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The event featured testimonies and vocational experiences focused on deepening understanding of life The gathering opened with greetings from Segundo García SDB (Event Coordinator) and Pablo Gómez participants were divided into four groups based on their formation stage the first three groups explored Don Bosco's life The fourth group engaged in a deeper reflection on faith and the Salesian way of life leading the Sunday Eucharistic celebration ANS - “Agenzia iNfo Salesiana” is a on-line almost daily publication the communication agency of the Salesian Congregation enrolled in the Press Register of the Tibunal of Rome as n 153/2007 This site also uses third-party cookies to improve user experience and for statistical purposes By scrolling through this page or by clicking on any of its elements King Felipe has attended a sombre event after receiving special honour with Queen Letizia last week the King of Spain shared that he attended commemorative events for the burial of Rafael Altamira y Crevea and his wife Altamira was a distinguished Spanish jurist He was “twice nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize and who dedicated his life to the defense of dialogue repatriated from Mexico City in December 2024 now rest in the pantheon that the City Council of El Campello The Spanish Royal family posted pictures from the event and captioned it “After the tribute to Rafael Altamira and Crevea the King went to the El Campello Town Hall to greet the municipal corporation and the residents of the town.” Felipe can be seen gracing the major event wearing a navy blue three piece suit His public appearance came after he received a special honour to sign the book of the Royal and Illustrious Brotherhood of the Holy last week with Letizia 2025 – As part of “Operation Surprise,” the Civil Guard has arrested a 52-year-old Dutch man in El Campello for alleged drug trafficking The arrest followed the interception of a van carrying nearly 80 kilos of vacuum-sealed marijuana and the discovery of a second stash at a nearby residence an off-duty Civil Guard officer in El Campello noticed unusual activity at a villa in the area Two individuals were loading cardboard boxes into a rental van and a faint smell of marijuana was detectable in the surroundings the officer remained nearby without being noticed and alerted his colleagues continuously updating uniformed officers on its location to facilitate an interception the Civil Guard stopped the vehicle on the El Campello ring road heading towards Alicante officers discovered 148 vacuum-sealed packages each containing 500 grams of marijuana buds investigators searched the residence where the shipment originated they found another 77 bags of the same substance stored in suitcases and fully prepared for distribution the total seized marijuana exceeded 110 kilos He was taken into police custody and later brought before the Alicante Court of Instruction No Log in to leave a comment © 2021 The Leader Digital The CV- Marq Foundation and the Campello Town Council are once again committed to quality cultural tourism at the archaeological site of La Illeta located in the municipality of El Campello La Illeta is one of the most important archaeological parks in the Mediterranean and thanks to the collaboration agreement signed between the president of the Diputación and the C.V.-Marq Foundation César Sánchez and the mayor of El Campello there is now a new attraction: the possibility of learning about its history the history of El Campello and the Costa Blanca through dramatised visits  have been scheduled on Saturday afternoons during the summer season and will last approximately 40 minutes Visitors interested in this activity can consult the timetable and book their tickets in advance at Instanticket or at www.marqalicante.com With this new fun and educational activity the Marq reinforces its work to disseminate and promote Alicante's cultural heritage jimmy choo outlet >> CONTRACTOR'S PROFILE>> ELECTRONIC HEADQUARTERS         The beaches of El Campello are gearing up for warmer weather and an increase in beachgoers during the Easter holidays The first of the beach bars has started to open with Puka Puka already operational since April 1 including Saoko in Muchavista and Moana in Carrer la Mar the safety aspects of the beaches will also be put in place with the rescue and lifeguard team commencing their service on Saturday This will ensure that the busiest beaches (Muchavista and Lanuza) have safety supervision during Holy Week and the May Day long weekend summer season Both Muchavista beach and Carrer la Mar beach will have accessible swimming areas aimed at those with reduced mobility to ensure that everyone can enjoy the beach facilities during the summer months specialised professionals will be on hand to provide assistance and the boat that sails from El Campello to Tabarca Island will not commence their services until closer to the high season Sign up for the Spanish News Today