

The marine environment, heavy rainfall, and the action of the waves have compromised the Promenade’s perimeter wall. This is particularly evident in the final section, where there is no sandy shoreline and the waves directly impact the masonry wall, thereby eroding its structure. The wall’s top is damaged in some areas, so it is suggested that it be fixed to match the promenade’s other walls.

The pavement will be demolished and reconstructed in sections to minimise the disruption to the normal movement of users along the promenade during the construction process. Additionally, portions of pavement that are in a state of disrepair will be demolished, cleared, and cleansed.

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Ana Sala, the Mayor, acknowledged that “we are cognisant of the age of our seafront promenades and are currently engaged in the project to renovate the Paseo de la Fossa.” Consequently, in the interim and prior to the comprehensive remodelling of the Paseo del Arenal, we have contemplated the replacement of the deteriorated pavement and a portion of the wall, which is experiencing typical deterioration over time. These promenades, which are now a municipal icon, are over 50 years old. We persist in our efforts to enhance the public perception of our municipality. We will commence the project’s execution immediately upon the release of the tender while concurrently continuing to work on the comprehensive remodelling of the Paseo de la Fossa.


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Food poisoning at Alicante bar leaves six people hospitalised

Seven individuals in Alicante have contracted food poisoning as a result of consuming spoilt food at a bar located in the city centre. According to the Ministry of Health, six of them required hospitalisation. To resolve this issue, the Alicante Public Health Centre implemented epidemiological surveillance.

The health department conducted an inspection of the afflicted establishment following the detection of the outbreak and subsequently decided to temporarily close it. Nevertheless, the business has reopened, as per official sources, following a comprehensive cleansing and disinfection of equipment and surfaces.

On March 31st, this incident was reported, and all patients were discharged as a result of clinical improvement. However, the severe effects of the poisoning hospitalised one of the patients for nearly a month.

This individual encountered symptoms, including diarrhoea with faecal incontinence, sepsis during the initial hours of hospitalisation, and skin loss on the face, limbs, and body as a result of dehydration.

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