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Beach spending takes a plunge SPENDING on Alicanteâs beaches has dropped dramatically. In 2007, the province was allocated âŹ20.8 million for the maintenance and upkeep of its beaches while last year it was only just over âŹ1 million. This year, up to August, the investment has been âŹ355,000, representing a decline of over 90 per cent in seven years. In a province which relies so heavily on beach tourism, the figures are a concern as the president of the hospitality association, Hosbec, Toni Mayor, said: âIt is a sector that stimulates much of the economy in the province and one great source of income for Alicante.â He also called for more transparency to âknow where those investments are spent.â Benidorm, Santa Pola and the port of Torrevieja are some of the areas reported to be lacking in investment.