Editors Roundup Weekly Bulletin and get an email with all the week’s news straight to your inbox (List price   3  months 12 Bulletins)  and thank you for choosing CamposolToday.com to publicise your organisation’s info or event Camposol Today is a website set up by Murcia Today specifically for residents of the urbanisation in Southwest Murcia providing news and information on what’s happening in the local area which is the largest English-speaking expat area in the Region of Murcia When submitting text to be included on Camposol Today please abide by the following guidelines so we can upload your article as swiftly as possible: Send an email to editor@camposoltoday.com or contact@murciatoday.com Attach the information in a Word Document or Google Doc Also attach a photo to illustrate your article The Foundation of the Valencian Community MARQ and the El Campello Town Council will collaborate for the second consecutive year in the tourist and cultural promotion of the archaeological site of the Illeta dels Banyets The President of the Diputación de Alicante they signed the agreement which will regulate these actions and which includes the carrying out of dramatised visits to the enclave held at the FITUR International Tourism Trade Fair was also attended by the Tourism Deputy Joaquín Albaladejo and councillors Lorena Baeza and Marita Carratalá            Thus citizens will be able to discover various aspects related to its origins and to learn the history of its past together with the people who inhabited the site at that time from the Iberian world to the 16th century This initiative will start in Easter with three screenings that will take place on the following days 18,19 and 20 April at 12:00 noon Tickets can be purchased through instanticket.es            A total of fifteen dramatised visits make up this activity which under the title 'La Illeta,Cradle of Civilisations'will last until next September The aim of this initiative is to bring this archaeological site one of the most important in the Valencian Community not only among the residents of El Campello but also among the tourists who visit the municipality            In addition the collaboration agreement signed this morning includes the development of joint activities such as courses,exhibitions congresses or workshops and the promotion and dissemination of the site by the Tourist Office of the municipality -The information is available on the Internet or in the form of brochures and leaflets           In addition the MARQ and the El Campello Town Council will draw up protocols for action in order to leveraging resources the products and the offer of the archaeological park through social networks -Facebook etc.- or with the organisation of protocol visits Continuing the ongoing theme of Moors and Christians festivities across the Costa Blanca North, between October 6 and 15, it is El Campello’s turn a medieval market will be in the Plaza de la Constitucion and surrounding streets 5.00pm: Assembly of the Moors and Christians camps on the beach of  Carrer le Mar 10.30pm: Parade of the town crier of the fiestas Midnight: Live music in the Plaza de la Constitucion 7.00am: Disembarkation on the beach of Calle del Mar 8.30am: Moorish embassy on the beach and final battle for the town’s conquest 11.30pm: Music in the Plaza de la Constitucion 11.30am: Christian embassy in the Festive Castle 7.00pm: Moors and Christians entrance (Calle San Juan Bosco Avenida Generalitat and Calle Alcalde Oncina Giner) 11.30pm: Live music in the Plaza de la Constitucion 8.00pm: Festive retreat (Same route as the entrance) including a DJ at the Festive Castle 11.00am: Offering of flowers and fruits to the Forsaken Virgin 1.30pm: Great final ‘mascleta’ to Santa Teresa in the Plaza de la Constitucion 8.00pm: Procession of the captains and the festive bands from the Church Square followed by fireworks in honour of the Forsaken Virgin For the entire schedule visit this website. 1,934 people took part in the celebration of International Museum Day at the MARQ and at the Lucentum archaeological sites in Albufereta and La Illeta in El Campello and the Almudaina Almohad Tower taking part in dramatised and guided visits as well as those adapted for people with different abilities along with workshops and various activities in collaboration with the associations that work with these groups in the province of Alicante The programme revolved around the international exhibition currently on display in the temporary galleries of the MARQ A group of re-enactors from the "Hispania Romana" Association also took part in the tours of both the Sala de Roma and the Museum Gardens La Illeta by 268 and the Almudaina Tower by 22 people archer's bracelets or the Nebra celestial disc and educational talks on cave art were some of the activities held over the past few days at MARQ with the animated visit "Travel through Roman Culture" in the museum gardens by Hispania Romana being particularly popular as well as improve on their service at night More than fifty additional trains will be deployed in Alicante aimed at accommodating the increased demand expected during the Semana Santa celebrations Residents and visitors of Alicante should be aware that they can benefit from additional trains during the traditionally busy days (and nights!) of Semana Santa in the coastal capital Lines L2 (Luceros-Sant Vicent del Raspeig) L3 (Luceros-El Campello) and L4 (Luceros-Playa de San Juan) will see their timetables expanded These changes will be effective until Friday. Additionally, the same lines will see their night services expanded as well, with trains running until three in the morning instead of the usual final TRAM service at midnight. Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat Valenciana (FGV) Comunitat Valenciana’s governing transportation body announced these expansions to encourage tourists and locals to make use of public transportation during the holidays They also advise using TRAM and bus services due to traffic in numerous streets being restricted by religious events spanning from Wednesday until this Sunday. Find the full, updated timetables on the TRAM official website, tramalacant.es El Campello has launched a new signage campaign aimed at reducing the incidences of drowning particularly among the elderly and children The key messages convey that there is ‘no safe bathing without company’ and ‘there is no safe bathing without supervision’  most drowning cases involve elderly swimmers and inexperienced minors They further warned that the critical window is just 40 seconds emphasising that carelessness can lead to tragic consequences drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death in children and the group most at risk is children under 4 years of age The new signs are being displayed on the two large sandy areas of El Campello (next to the accessible areas of Carrer la Mar and Muchavista) They will remain in place until September 15 to ensure maximum impact during the busy summer season The Town Council is also reminding beach users to respect the flags and be careful when using mats and floats to avoid being dragged out by the currents Find more local news and activities for Costa Blanca North Please check entered address and try again or go to homepage Some of the 13 tons of cocaine seized in Spain One person has been arrested after 13 tons of cocaine It has been described as the largest cocaine seizure in the history of Spain It is also the largest amount of the drug discovered in one single container and has been hailed as one of the most important seizures worldwide Officials from the Customs Surveillance Service of the Tax Agency together with agents from the National Police intercepted the container that was carrying a total of 13,062 kilos of cocaine During what has been referred to as a "mega-intervention" five raids and searches were carried out on homes and offices in Madrid and Alicante while the two managers of the importing company are now wanted by police Details of the operation released today carried out in the port of Algeciras revealed how the container that had arrived from Ecuador included a legally-declared shipment of bananas one person has been arrested,” El Mundo is reporting “as there are several people under investigation” “They are believed to be related to the Spanish importer to whom the bananas were destined a person from the area of ​​El Campello (Alicante) who started a company four years ago and received large quantities of fruit from Ecuador.” We need your consent to load this Social Media content We use a number of different Social Media outlets to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity As the business was not a profit-making venture it raised the suspicions of the National Police El Mundo reveals that the investigation that led to the discovery of the cocaine has been going on for several years A large amount of documentation seized during the raids and searches in Alicante and Madrid and is being analyzed while two people responsible for the importing company are now wanted Spanish police are now working in collaboration with their Ecuadorian counterparts to “put an end to this important criminal network” In a post on ‘X’ accompanying a video of the operation Spanish Police wrote: “One person detailed “The largest shipment in the history of drug trafficking was intercepted in Algeciras in España “The cooperation of @PoliciaEcuador has been counted on and it also represents the second largest seizure in Europa in a single container as well as one of the largest worldwide.” Please check your inbox to verify your details Now download the free app for all the latest Sunday World News, Crime, Irish Showbiz and Sport. Available on Apple and Android devices including the Councillor for Tourism of Alfas del Pi and Johann Durand the International Director of the Blue Flag participated in a significant closing ceremony for the II Blue Flag Congress This event took place in Alfas del Pi and Gandia bringing together over 200 tourism professionals dedicated