06 Mar 2014
 

RECORD ENTRANTS FOR FOURTH EDITION OF MIRADOR CHALLENGE
The fourth edition of the Mirador Challenge, which is taking place on Sunday 6th April, has caught the imagination of walkers and outdoor enthusiasts in Jávea and indeed beyond its boundaries with a record number of entries for the 27 kilometre medium-distance endurance walk which passes through fifteen of the official viewpoints along the coast. With a month to go before the event, a total of 20 teams have already claimed their place with entrants not only from Jávea but also Dénia, Moraira, Benidoleig and Jalón. And it is expected that the remaining five spots will be filled in the next few days, making it without doubt the most successful edition of an event that began in modest style in 2011 through curiousity. Due to the amazing interest in the event, the 2014 edition has been expanded to 25 teams and overall more than 160 people will be involved in this year's event and hopefully some unknown areas of some spectacular coastline will be discovered and enjoyed by not only the walkers but also those helping out on the checkpoints.
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04 Mar 2014

MORE THAN 2,000 RUNNERS EXPECTED TO TAKE PART IN ANNIVERSARY RUN
Details have been unveiled for one of the most iconic races in Jávea which celebrates a special anniversary this year. The 25th 'Volta a Peu de Xàbia', organised by the Club Atletisme Llebeig, takes place on Sunday 9th March, starting and finishing at the Palau d'Esports Miguel Buigues in the port area of town. The 9.9 kilometre route follows a virtually flat course along the coastal Mutanyar I and II to La Caleta, passing through the scenic Paseo David Ferrer skirting the Arenal beach and the organisers expect over 2,000 runners to take part. Juanjo Vallés explained that registration is open until midnight on Thursday 6th March through the website www.somesport.com and that some 200 runners had already registered in addition to 1,600 runners participating in the 18th edition of the 'Circuit a Peu Marina Alta' which begins with the race in Jávea.
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04 Mar 2014

VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS TACKLE BLAZE IN PINOSOL
Volunteer firefighters from the Protección Civil and the Bomberos Voluntarios de Balcón al Mar worked through the early hours to extinguish a fire which destroyed some 500 square metres of pine forest and scrubland in the Cansalades area of Pinosol. The inferno broke out at the top of Calle Miguel Cabrera at about 3.00am this morning and it was discovered by a Guardia Civil patrol which was conducting surveillance work in the area. Firefighters from Dénia were already tackling blazes in Monte Segària and in Pedreguer so the local voluntary bodies of the Protección Civil and the Bomberos de Balcón al Mar were mobilized to deal with the wildfire before being joined by firefighters from Dénia and from the Generalitat Valenciana. The blaze were brought under control by 5.40am and extinguished by 8.00am.
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02 Mar 2014

MIXED FORTUNES FOR CD JAVEA SENIOR SIDES
Much like the weather, there were mixed fortunes for the senior teams of CD Jávea this weekend. In the PREFERENTE, the 'rojiblancos' carved out a 2-2 draw against bottom club UD Castellonense, a game that they should have won comfortably but instead struggled against a side which had amassed just five points all season. At times it was difficult to determine which team had won just once all season and which was enjoying a five-game unbeaten run. Forget the weather; it didn't seem to bother Castellonense who found themselves in the rare position to be leading at half-time. Indeed, Jávea celebrated the second-half equaliser much like a cup final winning goal; it really shouldn't have been so. Mid-table mediocrity awaits once more. In the PRIMERA, the 'B' team travelled to Gandía to take on league leaders UD Portuarios but crashed 1-3 to end a two game unbeaten run. In the FEMENINO, the ladies of Jávea beat bottom club Monovar CD 2-1, the goals coming from Ana and Miriam. The victory eases open some daylight between them and the relegation spot.
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28 Feb 2014

RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION DISHES OUT HONOURS AT ANNUAL DINNER
The 'Asociación de Restauradores de Xàbia (ARX)' held its annual gala this week, an evening in which the association hands out awards to those who have had a most outstanding year, and this year the members honoured chef Margheritinia Salvatore "Toto" and David López, who has been head waiter in several restaurants across the town and has now embarked on a new professional adventure in Andalucia. The Lifetime Award for dedication to the hospitality sector was awarded to the Austriaco Café Wien and it was collected from mayor José Chulvi by Sara Soler, the grandaughter of the founders. ARX President José Manuel Piña expressed his desire to turn 2014 into a year which would see the economic recovery of the hospitality sector in Jávea. He also congratulated Restaurante Bon Amb and its chef Alberto Ferruz for becoming the first chef in Jávea to receive a prestigious Michelin star.
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27 Feb 2014
 

