10 Jul, 2020 @ 09:23
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Costa Blanca resort get more prestigious awards but local mayor hints that there is more to tourism than beaches

Qualitur Flag For Orihuela Costa Beaches

ORIHUELA Costa has been presented with a Qualitur flag in recognition of high standards on the area’s beaches.

Popular with expats and Spanish alike, they received the distinction because of the general quality, hygiene and overall experience for visitors.

Qualitur Flag For Orihuela Costa Beaches
FLYING THE FLAG: Orihuela Mayor and other dignitaries on Wednesday

An additional standard to meet this year was that of safety in light of the Coronavius, which closed all beaches for three months.

Whilst local dignitaries commended the work of the municipal departments, technicians and politicians that contributed to the recognition, Orihuela’s mayor raised a broader issue.

Emilio Bascuñana claimed: “I think we are doing a magnificent job on the beaches, but we also need to promote other tourist areas such as our historical, artistic, monumental and cultural heritage.”

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Simon Wade

Fifty-something writer, traveller, F1 enthusiast and radio presenter, working hard on the Costa Blanca South. Email me on simon@theolivepress.es

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