Jun 8, 2020 | Activities/Services, Events, Local events, Something special
Last weekend we hosted the Region of Valencia Tennis Challenge, a very important professional sporting event, given it was the first to take place in Spain after the state of alarm was declared in March due to the COVID-19 crisis.
Held in our Residential Resort Cumbre del Sol sports centre, four TOP 100 tennis players on the ATP circuit participated in the event: Roberto Bautista, Pablo Carreño, Alex de Miñaur and Pablo Andújar. During the two daily matches that were played, the players competed using the round-robin format in which the winner would be the best of 3 sets.
The event got underway on Friday, the 5th and it was De Miñaur who scored highest with 6-3, 6-2 over Andujar. The latter executed his plays very well and gave a good fight, but it wasn’t enough to beat De Miñaur.
During the second match, Carreño and Bautista competed in a close game in which Carreño defended his position expertly. However, in the end, it wasn’t quite enough, as Bautista obtained a 6-4, 6-4 victory.
The event continued into its second day on Saturday when Andujar and Bautista went head to head. Bautista sought his second consecutive victory after beating Carreño on Friday and achieved it in just two games with a score of 6-1, 6-1.
The match between De Miñaur and Carreño followed. The young Australian, who had already beaten Andujar on Friday, almost lost the first set, but then was able to recover during the second set with only one break. He rose to victory with a score of 7-5, 6-4.
Finally, on the third day of the event, the organization had to make the difficult decision to cancel the final matches due to heavy rain that made it impossible to finish.
At VAPF, we are proud to be able to take part in an event of this nature and this is why we are working to make Cumbre del Sol one of the benchmark residential developments on the Costa Blanca.
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Jun 4, 2020 | Events
If you live at Residential Resort Cumbre del Sol, you can say with confidence that you’re living in paradise. This isn’t a baseless sentiment, as the area boasts of nearly 365 days of sunshine, stunning beaches and coves, an unmatchable natural landscape and more. This isn’t all that captivates those who come to visit, as those who live here enjoy countless other benefits.
One of the main attractions to living here is that every service or amenity you might need is just a stone’s throw away from your home. We have one of the best international schools in Spain, The Lady Elizabeth school, as well as a supermarket, pharmacy, hairdresser’s, bars, and even Michelin star restaurants nearby.
As a resident, we’re sure you’re already familiar with our fantastic sports facilities, such as our equestrian centre and tennis and padel courts. Cumbre del Sol has always been an idyllic place to practice sports, thanks to its pleasant weather and landscape. However, due to the health crisis, we have been facing the past few weeks, the possibility to enjoy sports has been limited. Which is why VAPF has teamed up with We Are Talent to host the first professional sporting event held in Spain during the COVID-19 crisis. And, as a cherry on top, the event is being hosted from our very own sports facilities!
The Region of Valencia Tennis Challenge consists of 4 highly ranked tennis players from the ATP circuit. They’ll be playing 2 matches a day, following a round-robin format. Matches will be played as best-of-three sets and the third will be a tiebreaker if necessary. The event will begin on Friday, June 5 and end on Sunday, June 7. All matches will be held behind closed doors to ensure compliance with current safety regulations. In addition, players live in the area and all health requirements set by the government will be strictly adhered to.
The goal is to bring people together safely to enjoy the sport while also contributing to a good cause. At the end of the event, all donations and money raised through auctioning the player’s equipment will go towards helping Spanish victims of the COVID-19 crisis. At VAPF, we have always been committed to helping the most vulnerable. The event will also be environmentally friendly, to protect our planet as we give towards those in need.