to promoting quality in coastal areas This year’s congress was particularly noteworthy as it celebrated the incredible achievement of Gandia’s 38 consecutive years of receiving the prestigious Blue Flag award This accolade is a mark of excellence awarded to only seven beaches across Spain highlighting the town’s long-standing commitment to maintaining high environmental standards A memorable moment during the closing ceremony involved the release of two young turtles the only survivors from a nest that was registered on August 15 2023 These turtles were nurtured in the Oceanographic exemplifying the town’s dedication to marine conservation practical workshops were held focusing on key topics such as lifeguarding and activities designed specifically for individuals with disabilities showcasing a holistic approach to beach management and accessibility The mayor expressed great pride in hosting the congress noting that it provided a valuable platform for technicians and political leaders from various municipalities to share best practices and experiences related to beach management The celebration of the twenty-second edition of the Hispano-Norwegian Days in l’Alfas del Pi offered a rich cultural exchange between Norway and Spain It featured a series of conferences and events promoting cultural exchange through the arts This vibrant annual festival showcased a diverse array of activities including performances by Norwegian artists and musicians alongside their Spanish counterparts One of the highlights occurred on October 25 at the Norwegian Church of l’Albir where a captivating literary event unfolded featuring the acclaimed Norwegian author Nina Lykke She was joined by the esteemed literary translator and former cultural attaché at the Norwegian Embassy in Spain providing a delightful opportunity for attendees to gain insights into Lykke’s works and life has emerged as one of Norway’s most celebrated contemporary writers Her literary career began with her debut collection of short stories og andre fortellinger* (translated as *And Other Stories*) Lykke has since captured the literary world’s attention with her novels and her works have been translated into 19 languages Lykke engaged in a fascinating dialogue with Kirsti Baggethun discussing various themes in her writing and sharing personal anecdotes The event attracted an enthusiastic audience of around a hundred people all eager to delve deeper into the world of contemporary Norwegian literature The Local Government Board of Benidorm Town Council has officially approved an ambitious project to develop a camping and multi-adventure area within the Sequia Mare Park aims to enhance the recreational offerings in the area the project will establish a comprehensive range of facilities including a building equipped with changing rooms and restrooms and a camping zone that is integrated with the existing spaces of Sequia Mare Park This initiative is part of a broader strategy under the Recovery and Resilience Plan that is funded by the European Union’s Next GenerationEU programme Mayor Perez emphasised that the development of Sequia Mare Park and the proposed camping and adventure facilities aligns with the town’s strategy to rehabilitate and enhance public assets The vision is to make these spaces accessible for public use fostering community engagement and interaction with the environment and tourist resource that encourages residents and visitors to connect with nature the park and accompanying facilities’ design is intended to highlight the area’s historical significance has officially announced the ambitious plan for the Garganes Pavilion a cornerstone of the Altea sports community for the past 40 years Key features of the reform include a significant enlargement of the cafeteria and gym and elevate the quality of services provided to users the pavilion has seen little more than routine maintenance up until now Soler emphasised the pressing need for this renovation high-quality sporting spaces are essential for all residents and users of Altea The upcoming reform of the Garganes Pavilion will be a multifaceted project aimed at enhancing the facility through structural improvements and service expansion “The government team is acutely aware of the community’s needs and is dedicated to creating an environment that not only promotes sports but also prioritises energy efficiency and accessibility for individuals with reduced mobility.” She underscored the importance of removing architectural barriers that hinder access to facilities “It is crucial that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy the Garganes Pavilion without limitations.” To ensure that the refurbishment meets the expectations and requirements of the local population, the Town Council has established an interactive platform on the Altea Participa website This initiative will enable citizens to share their opinions The local government of Calpe has expressed significant frustration regarding the prolonged delay in receiving authorisation from the