a first-of-its-kind facility spanning 129,000 square-feet at 1660 Carling Avenue (previously Canadian Tire) will provide Ottawa an unparalleled premier fitness and wellness experience with luxury amenities “As we gear up for the opening of Altea Ottawa our newest and largest community launch to date we’re looking for driven professionals with diverse skill sets who are eager to be a part of a growing brand that is redefining the fitness and wellness industry,” said Jeff York and we are dedicated to creating job opportunities within the community and building a dynamic workplace where our team members can thrive.” In addition to competitive compensation and health benefits Altea Ottawa will deliver the best in fitness boasting 350+ classes weekly across nine boutique studios including a Reformer Pilates Studio LF3 Small Group Functional Strength Training and HIIT Studios Fusion Studio offering Barre and Mat Pilates and Signature Studio offering multiple high-energy strength and HIIT formats Altea Ottawa will also feature a 6-court indoor Pickleball Club and dedicated areas for Performance Training the club is also pleased to offer the Active Kid's Club which provides supervised on-site childcare for infants and children and we look forward to offering residents and neighbouring regions a best-in-class space where they can consolidate multiple boutique memberships into one and continue to pursue their fitness and wellness goals," said Jeff York Altea Ottawa Releases Founding Memberships for Limited Time Ahead of Altea Ottawa’s grand opening in late 2024, the club has released a limited number of Founding Memberships which grant new members special rates offering the biggest savings and value with no payments required until the new club opens Altea Ottawa is also offering virtual preview tours of the new club before doors officially open. To book a virtual tour with a team member and learn more about Altea’s Founding Memberships, please Explore Altea Ottawa For the latest updates on Altea Ottawa, career opportunities, and to sign up for the e-newsletter, visit alteaactive.com Founded by a team of fitness industry veterans and quickly emerging as one of Canada’s leading fitness and wellness brands Altea is changing the face of Canadian health and fitness by balancing the most important aspects of our lives – community Altea offers elevated fitness and wellness experiences in one facility allowing members to consolidate multiple boutique memberships into one – delivering premier value and convenience Altea currently features a state-of-the-art 80,000-square-foot facility in Winnipeg an 89,000-square-foot social wellness club in Toronto's Liberty Village neighbourhood (opened March 2022) and a 43,000-square-foot location in Vancouver's Mount Pleasant community (opened November 2023) Website: alteaactive.com Altea has a bold plan to take over Canada’s luxury fitness market: it involves boutique studios economies of scale and a massive new club in Ottawa Scheduled to open later this year, Altea Ottawa will feature 129,000 square feet of top-shelf equipment and amenities child care services and a sports performance training center “This is going to change the way people look at premium fitness and wellness,” Altea CEO Jeff York tells Athletech News “It’s going to be the best facility in Canada Founded by fitness industry vets David Wu and Michael Nolan, Altea currently operates three locations which range in size from 43,0000 to 89,000 square feet The upcoming Ottawa facility will be Altea’s largest club by far It may also serve as a model for the brand’s future expansion plans.  Boutique Fitness Like You’ve Never Seen It Before While Altea Ottawa will offer all the familiar trappings of a large luxury gym, its calling card will be boutique-style group fitness. The Ottawa facility will house nine state-of-the-art boutique fitness studios, including everything from reformer Pilates to hot yoga to LF3 Altea’s take on small-group functional strength training.  is to create “multiple boutique experiences in a big-box” gym setting which should save consumers money over the long run.  who previously grew Canadian grocery brand Farm Boy into a household name by offering lower prices than upscale supermarket chains like Whole Foods sees a similar opportunity to fix what he views as an inefficiency in North America’s boutique fitness market: it’s too expensive The average boutique fitness class costs between $35 and $50 USD ($49 to $69 in Canadian dollars), according to data from StudioGrowth Memberships at Altea Ottawa will start at $150 CAD per month That means members only need to take one class a week at Altea before they’re saving money compared to attending multiple classes per month at different studios.  so you can have multiple boutiques within the big box and give your customer actual value,” says York who took over as Altea’s CEO earlier this year after originally investing in the brand.  Altea members can also enjoy all the benefits of a traditional luxury gym once they’re done with their yoga “People will get value by using a studio four times a month and then you get everything on top of it,” York notes It’s going to be classes-plus: you get all of your classes But can a big-box gym compete with highly specialized boutique fitness studios when it comes to quality “Our cycle studio is going to be the best cycle studio that anyone’s ever seen in Canada,” he says expressing a similar sentiment about Altea’s hot yoga studio and its other offerings.  “We’re putting money into the facility so that we can wow the customer,” he adds.  If York’s boutique-fitness-at-scale hypothesis proves out Altea could change the face of Canada’s luxury fitness landscape.  we could easily do 50 locations,” York says a market York believes has been underserved by luxury fitness brands.  Life Time has three locations in Toronto but nowhere else in the Great White North, while Equinox has a pair of clubs in Toronto and one in Vancouver Canada’s unsung capital city which York sees as the gateway to the wider Canadian market.  “Ottawa is the best test market in Canada for any product,” he says it works everywhere because you’ve got a stable middle-income customer that wants a premium experience but doesn’t want to pay a premium price.” Altea sees a massive opportunity to expand its luxury big-box gym concept in cities across Canada by taking advantage of empty swaths of real estate abandoned by shuttered retail and home-improvement stores.  In a nod to this blueprint, Altea has a fifth location, Avant by Altea set to open early next year in an old Nordstrom Rack store in Toronto’s Yorkville neighborhood.  and show everybody how to do it,” York says of his expansion philosophy Sign Up for Our Newsletter Trusted by 100k+ Fitness Athletech News provides comprehensive media coverage of the most impactful news and trends shaping the fitness and wellness sector Our newsletter and website cover emerging fitness technology new fitness formats and the industry’s economic outlook Keep pulse with the latest in fitness news ZEM Wellness Clinic Altea is looking to positioning itself as the international benchmark in health and wellness when it opens in early 2025 there is a growing belief that humans can live healthily and vibrantly up to 120 years which is dedicated to embracing these advancements offering the latest in health and wellness to allow guests to significantly enhance their life expectancy and wellbeing The hi-tech facility, which combines cutting-edge medical science with Mediterranean longevity principles, will feature 32 different medical practices and 25 specialities, deploying innovative technologies alongside traditional therapies.   