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England beats France 2-1 and leads the U-20 Tournament in La Nucía
Sport
England beats France 2-1 and leads the U-20 Tournament in La NucíaEngland's U-20 team defeated France 2-1 in the second round of the U-20 Tournament held at Estadi Olímpic Camilo Cano in La Nucía and now has 6 points, according to Canfali.3 h agoJosé Robles Martínez becomes new member number 1 at UD Benissa
Sport
José Robles Martínez becomes new member number 1 at UD BenissaUD Benissa has recognised José Robles Martínez as its new member number 1, a position previously held by Juan Femenia, according to Radio Litoral.6 h agoPlaza del Salvador en Els Poblets con persianas pintadas con arte urbano colorido en fachadas de edificios tradicionales
Culture
Els Poblets hosts fourth edition of Persianes amb Art urban art festivalThe municipality will transform 35 shutters from its shops into works of art on 2 and 3 October, with the participation of 37 artists from different parts of Spain.7 h agoPaisaje de la costa mediterránea de Marina Alta con sendero natural, colinas costeras y vegetación típica del litoral de Alicante.
Transport
MACMA presents non-motorised mobility plan with 390 km cycle network for Marina AltaThe Marina Alta Intercity Association (MACMA) has presented the first draft of a non-motorised mobility plan proposing a regional network of 390.4 kilometres divided into 77 sections, with an estimated initial cost of €12,351,795.10, according to Radio Litoral.7 h agoPedreguer and Orte sign declaration of intent to begin twinning
Politics
Pedreguer and Orte sign declaration of intent to begin twinningThe municipalities of Pedreguer and Orte (Italy) signed a declaration of intent to launch a twinning process, according to Canfali. The agreement must be ratified by the town councils of both municipalities in the coming months.7 h agoEducation reorganises ESO groups at IES Historiador Chabàs in Dénia after course begins
What's on
Education reorganises ESO groups at IES Historiador Chabàs in Dénia after course beginsThe Department of Education has ordered IES Historiador Chabàs in Dénia to reorganise its ESO units after the 2026-2027 course has already started, according to MarinaAlta.es · Dénia FM.11 h agoFerran Lloret to be Compromís candidate for Pedreguer mayor in 2027
Politics
Ferran Lloret to be Compromís candidate for Pedreguer mayor in 2027Ferran Lloret, a member of the municipal council since 2019, announced in a radio interview his ambition to become mayor of Pedreguer in the May 2027 elections, replacing Sergi Ferrús, according to Dénia FM.11 h agoCalp doubles its commitment at Alicante Gastronómica with expanded stand and more establishments
Food & drink
Calp doubles its commitment at Alicante Gastronómica with expanded stand and more establishmentsCalp is strengthening its participation in the Alicante Gastronómica Fair, which takes place from Friday to Monday, with a larger space and a programme of activities centred on white prawns and local fish.12 h agoAcantilados rocosos y miradores costeros del litoral mediterráneo de Benitatxell con vistas a las pesqueres tradicionales y estructuras de pesca históricas.
Culture
Benitatxell bids for Europa Nostra awards with virtual recreation of Les Pesqueres de CingleThe Town Hall of El Poble Nou de Benitatxell, together with the company Innoarea Projects, has entered its digitisation project of Les Pesqueres de Cingle in the European Europa Nostra awards, within the Cultural Landscape category.22 h agoAcantilados rocosos con vegetación mediterránea frente al mar azul turquesa en un parque natural de la costa de Marina Alta.
Environment
Cap de Sant Antoni and Montgó lead record summer visitor numbers in Valencian parksNatural parks in the Valencian Community received 94,100 visitors during the summer, 19.68% more than the previous year, according to COPE Dénia. Calp's Peñón de Ifach and Montgó, between Dénia and Xàbia, were the most visited areas.22 h agoPuesto de mercado con gambas blancas y productos frescos del mar en la costa mediterránea de Calp, bajo luz natural.
Food & drink
Calp increases investment in Alicante Gastronómica to €40,000 for 2026 editionCalp Town Council will strengthen its presence at the Alicante Gastronómica fair, which will be held from 2 to 5 October 2026, with an investment of between €30,000 and €40,000 and the participation of more local establishments.22 h agoBenissa closes Tourist Sustainability Plan after four years and €2.45m invested
Economy
Benissa closes Tourist Sustainability Plan after four years and €2.45m investedTourism councillor Virginia Pérez reviewed on Dénia FM the results of the European programme that has transformed the municipality's infrastructure and services, and previewed that the next challenge will be to extend the tourist season into autumn and winter.22 h agoBenissa closes Tourism Sustainability Plan after four years and €2.45m European investment
Economy
Benissa closes Tourism Sustainability Plan after four years and €2.45m European investmentBenissa council celebrated a gala at the Centre d'Art Taller d'Ivars to mark the completion of the Tourism Sustainability Plan in Destination, financed with European Next Generation funds.22 h agoYoung man injured in chest during Gata de Gorgos festival firerun
What's on
Young man injured in chest during Gata de Gorgos festival firerunA resident of El Campello suffered a chest wound when a pyrotechnic device malfunctioned during the Sant Miquel firerun. The council has opened an investigation to determine what happened.22 h agoPaisaje de la Marjal de Pego-Oliva con campos de arroz, canales de agua y vegetación natural de la zona húmeda de Marina Alta.
Environment
Pego-Oliva Wetland converts surplus rice straw into livestock feedAround one hundred hectares of the Pego-Oliva Wetland have been the subject of a campaign that has transformed agricultural waste into a livestock resource, with almost 300 tonnes removed from the land.22 h agoPedreguer cuts waste charges and approves Cultural Centre refurbishment
Economy
Pedreguer cuts waste charges and approves Cultural Centre refurbishmentThe municipal council, meeting on 24 September, unanimously agreed to reduce the waste management fee after confirming a fall in service costs, and also put the cultural building works out to tender.23 h agoMiembros de la agrupación socialista durante la asamblea.
Politics
El Verger's PSPV closes ranks behind Paco Oliva for 2027 electionsThe socialist party's local branch has unanimously endorsed its general secretary as leading candidate for the forthcoming municipal elections, at a recent membership meeting.YesterdayFoto de equipo UD Benissa
Sport
Benissa wins Marina Alta derby against Gorgos 2-3 after resisting comebackUD Benissa defeated Gorgos CF 2-3 in the Marina Alta Second FFCV derby, after leading 0-3 and holding on against a comeback from the home side in the final stretch of the match, according to Canfali.YesterdayCartel festival ojos rojos 2026
Culture
Ojos Rojos photography festival returns for eighth edition in Xàbia and DéniaThe Ojos Rojos International Photography Festival will hold its eighth edition from 23 October to 29 November 2026 in Xàbia and Dénia, with Argentina as guest country and eleven official exhibitions.YesterdayParticipantes de la jornada
Society
Teulada hosts district meeting of professionals against trafficking of women and girlsAround seventy specialists from policing, healthcare, social work and law met in Teulada to analyse sexual exploitation in Marina Alta and establish the foundations for a joint response between municipalities.Yesterday
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