General Directorate of Coasts and Airports for the installation of the Mare de Deu del Carmen sculpture in the port area conceptualised by the acclaimed artist Arturo Serra Gomez is intended as a heartfelt tribute to the seafaring families of Calpe coinciding with the centenary celebrations of the Brotherhood The sculptural ensemble represents the Virgen del Carmen holding a child in her arms and a scapular in one hand standing on a base adorned with an offering of flowers The sculpture is flanked by three costaleros or porters symbolising three generations: a grandfather Despite the approaching conclusion of the year with only three months remaining until the celebratory festivities wrap up there has been no formal response from the General Directorate regarding the authorisation necessary for placing the sculpture in the designated port area The request for permission was initially submitted in 2022 to the General Directorate of Ports which falls under the Ministry of Public Works It was aimed at allowing the installation of the sculpture in an area currently occupied by a group of containers The Confederacion Hidrografica del Jucar (CHJ) has made a significant decision that grants the municipality of El Campello the rights to receive up to five cubic hectometres of drinking water annually This agreement ensures a reliable water supply “forever,” marking a pivotal moment for both the Town Council and Aguas de Alicante The officials involved have heralded this announcement as “historic,” given that it not only secures drinking water for the local population but also paves the way for sustainable future development within the area This allocation comfortably surpasses the municipality’s current water consumption levels a first in the town’s 123-year history This development marks an end to the sporadic water supply issues that El Campello faced which were especially prominent in the Muchavista area El Campello has faced various historical challenges related to water supply primarily linked to insufficient storage capacity Compounding these issues were frequent breakdowns along the fragile network of canals serving the Huerta de Alicante as well as intermittent water quality concerns that led to advisories against consumption due to turbidity Mayor Berenguer expressed his optimism regarding this agreement emphasising its significance for ensuring consistent water supply and supporting the future development of the municipality He attributed its success to persistent advocacy within the political landscape and he believes this resolution fully justifies his commitment to public service and local governance Find more local news, activities and profile interviews for Costa Blanca North. Spain - February 2022 - About 300 young people gathered on Saturday at the Salesian Work of El Campello to celebrate "Campobosco 2022," a meeting of the Education to Faith itinerary that brings together participants in the second year of the baccalaureate from Salesian houses in the Valencian Community Held in presence and centered on the Rector Major's Strenna 2021 "Moved by Hope," the meeting was rich in testimonies based on the stages of formation: the first three levels worked on the life of Don Bosco by analyzing the characters in his life the places where he carried out his mission and the objects he used during his life; the fourth level had an approach of greater depth in the faith and style of Don Bosco were presented to the young people in the style of TED talks (ANS – El Campello) – On Thursday 25 people from the Salesian communities of Alcoy El Campello and Valencia met at the Salesian house in El Campello to participate in a new formation meeting organised by the Delegation for Social Communication of Spain’s Mary Help of Christians Province (SMX) which gathered the witness of the formation given in the houses of the Aragonese Autonomous Community – in Spain’s St James the Greater Province (SSM) in April and September – was confirmation of the good health of a project that for several years has been trying to offer a unified shape to the "Salesian vision of the world" The "Web Local" project came about in September 2017,  launched by the SMX Province together with the SSM Province and with the support of the National Youth Ministry Centre content and design of websites of Salesian presences The first houses to launch the new platforms were Alicante Ciutadella and the San Antonio Abad Work in Valencia following the collaboration of several houses and bodies that participated in the pilot project led by the centre in Huesca led by the Provincial Delegation for Communication and the Provincial Coordination for Information Technology together with the Dosatic IT company,  came about with the aim of unifying the Salesian sites on the Internet in the SMX Province with the economic and technical advantages that collaboration entails consistent with the Salesian Corporate Identity Manual and use the same software for content management "For the Provincial Delegation for Communication