The event will be broadcasted nationally as well internationally and will also be available on different streaming platforms. There will be live commentary in both English and Spanish and the broadcast will begin the moment the players step on the court until the moment they walk out. To maximize the event’s reach,free viewing has been agreed upon for all major national and international broadcasters and digital platforms, including:
- Spain: GOL
- Portugal: Sport TV
- LATAM: ESPN
- USA: Tennis Channel
- Australia: Australian Open, Youtube, Nine’s Wide World of Sports
- Russia: Telesport
- Belgium: Eleven Sports
- Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Globally: DAZN
- UK, Ireland: Amazon Prime Video
- Japan: WOWTV
- Canada, USA, North Africa, Middle East, Asia-Pacific, Turkey: Bein Sports
- Globally: ATP Tennis TV, LaLiga Sports, Eurosports, DAZN
The players who will be playing are Roberto Bautista (No. 12 in the ATP ranking), who has won nine ATP singles titles, the most notable being his victory at the Dubai Tournament in 2018. He also reached the Wimbledon Championship semi-finals last year. Pablo Carreño Busta (No. 25 in the ATP ranking), who has four ATP singles titles and was in the top 10 after his performance at the 2017 US Open. Alex de Minaur (No. 26 in the ATP ranking), who at just 21 has 3 singles titles, awarding him the appropriate title of “Speed Demon” on the court. Finally, there’s Pablo Andújar (No. 53 in the ATP ranking), born in Valencia and has four ATP singles titles. Last year, for he reached the fourth round of a grand slam at the US Open for the first time.
It will be a thrill to watch these seasoned and famous professionals face each other in our courts, and knowing it’s for a good cause makes it even better!
If you’re excited as we are to watch their matches, don’t forget to tune in to the broadcast and keep an eye out on our social networks to get more information as it happens.
Sep 9, 2019 | Activities/Services, Cumbre del Sol, Events
Cumbre del Sol Residential Resort is a little piece of paradise in which, thanks to its warm temperatures, you can make the most of all year-round. Summer 2019 has been no different, and we’ve had a calendar full of events and new happenings. Did you miss any of them? Here you’ll find a summary of all our events.
On June 23rd, we celebrated the magical St. John’s Eve to kick off the summer. This time around it was held at the La Cumbre Restaurant, where we were surrounded by a spectacular atmosphere and delightful views. The residents enjoyed a pleasant dinner and at midnight they made their wishes by the bonfire for the coming year. Those who opted to stay and continue the celebrations danced the night away until the wee hours of the morning.
On July 21st, as has become tradition here at VAPF, we commemorated Belgian National Day with neighbours and friends. This was the 3rd edition of the event which brought out over 200 people! The guests enjoy a welcome cocktail, dinner, a photocall, and music. In addition, the little ones had a great time with the entertainers and the older folks were able to participate in a raffle with great giveaways. Things were later livened up with a firework show as well as a singer who delighted us with her voice from the pool area, creating a festive atmosphere.
In August, we celebrated another special event, the 3rd Classic Car Rally. On this occasion, we collaborated with the Vehícles Històrics La Marina association of Benissa. The cars left from Benissa to drive to Restaurant La Cumbre, where they were on display all evening. Attendees celebrated the night with a dinner, music and a fun photocall.
In addition, on the 25th, the Tour of Spain passed through the residence and we were able to watch it from our villas. Guests were able to see everything from the front line while enjoying an aperitif and a meal that included music.
It’s important to note that they haven’t all been one-time events! During July and August, we offered free yoga sessions located in beautiful outdoor settings: Tuesdays at 7:00 pm at Cala del Moraig and Thursdays at 9:00 am at Mirador dels Testos, two locations in which our residents could get up close and connect with nature and the sounds of the sea.
Two padel tennis tournaments and one tennis tournament were held for our most sporty residents, in collaboration with Dylan Mary Tennis Academy on the padel and tennis courts at Cumbre del Sol Residential Resort.
It was a summer filled with events for all tastes and styles and we want to take the time to take all those who participated.
If you’d like to receive information on our upcoming events, don’t hesitate to send us an email at cumbredelsol@vapf.com and follow us on our social networks: Facebook y Instagram.
Jul 10, 2019 | Activities/Services, Cumbre del Sol, Events
VAPF has organised various events to make sure this a unique and unforgettable summer at Cumbre del Sol Residential Resort. We want to do our part to assure that our neighbours have their best summer yet. If you’re reading this, you’re invited to participate in all of the events we’ll be discussing below, as they’ve been created for your enjoyment and fun! Let’s go!
