{"id":2537,"date":"2025-10-01T09:12:43","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T09:12:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.avib.org\/?p=2537"},"modified":"2025-10-22T12:04:37","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T12:04:37","slug":"important-information-for-residents-and-visitors-to-la-cumbre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.avib.org\/en\/2025\/10\/important-information-for-residents-and-visitors-to-la-cumbre\/","title":{"rendered":"Important information for residents and visitors to La Cumbre"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Information event \u2018Safety of our community in emergencies<\/span>\u2019 published 21\/10\/25<\/h3>\n<p>We would like to draw your attention to two important information events organised by the municipality of Benitatxell, which are being organised by the Department of Citizen Safety, headed by Mar\u00eda Jos\u00e9 Ivars, in collaboration with the Civil Protection Service and the local police. The aim is to prepare you for emergencies such as the power cut last April and to show you how to act in an emergency and where to turn for help.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Details of the events:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Spanish session<\/b>: Tuesday, 28 October 2025, 7:00 p.m., <b>Social Centre<\/b>.<\/li>\n<li><b>English session<\/b>: Friday, 31 October 2025, 10:00 a.m., <b>El Puig Building<\/b>, Cumbre del Sol.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A plan for the community will be presented, divided into five zones, with specific command posts for each zone in the event of a disaster or communication failure. You will also receive flyers with practical advice on what to do before, during and after an emergency. The community has also improved its emergency plans, including plans for earthquakes, forest fires and evacuations.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why participate?<\/b> These events provide valuable information on how to act correctly in an emergency and strengthen the safety of our community. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn more and ask questions.<\/p>\n<p>We look forward to seeing many of you there! For further details, please visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elpoblenoudebenitatxell.com\/en\/benitatxell-charlas-ciudadania-como-actuar-donde-acudir-ante-emergencia\/\">www.elpoblenoudebenitatxell.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>AVIB 25th Anniversary Celebration September 7, 2025 <span style=\"color: #000000;\">published 01.10.25<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Our summer party celebrating AVIB&#8217;s 25th anniversary on September 7 was a great day with a fantastic event that perfectly captured our community spirit \u2013 characterized by lots of togetherness!<\/p>\n<p>Here is a brief summary with a few photos that will hopefully give you a vivid impression of the day.<\/p>\n<p><b>Thanks to the community:<\/b> Your support with the stage, pavilions, and organization made everything effortless and inviting \u2013 a great example of our shared commitment!<\/p>\n<p><b>Diverse program:<\/b> The day began in a relaxed manner with Spanish guitar music by Juan Guitarrista Benitachell, followed by dance performances by Grupo de Baile Benitachell, who brought the stage to life with flamenco sounds. The FFLA Jazzband from Switzerland, with our beloved Bongo on drums, was another highlight of the afternoon. Spontaneous couples kept getting up to dance, and even the mayor of Benitachell was spotted on the dance floor, having previously addressed the audience with warm words. Stands offering grilled meats, paella, tapas, and jam\u00f3n rounded off the culinary delights.<\/p>\n<p>A celebration of cultures that delighted everyone.<\/p>\n<p>The honoring of Willi and Urs: A moving moment!<\/p>\n<p>The certificates recognized Willi and Urs&#8217;s \u201c25 years\u201d of service to the association. The applause was warm and well-deserved.<\/p>\n<p>It was also a financial success. The budgeted \u20ac1,200 from our reserves to cover expenses was exceeded by \u20ac1,600. The budgeted income of \u20ac400 was also exceeded by \u20ac1,600. So it was in line with the budget.<\/p>\n<p>It was a celebration full of good conversation and AVIB warmth \u2013<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avib.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Danke-25-EN.pdf\">many thanks to everyone involved!<\/a> Here&#8217;s to many more years.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avib.org\/en\/portfolio\/avib-25th-anniversary-celebration-september-7-2025\/\">Here is the link to the photos<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Your board<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Useful information for residents and visitors to La Cumbre del Sol<\/span>. Published 23\/06\/2025<\/h3>\n<p>Welcome to La Cumbre del Sol.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avib.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AVIB-La-Cumbre-gut-zu-wissen-v1.0.pdf\">We have compiled some useful information for you. Click here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>In the document, press the \u2018Ctrl\u2019 key and click on the desired title to obtain detailed information.<\/p>\n<p>Please note<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The speed limit throughout the urbanisation is 30 km\/h.<\/li>\n<li>We are committed to recycling. There are 14 <a href=\"https:\/\/onevoiceforcumbre.blogspot.com\/2025\/04\/changes-in-waste-collection-system.html\">waste collection points <\/a>with containers for light packaging (yellow bin), paper and cardboard (blue bin), glass (green bin) and residual waste (grey bin). Please ask for the nearest location.