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The Calpe Local Police closed 2025 with a total of 609 interventions related to cases of gender violence. These actions are part of the daily prevention, monitoring and protection work carried out by the police force in coordination with the Civil Guard and municipal social services.

In terms of risk levels, the protocol establishes different categories (low, medium, high and extreme). The Calpe Local Police is responsible for monitoring low-risk cases, while medium, high and extreme levels are handled by the Civil Guard. Fifty-seven per cent of gender-based violence cases recorded in the municipality are classified as low risk, and the monthly average remains at around 108 active cases. In 2025, only one case of extreme risk was recorded, and so far in 2026, none have been recorded.

Throughout 2025, the Local Police carried out 490 VPERSS (Police Assessment of Risk Evolution) actions, which are periodic reassessments of risk in already active cases of gender-based violence. These assessments allow the level of protection to be updated according to the evolution of the situation of the victim and the aggressor. When a VPERSS detects an increase in risk, the police report the situation to the court and the protection measures are reinforced, for example, from a medium risk to a high risk.

Calpe Local Police officers are authorised to conduct personal risk assessment interviews and determine the most appropriate protection measures in each case. In addition, they provide support and protection through surveillance at the home or workplace, accompaniment to court hearings or health centres, and regular telephone contact to check whether any new incidents have occurred.

Another area of action is monitoring compliance with restraining orders and precautionary measures agreed by the judicial authorities. The Local Police verify that the aggressor respects the imposed distances and, in many cases, manage the information from telematic devices, such as Cometa bracelets. There is currently one active case involving this device, which is used when the court establishes a high or extreme risk and sets a security perimeter, usually of 200 or 300 metres. If the aggressor crosses this boundary, an alert is sent via 112 to the local police and the Civil Guard, who go to the scene to check whether the breach was accidental or intentional.

During 2025, there were also 19 interventions for possible situations of gender-based violence in public spaces, in which officers acted in response to calls from citizens or incidents detected in public places, applying the established protection and referral protocols.

Along with these measures, Calpe Town Council has an ATEMPRO telephone service, managed through the municipal social services. In this case, the victim requests the service from the Social Welfare Department itself. The device is provided by the Red Cross and allows for continuous and secure contact, as it enables the police and specialised services to make regular calls, either daily or every other day, to check on the victim's condition and act quickly in the event of any incident.

With these resources and devices, Calpe Town Council is reinforcing its commitment to the fight against gender-based violence, combining police action, social support and coordination with other administrations to ensure the maximum possible protection for women at risk and their families.

Last Friday, the Local Governing Board approved the protocol for activating the Municipal Operational Coordination Centre (CECOPAL), the body responsible for coordinating the City Council's actions in emergency situations and whose main function is to direct and organise all municipal resources to provide a rapid and effective response.

The protocol sets out the structure of CECOPAL, which is headed by the Mayor's Office, the competent authority for activating the mechanism, appointing the members of the Advisory Committee and determining the orders and measures to be taken. The Municipal Emergency Headquarters is headed by the Chief of the Calpe Local Police, who assumes the executive power to implement the instructions and agreements adopted within CECOPAL.

The structure is completed by an Advisory Committee made up of the Department of Public Safety, the Local Police Headquarters, Civil Protection, the Department of Infrastructure, the Department of Health, the Department of the Environment and the Department of Education. At the same time, an Information Committee is set up, made up of the Department of Communication and the Municipal Communication Department.

The document establishes the Town Hall meeting room as the headquarters of CECOPAL. However, in the event of a power cut or technical impossibility of communication, its members must move as quickly as possible to the Advanced Command Post, located at the Local Police headquarters.

The protocol also lists the municipal resources that can provide logistical support in an emergency, such as the municipal brigades, the Animal Protection Service, municipal machinery and vehicles, as well as sports facilities that can be used as shelters, among others.

It should be noted that in September 2023, Calpe Town Council approved the Municipal Territorial Emergency Plan, the Municipal Forest Fire Action Plan, the Municipal Flood Action Plan and the Municipal Seismic Risk Action Plan. These documents regulate the response to each type of emergency, and the newly approved protocol will apply to all of them.

The Councillor for Public Safety, Guillermo Sendra, pointed out that "CECOPAL is the municipal body responsible for directing and coordinating action in emergency situations. In view of the repeated alerts in recent months, such as strong winds, heavy rain and other incidents, we considered it appropriate to draw up a document establishing the basic guidelines for its activation, in order to unify criteria, determine who its members are, define its powers and clarify its composition. All this with the aim of being prepared for any emergency situation."