If you are interested in finding out more about our properties at Cumbre del Sol Residential Resort, we’ll make it easy for you! All you have to do is come out and visit us for our Open House at villa 29 Lirios, during the afternoons from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. We will be here until August 31st! And if you prefer to visit us at a different time, we can assist you in the South Office from 9:00 to 2:00 pm and in the North Office from 9:00 to 2:00 pm and from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Feel free to stop by at the time that best suits you, there are no excuses not to come see us!
On the other hand, for all those who want to find out about VAPF developments and new homes beyond Cumbre del Sol Residential Resort, we have a special plan for you! Every Thursday in July and August, (with the exception of August 15th, as it is a public holiday) we welcome you to our VAPF Store in Moraira from 6:30 to 8:00 pm for our Cava Afternoons event. Let our professionals show you our luxury villas and apartments while you enjoy a glass of cava.
In addition, one of the big events that will take place during this month is the traditional Belgian National Day celebration on July 21st. Every year, we celebrate this event as it commemorates the day that Belgium became an independent state. We’ll celebrate with our neighbours from Cumbre del Sol Residential Resort, as there is a large community of Belgians living in the area. The party will take place in La Cumbre restaurant and it will be an enchanting evening accompanied by a special menu, live music and a great time.
Our Classic Car Rally will also take place on August 24th. This event brings together classic cars lovers in the area. If you are one of them, you can’t miss it! This is one of the most important events of the summer at Cumbre del Sol Residential Resort and is celebrating its third edition this year.
As you probably already know, this year the Vuelta a España returns to our neighbourhood! Specifically, it will be passing through on August 25th. Cyclists are drawn to this little piece of the Costa Blanca for its incredible views and also for a route that runs through el Puig Llorença.
Our most sporty residents also have a date with us in their calendar! During the summer we will have up to two paddle tennis tournaments: the first will take place from July 30th to August 1st and the second from August 20th to the 22nd. If you’re interested in participating, check our social networks and we’ll have more information out soon!
If you want to enter into a peaceful state of mind this summer, we invite you to our yoga sessions in two different locations nearby: Every Tuesday at 7:00 pm, from July 16th to August 27th, there will be a yoga session in the magical location of Cala Moraig. The early risers will be able to participate at 9:00 am at Mirador dels Testos in Benitachell from July 18th to August 22nd, with the exception of August 15th, which is a public holiday.
As a resident and neighbour, you are invited to all the events that take place at Cumbre del Sol Residential Resort. It gives us great satisfaction to unite people of different nationalities and be an active participant in this community, because our little piece of paradise on the Costa Blanca is what it is thanks to all those residents and neighbours who form a part of it!
Mar 7, 2019 | Benitachell, Fiestas, Grupo VAPF
The arrival of spring doesn’t just bring us more pleasant temperatures, it also means the arrival of interesting activities like the 13th Cycle of Spring Concerts in Poble Nou de Benitatxell. Every Saturday in March, at 8pm, you will have the chance to enjoy some live music at the Santa María Magdalena church where the Marina Alta orchestra got this musical month off to the best start with their tribute to Mozart.
The music genres that attendees will enjoy are undoubtedly varied: the programme offers traditional, with regional music heard in celebrations, more classical music, and modern sounds like jazz.
After the Marina Alta Orchestra concert, on the 9th March, there is something a bit different – the 7th Young Performers Competition. This contest aims to boost the interest of Benitatxell’s young people in music and the study of music.
On Saturday 16th March, the saxophone quartet Púrpura Dansa will fill the Santa María Magdalena church with the music of famous composers such as Grieg, Dvorak, Valero-Castells and Piazzolla. The quintet Reversió Grup brings the traditional sound of the dulzaina to the present day, accompanied by piano and percussion.
The 30th March brings the turn of local music from the Costa Blanca with two-step pieces and music from the Festivals of Moors and Christians. Finally, the municipal music group of Santa María Magdalena will be responsible for saying farewell to the 13th Cycle of Spring Concerts in Benitatxell.
If you want to stay up to date with all the news about events taking place close to Cumbre del Sol Residential Resort, follow our blog… and you won’t miss a thing! Every month we highlight the most relevant events so that you can choose the plans which suit you best.