<\/li>\n<li>A <a href=\"https:\/\/onevoiceforcumbre.blogspot.com\/2025\/01\/parking-reservations-at-cala-moraig.html\">reservation<\/a> is required for the Cala Moraig car park.<\/li>\n<li>We promote sustainable tourism in our municipality. You can report <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comunicabenitatxell.org\/#\/submission?context=c8b33130-61ef-44f6-b55f-274c0ef23258\">illegal accommodation providers via the town hall portal.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Thank you for visiting and enjoy your stay!<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">The new waste disposal concept has been implemented in Cumbre,<\/span> published 07\/05\/2025<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Dear residents of Cumbre del Sol,<\/p>\n<p>We would like to inform you that the containers in the Cumbre del Sol urbanisation have been relocated and consolidated into large recycling points.<\/p>\n<p>The aim of this change is to promote waste separation and recycling, to comply with European waste regulations and to facilitate separate collection. To this end, all collection points that only had containers for a single type of waste (residual waste) have been removed in order to move to a model with recycling points where containers are available for all types of waste:<\/p>\n<p>Light packaging <b><span style=\"color: #ffff00;\">(yellow<\/span> container),<\/b><\/p>\n<p>paper and cardboard <span style=\"color: #00ffff;\">(blue container),<\/span><\/p>\n<p>glass <span style=\"color: #00ff00;\">(green container<\/span>)<\/p>\n<p>residual waste <span style=\"color: #999999;\">(grey container).<\/span><\/p>\n<p>In later phases, the organic fraction will be integrated as soon as the appropriate control mechanisms are available.<\/p>\n<p>Under these conditions and with the resources available to the Council, a model has been developed that achieves these objectives while being as user-friendly as possible.<\/p>\n<p>These recycling points have been agreed with representatives of neighbourhood associations. In the first phase of implementation, these recycling points can be used free of charge. Later, in the following phases, any changes will be announced in good time. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avib.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Gruenmuell-Standorte-neu.jpg\"><b>A map showing the new locations can be found in the appendix.<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Starlink coverage: reliable internet service in Cumbre del Sol,<\/span> published 03\/5\/25<\/h3>\n<p>Starlink offers reliable internet service in Cumbre del Sol via its satellite constellation. The antenna must be unobstructed and facing north. You can check the signal strength in your home using an app before ordering online.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Technical<\/li>\n<li><b>No contracts: <\/b>Starlink can change the terms and prices as needed, and you can cancel at any time without giving a reason.<\/li>\n<li><b>30-day trial period: <\/b>If you are not satisfied, you can return Starlink for a full refund.<\/li>\n<li><b>Price:<\/b> $ 40 per month<\/li>\n<li><b>Satellite dish:<\/b> $349<\/li>\n<li><b>Online order:<\/b> .<a href=\"https:\/\/www.starlink.com\/gb\">starlink.com\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>Scope of delivery: <\/b>Satellite dish<b>, <\/b>stand, Gen 3 router, Starlink cable, power cable, power supply<\/li>\n<li><b>Speed measured in Pueblo de la Luz: <\/b>200 MB download, 25 MB upload, latency 30 ms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Definitely an alternative to existing providers that is worth checking out.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">New waste disposal concept published by the municipality of Benitachell<\/span> 20\/04\/2025<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Dear residents of Cumbre del Sol,<br \/>\nAs the municipal council has already announced in several notices, we would like to inform you that on Thursday, 24 April, the containers in the Cumbre del Sol residential area will be relocated and consolidated into large recycling stations.<br \/>\nThe aim of this change is to promote waste separation and recycling, meet the objectives of the European Waste Directive and facilitate separate collection. To this end, all collection points with containers for a single fraction (residual waste) will be eliminated in order to move to a model with collection points where there are containers for all fractions: light packaging (yellow container), paper and cardboard (blue container), glass (green container) and residual waste (grey container). In later phases, the organic fraction will also be included as soon as the appropriate control mechanisms are in place.<br \/>\nUnder these conditions and with the resources available to the city administration, we have developed a model that achieves these objectives while at the same time attempting to be as convenient as possible for users by shortening the distances between collection points as much as possible.<br \/>\nThese collection points have been agreed with representatives of the neighbourhood associations. Attached you will find maps showing the locations of the various points.<br \/>\nIn the first phase of implementation, these recycling points will be free of charge. In subsequent phases, we will inform you of any changes to the schedule and format.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avib.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MAPA-COMPARATIVO-Muell-Entsorgung.jpg\"><strong>Ubicaciones\/Standorte\/Locations\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Important information by the police and from the town hall<\/span>,\u00a0published\u00a0:09\/02\/2025<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avib.