Staying Local

ALCALALÍ

DOWNLOADABLE VISITOR BROCHURES IN ENGLISH

Marina Alta town of Alcalalí’s tourism website (www.alcalaliturismo.com) boasts a number of downloadable brochures in English. The two main brochures are the ‘general tourist’ download – containing information about the town and its surroundings, the ethnological museum, a brief description of local walking routes, and the town’s 14th century tower – and the ‘active tourism’ download containing information about hiking, running, mountain biking, and climbing

ALFAZ DEL PI

33RD ALFAZ DEL PI SHORT FILM CONTEST ENTRIES

Until May 15: Entries accepted for 33rd Alfaz del Pi short film contest. Open to Spanish, or Spanish registered, producers, for fiction films made in 2020-2021 of no longer than 20 minutes duration. Producers are allowed to enter a maximum of two films. Total prize fund of €7,500, with the first to third placed films being awarded €4,000, €2,000 and €1,000 respectively, plus a €500 additional prize for the highestplaced woman entrant. Further information, including complete contest rules, are available by email from info@festivaldelalfas.es

WOMEN’S CHESS WORKSHOPS

Until June 25: Free chess workshops aimed women, young women and girls aged six and over. ‘Ajedrez por la Igualdad’ (chess for equality) workshops every Saturday from 10.30-12.30 at the Escoles Velles culture space. Aimed at players of all levels and given by the International Master Luis María Campos. Register by telephoning Luis María Campos on 693 216 211 or Carlos

Agulló on 629 534 735. Places are limited

KLEIN SCHREUDER GARDEN MUSEUM GUIDED VISITS

The visits are by appointment only and organised by the patrons of the Klein-Schreuder foundation. To make an appointment telephone 96 686 02 30. Admission is €5, which is used as a contribution to the maintenance of the gardens. Further information is available from: www.kleinschreuder.com

NORDIC WALKERS

The Nordic Walkers Club meet twice a week, every Tuesday and Thursday, from 20.00 until 21.00. Nordic Walking is a sport that makes 90% of the body'´s muscles work – around 600, increases general flexibility and strengthens the immune system. Recommended for all ages the sessions are limited to a maximum of 15 people and use of masks is mandatory. For more information or to book your slot call 629 816 197