this project is the confirmation of the potential that our houses and entities have when they have a common vision and think big we can confirm that in order to grow in communion to provide information about the life and action of the entire province and its works it was necessary to have a common ecosystem that facilitated networking strengthened our institutional image and facilitated the coordination of our structures we continue to ensure that the Salesian digital environment is always at the forefront" explained the Provincial Delegate for Social Communication for SMX youth centres and foundations are involved in the project – so not only Salesian houses and schools are part of it but also groups such as the Ángel Tomás Foundation - Salesianos Social the Federation of Youth Centres in Valencia the  Bosco Global NGO for Development or the recently established Federación Maín The SSM Province is also immersed in this process of change although at a different level in its development with 35% of web pages involved and many others in formation in addition to numerous sites and projects with which the Communication team of the National Youth Ministry Centre has taken new steps towards this management system "The main challenge for us Salesians is to consolidate the digitisation of recent years realising our concept of the ‘digital courtyard’ This is why it is necessary to involve young people in the communication projects that are developed without forgetting the orientation of communication as a tool at the service of evangelisation" concludes the SMX Social Communication Delegate while thanking the staff of the IT office and Dosatic  for the efforts made in the technical support service The "Web Local" project is continually advancing improving and training new users of these Internet platforms A new formation session will begin soon for several houses in the SMX Province and is also available for any other groups that may need it Source: Salesianos.info 5 women dancers will unseal stories from their lives through a transformative Meohadim dance performance Taking place at El Campello´s House of Culture expressing their souls through the performance in front of El Campello’s audience The 5 dancers engage in an emotional journey The spectacle was inspired by the choreographer´s wish to bring forward the subject of emotional distance and privacy The collective has toured Meohadim in Catalonia Madrid and Portugal and has received an Audience Award from the Institut del Teatre in Barcelona Tickets can be purchased in person at the Concierge of the House of Culture or on the Instant Ticket website According to the resolution that establishes the working calendar for next year these holidays are in addition to the national and regional holidays which will be on 6 January (Epiphany of the Lord) 15 August (Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary) 9 October (Day of the Valencian Community) Thank you for taking the time to read this article. Do remember to come back and check The Euro Weekly News website for all your up-to-date local and international news stories; remember, you can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram THE cost of cleaning up after storm Gloria in El Campella currently stands at €109,000 with €50,000 needed to clear the beaches and coves Intensive work has been carried out at Muchavista Beach and Carrer la Mar together with the promenades along the coastline explained that collecting discarded marine plants will take a couple of weeks ‘since the collection of cymodocea nodosa is a very laborious process’ He added: “It involves tonnes of seagrasses that are carefully collected by hooks to be transported to trailers with a storage capacity of only one tonne This is so that the erosion of our beaches is practically non-existent “We are already working on the repair and rehabilitation of our walkways and furniture although these tasks may take a little longer.” it has been reported that damages to the House of Culture due to leakage of the roof amounts to € 30,000; the collapse of the access to the building of the Social Centre “El Barranquet” €20,000; fallen trees on public roads €6,000 and €3,000 will be needed to fix the elevator at the Municipal Library The Department of Infrastructure has begun the procedures to request aid from the different administrations to cover these costs Share your story with us by emailing newsdesk@euroweeklynews.com, by calling +34 951 38 61 61 or by messaging our Facebook page www.facebook.com/EuroWeeklyNews ARCHIVED - 80-year-old man dies at El Campello beach in latest heatwave tragedy" style="margin: 5px 10px 5px 0px; float: left" width="100%" /> An 80-year-old man collapsed and died on the shore of Muchavista beach in El Campello on Monday July 25, one of the hottest days on record in Alicante province More than 500 people have died this month due to extreme heat as the mercury continues to reach dangerously high levels The latest tragedy in Alicante happened just after 12.30pm at the popular