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Treffen-OVPC-mit-Stadtraeten18-Dez-2024-DE-ES-EN-1-1.pdf\">Information from the meeting of the Belitachell City Council with representatives of \u2018OUna voz para Cumbre\u2019 on 18\/12\/2024<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avib.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Treffen-von-One-Voice-for-Cumbre-mit-dem-Polizeichef-und-den-Stadtraeten-20.pdf\">Information from the meeting with the Chief of Police of Benitachell and \u2018Una voz para Cumbre\u2019 on 20\/01\/2025<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>New: mobile Ecopark\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Benitachell<\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>!<\/b> <\/span>published\u00a0 18\/01\/202<b>5<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>every Monday\u00a0from 10:00 to 14:00 and from 15:00 to 19:00.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udccdNew location: car park on Carrer dels Furs<\/p>\n<p>You can dispose of the following:<br \/>\nChemical products<br \/>\nToner cartridges<br \/>\nCDs\/DVDs<br \/>\nPressure cookers<br \/>\nPaint residues<br \/>\nSmall metal parts<br \/>\nMetal coffee capsules<br \/>\nMobile phones<br \/>\nButton batteries<br \/>\nAlkaline batteries<br \/>\nNi-LED lamps<br \/>\nLED lamps<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>Police issue warning about new scam<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A dangerous scam is currently making the rounds in Spain. A group of people are posing as employees of the Ministry of the Interior and using a clever approach and professional appearance to try to gain access to private households. The aim is to steal personal data and valuables.<\/p>\n<p><b>This is how the scam works<br \/>\n<\/b>The fraudsters, who are elegantly dressed, claim that they are conducting a census and checking whether each citizen has a valid ID.<br \/>\nThey demand to take photos or fingerprints of the residents and present a questionnaire asking for personal information.<br \/>\nDuring the conversation, they manage to search the households and steal valuables.<\/p>\n<p><b>Attention: There is no such government initiative!<br \/>\n<\/b>The Ministry of the Interior has not initiated any such measures. Stay alert and do not give out any personal information. Do not let anyone you do not know into your home.<\/p>\n<p><b>What can you do?<br \/>\n<\/b><b style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Remain sceptical:<\/b><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"> Do not be fooled by official documents or professional behaviour.<br \/>\n<\/span><b style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Inform the police:<\/b><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"> If you encounter these fraudsters, notify the authorities immediately.<br \/>\n<\/span><b style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Warn others:<\/b><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"> Share this information with your neighbours and friends to protect as many people as possible from the danger.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Benitatxell installs two speed cameras to reduce speeding.<\/span> Published: 29\/11\/2024.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The city council has installed these devices on Avenida Alicante and on the main road to Cumbre del Sol, near the Adelfas shopping centre, to reduce the speed of vehicles on road sections in urban areas where people drive recklessly.<\/p>\n<p>One of them, a mobile speed camera that can be moved to different locations, has been installed on Alicante Avenue, a pedestrianised street in the town centre where vehicles are obliged to drive at reduced speeds.<\/p>\n<p><b>The second, a fixed speed camera, has been installed on the Cumbre del Sol main road near the Adelfas shopping centre, a long main road where vehicles travel at high speeds. <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avib.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/litzer-2.jpeg\"><b>Position: main road, direction Pepe la Sal<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This measure has also been taken in response to constant complaints about speeding. Areas like the main road of Cumbre del Sol are very problematic because vehicles travel too fast in residential areas.<br \/>\nWe have listened to the requests of residents and this measure responds to the concerns of residents and the Local Police, who have long been aware of the danger of speeding in various parts of the municipality,\u2019 said Councillor for Citizen Security, Mar\u00eda Jos\u00e9 Ivars.<\/p>\n<p>The speed cameras have been purchased thanks to a grant of 62,377.19 euros from the Diputaci\u00f3n de Alicante. They have been installed this week, but there will be a familiarisation period during which no fines will be issued, so that citizens can get used to the devices and learn to drive at the appropriate speed for each road.<\/p>\n<p><strong>There will be a familiarisation period during which no fines will be issued, so that the public can get used to the new rules and learn to drive at the appropriate speed for each road.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Message from the Civil Protection and the Benitachell police<\/span>, pupliziert: 06\/11\/24<\/h3>\n<p><u><strong>Thanks to everyone who has helped<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n<p>The municipality of Benitachell has shown its solidarity with the people of Valencia affected by the DANA disaster. We would like to thank everyone who came to the food and goods donation point during the two collection days.<\/p>\n<p>We are currently waiting for information from the FVMP (Federation of Municipalities and Provinces of Valencia) and the affected municipalities to determine their needs. We will keep you informed of any initiative that is taken.