Christmas, one of the most magical times of the year, is just around the corner! The biggest fans of the holiday season will surely have spent weeks planning their Christmas decorations while many have already started dressing up their homes with festive colours and lights. If you are one of them and you live in Cumbre del Sol Residential Resort, don’t forget that we are running a very special Christmas decoration contest. We love to spread Christmas spirit!
As these magical dates draw closer and we enjoy meetups with friends and family, it’s also time for the arrival of the Christmas markets. From handmade products to decorations to liven up any part of your home, there are a huge variety of objects to be found in them. In addition, there are also stalls selling food which is typical of the area – here in Alicante, don’t miss polvorones, a type of shortbread dusted with icing sugar, and turrón, an almond nougat.
This is your chance to discover the best Christmas markets on the Costa Blanca. Soak up their magic as you take advantage to buy something for your home or get presents for your loved ones. Here are five Christmas markets close to your home in Cumbre del Sol Residential Resort!
Altea Christmas market is taking place from the 6th to the 9th of December in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento, from 11am-2pm and from 5pm-9pm. There will be more than a dozen stalls and children’s activities and you can also make the most of the chance to stroll through its old town, appreciating the charms of this lovely city’s paved streets and white houses.
In Calpe, there’s the 6th Fira de Nadal Calp, also from the 6th to the 9th December. It will be taking place in the old town with musical performances, children’s activities and products from associations and local businesses. Don’t miss it!
In Jávea there will be a handicrafts market located in the Plaza de la Iglesia which began in November and will be returning on the 8th December. Though this market is not just for Christmas, it is also full of handmade items and local products. In addition, in the Jávea parador on the 8th and 9th December from 11am-8:30pm you will find the fourth edition of the IT Market, a Christmas market with a variety of exclusive handmade products.
On the 16th December, there are two more Christmas markets to add to your calendar! One which takes place all day in Teulada on Avenida Santa Catalina and in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento. You’ll be able to find local, handcrafted products and all kinds of typical Christmas things.
Also on the 16th December, you can immerse yourself in the festive spirit at the Benitatxell Christmas market which is open from 10am-2pm in Calle La Pau, Calle Mayor and Calle Mercat. There is a full programme of Christmas events taking place throughout the morning: children’s activities, workshops and a batucada, as well as a visit to the traditional “Burreta de Nadal”, the Christmas donkey, which is a real symbol of Christmas magic in Benitatxell.
This Christmas, your home on the Costa Blanca will be full of holiday spirit! Make the most of Cumbre del Sol Residential Resort’s proximity to the area’s main cities and enjoy a wonderful festive period by the sea. Don’t forget to follow our blog and social media pages to stay up to date about upcoming events in the area.
Cumbre del Sol is, without doubt, a paradise on the Costa Blanca. Living here means relaxation and admiring the wonderful views of the Mediterranean Sea every day from your own home. However, it’s not just tranquillity that you will enjoy here; this area offers a wide range of services such as the Dylan Mary Tennis Academy which is the perfect option for those who live in Cumbre del Sol Residential Resort and love this sport. The academy enjoys a strategic location just 10 minutes from Moraira and 20 minutes from Jávea.
Dylan, the owner of the academy, is 30 years old and a professional tennis coach from France. He began playing tennis at the age of 13 and has been working as a trainer for 14 years. He has extensive experience, having worked as the head coach for professional tennis players from France, England and Spain before settling in this paradise location in Costa Blanca North.
Now that he has his own tennis academy in Cumbre del Sol, he teaches classes for people of all ages and levels. There are groups for children from two to three years old in which they are introduced to the sport in a fun and playful way; classes for children aged four to seven where they can learn the basic concepts and develop their hand-eye coordination; and classes for children and teenagers from age eight to seventeen. Dylan also offers an elite training programme for teenagers in which your children will receive intense, high performance training. He also gives classes for adults of all ages and private classes for those who want to perfect their game.
While group classes are taught on specific days, the timetable for private classes is very flexible. There are classes all year round, from Monday to Sunday and from 9am to 10pm. As pupils are of a variety of nationalities, classes are taught in several languages: Spanish, English and French. No previous experience is required, so join the academy and enjoy playing tennis against the backdrop of the impressive views of Cumbre del Sol.
At the moment the academy has two tennis courts, though two new courts will be ready soon. There is also the possibility of a new tennis centre being opened, which would have 6-8 courts. Right now, the children are training for the next tournament which will take place on the 8th December while the adults are already getting ready for the tournament on the 23rd March.
The countdown to Christmas has begun! The Cumbre del Sol Residential Resort Christmas Decoration Contest is here once more and we invite all the residents of this wonderful place to participate. Show your creative side during the festive period and fill your home with Christmas spirit! This year there will be two categories: Decoration outside the property and Decoration inside the property. We know that many of you in Cumbre del Sol decorate both the inside and outside of your homes, so you will be able to participate in both categories. Send an email to cumbredelsol@vapf.com before the 10th December with your full name, address, phone number and email address, indicating which category you would like to take part in. Don’t miss out!
The judges for the second Cumbre del Sol Residential Resort Christmas Decoration Contest will be Vicente Mestre, Sales and Marketing Director at VAPF Group, as well as others from the Post Sales Department and Construction Department.