stretch of coastline in El Campello after the 80-year-old was initially pulled semi-conscious from the sea The elderly man then collapsed when he was on the shore, prompting the Town Hall to "rule out drowning" in a statement The main hypotheses is that the pensioner suffered severe heat stroke as it was 37℃ in El Campello at the time of the incident lifeguards performed basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation manoeuvres on the elderly bather until a SAMU ambulance and medical crew arrived Also read: Life-saving drone speeds up critical response times at Alicante beaches, Spain SAMU medics continued with advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other stabilisation techniques a native of Logroño who had a flat in the area, was pronounced dead A post mortem will be carried out to determine the cause of the death but the local authority has pointed to "a health problem" and heat stroke rather than drowning Earlier this month, a 43-year-old man from the Faroe Islands suffered a heart attack and died whilst swimming in the sea at Elche's Arenales del Sol beach, and a Spanish man, 73, drowned at Poniente beach in Benidorm. They were the latest in a series of six drowning and near-drowning incidents in Alicante province in just 24 hours Each year safety awareness campaigns are launched across Spain to prevent drownings In fact, drowning was the third leading cause of death due to external or accidental causes in 2020 This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page met to take part in the "Acampada Amigos," held simultaneously in the Salesian homes of Elche and El Campello The youngsters spent two days totally immersing themselves in the life of Don Bosco Blessed Laura Vicuña and Don Bosco's young pupil It was an opportunity to reflect on the lives and experiences of these figures but also to share playful and prayerful moments animators organized games and guided tours The event was also attended by the Directors of the two host Salesian presences and the Provincial Delegate for Youth Ministry of the SMX Province Investigan a un hombre por robar una silla de ruedas de una persona con discapacidad valorada en casi 2.000€ e intentar venderla más barata en El Campello (Alicante). El momento del hurto fue captado por una cámara https://t.co/8NheNYHQfQ pic.twitter.com/qIFSIBMsMS Cathy Elelman is the local writer for the Costa de Almeria edition of the Euro Weekly News Cathy is very much part of the local community and is always well and truly up on all the latest news and events going on in this region of Spain Her top goals are to do the best job she can informing the local English-speaking community visitors to the area and the wider world about about the news in Almeria and to embrace very new challenge this fast-changing world brings her way Thank you for taking the time to read this news article “Tons and tons of fish for Campello.” For more UK daily news Spanish daily news and global news stories rocky peninsula on the coast of the municipality of Campello approximately 9 kilometres north of the city of Alicante which is home to one of the best-known and most thoroughly excavated archaeological sites in the Costa Blanca At one point in the past the peninsula was separated from the mainland and became an islet when an earthquake destroyed the sleeve of land joining it to the coast but in 1943 it was re-connected to the coastline by engineers who used dynamite to alter the lay of the land and in the process destroyed a large part of the pre-historic burial ground at the site What remains nowadays is a flat promontory with a maximum altitude of just 8 metres above sea level Around 40 per cent of this area is occupied by the archaeological site where the remains identified date back as far as the Bronze Age and include a remarkable sequence of historic artefacts through the historical periods up until the end of Roman rule There are also remains of Islamic constructions built during the occupation of most of the Iberian Peninsula by the Moors during the Early Middle Ages and the wealth of archaeological evidence tells us that for many centuries the Illeta dels Banyets was an important trading port controlling not only maritime traffic but also trading routes leading to inland areas of what is now Spain The first evidence of human occupation actually dates back to the end of the Neolithic when the inhabitants lived in oval-shaped dwellings the remnants of some of which can still be seen But more substantial findings have been unearthed relating to the Bronze Age including two large underground tanks dug into the rocks around which burial sites and housing structures were built The grave goods found inside the tombs include metal punches and knives knobs and buttons and some ceramic drinking vessels The following level corresponds to the age of the Iberians in the 4th and 3rd centuries BC At this time it seems that an important township developed although only a fraction of it has been excavated: on either side of a street which