Friday, 27th:

• 09:00-22:00 Exhibition ‘A year of photojournalism 3.0 · INFOTO Journalists’. Exhibition Hall of the Casa de Cultura. Until 28th February 2026.
• 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Guided tours of Banys de la Reina. (Tour in English at 11:30 a.m. on Thursdays, in French on Wednesdays). Registration at cabdelareina@esatur.com.
• Exhibition ‘Relatos’ by Laura Sánchez. Exhibition Hall of the Ajuntament Vell. Until 28 February.
• 8:00 p.m. Musical ‘El ciclo de la vida’ organised by the Filà Cavallers Templaris. Casa de Cultura Auditorium (Avda. Mas Nou, 1)

Saturday, 28:

• 9:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Exhibition ‘A Year of Photojournalism 3.0 · INFOTO Journalists.’ Exhibition Hall of the Casa de Cultura. Until 28 February 2026.
• 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Guided tours of Banys de la Reina. Registration at cabdelareina@esatur.com.
• Exhibition ‘Relatos’ by Laura Sánchez. Exhibition Hall of the Ajuntament Vell. Until 28 February.
• 7:00 p.m. Cor de la Canyada. Casa de Cultura Auditorium (Avda. Mas Nou, 1).
• 7:30 p.m. Mass and Proclamation of Holy Week at the Nuestra Señora de las Nieves Parish Church.

Sunday, 1:

• 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Guided tours of Banys de la Reina. (Tour in Valencian at 12:00 p.m.). Registration at cabdelareina@esatur.com.

The Culture  Department of the Calpe Town Council has announced the III National Sculpture Competition ‘Villa de Calpe’, an initiative that seeks to promote the work of sculptors from all over the country and, at the same time, contribute to the beautification of the historic centre of the municipality, as the winning work is expected to be installed there.

The competition offers a single prize of €7,000 and is open to artists of any nationality residing in Spain. Collectively created works will also be accepted. Each artist or collective may submit up to a maximum of three works, which may be of any theme and aesthetic style. Bearing in mind that the final sculpture will be located outdoors, materials must be used that will not deteriorate over time and will withstand exposure to the elements.

The registration period ends on 18 March, and those interested must submit a standardised application form for the competition, SUB16: Competition Registration Form, via the Calpe Town Council's website, together with three photos or sketches of the work. After analysing the entries in a second phase, the jury will select the works submitted, and those selected must submit an unsigned model by 19 June to the Jaume Pastor i Fluixà cultural centre, unsigned, with a slogan and in a sealed envelope.

 When deciding the winner of the competition, the jury will assess criteria such as the artistic quality of the work, the creativity of the author, the innovation and originality of the work, its expressive power, the sculptural technique used, the treatment of the material, and the use of materials that can withstand outdoor exposure.

The winning work will become the property of Calp Town Council, forming part of its heritage.

Those interested can consult the competition rules on the notice board of the municipal website: www.calp.es.

Calpe Town Council, Fishermen's Guild and Aguas de Calpe sign agreement for a plastic-free sea

Calpe Town Council, the Fishermen's Guild and Aguas de Calpe have signed a collaboration agreement to recognise and reinforce the marine waste removal work that professionals in the fishing sector have been carrying out for years as part of their daily activities. The agreement allows the service to be structured, its management to be improved and financial support to be provided to ensure its continuity.

The accumulation of plastics in the sea is a threat to the marine ecosystem, affecting biodiversity and fishing activity. Thanks to this agreement, the removal of this waste is optimised before it breaks down into microplastics, contributing to the conservation of species and the marine environment.

The fishermen of the Calpe Fishermen's Association will continue to play a key role, locating, collecting and removing waste during their working days, as they have been doing on a regular basis. In addition, they will be responsible for delivering the waste to authorised waste managers and raising awareness among other fishermen and the public about the importance of protecting the sea.

Aguas de Calpe will contribute €8,000 to the Fishermen's Guild during the 2026 financial year for seabed cleaning and waste collection activities. The agreement therefore represents institutional recognition and improvement of work that has been contributing for years to keeping the Calpe coastline cleaner and healthier.

The signing of the agreement was attended by the Mayor, Ana Sala, the Head of the Fishermen's Guild, Paco Catalá, the Councillor for Fisheries, Mariola Mulet, and the Councillor for the Integral Water Cycle, Ximo Perles.

