Issue No. 1973 27 April - 3 May 2023
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the event. Benidorm mayor Toni Pérez signalled the start at 10am, with several members of the local council taking part in the tour including Sports councillor Mariló Ce‐ breros. After cycling down sev‐ eral streets and roads in‐ cluding Avenida Armada Española and the Paseo de Tamarindos, the par‐
Tourism award for Alfaz
ALFAZ DEL PI has been named ‘Relevant Tourist Town of the Valencia Region’ by the Valencian government. According to Tourism councillor Luis Morant, this new quality certificate “recognises the good work carried out by the local government in making Alfaz a model for sustain‐ able and ‘smart cities’, focusing on accessibility, sustainabili‐ ty and excellence.” In addition, the distinction makes it easier for the town hall to access government grants and subsidies “that will in turn allow for even better services.” The Generalitat awards the title of ‘Relevant Tourist Town’ to municipalities that promote sustainable and inclu‐ sive tourism with top‐class services based on hospitality and commitment to the Valencian tourism code of ethics.
ticipants returned to the starting point where they received refreshments and took part in the raf‐ fle. For the first time this year, the raffle prizes in‐ cluded official strips for all local sports clubs in‐ cluding the basketball, handball, beach volley‐ ball, athletics and football teams.
Image by Benidorm Town Hall
WHEELIE FUN
MORE than 500 cyclists took part in this year’s ‘Bicycle Day for Everyone’ in Benidorm at the week‐ end. Participants gathered outside the auditorium at the Parque de Foietes at 9.30am on Sunday April 23, where they received a number to take part in a raffle, with the chance to win new bicycles and cy‐ cling gear at the end of
BENIDORM: More than 500 cyclists took part in the Bicycle Day for Everyone.