At the heart of ZEM's innovation is an integrated wellness tracking system that seamlessly connects medical This technology enables real-time coordination between the clinic's multidisciplinary team of doctors delivering unprecedented personalisation in preventative healthcare equipped with smart technology and overlooking Altea Bay complement six integrated health programmes focused on longevity and wellness Each programme incorporates AI-driven health assessments and targeted "Boost" treatments, supported by customised nutrition plans sourced from the clinic's sustainable on-site organic farm, Finca Althaya.These plans are based on the Mediterranean Diet principles and the benefits are recognised worldwide for preventing numerous illnesses and extending longevity The architecture emphasises biophilic design with natural materials and Mediterranean light-optimising systems enhancing guest wellbeing Smart environmental controls in the specially engineered gardens and pools work in harmony with lush planting to create optimal healing 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By using our site you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy From its London ALTEA offers a portfolio of aviation services to corporate Ranging from cabin refurbishment to aircraft finance its capabilities include an in-house design studio that is experienced in bizjet corporate jet and bizliner cabin design and refurbishment exemplified by ACJ320 family and BBJ 737 airframes frequently combine more luxurious cabin features with seating for entourage or media like that found in premium airliner cabins an airliner might be flown as a corporate or VIP transport for larger groups Whether seating media in a separate cabin section or equipping an entire cabin for a sports team ALTEA founding partner Robin Dunlop reveals that whenever appropriate ALTEA looks to recycle and refurbish used seats rather than buy new Dunlop agrees it’s good news for sustainability but emphasizes: “The decision is normally budget and schedule driven.” The complicated process involves ALTEA sourcing appropriate seats then working with suppliers while protecting the interests and aspirations of its clients Dunlop explains: “The process of refurbishing an aircraft seat usually falls into one of two main categories depending on the seating OEM’s original certification classification quickest and most budget-friendly route is to replace only the soft goods – supporting foams and seat covers – with like-for-like materials Such an approach complies with the original certification but proving the point relies on good data from the documentation of the aircraft the seat came from If no data or only partial data are available Dunlop says ALTEA embarks upon a little detective work as a last resort we can have original materials tested for compliance with the original specification If the new design requirements require a change in the seat’s form perhaps through thicker foam or different seat covers with additional shaping and décor laying then we look very carefully at how much of the seat’s original compliance remains and what needs re-testing owners and refurbishment centers are familiar with flammability re-testing and it is manageable when all parties are aware of the additional costs and schedule required.” ALTEA managed refurbishment of this ERJ135 cabin transforming the seats at left into the pristine form on the right Dunlop’s refreshing candidness in recognizing that recycling is rarely the driving factor in customers selecting refurbished seats is in line with his wider philosophy on sustainability: “I believe our industry needs to be transparent on sustainability We need to use complete product lifecycle strategies and as designers and experienced advisers “We look to the manufacturers of materials that not only have natural sources but are also adopting a complete product lifecycle governance and outlook,” he says “This is happening in the automotive market where plastic parts are regenerated for other products with less stringent requirements “Several aviation suppliers are researching and developing new materials and production methods that look at the whole product They are considering where they can really reduce the overall footprint even taking back the original product into their processes I tell my non-industry friends that business aviation is like the Formula 1 of aviation It’s where innovation happens that eventually trickles down into mainstream development but some very bright people are working across all these areas and high net-worth individuals and VVIP customers are indirectly Aviation consulting firm ALTEA announced the appointment of business jet specialist Michael Hoby Andersen as Partner “Michael not only understands the commercial aspects of VIP jet operations but has a precision focus on safety and maintenance This hands-on experience is invaluable as it instils instinctive trust,” said Robin Dunlop the consulting firm said that in addition to his vast network within the VIP aviation industry Michael Hoby Andersen brings extensive technical and operational experience to ALTEA particularly in aircraft acquisitions and sales “ALTEA has the ability to engage with customers from all angles” said Andersen while commenting on why he joined the firm “We offer one of the strongest support structures across asset management and completions to guide and inspire owners and operators across the worldwide bizjet market and it is what attracted me to join the business.” Andersen recently facilitated the off-market sale of a Global 6000 for ALTEA Dunlop said that despite opportunities in sustainability initiatives, digital transformation, and market growth, the firm’s strength lies in personalized services for specific client needs We can help our customers – private individuals corporations and governments – navigate careful and strategic investments in the sourcing purchase and completion of all sizes of aircraft Previous news« Next news » Comment 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Finally, Sunday will host the Storytelling Marathon, where the people of Altea are invited to step up and share their own tales running throughout the seven days of the festival at the Casa de Cultura accompanied by the collection of non-perishable food donations (one kilo per participant) to support NGOs such as Cáritas Subscribe to our Euro Weekly News alerts to get the latest stories into your inbox Euro Weekly News is the leading English language newspaper in Spain by delivering news with a social conscience we are proud to be the voice for the expat communities who now call Spain home With around half a million print readers a week and over 1.5 million web views per month EWN has the biggest readership of any English language newspaper in Spain The paper prints over 150 news stories a week with many hundreds more on the web – no one else even comes close Our publication has won numerous awards over the last 25 years including Best Free Newspaper of the Year (Premios AEEPP) Company of the Year (Costa del Sol Business Awards) and Collaboration with Foreigners honours (Mijas Town Hall) All of this comes at ZERO cost to our readers All our print and online content always has been and always will be FREE OF CHARGE Download our media pack in either English or Spanish Get an exclusive look at Altea‘s innovative Fall 2025 mens fashion show from the runways of Milan Men’s Fashion Week Ottawa, ON, July 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The impressive transformation of the 129,000 square-foot facility at 1660 Carling Street site will soon be the home of Altea Ottawa The Ottawa club marks the fourth and largest community launch for Altea rapidly emerging as one of Canada’s premier fitness and wellness brands In anticipation of Altea’s grand opening in Ottawa are pleased to announce that long-time board member Jeff York has joined the senior management team as Altea’s CEO and David Wu has taken on the role of Chief Growth Officer This powerhouse leadership team underscores Altea’s dedication to sustained growth and industry excellence is an accomplished business leader with a proven track record of driving business growth at scale He spearheaded the nationwide expansion of Ottawa's Giant Tiger growing its sales from $250 million to $1.4 billion nationally positioning it as one of Canada’s largest discount retail chains York co-led the provincial expansion of local food retailer Farm Boy Farm Boy expanded from a regional chain to a leading premium brand across Ontario culminating in its successful acquisition by Sobeys "I'm honoured and excited to step into the role of CEO at Altea to lead this next chapter including the highly anticipated launch of our Ottawa club," said Jeff York "Altea represents the next wave of fitness clubs