Calpe Town Council, Fishermen's Guild and Aguas de Calpe sign agreement for a plastic-free sea

Calpe Town Council, the Fishermen's Guild and Aguas de Calpe have signed a collaboration agreement to recognise and reinforce the marine waste removal work that professionals in the fishing sector have been carrying out for years as part of their daily activities. The agreement allows the service to be structured, its management to be improved and financial support to be provided to ensure its continuity.

The accumulation of plastics in the sea is a threat to the marine ecosystem, affecting biodiversity and fishing activity. Thanks to this agreement, the removal of this waste is optimised before it breaks down into microplastics, contributing to the conservation of species and the marine environment.

The fishermen of the Calpe Fishermen's Association will continue to play a key role, locating, collecting and removing waste during their working days, as they have been doing on a regular basis. In addition, they will be responsible for delivering the waste to authorised waste managers and raising awareness among other fishermen and the public about the importance of protecting the sea.

Aguas de Calpe will contribute €8,000 to the Fishermen's Guild during the 2026 financial year for seabed cleaning and waste collection activities. The agreement therefore represents institutional recognition and improvement of work that has been contributing for years to keeping the Calpe coastline cleaner and healthier.

The signing of the agreement was attended by the Mayor, Ana Sala, the Head of the Fishermen's Guild, Paco Catalá, the Councillor for Fisheries, Mariola Mulet, and the Councillor for the Integral Water Cycle, Ximo Perles.

Calpe Town Council discusses coastal planning for the municipality with the Ministry for Ecological Transition

Last week, representatives from Calpe Town Council travelled to Madrid for a working meeting at the headquarters of the Ministry for Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge (MITECO), with the aim of directly addressing the future of the municipality's coastline. The meeting was attended by the Deputy Director General for Coastal Protection, Fernando Pérez Burgos, and the Head of the Alicante Coastal Authority, Rosa de los Ríos Jimeno, together with the Mayoress of Calpe, Ana Sala, the Environment Councillor Pere Moll, and municipal technical staff.

One of the main issues discussed was the regeneration of Arenal-Bol beach, which underwent its last comprehensive restoration thirty years ago. The Town Council conveyed the need to promote lasting and sustainable solutions, supported by technical studies on the behaviour of sea currents and designed with the utmost respect for the Posidonia seagrass meadows. The municipal authority's intention is to prioritise interventions that mimic natural coastal processes and provide medium- and long-term stability.

The project to improve the Fossa promenade, currently in the design phase, was also analysed. It is being developed in accordance with criteria of universal accessibility and landscape integration, avoiding any impact on the public maritime-terrestrial domain.

During the meeting, the legal situation of the La Manzanera Social Club and its compliance with current regulations was also discussed. The Town Council expressed its willingness to rigorously study all possible alternatives, always defending the general interest and guaranteeing safety for users and the environment.

With this meeting, the government team reaffirms its commitment to the defence and responsible planning of the Calpe coastline, working in coordination with other administrations to ensure that future actions on beaches and coastal areas are carried out with criteria of environmental sustainability and legal certainty.

The Mayoress of Calpe, Ana Sala, stressed that ‘we are working closely and in coordination with the supra-municipal administrations to ensure that every action on our coastline is responsible, sustainable and designed to improve Calpe.’

For his part, the Environment Councillor Pere Moll, stressed that ‘our commitment is clear: to move forward with solutions that protect the environment and strengthen our beaches without causing unnecessary impact, focusing on interventions that respect and improve our natural environment.’

Calpe Town Council reinforces its commitment to Ukraine at the Global Forum for Reconstruction held in Madrid

Calpe Town Council took part in the second edition of the Global Forum for the Reconstruction of Ukraine held in Madrid on 25 February, consolidating its involvement with the Ukrainian community residing in the municipality and its support for the peace and reconstruction process in the country.

Representing the mayoress, Ana Sala, was the Councillor for European Residents, Twinning and European Projects, Marco Bittner, who took part in a working day attended by around 30 Ukrainian mayors, as well as representatives of Spanish companies and institutions, with the aim of promoting specific economic, social and humanitarian cooperation projects.

Calpe's presence at this forum is part of the close relationship that the municipality maintains with the Ukrainian community, which comprises 1,447 registered residents, one of the largest foreign communities in the local register. The Town Council emphasises that this participation responds to the desire to convey to international decision-makers the reality of daily coexistence between the citizens of Calpe and the Ukrainian population settled in the town.