MUNICIPAL BUS SERVICE EXPENDS TO IMPROVE ARENAL SERVICE
The bus service between the old town and Toscamar is to be expanded to incorporate two new stops in the Carretera Cabo de la Nao (also known as Avenida del Pla) to offer a better service through the Arenal area of town. Councillor Tere Bisquert (Transportation) explained that a small loop will be included in the 'Pueblo-Toscamar' route to serve residents in the Javea Park, L'Arenal, Plaza and Urbatenis urbanisations amongst others. The new route will see the bus make its usual stop at the Fontana Canal before turning right at the roundabout into Avenida de la Fontana to reach Carretara Cabo de la Nao where it will turn left to serve two new stops, the first in front of the Tourist Office and the second in front of the Mas y Mas Supermarket. At the Barclays roundabout, the bus will turn left into Camí Tamarits to return to the beach area to serve its original bus stops in front of the Mas y Mas Supermarket and along the Muntanyar II road to the XIC and Toscamar terminus.
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27 Feb 2014

TOWN HALL REACHES AGREEMENT WITH MARINA SALUD FOR SIP REGISTRATION
Residents will soon be able to obtain SIP cards through the Oficina de Atención al Ciudadano (OAC) and Help Desk, thanks to an agreement between the Ayuntamiento and Marina Salud, the company in charge of health care in the Marina Alta region. Councillor Óscar Antón (Resident Care) explained that proper access to health care can be difficult for those coming from abroad, especially those who are elderly and have problems with the language. Along with a lack of awareness of the right to healthcare, this was the main problem that was identified during the chats for residents that were organised by the OAC Help Desk and councillor Antón decided to speak to Marina Salud to find a solution. An agreement has now been reached to allow newcomers to start the process for applying for a SIP card at the same time as they register onto the municipal register
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26 Feb 2014

CÉSAR RODRIGUEZ APPOINTED CAPTAIN OF MOORS & CHRISTIANS 2014
Some of the participants who stage the colourful 'Moros i Cristianos' spectacular, one of the most popular fiestas in Jávea, came together for the traditional "Mig Any" fellowship dinner at Salones Carrasco at the weekend, an event that also serves to introduce the protagonists in this year's celebrations which will take place between July 12th and July 20th. In the presense of mayor José Chulvi and councillor Juan Ortolá (Fiestas), the 2014 captain was revealed as César Rodríguez Macho from the Filà Contrabandistes with the two standard bearers announced as Pilar Sag Raya from the Filá Al Tariks who will be carrying the flag of the Moors, and Ana Segarra Sapena from the Filà Ballesters who will be carrying the Christian banner.
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25 Feb 2014

NEW TECHNOLOGY INSTALLED IN TOURISM OFFICES TO ASSIST ADMINISTRATION
Residents and home owners in Jávea will soon be able to perform several administrative processes through special computer terminals which will be installed in the three Tourism Offices in the town as well as the Oficina de Atención al Ciudadano (OAC) in the Portal del Clot offices. The Ayuntamiento de Xàbia has signed an agreement with the European Foundation for Information Society for the installation of equipment similar to bank ATMs which will allow residents to manage processes at their convenience rather than within the working hours of the town hall. Councillor Cesc Camprubi (New Technologies) said: "It's an interesting resource especially for those who have second homes in Jávea since the town hall offices are closed at the weekends and now they address several procedures at the tourist offices which are open for 363 days of the year". He added that the new technology will provide another option at the OAC to avoid queuing.
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25 Feb 2014

AMUX TOUR ENJOYS HISTORICAL GUARDAMAR DEL SEGURA
More than 50 people travelled with the Amics del Museu de Xàbia (AMUX) association to Guardamar del Segura in the far south of the province of Alicante to enjoy a guided tour of the main historical and archaeological sites of the town. Its strategic location at the mouth of the river Segura means that the town has been inhabited since prehistoric times whilst the Phoenicians, Iberians, Romans and Muslims have all left important evidence of their occupation. Guided by Francisco Panes from the Museo Arqueológico Guardamar del Segura (MAG), the party toured the museum and the Casa Forestal where they were able to view photographs, documentation and articles relating to the process of 'afforestation' which was started in 1900 by forestry engineer Francisco Mira to halt the advance of the sand dunes on the coast.
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