social and wellness concepts under one roof where members receive premium services at great value I am very proud to be part of a dedicated team that will deliver the best fitness and wellness experience that our city has ever seen." Altea's new Ottawa flagship club will offer 350 classes weekly across nine multi-purpose group fitness studios These include a one-of-a-kind Hot Yoga Studio a Fusion Studio offering Barre and Mat Pilates two LF3 Small Group Functional Strength Training Studios and a Signature Studio offering multiple high-energy HIIT formats the club will boast a 6-court indoor Pickleball Club an Aquatic Centre with a 3-lane 25-metre lap pool and an exclusive Women's Only Fitness Suite equipped with the latest cardio and strength training equipment Altea Ottawa will also extend the experience beyond the fitness realm featuring comfortable and bright social spaces and luxe changerooms with dry saunas and steam cabins The club will offer youth programming through the Aquatic facility and interactive game zones for junior members and quickly emerging as one of Canada’s premier health and wellness brands Altea is changing the face of Canadian health and fitness by balancing the most important aspects of our lives - community Website: alteaactive.com Altea tops the list of National Geographic’s  ‘100 most beautiful towns in Spain’ The new year started with an accolade for Altea with National Geographic naming the picturesque town the ‘most beautiful town in Spain.’ Often referred to as the ‘dome of the Mediterranean’ Altea entrances with its stunning vistas and rich cultural heritage The magazine’s portrayal of Altea paints a poetic picture of the delightful town It describes how it awakens under the gentle warmth of the morning sun with the sound of seagulls filling the air serves as a reminder of how Altea was once a town of fishermen Altea sparkles with its narrow cobblestone streets white houses decorated with blooming flowers such as geraniums and breathtaking views of the Mediterranean and the Sierra de Bernia mountains the jewel in this particular stunning crown is the Church of Nuestra Señora del Consuelo Distinguished by its striking blue and white tiled dome which rises majestically from the landscape Altea is a town with deep cultural roots and a vibrant identity that promises to enchant and inspire all who wander its streets and embrace its coastal charm Find more local news, activities, and profile interviews. 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The spanking new longevity clinic in the hills of Altea in Spain is lined with acres of shiny marble lit with twinkling chandeliers and looks as if Puck has been let loose with a pot of molten gold I’m the first journalist through the doors and I have the gigantic spa all to myself: every hot and cold therapy and treatment room going (including a Christmas card-like snow room with log seats and real icicles) and a pristine medical clinic with no-expense-spared gear the one thing that isn’t new is the staff: an impressive roster of doctors many of whom defected from the famous Sha Wellness aren’t they all the same?” I can report: they’re not Each has areas of expertise — for a yearly gut health reboot one of its specialities has long been taboo; this clinic is in the vagina business Zem’s Intimate Boost is a package that can be booked to run alongside one of the main 7 or 14-day programmes The first session I have is with the gynaecologist Dr Lucía Candela which involves discussing any issues and a check-up using an ultrasound before defining a personalised plan “As a team we want to address all stages of a woman’s intimate wellness life perimenopause and menopause,” Candela says “My speciality is regenerative gynaecology; so I’m not just treating issues but also preventing them.” Losing collagen and muscle and getting thinner skin can cause all sorts of problems down below — including atrophy women no longer need to suffer in silence from what can be distressing symptoms Candela talks me through the treatments available “creates micro-traumas to the vaginal walls can drop by 30 per cent.) The treatment apparently isn’t painful; her patients span from young mothers to 80-year-old women that doesn’t always mean “designer vaginas”) the doctor shows me a before-and-after album of her handiwork including a woman whose labia minora were so deformed she couldn’t wear tights or snug trousers The “after” picture made me clap and cheer “In the past her only option would have been surgery the life expectancy of a woman was 55 to 60 years old and most women barely made it to the menopause So fully functioning genitals weren’t top of the list when it came to wellness worries But today we (hopefully) all live for much longer — as a longevity clinic Zem’s tagline is “Living to 120 years: a reality within your reach” There are three outdoor pools and a helipadMARC VICENS/JOVI FOTÓGRAFOSA room at the clinicMARC VICENS/JOVI FOTÓGRAFOSPart of the clinic’s Intimate Boost package is sexology — the scientific study of human sexuality which ranges from interests and behaviours to body functions This is overseen by the twinkly-eyed psychologist and sexologist Jessica Castejon my goal is for people to share their concerns without feeling judged,” Castejon says “Sexual changes can be hard to talk about — these often include self-esteem empowerment and improvement of performance I also meet with the geneticist Dr Tanya Alvarez to discuss bio-identical hormone replacement therapy and have the urine test she recommends to see how well a patient can metabolise the three types of oestrogen in our body — this helps to determine whether hormonal treatment is advisable • The best luxury spas in London: the capital’s most indulgent destinations Created for those suffering from muscle laxity lack of sensitivity or urgent incontinence it produces magnetic waves that cause involuntary muscle contraction — the equivalent of an extraordinary 11,000 pelvic floor exercises in the space of 30 minutes I’m fully clothed and it’s not painful; it feels more like a descent of miniature woodpeckers tapping at my nethers The next day I feel like I’ve had a mega core workout Zem is fancy — there’s a helipad and three outdoor pools The ethos is based on research into Mediterranean longevity; Spain has one of the highest life expectancies in Europe so a Mediterranean anti-inflammatory diet is at the core of its programmes more regular medical wellness programmes — immune revitalisation sleep and pain treatment — I chose to explore the stuff that’s usually whispered about But Zem is leading the charge; intimate wellness is not taboo here And that is what makes this place different A seven-night retreat costs from £11,567pp, including accommodation in a deluxe suite and full nutritional plan (based on double occupancy); Intimate Boost plan from £3,772, zemaltea.com Vivobarefoot offers improved comfort for your feet with its wide, thin and flexible shoesBad knees, achy hips, sore back? “Riding,” says Galahad Clark heeled boots that would go swiftly into a stirrup but not slip through if you fell Those boots were high status; they meant you were rich enough to own a horse… And that’s where the problem started.” bits of animal skin wrapped around our feet But when it became the norm to squeeze our trotters into narrow shoes with a raised heel we began not only to deform our feet but throw our bodies off-kilter creating pressure up the kinetic chain and making our knees • How healthy are your feet — and why it really matters in midlife Vivobarefoot has been bucking the footwear trend with its wide The design allows feet to do their job unencumbered while delivering vital sensory feedback to the brain as well as buying shoes you can see a functional podiatrist This is particularly important for children gets moulded into a shape that weakens and deforms it.” Putting a child in any old shoes It’s a public health scandal and the shoe industry knows they’re doing it.” I’ve been testing a pair for a few weeks and while they’re surprisingly comfortable and feeling the ground beneath my feet is weirdly happy-making they’re ugly — so hideous I haven’t had the balls to wear them in public Timbaland and Novak Djokovic were all early adopters it’s