This commitment has recent precedents. In 2024, Calpe received an official visit from Ivan Pilyak, mayor of Skhidnytsia (Lviv province), within the framework of the agreement between the Federation of M

This commitment has recent precedents. In 2024, Calpe received an official visit from Ivan Pilyak, mayor of Skhidnytsia (Lviv province), as part of the agreement between the Federation of Municipalities of Madrid and the Mayors Club of Ukraine. That visit marked the beginning of an institutional relationship that the City Council has continued to cultivate over the years through ongoing dialogue and the exploration of possible areas of collaboration.

In this new edition of the Forum, Calpe has taken a further step by signing a declaration of friendship with the Ukrainian municipality of Chornomorsk, a port city on the Black Sea, in a ceremony presided over by its mayor, Vasyl Huliaiev. This document lays the foundations for future institutional collaboration between the two cities, with a view to moving towards a formal twinning. The exchange of symbolic gifts during the ceremony served to demonstrate the desire to continue this relationship over time and to translate it into specific projects.

At the same time, coinciding with the fourth anniversary of the start of the Russian invasion, Calpe Town Council has taken stock of the integration of the Ukrainian community in the municipality, highlighting the labour and social integration of many of these people, the creation of associations and mutual support groups, and the stable collaboration between the council and this group in the daily life of the town.

The Councillor for European Residents, Twinning and European Projects, Marco Bittner, pointed out that ‘to attract investment, we must provide security, and providing security begins with sending a clear message of fraternity and cordiality between the two countries. What the Spanish State does at the national level, we municipalities must do at the human and everyday level’

Calpe Town Council is today launching its programme of events to mark 8 March, International Women's Day, with an agenda that includes workshops, exhibitions, talks, participatory activities and specialised training. The programme kicks off with the workshop ‘A journey through women's rights in Spain’, aimed at users of the Civic Centre and run by the Equality Unit.

On Friday 6 March, the exhibition ‘Pioneers of Feminism in Spain’ will open in the exhibition hall of the Ajuntament Vell, a journey through the history and legacy of women who marked a turning point in the fight for equality. The exhibition has been loaned by Aula Violeta de Dones de Acció de Xirivella.

On Monday 9 March, there will be an open mic event called ‘Alcem la veu’ (Raise your voice), a space created for sharing personal stories, reflections and first-hand experiences. Calpe Town Council invites women of all ages to take part in this initiative, which is designed to listen to, accompany and give voice to different experiences. The brief, pre-coordinated presentations will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the Casal de las Asociaciones.

On Thursday, 12 March, at 7 p.m., the Ajuntament Vell will host the talk ‘Abolition of the commodification of women's bodies’, by Vanessa Silva and María Arena. In addition, from 17 to 31 March, the streets of the Old Town will host the urban exhibition ‘Elles–constel·lació poètica’, a selection from Anna Ballester's anthology.

Specialised training is also part of this programme with a specialisation course on criminal law and gender violence, which will be taught from 23 to 27 March by Juan Antonio Jover Pinar and Vicente Magro.

On Friday 27 March, the Women's Association for Equality will organise an open literary discussion on Tara Westover's book ‘Una educación’ (An Education). The meeting will take place at 10:30 am at the Ajuntament Vell.

The programme will culminate with two workshops aimed at students from IES Ifach and IES Les Salines: ‘Mercado de Mujeres’ (Women's Market), a workshop to raise awareness about human trafficking for sexual exploitation, led by María Arenas; and the intergenerational workshop ‘Pasado, presente y futuro de los derechos de las mujeres’ (Past, Present and Future of Women's Rights).

The 8M programme has been organised by Calpe Town Council in collaboration with the Calpe Women's Association for Equality.

