A creative workshop in El Campello will allow residents the chance to enjoy art, play with puppies, and most importantly, support a meaningful cause. The “Solidarity Art Experience”, organised by local non-profit organisation Las Reinas del Biberón, will let participants take part in a hands-on artistic workshop that will also help the adorable animals at the shelter.

Creative charity event in El Campello: Combining puppies and painting

The event, which is set to take place on Sunday, October 4, will combine creativity with community spirit, bringing together animal lovers of all ages for a fun and artistic experience. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore their painting talent in a guided session, making it suitable for both beginners and those with more experience.

Paint, socialise and support a worthy cause

The workshop will also create a welcoming and social atmosphere. Participants can meet like-minded people, make new friends, share ideas, and spend a fun few hours doing something both enjoyable and impactful. It’s an ideal plan for a weekend, whether attending solo, with friends or as a family activity.

Helping animals through art and community: Who are Las Reinas del Biberón?

All proceeds from the workshop will go towards supporting the work carried out by Las Reinas del Biberón, a group dedicated to rescuing and caring for vulnerable animals on the Costa Blanca. Their efforts include providing food, medical care and shelter for abused and abandoned animals, and the organisation often relies on donations and community initiatives to continue their work. Events like this play a vital role in raising both funds and awareness for the non-profit organisation.

Las Reinas del Biberón hosts other weekly events that also involve creativity, fun, leisure, and most importantly, spending time with the adorable furry friends at the shelter.

Spots are limited: How to register for the experience

Those interested in taking part in the “Solidarity Art Experience” are encouraged to book in advance, as spaces are expected to be limited. They can do so on the organisation’s official website, lasreinasdelbiberon.org/eventos. By joining the event, participants will not only leave with their own piece of art, but also the knowledge that they have contributed to improving the lives of the shelter’s gentle animals in need.

Sundays in the iconic Old Town of Altea are about to take on a captivating Spanish twist as Mayor 12 Speakeasy Bar launches its first Tardeo de Flamenco, a recurring weekly event. A cherished Spanish social tradition that combines late afternoon relaxation with lively evening entertainment, tardeos, or afternoon parties, are the perfect way to wind down the weekend in style. The first edition of the Tardeo de Flamenco will take place on Sunday, October 4, from 5:00pm, and locals and visitors alike are invited to step into an atmosphere filled with passion, authentic Spanish vibes, and vibrant live music.

A new Sunday tradition in Altea: Live music and flamenco light up the Old Town

The main draw of the tardeo will be a live flamenco performance by Jakaranda, a group that will bring the soulful rhythms and the expressive power of traditional Spanish art to life. Mayor 12, a venue that captures the perfect atmosphere of Altea’s Old Town, will also provide an intimate speakeasy vibe, where every guitar chord and song carries deep emotion. As the afternoon turns into dusk, the night will light up with catchy and impressive flamenco passion.

Tapas, cocktails and a relaxed speakeasy vibe

Mayor 12 will also have a special selection of craft cocktails, fine drinks, and traditional Spanish tapas on offer, for anyone who arrives hungry. Guests can sip signature beverages, share delicious plates, and socialise in a warm, welcoming environment. It is a celebration of the timeless Spanish way of living: savouring great food, wonderful friends, and exceptional entertainment.

From a chill afternoon to a lively evening

Whether you are an avid flamenco enthusiast or simply seeking a unique weekend outing, this event offers the perfect, relaxed ambience that transforms into a fun night out. Bring your friends and let the Sunday afternoon unfold with music and joy at Mayor 12 Speakeasy Bar in Altea Old Town on Sunday, October 4, from 5:00pm to 10:00pm, and embrace the event’s spirit: Vive, Baila, Brinda.

Calpe is set to give its beaches a major cleaning boost, with a new service bringing extra workers, more machinery and increased cleaning frequencies throughout the year.

The new contract will come into operation on November 1, with the municipality investing €639,726.71 annually in the service.

That represents an increase of around 40 per cent compared with the previous contract, with the aim of providing a more comprehensive cleaning operation across Calpe’s coastline.

More frequent cleaning throughout the year

One of the biggest changes will be the amount of cleaning carried out outside the peak summer season.

The high season will run from June 1 to September 29, when the beaches will continue to receive daily cleaning.

During the medium season, running from March 13 to May 31 and from September 30 to November 7, cleaning will increase to six days a week.

The low season will also see beaches cleaned five days a week, meaning maintenance will be carried out more regularly throughout the year rather than focusing primarily on the busiest summer months.

Easter will have its own special cleaning schedule.

Extra workers and new machinery

The new contract will also significantly increase the resources available to the beach cleaning teams.

Four additional workers will join the service during the high season, with two extra employees during the medium and low seasons.

This will bring the daily workforce to 15 people during summer and nine for the remainder of the year.

The fleet is also being expanded, with beach cleaning machinery including two tractors and two towable beach cleaners. During the busiest months, a third tractor and beach cleaner will be added.

The service will also have a ride-on beach cleaner, a pick-up truck, a van, two open-bed lorries and a Gator 4×4 vehicle.

Additional equipment will include pressure washers, electric machines for cleaning walkways, electric blowers and specialist tools for working with sand.

New bins and cleaner coves

The upgrade will extend beyond Calpe’s main beaches.

The new service will also cover hard-to-reach coves, as well as occasional cleaning and maintenance work around cliffs, breakwaters, rocky areas and other sections of the coastline.

Around 150 new recycling bins will also be installed.

Regular duties will include screening and levelling sand, emptying bins, cleaning walkways and foot showers and dealing with accumulated seagrass.

The company’s operational base will also be upgraded to accommodate the larger fleet and additional equipment.

Calpe’s councillor for Environment and Beaches, Pere Moll, said the new contract would provide additional staff and machinery while allowing cleaning to take place more frequently throughout the year.

Mayor Ana Sala said the increased investment would provide a more extensive service designed around the municipality’s needs across all seasons.