surely just a matter of time before our eye accepts the wide-toe Remember, it wasn’t long ago that Birkenstocks were worn only by hippies, grannies and tourists. Now look — the company is valued at $8.64 billion and brands are tripping over themselves to collaborate. My money’s on Vivobarefoot treading the same path.vivobarefoot.com a managing general agent (MGA) specialising in healthcare and medical sectors has appointed Holly Dixon (pictured) as senior underwriter Dixon will report directly to Altea CEO Carly Matson According to a news release, Dixon brings to the role more than 13 years of experience in the industry. She previously served as a senior medical malpractice underwriter at Corvelia Underwriting. Her career background also includes a decade at Hiscox UK and experience at Omnyy LLP where she gained expertise in open market and delegated authority business “We’re thrilled to welcome Holly to the Altea team,” Matson said in a statement “Holly’s unique blend of specialist medical malpractice knowledge and commercial combined experience along with her expertise in sectors such as complex primary care will enable Altea to provide even greater insight and support to our brokers The news release highlighted that Dixon’s appointment aligns with Altea’s expansion as the company enters its second year as a healthcare-focused MGA Dixon’s role will be instrumental in shaping the company’s future direction and enhancing service offerings Altea is backed by Mission Underwriters and maintains long-term capacity through the Accelerant Risk Exchange as an Accelerant member. What are your thoughts on the company’s expansion plans? Share your comments below. Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentOttawa business tycoon Jeff York asked me that question as we perused a big screen on the wall listing the array of fitness classes that were due to start within the hour and a weight-lifting session called LF3 Strength keenly aware of my lack of athletic ability By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of The Evening Citizen will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. We were in the centre of York’s latest venture high-end fitness facility on Carling Avenue that encompasses 129,000 square feet of reimagined located on a five-acre piece property that used to house a Canadian Tire store After a renovation costing more than $30 million the only indoor feature that remains of the hardware retailer is the escalator ferrying people up from what’s now a grand reception area That new-tire smell is gone and black-clad staff greet you from the marble facade of a front desk that looks more like a luxury hotel than a gym “Don’t call it a gym” was one of the first things York told me when I called to set up a visit We can never use the word gym ever again,” he added emphatically state-of-the-art massage chairs and cold-therapy devices Founded by Ottawa native David Wu and business partner Michael Nolan former executives at rival fitness chain Movati Athletic the company launched its first location in a purpose-built facility in Winnipeg the year before the COVID-19 pandemic started The uncertainty prompted many Canadians to cancel their gym memberships while others swore off returning to fitness centres ever again It’s estimated at least 25 per cent of Canadian fitness facilities shut their doors for good during the pandemic executive director of the Fitness Industry Council of Canada Many turned to home-workout apps like Peloton led folks right back to the gyms as the pandemic waned He pointed to a survey in the United States that showed that 70 per cent of people did not feel in shape enough to enter a gym before the pandemic “Thanks to all the fitness at home (during the pandemic) a lot of people started to feel more empowered they feel like they fit in,” Hardy said in an interview He said another factor luring people back to the gym was a greater awareness of the importance of good general health a lot of people realized they need to take care of their health and their body so they’re seeking more help from professionals They are just more aware of the importance of physical activity.”  It appears the once-prophesized death knell to public gym spaces didn’t last long Altea expanded to Toronto in 2022 and Vancouver the following year striking a chord with a newly health-conscious population Memberships are already sold out in the 43,000-square-foot Vancouver location The gleaming new location in Ottawa is Canada’s fourth — and largest — Altea The company has its long-range sights set on establishing locations in Calgary and Edmonton and adding clubs in Toronto and Vancouver will occupy a retail space on Bloor Street formerly occupied by Nordstrom’s the flagship club had a record number of memberships sold before the doors opened representing a significant chunk of the capacity of 10,000 to 12,000 Thousands of Ottawans signed up in the presale to be “founding” members including one former journalism pal I ran into during my visit Shelley Page was coming off a pickleball court and looking forward to hot yoga when we met but I actually joined to save money,” she said listing the costs of doing aquafit at one facility Zumba at another and pickleball wherever she can The six indoor pickleball courts at Altea are a perk for her considering the shortage of courts in the city for the fastest-growing sport in the world “We wanted to be among the first people to be able to play pickleball here,” she added although some of the features required to make them run smoothly are not quite ready hot tub and children’s pool aren’t finished either The child-care area are also behind schedule in opening and the previously announced Fraser Brothers restaurant failed to materialize when the deal fell through those minor annoyances did little to quell the enthusiasm of members the spacious hang-out areas with comfortable lounge chairs the giant theatre screen in the spin studio and the spa-like feel of the change rooms There’s also a generous women’s-only fitness area Small groups of people chatted together in the public spaces illustrating another reason for the growing success of Altea — the opportunity to socialize “Gyms are not just a destination for fitness anymore,” said the fitness council’s Hardy “People like to spend more time there than just the time they’re training So what Altea is bringing to the game is really the fact that you can go there go to a sauna for recovery and meet friends in a place that feels like the nicest place in the world.” Everyone wants a clean and well-designed facility especially Gen Z and millennial patrons looking for attractive spots to snap a selfie Stats show the younger generations are often more health-conscious eschewing alcohol and tobacco in favour of strength training and smoothies burned out from a demanding career at the helm of two popular Canadian brands founded in Ottawa he worked his way up to president and was credited for helping the discount chain survive the Walmart invasion Then he became chief executive officer of Farm Boy and led the strategy for the grocery retailer’s expansion  “I was running Giant Tiger and Farm Boy with four herniated discs,” recalled the Ottawa-born exec who grew up in an athletic family in Nepean (his brother is former Ottawa Senators defenceman Jason York) I couldn’t do anything when I was 50 years old and I just said I’m not going to live my life like this.” a former competitive swimmer with a knack for business he bought into a weight-training fitness company run by Jenna and a partner They turned it into a boutique lifestyle-fitness studio called LF3 and developed the online end of the business during the pandemic A partnership with Altea was struck in 2022 adding LF3 weight-lifting classes to the schedule of offerings is the Ottawa club’s vice-president of member experience and marketing and the person careful to make sure I wasn’t going to hurt myself taking a class describing Tempo Cycle as “a dance party on bikes” and assuring me the LF3 instructor would make sure my form was “dialled in.”  