Viernes, 6:

• What to do this weekend in Calpe (6, 7 and 8 March)

  Friday, 6:

• 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Guided tours of Banys de la Reina. (Tour in English at 11:30 a.m. on Thursdays, in French on Wednesdays). Register at cabdelareina@esatur.com.
• 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Exhibition ‘Pioneers of Feminism in Spain’. Ajuntament Vell Exhibition Hall. Until 30 March.
• 7:30 p.m. 1st Calpe International Jazz & Blues Festival: Big Joe Louis, Blues Duo. Casa de Cultura Auditorium (Avda. Mas Nou, 1).
• 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Guided tours to the Banys de la Reina. Registration at cabdelareina@esatur.com.
• 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Exhibition ‘Pioneers of Feminism in Spain’. Ajuntament Vell Exhibition Hall. Until 30 March.
• 5:45 p.m. La Nit Encesa. Sensory experience in which the historic centre of Calpe is plunged into darkness except for the dim light of thousands of candles. Historic centre.
• 6:00 p.m. Travelling theatre ‘Kaiming, bearers of light’. Tour starts at Plaça Mosquit.
• 6:00 p.m. ‘The street of art’. Historic centre.
• 7:00 p.m. Theatre ‘The Tale of Light’. At the end of the travelling theatre, in the Ajuntament Vell.
• 8:30 p.m. Concert ‘Exótika Cuarteto’. Plaza de la Villa.

• Sunday, 8:

• 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. Guided tours of Banys de la Reina. (Tour in Valencian at 12 p.m.). Registration at cabdelareina@esatur.com.

• Saturday, 7:

Calpe Town Council plans to install a total of 67 solar streetlights in the Canuta, Canuta Alta and Canuta Ifach residential areas. The aim is to improve and, in some cases, provide lighting for certain roads in these areas of Calpe that have poor or non-existent lighting. To this end, it has opted for this type of streetlight with the aim of improving the energy efficiency and sustainability of public lighting.

The streetlights will be installed on four roads in these residential areas, the main and longest ones, such as the TR04, located in Canuta Alta, where 17 streetlights will be installed, the TR17 and TR03 in Canuta, which will be equipped with 15 and 14 lights respectively, and the TR05 in Canuta Ifach, where a total of 21 are planned. Likewise, some of the existing solar streetlights that are defective and located at various points in the area will be dismantled and transferred to the municipal warehouse for inspection and/or recycling.

The council has now put this contract out to tender, which will involve the purchase and installation of 67 solar lights, as well as their maintenance for at least one year. It has a base budget of €149,614.49 and companies interested in submitting bids may do so until 20 March.

This project is part of the Destination Tourism Sustainability Plan, within the framework of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan, financed by the European Next Generation EU funds.

Calp Town Council plans to continue investing in lighting for residential areas. In fact, the remaining treasury funds will be used to pay for solar streetlights in Enginent and Ortembach residential areas, as well as LED lighting for other residential areas.

Calpe Town Council is installing an innovative outdoor gym with variable weight weights in the municipal sports facilities, next to the Pista Azul (Pista Blava), on the south side facing Avenida del País Valencià. With an investment of €125,719, it is one of the few spaces of its kind in Spain: until now, there was only one similar facility in Barcelona, and from now on it will also be available in Calpe.

The new sports space, designed for outdoor training for people of different ages and physical abilities, will be equipped with professional weight training machines with adjustable weights: chest press, back pull-down, leg press, shoulder press, horizontal rowing machine, three-zone cross training station and pull-up station, among other elements. All the equipment is designed and certified for outdoor installation, with protective casings covering the moving parts and safety systems to prevent entrapment and vandalism.

The assembly work is now in its final phase and, once the installation is complete, the area will have to pass the corresponding safety certification in accordance with the UNE-EN 16630 standard for outdoor fitness equipment. The municipal forecast is that the gym will be able to open to the public during the first week of March, provided that the technical and administrative procedures stipulated in the contract are completed.

In addition to the mechanical equipment, the project incorporates a technological dimension. All the machines will be connected to a mobile application accessible via a QR code installed on the information panels in the enclosure. Through this app, users will be able to watch demonstration videos of the exercises, follow training plans for different levels and objectives (getting fit, weight loss, general strengthening, active work for older people) and keep a record of their sessions to plan their routines in a personalised way.

The outdoor gym at Pista Azul is part of Calpe Town Council's strategy to promote healthy lifestyles and expand the municipal sports offering with more modern, accessible and free facilities that allow citizens to exercise outdoors all year round.

The Voramar Calalga trail in Calp has been awarded the Blue Trail distinction by the Association of Environmental and Consumer Education (ADEAC) for the fifth consecutive year. This distinction recognizes the restoration and enhancement of trails and routes throughout Spain that have been transformed into resources for environmental interpretation and the enjoyment of nature.

The Voramar trail runs along cliffs parallel to the sea between the upper part of Calalga cove and Les Bassetes marina, offering spectacular views of the Calp coastline. It is a resource of great scenic, environmental, and tourist value for residents and visitors alike, offering an itinerary that combines interpretation of the natural environment with active enjoyment of the Calp coastline.