How will the voting take place? The judges will visit the properties and award a score from 0 to 10 points per home. And if there is a draw? The voting will be repeated but this time scores will be from 1 to 3. The judges will visit the homes starting on the 13th December 2018 at 5:30pm and the names of the winners will be announced on the 18th December at an event organised by VAPF in La Cumbre Restaurant.
The prizes are as follows:
The first prize in the category Decoration outside the property will be a Christmas hamper valued at €250.
The second prize in the category Decoration outside the property will be a Christmas hamper valued at €150.
The prize for the best Decoration inside the property will be a Christmas hamper valued at €150.
In addition, all those who take part will receive a small gift from VAPF.
If you would like to take part, don’t forget to send an email to cumbredelsol@vapf.com before the 10th December and remember that you will need to have your Christmas decorations ready from the 13th December at 9:00am and up until the 6th January 2019. We wish you all the very best of luck!
Last Friday, we held an Open House at the Blue Infinity luxury apartment development with our network of agencies. All our agents were invited to this event to get a first-hand look at the finished block, two show apartments, and the communal areas, which include an infinity pool, spa, wellness area, and gym. Furthermore, we took advantage of the occasion to provide them with information about sales, the next steps to be taken, and the new developments which will be available for sale in 2019.
A total of 115 people attended the event, among them representatives of 52 estate agencies, owners of the Blue Infinity apartments, and neighbours from Cumbre del Sol Residential Resort who wanted to see our luxury apartments.
We began the event by welcoming the attendees in the hall of the Blue Infinity luxury apartments. Our first stop was dedicated to visiting the two show apartments, where our guests received a detailed explanation about the availability of the homes, the new projects, and the quality offered in this development, as well as the home automation system – an added value in these apartments which will provide the owners with the utmost comfort in their home, making their life much easier. The attendees were amazed at the results and went away with a very positive impression of the development.
After visiting the two Blue Infinity apartments, our next stop took us to the fabulous communal areas, where we find the outdoor infinity pool, indoor heated pool, jacuzzi, and gym. As part of the event, the attendees enjoyed a cocktail along with some music, and there was a photocall as well as a television so that everyone could watch the new video for the Cumbre del Sol Residential Resort. This was a lovely moment during which our guests were able to enjoy Blue Infinity’s wonderful views of the Mediterranean Sea.
Vicente Mestre, our Sales and Marketing Director, was very pleased with results of the event, and thanked all those who attended for their appreciation. In his words: “I am so grateful to all the agents who are present at this event, there are now more and more agents who attend the events organised by VAPF and view them positively. We are already preparing the next event at the Blanc Altea Homesdevelopment, that will take place on Thursday 27th September, which we’re sure will be a pleasant surprise. We hope to count on your attendance there too.”
Music is invading the Cala Moraig beach bar this August! Until the first weekend of September, you will have the opportunity to enjoy different types of music right by the sea, in the cove closest to Cumbre del Sol Residential Resort.
The atmosphere is perfect for all types of audiences as, depending on the day, you can listen to one type of music or another. All ages have their place in this magical cove: from family days where couples with children can enjoy hits from the 70s and 80s, to DJ sessions perfectly perfect for a younger audience.
While on Thursdays there’s rock, on Fridays you can groove to the sound of Spanish Pop music, and on Sundays, the beach is taken over by rumba music.
In addition to these music genres, on Saturday evenings, electronic sessions with DJs are scheduled from 5:30 pm to 8 pm. If Latin music is your thing, take note! Two Tuesdays a month, the Cala Moraig beahc bar dances to the rhythm of the best Latin sounds. The artists who lead these performances are from towns in the area, such as Benitachell and Denia.
For three years, the Cala del Moraig beach bar has turned summer nights into unique experiences during which its wonderful location can be enjoyed to the fullest. We’ve already told you about the truly exquisite creations which come from its kitchen, so how about enjoying a delicious rice dish and relaxing in the cove until the music begins in the Chiringuito?
So, now you know how to make the most of the evenings this summer! Live music is only on at the Cala Moraig beach bar throughout July and August, so this opportunity won’t come again until next year. What are you waiting for?
Classic car lovers were in luck! On Sunday 29th July, the Marina Alta Classic Car Club held its second rally in the Cumbre del Sol Residential Resort. In addition to the club members, all were welcome to come along with their classic car and enjoy the event.
This was the second edition of an event which is destined to become part of the calendar of activities at Cumbre del Sol. In August last year, the first edition was a complete success.
The cars arrived at Restaurant La Cumbre at around 8pm. All those who had come to Cumbre del Sol had the chance to see some classic cars which have become real relics. The evening was brought to an end with a special meal for the occasion, attended by members of the Marina Alta Classic Car Club and neighbours of the Cumbre del Sol Residential Resort.
Marina Alta Classic Car Club was born in 2000. Since then, it has become the most popular in the region and is known internationally. The club has around 100 members who enjoy monthly rallies, two events in spring, four events in autumn, and many others.
In addition, since 2017 the club has provided support for vulnerable people in the area. That’s why the money they obtained from the prize draw, provided by VAPF, was donated to the Breast Cancer Association in Javea. The prize draw was attended by VAPF Commercial Director Vicente Mestre, and President of the Marina Alta Classic Car Club Peter Alt. We hope to count on the collaboration of the club and its Rally next year!
