Aug 14, 2019 | Activities/Services, Benitachell, Cumbre del Sol, Events
If you love cycling, mark your calendar, because you have a special date at Cumbre del Sol Residential Resort on August 25th! The 176 cyclists competing in La Vuelta, Spain’s most prestigious cycling event, will be returning to Alto del Puig Llorença at Cumbre del Sol. The mountain pass will determine the final peloton before reaching the finish line, which will be in the town of Calpe.
This will be the third time that the race passes through Benitatxell, but unlike previous occasions, this time it will be a pass through and not a final stage, as was the case in 2015 and 2017. As such, Cumbre del Sol summit will be a key location in determining the outcome of the second stage of La Vuelta.
The organisation has indicated in the route book that the cyclists will be passing through Alto de Puig Llorença between 4:30 and 5:07 pm. Specifically, the three estimated times are as follows: if the peloton is cycling at 40 km/h, the expected arrival time will be 4:37 pm; if the speed is an intermediate 38 km/h, the ascent will begin at 4:51; and finally, if the average is the slowest, at 36 km/h, the cyclists would arrive at 5:07. The pace could turn out to be faster or slower, so we recommend that you get there with enough time to spare if you don’t want to miss anything!
In this stage profile, the Alto de Puig Llorença’s location, 24 km from the finish line, will reduce the size of the peloton, but not enough to stop the sprinters from competing for a victory in Calpe.
La Vuelta 2019 looks to have interesting participation, even though the last two winners at Cumbre del Sol are off sick due to injuries: the Dutchman, Tom Dumoulin, in 2015, and British Chris Froome, in 2017. Colombian Miguel Ángel López, Steven Kruijswijk, Rigoberto Urán, Nairo Quintana and Alejandro Valverde are some of the cyclists who will be protagonists during the three weeks of the race and who will be fighting for the red cycling jersey.
For more information, visit the Poble Nou de Benitatxell Civil Protection website: https://www.protecciocivilbenitatxell.com/vuelta-ciclista-espana-2019/
Don’t forget to mark your calendars: on August 25th, the best cyclists of the international peloton will pass through Cumbre del Sol Residential Resort. You can’t miss it!
Jul 15, 2019 | Activities/Services, Benitachell, Cumbre del Sol
We have previously mentioned that the Costa Blanca offers many other options beyond its beautiful beaches and coves for taking a dip! In fact, if we are talking precisely about going for a refreshing swim, a great option is to explore the inland areas in the province of Alicante and enjoy the fresh water! In addition, the ideal location of Cumbre del Sol Residential Resort offers you a wide range of options within an hour’s drive – keep reading and don’t miss any of our recommendations!
Less than an hour from Cumbre del Sol
A few minutes from Sella, a town very close to Benitatxell, we find the recreational area Font Major. In addition to being a campesite, it also has a small swimming area with a natural pool surrounded by trees that offer abundant shade and tables to spend the day with family and friends.
Meanwhile, closer to Cumbre del Sol Residential Resort, you’ll find Callosa d’en Sarriá. Here there are two other good options to go swimming: the Estret de les Penyes or the famous Fuentes del Algar. The first option is a spectacular place to take a little break given its location and crystal waters. The waterfall not only attracts swimmers, you’ll also likely see people canyoning on weekends.
Las Fuentes del Algar, Callosa D’en Sarriá’s second inland natural pool, is a popular spot in the province of Alicante. It is one of the few places where you have to pay, but it also has special facilities: toilets, lifeguard and parking.
More than an hour from Cumbre del Sol
Planes – Barranco de la Encantada
Close to Planes you will find Benilloba, where the Molí del Salt offers us another chance to cool off in the Comtat region. A small waterfall runs over into a natural swimming pool, one of the most remote in the whole province of Alicante. It is also a place with a lot of history: the name for Molí del Salt comes from a flour mill dating back to 1760, in which only a few leftover ruins can be seen.
Although the Comtat region is one of the furthest from Cumbre del Sol in this province, the Barranco de la Encantada is one of the most worthwhile visits. Throughout the ravine, there are many pools in which you can stop to enjoy a swim: Toll Blau, Toll Estret or the Gorg del Salt waterfall. Don’t miss out on exploring and discovering the Barranco de la Encantada, with its 8 kilometres of pure and untouched nature.
Close to Planes you will find Benilloba, where its Molí del Salt offers us another chance to swim in Comtat. A small waterfall runs over into a natural swimming area, one of the most remote in the whole province of Alicante. It is also a place with a lot of history: the name for Molí del Salt comes from a flour mill dating back to 1760, in which only a few leftover ruins can be seen.
