High and dry

BEACH bars in Orihuela will not open during the Easter break according to an announcement made on Friday, March 24. Beach bars or ‘chiringuitos’ will not open due to a delay in awarding a contract to the company managing beach bars in the Orihuela region as well as running other services on local beaches. The previous contract ran out in January and has not been renewed.

The councillor for Beaches, Antonio Sánchez, explained his department had hoped to award the new contract by March, but several of the proposals are still awaiting review, so the process has been delayed. The council aims to review proposals carefully to ensure quality services to beach users.

The delay has caused disappointment for residents and tourists who had hoped to enjoy the beachfront bars during the holiday season. Residents are eagerly anticipating the reopening of the

Segura’s Plaza del Ayuntamiento.

The event is also a charity initiative, raising money for an excellent cause! Funds raised at the event will go towards the book bank at local Guardamar high school, IES Les Dunes, which currently benefits 180 sixth form students.

The school would like to support 100 more students studying at the centre by providing them with educational books, but needs to replace almost all of its books to do so.

The total cost of the project is estimated to be around €10,000 to be able to support the students.

The Classic Car Show is now in its 11th year and promises to be a great day out for all guests, whether they are car enthusiasts or just looking for a fun day out with family and friends!