<\/p>\n<p>We would also like to thank the civil protection, local police, Caritas and volunteers for their hard work during these days. <b>We would particularly like to mention<\/b> several associations and institutions that have made important donations, such as <b>AVIB<\/b>, the Lions Club Teulada Moraira, the Women&#8217;s Association of Poble Nou de Benitachell, the Youth Assembly of Poble Nou de Benitachell and the Christian Community of Benitachell.<\/p>\n<p>The head of the Benitachell Civil Protection has informed us that the water pump donated by AVIB 2023 is in use in the disaster area <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avib.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/WhatsApp-Bild-2024-11-05-um-17.51.26_7d7301f0.jpg\">(see picture)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It is great to see that our Christmas initiatives are appreciated and needed.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>HELP FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY STORM DANA<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>As you have probably already heard from the media, the city of Valencia and the surrounding area were hit very hard by storm Dana last Tuesday.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Please help those in need with items that they urgently require and take them to the collection point. Thank you.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>WHAT DO THEY NEED?<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; Cleaning: gloves, rubber boots, buckets, brooms, scrubbing brushes, shovels, bleach&#8230;<br \/>\n&#8211; Hygiene: soap and shampoo, nappies, wet wipes&#8230;<br \/>\n&#8211; Non-perishable food: water, milk, biscuits, tins, baby food, juices,<br \/>\ngeneral food that can be consumed without cooking.<br \/>\n&#8211; Miscellaneous: external batteries, headlamps, water pumps, jerry cans and camping stoves&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><b>COLLECTION POINT AND SCHEDULE:<\/b><br \/>\nwarehouse<br \/>\nCalle Cam\u00ed de l&#8217;Abiar, 2. (opposite Hidraqua)<br \/>\n03726 Benitache<br \/>\nMonday 4 November,<br \/>\nboth from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>\ud83d\udce2 REMINDER CADASTRAL REVIEW<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We would like to remind you that on 8, 10, 11, 14 and 15 October, the Cadastral Point will be open to the public in the Town Planning area (C\/ Mayor, 5, ground floor). The opening hours are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>October 8th, 10th, 11th, 14th and 15th: from 9am to 2pm.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>October 8th and 10th: from 4pm to 6pm.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>From 3 October, after the deadline for downloading the notification of the new cadastral values of real estate and reviewing and amending them with the Cadastre, a new mailing of postal letters with the notification has been made to those who have not yet downloaded it. Several attempts will be made by Correos, in accordance with tax regulations, and if the notification cannot be delivered by hand, it will be published in the BOE (Official State Gazette).<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">El Poble Nou de Benitatxell proposes a different way of enjoying holidays on the Costa Blanca with &#8216;Tourism for breathing&#8217;.<\/span> 13.07.24<\/h3>\n<p>The town has become the first tourist municipality to create its own guided meditations to enhance the value of its territory and promote a different kind of tourism, 100% sustainable and respectful of the environment.<br \/>\nFor years, El Poble Nou de Benitatxell has positioned itself through various tourism campaigns as a town of rest, peace and tranquillity as opposed to the overcrowding suffered by other tourist destinations in the area.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/4f3501t\">Full news: https:\/\/bit.ly\/4f3501t\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.turismeperarespirar.com\">In addition to the landing page of turismeperarespirar.com,<\/a> there will also be a &#8220;powerful&#8221; dissemination through the social networks of Turismo El Poble Nou de Benitatxell.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Information event \u2018Safety of our community in emergencies\u2019 published 21\/10\/25 We would like to draw your attention to two important information&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":3903,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2537","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.avib.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2537","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.avib.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.avib.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.avib.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.avib.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2537"}],"version-history":[{"count":72,"href":"https:\/\/www.avib.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2537\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10359,"href":"https:\/\/www.avib.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2537\/revisions\/10359"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.avib.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3903"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.avib.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2537"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.avib.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2537"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.avib.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2537"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}