runs along the length of the promontory it is possible to make out two temples as well as storage buildings and dwellings some of them displaying highly complex architecture which has led to the conclusion that they constituted an important trading location ovens have been found which were used to produce Iberian amphorae The highest level of remains dates back to the time of the Romans in the 1st and the 2nd centuries AD The Romans built on top of the foundations of the abandoned Iberian settlement and a thermal baths complex was created as an annex and although not many remains have been preserved it is possible to identify both the residence area of the owner (the pars urbana) and another area related with agricultural activities (pars rustica) The simple thermal bath facility is located in a narrow building where the heating oven the cold room (frigidarium) and the dressing room (apodyterium) stand in a line Other Roman findings include a series of fish farming pools or hatcheries which were cut into the rocks and connected to the sea through a number of trap holes These reflect the fact that one of the most important activities in this part of the Roman Empire was the exploitation of marine resources including the breeding and raising of fish for various products prized throughout the Empire: several other facilities like the one at Illeta dels Banyets have been discovered in the province of Alicante the most important being the one in Portus Ilicitanus (Santa Pola) The four pools which can be seen on Illeta dels Banyets have been badly eroded by the sea but it can be seen that they were connected to each other The largest measures 8.7 by 3.10 metres and seawater enters via channels located on either side while the other three are at right angles to the largest They are connected by vertical “windows” which could be opened and closed to act as gates Tuesday to Saturday 10.00 to 14.00 and 15.30 to 17.30 Sundays and public holidays 10.00 to 14.00 In March 2021 the site was re-opened to the public with no entry free, and at the same time guided tours can be reserved at 12.00 midday from Tuesday to Saturday at a cost of 1.50 euros per person. Bookings can be made here although a separate telephone number is provided for tours in English: 965 149006 Due to socializing restrictions group sizes are limited to a maximum of 6 for those belonging to one household and 4 for those belonging to different households ARCHIVED - Alicante real estate agency cheats clients out of 5.5M euros in pyramid-style scam on the Costa Blanca" style="margin: 5px 10px 5px 0px; float: left" width="100%" /> A real estate agency that operated a massive pyramid-style scam from an office in El Campello swindling 5.5 million euros out of clients across Spain including a father and son who allegedly managed the agency employees who carried out the work of luring clients promoting the scam and organising construction handed over hundreds of thousands for luxury pads they never actually owned the Guardia Civil in El Campello launched operation 'Serpis' to investigate an alleged scam by a real estate group based in the area selling luxury homes in Busot and surrounding areas the group specialised in two types of scams One involved offering the sale of the same already constructed The other consisted of formalising a contract for a new-build with an unsuspecting client The 'agency' allegedly falsified original documents issued by the Land Registry and then used the forged papers to carry out the purchase and sale contracts They advertised luxury homes on the internet and mainly targeted French-speaking citizens Also read: Irish gang in Spain under investigation for 2m euro asphalt scam located in Playa Muchavista in El Campello the state-of-the-art technology and the high-end vehicles used by the company's directors served as a hook" to trick potential clients wealthy people who had "no idea it was a fraud scam" Victims paid reservation fees or deposits to start construction the money was immediately diverted to the personal accounts of the members of the criminal group who then tried to transfer it to foreign accounts without leaving a trace After a while, clients realised they had been conned and contacted the police who have since identified at least 60 victims including clients who have made transfers for houses that have not been built suppliers of materials or services for construction and banks A fifth of the stolen 5.5 million euros has been recovered and returned to its rightful owners and an investigation is still ongoing into the case of 18 illegal construction workers who were never paid for building work that was actually carried out "This has been an arduous investigation involving several months of intense work of gathering and studying information that has led to arrests and further enquiries," said El Campello's Guardia Civil All detainees of undisclosed nationalities and aged between 24 and 55 The Local Europe ABVästmannagatan 43113 25 StockholmSweden Please log in here to leave a comment