Impressed by the fact that every participant in the LF studio had their own bench and rack full of weights a six-foot-tall Ottawa woman known for her killer punch who became the World Boxing Council’s Muay Thai Canadian amateur champion last spring Against a soundtrack of high-energy electro-pop Kelly shepherded a crew of participants ranging from the beautifully young and fit to those of us trying to ward off the ravages of age I stuck to light weights and managed to complete the required cycles of reps with a pre-workout warmup and stretching afterwards while the lifting was balanced by exercises that relaxed the targeted muscles where the pre- and post-workout shakes were $9.99 apiece the smoothie bar and Starbucks are the only areas accessible to non-members $130 for platinum and close to $200 for diamond (The diamond tier includes monthly body composition scans and complimentary access to something called the Somadome meditation pods.) My Altea experience concluded in the Recovery Lounge Cocooned in a futuristic massage chair that radiated heat and kneaded me from calves to shoulders until I found myself realizing I hadn’t cleaned the copious amount of perspiration off the bench I used Among the club’s 200 or so employees is a full-time team dedicated to cleaning after every class and making sure the place is spotless transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account Learn how to draw and see Altea through the eyes of an artist with a live sketch drawing tour by Nathan Brenville he’s offering up a walking tour with a difference and has said he will “reveal some of his favourite spots” whilst providing lessons and activities that will help budding artists to improve their sketching Nathan has 15 years professional experience with live sketching and has taught at a university in Madrid meaning he has got all the skills to make your journey around Altea an artistic adventure. To see a collection of his Spanish work and illustrations visit his website Brenville The live sketching tour lasts about 2 hours and 20 minutes and the meeting point is: Plaça de l’Església This is the main square outside the Church in Altea’s Casco Antiguo Tickets cost €18 per person and this covers the tour alone, attendees are advised to bring their own sketchbook or paper and drawing materials, although a limited number of pens and pencils are available for use if required. Buy tickets via Viator For more articles Social Scene articles here. A 57-year-old man has suffered significant injuries after an accidental fall while hunting in the municipality of Altea The incident occurred around 12.45pm on January 11 amidst the rugged terrain of the Sierra de Bernia the hunter was with a group of fellow hunting enthusiasts when he lost his footing and fell down an embankment which left him seriously injured He sustained a fracture to his tibia near the knee and briefly lost consciousness His companions quickly recognised the severity of the situation and immediately raised the alarm reaching out to emergency services for help Responding effectively to the distress call the mountain rescue team was promptly dispatched to the scene They navigated the challenging terrain to locate the injured man They also supplied him with oxygen therapy to stabilise his condition Given the nature of his injuries and the need for rapid evacuation a helicopter was arranged to transport him from the site to the Finestrat helipad where a medical helicopter was waiting to transport him to the local hospital for further treatment Find more local news, activities, and profile interviews.  Prefer your news all in one place? Our FREE online newspapers provided the perfect weekly local news fix! luxury gyms and wellness clubs have completely transformed the fitness landscape in Toronto but the members of one club suggest that it's not all smooth squatting The 2021 arrival of Winnipeg-based "social wellness club" Altea Active in Toronto was a revelation for the city's fitness community leading to the immediate formation of a near evangelical fanbase for the gym space at Liberty Village's Novus building the gym boasted a virtually unmatched suite of offerings With memberships, at the time, starting at $95 per month (which have since been increased) the suite of offerings — on top of the gym's high-calibre instructors who fostered fan bases of their own — more than justified the lofty cost members have noted some changes around the gym "They cancelled the swim programming [...] then they removed all family programming (events and camps)," one member who's been at Altea since 2022 and who remains anonymous for the purpose of this story The member also claims that the gym reduced the operating hours of the daycare to a split schedule that saw the centre close down between 1 p.m She could easily look past each of these changes individually "I have loved my membership with Altea the last 3 years," she tells blogTO.  "I've been through two maternity leaves The staff are so amazing with newborns and babies and the service of two hours for such a reasonable rate is a godsend to parents needing to get out the house stay fit and maintain their mental health." the removal of much of the childcare that proved so advantageous to her initially has now led her to second-guess her membership "I work at a university gym with all the amenities and have a gym and pool at home but Altea was always worth it for me because of the community it provided but now I actually feel uncomfortable maintaining a membership with a company that is clearly more concerned with their bottom line than people," she says who goes by the pseudonym Sara for the purpose of this story on top of the changes noted by the earlier member she's noticed an overall decline in quality at the gym over recent months "Shower and bathroom stalls don't lock There were Dysons when I became a member in 2021 and now those are gone," Sara tells blogTO "There have also been a lot of other changes lately with reducing class schedules removing the restaurant and replacing it with Hyrox removing Top Golf and replacing it with reformer pilates," she adds "Many of these things are the reason why members chose Altea Sara and the anonymous member aren't alone in their feelings about the gym as a number of recent Google Reviews reveal similar gripes are the allegations from some members that they've received messages from staff at the club that seemingly threaten to cancel their memberships should the members refuse to take down their negative reviews A reviewer claims his membership was revoked after he failed to remove a negative Google review which appears to have been edited numerous times from its original version claims that a favourite instructor of his was let go by the gym and that the gym's management terminated his membership when the reviewer failed to remove the review Screenshots of an email conversation that allegedly took place between the member and the gym's membership further illuminate the supposed exchange A screenshot from the alleged email conversation seems to depict the club threatening membership termination "While we understand that you may have concerns about recent changes we want to be clear that decisions regarding our team are made with careful consideration and in the best interests of our club community," the email which allegedly came from the club's general manager "We respect your right to share your opinion; however publicly misrepresenting the club in a way that is misleading or damaging is not aligned with our member code of conduct or policies we will take that as confirmation that this club is no longer the right fit for you and we will proceed in terminating your membership [...]," the email goes on to read A number of other one- and two-star reviews of the gym do bear public responses from the gym a number of which bear variations of a similar statement found in the email that changes made around the gym are done in the "best interest of the community." Altea has not responded to blogTO's request for comment on this story and has not substantiated any of the claims made by its members Altea Active is located at 25 Ordnance Street multi-year managing general agent (MGA) specialising in the healthcare and medical sectors has announced its expansion to offer business across the European Economic Area (EEA) will deliver bespoke insurance and risk management solutions to healthcare professionals and organisations