To obtain this distinction, criteria such as the layout and type of trails, infrastructure, and signage are assessed each year, as well as aspects related to the environmental characterization of the trails and their enhancement through environmental education activities. In addition, aspects relating to public use and enjoyment, accessibility, user information on natural and cultural heritage, and citizen participation are considered.

The jury, made up of researchers, university professors, and professionals specializing in the environment, health, tourism, accessibility, and physical activity, has particularly highlighted the ongoing efforts of numerous administrations and promoting entities to improve the quality of the award-winning trails, which this year number 194, 45 of them new, bringing the network to over 1,200 kilometers. The Blue Trails are present in 154 municipalities in 24 provinces and 12 autonomous communities and 1 autonomous city. The Valencian Community, with 31 awards, ranks third, after Galicia and Murcia, in terms of the number of Blue Trails.

Integration into the network involves a commitment to continuously improve the route, promoting environmental education activities, heritage interpretation, conservation and volunteer actions, aimed at both visitors and the local population.

The 2026 Blue Trail Flag award ceremony will take place on Friday, March 6, at Cullera Castle.

Calpe Town Council has carried out a major renovation of the technical equipment at the Jaume Pastor i Fluixà Casa de Cultura Auditorium. The project, with a municipal investment of €17,000, reinforces the auditorium's capacity to host more complex and larger-scale artistic productions.

The improvements include the acquisition of two state-of-the-art moving heads, a diode laser, and a smoke machine, elements that significantly expand the auditorium's visual and stage possibilities. This new equipment is in addition to the recent upgrades to the sound and lighting systems, representing a qualitative leap in the technological infrastructure of this municipal facility.

With this renovation, the Calpe Auditorium is positioning itself as a benchmark in the region by offering competitive technical conditions for professional companies, festivals, and large-scale tours. The Town Council's objective is for this new equipment to act as a stimulus for companies, producers, and artists to choose Calpe as the venue for their shows, reinforcing the municipality's image as a true “sea of culture.”

The technological reinforcement of the Auditorium is part of a general dynamic of growth in cultural activity promoted by the Calpe Town Council. According to the balance sheet prepared by the Culture Department, in 2025 there were 33,839 attendees at the programmed activities, representing an increase of close to 26% compared to 2024, when there were 26,924 users. This increase in attendance is directly related to the progressive improvement of the facilities and an increasingly varied and stable program throughout the year.

At the same time, the cultural offering has also experienced a notable quantitative leap. During 2025, 264 activities were carried out, compared to 227 in 2024 and 151 in 2023, representing an approximate growth of 75% in just two years. Particularly noteworthy is the performing arts sector, with 49 theatrical performances (more than double the previous year), along with 52 concerts, 15 film screenings, 10 dance performances, and 138 other events, including exhibitions, conferences, institutional events, and guided tours.

This week, reconstruction and adaptation work was completed on the section of masonry wall located between points M-61 and M-63 of the Paseo Marítimo de la Fossa, which was damaged by the storm on August 14, 2024.

This work has restored the affected wall and ensured the safety of pedestrians and users of the promenade in one of the busiest spots on the Calpe coastline. The storm caused the partial collapse of the structure and damage to the pavement, making it necessary to intervene to prevent further landslides and ensure the stability of the area.

The works, with a budget of €153,211.26 including VAT, included the underpinning and reconstruction of the section of wall that had collapsed, as well as the demolition and rebuilding of those elements that were in poor condition. The works consisted of actions on retaining walls, sidewalk foundations, and pavement replacement, adapting it to current safety and accessibility standards.

With this intervention, Calpe Town Council continues to carry out maintenance and improvement works on the coastline, with the aim of preserving coastal infrastructure in the face of storms and ensuring optimal safety and enjoyment for residents and visitors.

Friday, 20:

• • 9:00 am to 10:00 pm. Exhibition ‘A year of photojournalism 3.0 · INFOTO Journalists’. Exhibition Hall of the Casa de Cultura. Until 28 February 2026.
  • 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Guided tours of Banys de la Reina. (Tour in English at 11:30 a.m. on Thursdays, in French on Wednesdays). Registration at cabdelareina@esatur.com.
  • 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Youth Club. Plaza Constitución.
  • 6:00 p.m. Informative talk ‘The reality of ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)’. Casa Nova.
  • Exhibition ‘Relatos’ by Laura Sánchez. Exhibition Hall of the Ajuntament Vell. Until 28 February.