There is also a zipline, a Tibetan style bridge and abseiling services. The Benilloba local government has set up a picnic area next to the car park, making Molí del Salt a great option for spending the entire day.
Since we are already talking about in the province of Valencia, the Pou Clar in Onteniente is another of the natural inland swimming areas we can enjoy. In fact, the Pou Clar is only one of the 6 pools that we find one after the other at the source of the Clariano river: Pou Clar, Pou dels Esclaus, Pou Gelat, Pou de laReixa, Pou Fosc and Pou dels Cavallas.
With various options within the province and close to Cumbre del Sol Residential Resort, you’ll be able to combine the beaches and coves of the Costa Blanca with the cold waters of the natural pools perfectly.
Dec 14, 2018 | Benitachell, Cumbre del Sol, Grupo VAPF
One of our goals is to keep the residents of Cumbre del Sol Residential Resort up to date with what’s going on and with the events happening in the community. That’s why we decided to create this magazine… and we’re now on our third issue!
The Cumbre del Sol Residential Resort magazine comes out once every six months, so we have lots to tell you! In this third issue you’ll find detailed information about our Lirios Sunrise development of luxury properties as well as a preview of the Montecala Gardens apartments, something new for 2019.
In this issue, you will also find an article about our Corporate Social Responsibility department and the actions we have carried out in this field, the main organisations we collaborate with, and why we dedicate a large part of our efforts to the different causes that we are involved with.
Of course, we’ll also be telling you about the best events we have experienced over the last few months: we’ll remember the magic of Saint John’s Eve in Cala Moraig, the Belgian National Day party in Restaurant La Cumbre, and the 2nd Classic Car Rally. You’ll also find information about the opening of our new office, VAPF Store Moraira, because we want to be closer to you! There was also the fantastic party for the inauguration of our Blue Infinity luxury apartments in which we welcomed the new owners in this development and enjoyed music and the wonderful views of the Mediterranean Sea.
In addition, this Christmas we invite you to participate in the 2nd Cumbre del Sol Residential Resort Christmas Decoration Contest.
In this third issue of the magazine, we also talk about the different services that you can find in the area of Cumbre del Sol, such as Restaurant La Cumbre and Costa Blanca Expeditions excursions. You can also find out about changes at the Lady Elizabeth international school: the new secondary school campus facilities and the new headmaster, Chris Akin – read all about him in the interview we prepared for the magazine! You’ll also get to know Candy Cantillon, owner of VIP Salon in Cumbre del Sol, who did an interview with us about her career and the beauty services she offers.
Download the digital version of our magazine or pick up your print copy from our offices or other locations around Cumbre del Sol Residential Resort.
And, if you want to stay up to date with all our news, follow us on social media or subscribe to our newsletter by emailing us at cumbredelsol@vapf.com with the subject line “Subscribe to newsletter”, indicating your full name, telephone number and address as well as the email where you want to receive the newsletter.
Dec 4, 2018 | Cumbre del Sol, Events, Grupo VAPF
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!
Nov 20, 2017 | Activities/Services, Benitachell, Cumbre del Sol, Events
The Moraig Cove Ecofriendly fishing workshop will take place on Saturday 25 November 2017. In this event aimed for 8+ years old children, participants will discover the art of fishing in a sustainable, ecological and traditional way.
The workshop, which will is free of charge, will include several activities such as making of bracelets with fishing lines, learn to make fishing knots, place the bait and to fish in a selectively and artisanal way without causing impact on the seabed. Besides that, monitors will explain the traditional art of fishing in El Poble Nou de Benitatxell and the most common fish species found in the area, as well as the most dangerous ones. “It is a unique experience for children to connect with nature and know the art of traditional and ecological fishing in an environment of great scenic beauty such as El Moraig. It is important that someone tells them that they must fish only the essential quantity with the least possible impact on the seas, as artisanal fishermen do”. The workshop also provides important psychological benefits: with fishing, the little ones relax, release their stress mental, develop an adequate self-esteem, increase tolerance to frustration and learn to concentrate and have more patience. In addition, you can enjoy sports with friends and family.
The workshop will be free, but and places limited. Registration must be made by filing a form and taking it to the teachers of the Santa María Magdalena School before Tuesday 21 November or by calling +34 686 90 73 20. Participants only need to bring lunch and waterproof boots.