throughout the region Central to Altea’s offering is its risk management platform and medico-legal expertise tailored to specific markets The platform is designed to enhance Altea’s integrated insurance and risk management solutions helping healthcare providers mitigate risks before they occur The company said that it aims to raise the standard of healthcare risk management in Ireland and beyond with these services said the growing complexity of the healthcare risk landscape has driven demand for integrated insurance and risk mitigation services across Europe “Altea integrates medical and legal expertise offering a distinctive tiered risk management product suite to pre-emptively address exposures with a unified approach allowing insureds to mitigate risks proactively,” Matson said Altea’s expansion includes markets in France with the company also exploring opportunities in the Nordics The move leverages local partnerships and associations to strengthen Altea’s presence in both established and emerging medical malpractice markets across Europe Matson added that Altea is focused on building strong partnerships with clients simplifying the insurance procurement process by offering a single point of contact “Our team has invested time in building relationships in Ireland alongside our existing connections meeting with brokers and consulting experts in the field ensuring we provide tailored solutions that meet the specific needs of the Irish market which we will also be replicating across Europe introducing the Altea concept,” Matson said Altea is supported by Mission Underwriters UK & Europe and backed by long-term capacity from Accelerant This support positions the MGA to meet the growing demand for integrated healthcare insurance and risk management solutions across the region Elsewhere in Ireland's insurance sector, Aviva Insurance Ireland has announced the expansion of its insurance offerings for the hospitality industry in line with the country’s Action Plan for Insurance Reform The insurer will focus on providing coverage for restaurants aiming to boost competition within the insurance market for these businesses This initiative comes as part of a broader effort to address the needs of the hospitality sector which has faced challenges in securing affordable and comprehensive insurance coverage in recent years Please feel free to share your comments below is celebrating its 50th anniversary this Friday Founded in 1975, the hotel has played a key role in the region’s tourism industry, which is the main source of employment and wealth for the Costa Blanca. Over the years, the hotel has adapted to the ever-changing needs of travellers, from family holidays to specialised markets like cycling tourism, becoming a second home for top international teams. The story of Cap Negret began with twelve visionary founders who recognised the tourism potential in the region during the 1960s The hotel’s halls also became a space for brainstorming and developing key local projects, like the Moors and Christians festivals and the Castell de l’Olla. It has become a symbol of Altea’s growth and development Cap Negret underwent a complete transformation as it shifted focus to attract cycling tourism while maintaining its roots in family tourism Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism Philippines – After losing three straight games in the middle of its UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball Final Four bid UST is back on the upswing with consecutive wins 26-24 sweep of reeling Ateneo at the Araneta Coliseum on Saturday reigning silver medalists of the tournament rose back to third with a 7-4 record ahead of idle FEU (6-4) Cassie Carballo helped six UST players to at least 5 points with 17 excellent sets to go with 2 attacks as Angge Poyos rolled to a game-high 16 points Rookie blocker/wing Marga Altea scored 10 off 7 attacks and 3 blocks to tie super scorer Reg Jurado in the balanced Tigresses tally “We’re happy we sustained that kind of situation the judgment of the players at least every game is translating to what they want to do towards the endgame,” UST head coach Kungfu Reyes said in Filipino UST proved it can handle adversity without collapsing its ranks as it rolled to a 4-0 comeback to seize a commanding two-set lead refused to fold with its back against the wall but untimely Arlene Waje and Beth Hilongo errors knotted the match anew at 22-all marking five straight points all gifted through miscues until Poyos broke the chain with a booming kill for match point Though Ateneo would stay alive off consecutive clutch hits by AC Miner and Zey Pacia for the 24-all tie Poyos again forced match point off a cross followed by an emphatic Carballo block on Alex Montoro for the tight finish Miner and captain Lyann de Guzman paced the loss — a heavy blow to their Final Four dreams — with 13 and 12 points Vicent Pascual of De Sabors has scooped the title of Spain’s best ice cream at Benidorm’s international competition From his family shop on Calle Sant Miquel, which opened back in 2011 in his parents’ old town house, Vicent’s artisanal magic became the envy of his rivals with a mango flavour that became the talk of the town. ‘We sell more mango than chocolate to craft a winning gianduja-hazelnut flavour after acing the mango category The victory boosted his reputation even further drawing tourists and locals to the old town spot in Marina Baja ‘It’s a laboratory to play in,’ he reckons of his year-round ice cream parlour Inspired by childhood memories of baking with his grandmother, Vicent fine-tuned his craft with Valencia’s Pastry Guild, met his wife, and then trained in Belgium and Paris. Bringing French finesse to Altea many of whom are French and British expats ‘Pastry’s a universal language,’ he insists ‘but tradition is the base for innovation.’ from crunchy-coated cones to the quirky MacGlacé (ice cream sandwiched in a macaron) * You will receive Capital Current Weekly – a digest of what's current in Ottawa Jeffrey York is the CEO of the new-to-Ottawa fitness chain Altea Active and was previously CEO of Farm Boy where he helped drive the company’s growth significantly Born and raised in Ottawa, York attained an honours degree in economics from Princeton University. Over the course of his career, he has served as CEO of several successful businesses. For instance, Ontario East Economic Development says York helped grow Giant Tiger from “a regional discount chain with $250 million in sales to $1.4 billion in sales nationally as the third largest discount chain in Canada.” has been acquainted with Jeff York for the past 10 years after learning more about York’s successful leadership of Giant Tiger and Farm Boy Phillips said her reaction was: “How come this guy isn’t winning CEO of the year?” Phillips describes him as “very well-connected but a behind-the-scenes businessman.” She thinks he is one of the best businesspeople in Ottawa Phillips said Jeff York uses social media such as LinkedIn to promote his business rather than to promote himself I think the reason he has been more vocal about Altea Active is because it is a project he is passionate about.” The well-known businessman comes from a family that is “extremely athletic and successful,” according to Phillips Many people know that Jeff York’s brother but not everyone knows that Jeff played hockey for Princeton University in the 1980s and is now one of the local minority owners of the Ottawa Senators He helped bring together local business leaders from Ottawa and Gatineau who ultimately helped purchase the Sens Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" [Background Photo © Intiaz Rahim via Flickr/CC lic. BY-NC-ND 2.0] Carleton University School of Journalism and Communication Multidisciplinary aviation consulting firm Altea has appointed business jet specialist Michael Hoby Andersen as a full partner Hoby Andersen will bring technical and operational experience to the acquisition and sales of aircraft assets underpinned by his extensive global network in VIP aviation “Altea has the ability to engage with customers from all angles,” said Hoby Andersen experience and industry backgrounds that the senior team bring are unique in the field we offer one of the strongest support structures