Saturday, 21:

• • HERO Costa Blanca Calpee–Benissa (HERO UCI Cross-Country Marathon World Cup). From the Parc de la Creativitat. Start times:
• 08:00 — Elite men
• 08:10 — Elite women
• 08:20 — Masters (men and women)
• 8:30 a.m. — Amateur (82 km / 50 km routes)
• 9:30 a.m. — Hero Kids Costa Blanca. For boys and girls aged 4 to 12. Registration: herocostablanca.com
  
  • 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Exhibition ‘A Year of Photojournalism 3.0 · INFOTO Journalists.’ Exhibition Hall of the Casa de Cultura. Until 28 February 2026.
  • 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Guided tours of Banys de la Reina. Registration at cabdelareina@esatur.com.
  • 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Youth Club. Plaza Constitución.
  • 5:30 p.m. Children's Carnival Party. Plaza Mayor.
  • 6:30 p.m. Children's theatre: Bobo’ by the Periferia Teatro company. Free admission. Auditorium
  • 11:00 p.m. Carnival mobile disco. Plaza Mayor.
  • Exhibition ‘Relatos’ by Laura Sánchez. Exhibition Hall of the Ajuntament Vell. Until 28 February.

Sunday, 22

• 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Guided tours of Banys de la Reina. (Tour in Valencian at 12:00 p.m.). Registration at cabdelareina@esatur.com.

The historic heart of Calpe will once again be transformed into a setting full of magic and symbolism on Saturday 7 March with the celebration of the second edition of ‘La Nit Encesa’, an initiative promoted by Calpe Town Council, through the Old Town and Culture Departments.

The event proposes a symbolic blackout of the street lighting in the historic centre to give way to the soft light of thousands of candles, creating an intimate and evocative atmosphere that will allow residents and visitors to rediscover the local heritage from a different perspective. Emblematic spaces such as the Torreó de la Peça, the city walls, the bell tower, the sculptures and the Ajuntament Vell will be enveloped in warm lighting that will enhance their shapes, textures and historical value.

The main new feature of this year's edition of ‘La Nit Encesa’ will be ‘La Calle del Arte’ (Art Street), a space dedicated to live artistic creation. Local painters, sculptors and artisans will show the public their creative processes, turning the streets of the old town into an open-air art gallery, unique in the region and bathed in the evocative light of candles.

The programme will be rounded off with events designed for all audiences. Highlights include the travelling theatre ‘KAIMING - Bearer of Light’, starting at 6 pm from Plaça Mosquit, which will tour the streets of the old town accompanied by children and culminate with the story ‘El Cuento de la Luz’ (The Tale of Light) in l'Ajuntament Vell. Music will be provided by Exótika Cuarteto, who will give a concert at 8.30 pm in the Plaza de la Villa, with a repertoire specially designed to blend in with the peaceful atmosphere of the evening.

The area councillor, Guillermo Sendra, has emphasised the participatory nature of the initiative and invites citizens to get actively involved: "It is an opportunity to showcase our historic centre in an intimate atmosphere. We encourage residents, shopkeepers and restaurateurs to light up their balconies, windows, shop fronts and restaurants with candles, and artists to share their talent on this magical night, which will invite people to take a peaceful stroll and enjoy the area's gastronomic offerings."

Anyone interested in helping to organise the event or taking part in this sensory experience can contact us by email at gsendra@ajcalp.es.

Over the last few summers, there have been repeated problems with the footbaths on Calp's beaches, either due to lack of pressure or because they have not been working at all due to faults in the pumping system. This infrastructure is the responsibility of the Directorate-General for Tourism of the Regional Ministry of Industry, Innovation and Tourism, which in turn has a concession delegated by the Directorate-General for Coasts of the Ministry for Ecological Transition.

Yesterday, the mayor, Ana Sala, and the councillor for beaches, Pere Moll, accompanied by various municipal technicians, met with the Director General of Tourism, Israel Martínez, to discuss the state of the footbaths and seek solutions to a problem that recurs every summer.

The Regional Ministry is aware of the state of these beach infrastructures throughout the Valencian Community and is already working on a long-term programme to renovate and modernise these facilities and adapt them to the repeated storms that affect the Valencian coast.

The City Council has already prepared a project for Arenal-Bol beach that would cost around €400,000 and would allow for the construction of a new piping system from a well away from the beach itself, with renovated footbaths and the creation of public toilets in the Arenal-Bol area.