across asset management design and completions to guide and inspire owners and operators across the worldwide bizjet market and this can involve bringing together operational financial and creative brains to work in complete alignment,” said Robin Dunlop This hands-on experience is invaluable as it instils instinctive trust.” Hoby Andersen recently coordinated the sale off-market of a Global 6000 “Integrity and discretion were the cornerstones that underpinned this transaction and I consider these to be essential requirements for the acquisition and marketing of aircraft assets in the private sector,” said Hoby Andersen Altea shared that Hoby Andersen is highly regarded by the company’s customer base “Michael’s ability to go the extra mile coupled with his dedication to full confidentiality and adherence to the highest standards of professionalism sets him apart as a truly exceptional specialist in his field and in business aviation in general,” said the owner of the Global sold recently The official announcement of the festival, which celebrates the Moors and Christians in Altea, will commence with the ringing of bells and firing of mortars at 1.00pm on Friday There will then follow an extensive programme of events running through to September 24 with something for everyone to enjoy right up to the early hours There will be a procession of music bands at 8.00pm and the opening of the ‘Barraca Popular’ in the Basseta-Centre car park at 11.00pm where drink food and nightly entertainment will be available throughout the festival The ‘show and shooting’ will take place in the Placa de la Creu at 11.30am followed by the Moors Embassy and Christian surrender at 1.00pm in the Plaza de la Iglesia Highlights include the always popular parade at 11.30am which will include the Queens of the Festivities and their courts of honour Also on this day will be the spectacular ‘Mascaladeta’ firework display choreographed by Reyes Marti pyrotechnics the Queens of the Festivities and their courts of honour will meet with the Federation of the Moors and Christians to proceed to the Parish Temple of Our Lady of Consuelo Mass for the dead and Thanksgiving will take place at 12.00pm at the Church-Convent of San Pedro and San Francisco Full details of the programme can be found by visiting this website. 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Coming to Altea Palace on October 27 is a traditional tale told in a unique way that will be perfect for the whole family to enjoy While most of us are familiar with the captivating story of Bella and how she fell in love with a beast while being trapped in his castle this musical portrays the characters slightly differently in this version Bella is a remarkable young woman who lost her sight during her childhood and so has a totally different perspective on the world around her Likewise the beast is a prince that is trapped in a spell that prevents him from seeing beyond the surface more in-depth meaning as it delves into societal perceptions and the importance of engendering an empathetic understanding of those who are perceived to be ‘different’ This musical goes one step further by casting a blind actress and singer in the lead role of Bella the courageous heroine who must demonstrate to the beast that true beauty lies in the way we perceive others stunning costumes and original music compositions with a Latin beat this is sure to be a feast for the senses that will appeal to all ages Tickets for the show range from €19-21 and can be purchased by visiting the Palau Altea Centre d’Arts website. Get an exclusive look at Altea‘s innovative Spring 2025 mens fashion show from the runways of Milan Men’s Fashion Week It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas as Altea prepares for its upcoming Christmas festivities will kick off a series of festive activities November 29 starts with a Christmas Candy Workshop at the Cooking Classroom which promises to engage participants in the delightful art of confectionery fostering creativity and social interaction among attendees the elderly will play a key role in the inauguration of the Christmas lights by singing beloved Christmas carols This event will be held in collaboration with the talented students from EsMuAltea creating a heartwarming atmosphere that brings the community together warm chocolate will be served to attendees following the carol singing making for a cosy and memorable experience for those looking to immerse themselves in the holiday spirit the nativity scene at the Casa de Cultura will be open for visits starting December 2 through January 5 Visitors can admire this beautiful display from Monday to Friday between the hours of 9.00am to 2.00 pm and 5.00pm to 8.00pm The popular Christmas Market will be held from December 6 to 8 in the picturesque Town Hall Square This market promises to be a bustling hub of holiday cheer and seasonal delicacies designed to bring the festive spirit to life Sleeping Beauty a ballet performance is coming to the Palau Altea Centre D’arts The ballet company Ballet Clasico de Cuba will perform the 120-minute show from 8.30pm bringing the classic tale to life for all their guests The fairy tale performance follows Princess Aurora from her christening and a grizzly encounter with the evil fairy Carabosse who curses her to prick her finger on a spindle and die on her 16th birthday the kind fairy Lilac modifies the curse so that instead of dying Aurora will fall into a deep sleep until she is awakened by a prince’s kiss Events follow the classic tale and Aurora indeed falls asleep upon her 16th birthday having fallen foul of a spindle The tale comes to its conclusion with the wedding between Aurora and Desiré Audiences will also be able to enjoy the classical music of Tchaikovsky which partners the ballet performance and the celebrated choreography of Pepita and Ivanov The performance is suitable for all ages and tickets start from €27.20 with concessions, general rate tickets cost €34 and can be bought online via the theatre website. Visit the theatre every week, find out what’s on in the Costa Blanca here. Heavy rain continues to wreak havoc in Spain The rainfall has left residents and tourists in a state of heightened alert This severe weather comes just days after catastrophic floods in Valencia that have now claimed at least 217 lives authorities in Altea have conducted their first rescue operations including the rescue of a man trapped in his car under an underpass as floodwaters emerged The downpour in Altea exceeded 28 liters per square meter in a mere five minutes ES reports that authorities are taking extreme precautions cutting off access to high-risk areas and urging residents in Marina Baixa and Marina Alta to exercise “maximum caution.” The DANA weather phenomenon has been battering the Valencian Community with intense rain and lightning along the coast particularly from La Vila Joiosa through Benidorm to Altea According to AEMET (Spain’s State Meteorological Agency) impacting the entire coastline and pre-coastal areas Unlike the flood-producing rainstorm on Tuesday which was extensive and persistent over inland areas Sunday’s storm has been more focused on coastal areas and is moving rather than being stationary Meanwhile, Valencia continues to contend with the aftermath of Spain’s deadliest floods, which have now claimed 217 lives. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has sent in more troops and said “The government is going to mobilize all the resources necessary as long as they are needed.” As climate change intensifies across Europe Spain has seen a rise in extreme weather events with meteorologists attributing the severity of recent downpours to warming seas around the Mediterranean These warm waters increase the rate of evaporation fueling torrential rains that have become all too common AEMET has warned of heavy rain in Castellón issuing an orange alert for further possible flooding in the coming days the focus remains on safety as Spain endures one of its most challenging weather events in recent history The situation in Spain is horrendous and any loss of life is tragic which have been formed by water erosion over thousands of years So why is it today the problem is GLOBAL WARMING – please use your brain and stop following political narrative 1400h Monday and not a single update on the situation in Valencia surely this publication could show a bit more interest in our plight up here Didn’t you predict this with your Morocco cloud seeding article I agree with the comment Neil Martin made re so called Global Warming the powers to e could not wait to force this comment into every news broadcast and yet we have had rain on planet earth for billions of years But of course that does not fit the NET ZERO NUTCASES But again Spain makes little or no preparation for heavy storms There are very few proper drainage systems for rain water run off and what there is is never checked and left to clog up with rubbish and the fact they they build on flood plains and cover everything in concrete However we know nothing will be done about the poor quality building regulations because there is too much money to be made from local authorities and government officials stop covering the land in concrete and force the developers to put in proper rain water dispersal systems because the flooding will continue otherwise Philippines – Before the UAAP season tipped off rookie Marga Altea admits she had hoped to make a quick impact in the UST Golden Tigresses’ bid for the women’s volleyball crown but didn’t know it was about to get tougher when she was tasked to transition from being a middle blocker into an open spiker even receiving the Second Best Middle Blocker in high school action last year in the UAAP Season 86 girls’ division.  “It’s hard [to transition] from a middle since I was not focused much on defense so it has really been a grind since training camp,” Altea said in Filipino.  but there’s still work to be done because I won’t be able to play if there’s no hard work,” she added With averages of 8.2 points, 2 digs, and 0.6 receptions through her first five outings, Altea once again provided impact in UST’s four-set win against the UP Fighting Maroons,  25-11, 25-23, 23-25, 25-12 Altea delivered 9 points, scattering her point production via 4 attacks, 2 blocks, and 3 service aces, to help last year’s finalists extend their win streak to four and stay within striking distance of defending champion NU (4-0) with a second-best 4-1 record UST’s Marga Altea on transitioning from a middle blocker to an open spiker, and wearing the coveted no. 8 jersey. #UAAPSeason87 pic.twitter.com/XaOGyuWdWs but feels thankful for the Tigresses’ staunch support system ‘Keep working.’ I just want to have a nice performance to be able to help the team and I want to show in the games what I can do in practice,” said Altea “There’s still self-doubt since it’s really hard to move from middle to open especially coach Kung Fu (Reyes) who sees something beyond what I see so he inspires me to do better.” – Rappler.com offering homebuyers a charming small-town lifestyle with big-city convenience Stroll through historic made-for-the-movies downtown lined with boutiques and cafés Deep energy retrofits are complex and costly – but also unpredictable Each building has its own unique characteristics and structure.  For Killam Apartment REIT and people and issues that impact businesses in Ottawa and beyond More Videos View All | Submit an Expert Blog View All | Submit an Event thoughtful analysis and valuable insights for business leaders in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario EVENT ALERT: Mayor's Breakfast with Ontario Finance Minister on Wednesday The Town Council of Altea recently attended the inaugural international meeting in Milan as part of the groundbreaking European project Horizon SoilTribes This initiative is focused on advancing environmental improvement and ensuring soil sustainability across Europe Spearheaded by the Portuguese consultancy Innova+ and the Polytechnic of Milan Horizon SoilTribes includes the collaboration of twenty partners from various European nations The primary aim of Horizon SoilTribes is to spearhead pilot projects that will develop innovative and effective strategies for soil management supported by scientific research and the principles of collaborative governance Altea has been designated a prominent pilot town tasked with implementing practical actions that will serve as benchmark models for other municipalities throughout Europe the project includes a number of European town councils and refine new strategies designed to enhance soil sustainability with the goal of creating solutions that can be scaled and adapted to benefit other communities across the continent The project has secured funding of €6 million from the European Horizon programme with a dedicated sum of €52,000 euros ringfenced specifically for the Town Council of Altea These resources will facilitate the testing of innovative initiatives that stem from the comprehensive research undertaken by the project Prefer to read your local news all in one place? 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Fitness and wellness company Altea is hiring 200 new employees ahead of the opening of its new Ottawa facility later this year the company said in a press release Thursday Become an Ottawa Business Journal Insider and get immediate access to all of our Insider-only content and much more Click here to purchase a paywall bypass link for this article saw the start of an exciting new chapter for Cap Negret’s coastline as construction crews moved in to extend the popular seaside walkway by an additional 145 metres Following on from the original 2017 stretch built by the Ministry this new segment will create a continuous pedestrian path from the south end of the Volcanic Outcrop to the Altea Sol building and right up to the Trovador’s arches – an ambitious stroll worth the wait with the Ayuntamiento (Altea Town Hall) taking on the upkeep of this new stretch once it’s finished – a critical commitment that’s allowed the Ministry of Coastal Affairs to get cracking without delay Local councillors Aurora Serrat and Jose Orozco responsible for Infrastructure and the Environment respectively were all smiles as they explained the long-term vision behind the project the new section will mirror the original pathway’s rustic charm crafted from natural stone and timber to blend seamlessly into Cap Negret’s beloved seafront “This isn’t just about functionality,” remarked Councillor Serrat “it’s about enhancing our coastline with a touch of class that reflects the area’s unique character.” For the locals and the throngs of tourists who flock to Cap Negret “The goal here is to ease pedestrian traffic on one of our most popular beaches promoting a responsible and sustainable use of our beautiful coast.” Orozco and Serrat revealed that plans are already in the works for a grand Cap Negret Beach regeneration project due to break ground in 2025 The ambitious project will stretch from the Algar River mouth to the Volcanic Outcrop creating a wider 20-metre beach with fresh sand adding durability and making the area even more inviting Altea’s residents have clamoured for this upgrade for years Get more news from around Costa Blanca North Find more Spanish news stories in English now may be the right time to do a little celebrity spotting too as up to 16 teams in the World Tour have chosen this area to carry out their training professional cyclists have already been spotted in Calpe He and his team members have chosen Benidorm as their training base and are regularly seen out completing training rides Cycling enthusiasts will be pleased to know that he has made it known that he intends to focus on the Tour de France once more as well as potentially the Vuelta a España Denia is the location of choice for the Alpecin team   This is not surprising given that he has a house in the neighbouring town of Moraira and so is very familiar with the area Altea has been chosen by Bahrain and they even took their official seasonal photographs there using the idyllic white facades of Altea la Vella and its cobbled street as the perfect backdrop the Spanish team Movistar have chosen Ribera Alta a region in Valencia that was affected by the recent DANA Find more local news, activities, and profile interviews.  Alternatively, check out our online newspaper for your weekly news fix! 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