However, to carry out this project, the Regional Ministry must delegate its authority and, in turn, the Coastal Authority must allow the Council to intervene. Therefore, following yesterday's meeting, the Valencian Community Tourism Department and the City Council have agreed to collaborate to find a joint formula that will allow the City Council to carry out the renovations either directly or in conjunction with the Regional Ministry. The next step in the procedure will be to inform the Coastal Authority of the agreement so that this administration can allow the project to go ahead.

The state of the footbaths on Arenal-Bol beach, one of the main beaches in the municipality, generates multiple complaints every summer from users of this service. In fact, it is one of the worst rated by beach users in recent seasons, according to the satisfaction survey carried out each year as part of the SICTED. All of this is detrimental to Calp's image as a municipality of recognised tourist prestige.

These problems have been reported on numerous occasions to Turisme de la Generalitat Valenciana, as the competent body for the provision and maintenance of this service, and the Town Council has reiterated its interest in taking over the operation of the water collection, pumping and distribution system for footbaths on the beaches of Arenal-Bol and Fossa, through the legal entity to be determined.

The Department of Public Safety of the Calpe Town Council has presented the annual report of the Local Police for the year 2025. The data reflects intense operational activity with a total of 20,200 interventions, consolidating the force as a fundamental part of community life and safety in the municipality.

The statistical report offers an overview of a modern and versatile police force. Among the most significant figures are the 954 humanitarian actions, which range from assisting the sick and injured to locating people and responding to fires. There were also 951 actions carried out by the VIOGEN Unit.

Innovation and maritime presence

The year 2025 has served to consolidate new surveillance tools. The drone unit (UMAC) carried out 169 operations, optimising aerial surveillance.

For its part, the recently acquired police boat carried out 57 operations during the summer period, reinforcing security on the Calpe coast.

Road safety and prevention

In the area of mobility and prevention, the balance shows the following key data:

The Local Police filed 7,127 reports against vehicles and motorcycles for traffic offences, carried out 2,457 surveillance checks and intervened in 480 traffic accidents. In terms of public safety, the Local Police participated in 135 drug seizures.

This constant presence has led to a significant reduction in crime, supported by pillars such as neighbourhood mediation and noise control, which are essential for ensuring peace and quiet in residential areas and the town centre.

The Councillor for Public Safety, Guillermo Sendra, has welcomed these results, noting that ‘these figures reflect a team that is committed to this municipality’.

For her part, the Mayor of Calpe, Ana Sala, has reaffirmed the council's commitment for next year: ‘Looking ahead to 2026, our priority will continue to be to strengthen the role of the Local Police as a local public service of excellence’.

Friday, 30:

• 09:00-22:00h. Exhibition ‘A year of photojournalism 3.0 · INFOTO Journalists’. Exhibition Hall of the Casa de Cultura. Until 28 February 2026.
• 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Guided tours to Banys de la Reina. (Tour in English at 11:30 a.m. on Thursdays, in French on Wednesdays). Registration at cabdelareina@esatur.com.
• 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Youth Club. Plaza Constitución.
• 8:00 p.m. Concert by the saxophone quartet ‘Ecos del Mundo.’ Saló Blau. Casa de Cultura.
• 8:30 p.m. Presentation of the programme and official poster for Holy Week 2026. Nuestra Señora de las Nieves Parish Church
• Exhibition ‘Relatos’ by Laura Sánchez. Exhibition Hall of the Ajuntament Vell. Until 28 February.

Saturday, 31:

• 09:00-13:30 Exhibition ‘A year of photojournalism 3.0 · INFOTO Journalists’. Exhibition Hall of the Casa de Cultura. Until 28 February 2026.
• 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Guided tours to Banys de la Reina. Registration at cabdelareina@esatur.com.
• 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Youth Club. Plaza Constitución Exhibition ‘Relatos’ by Laura Sánchez. Exhibition Hall of the Ajuntament Vell. Until 28 February.
• 5:30 p.m. Children's Carnival Party. Plaza Mayor.
• 11:30 p.m. Macro mobile disco Carnival. Plaza Mayor.

Sunday, 1:

• 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Guided tours toBanys de la Reina. (Tour in Valencian at 12:00 p.m.). Registration at cabdelareina@esatur.com.
• 5:00 p.m. Carnival Dance of Love. Civic Centre Café.