New Commemorative €2 Coin for the National Police

by | 6/12/23 | Golf News, News & Views

Alenda Golf Salutes the New Commemorative €2 Coin for the National Police

Alenda Golf, a name synonymous with the spirit of Spain, takes pride in highlighting a unique event celebrating the country’s heritage. In 2024, Spain will issue a special €2 coin to honor the 200th anniversary of the National Police, showcasing the fusion of history and modern currency.

The National Police, a cornerstone of Spanish security, will reach a bicentennial milestone in 2024. To commemorate this occasion, the Ministry of the Interior has announced the release of a special €2 coin in the first quarter of 2024. This move reflects Spain’s rich tradition of minting commemorative coins, which began with a tribute to the first edition of ‘The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha.’

These commemorative coins are more than just collector’s items; they are legal tender throughout the euro area, identical in characteristics and properties to other €2 coins. Their uniqueness lies in the national side design, serving both as a collectible and functional currency.

The 2024 coin, marking two centuries since King Ferdinand VII established the General Police of the Kingdom, adds a new chapter to Spain’s narrative. Alenda Golf is delighted to share this momentous occasion, celebrating a significant milestone in Spain’s law enforcement history.

This commemorative coin not only honors the past but also looks forward to a future where tradition and modernity coexist harmoniously.

New Spanish Police Coins Celebrations

Alicante to Santa Pola Half Marathon Scheduled for November

by | 1/06/23 | Golf News, News & Views

Alicante to Santa Pola Half Marathon Scheduled for November

Club Atlético Montemar, organiser of the Gran Carrera del Mediterráneo, has obtained approval from the Real Federación Española de Atletismo (RFEA) for the fifth edition of the race, which will take place on Sunday, November 12, 2023, to be elevated to the international stage.

The race, which goes from Alicante to Santa Pola along the entire coast, hopes to bring together 3,000 runners, of whom 25% will, hopefully, foreigners.

Montemar hopes that the test will serve to bring sports tourism to the province, which can spend the night in hotels in Alicante, but also in Santa Pola, since participants are offered a transportation service.

On the other hand, taking into account the environment of the race, which crosses a coastal area with six blue flags, from the point of view of sustainability and with the aim of reducing the carbon footprint, in the next edition it will do without paper as much as possible. The runners will have QR codes for the delivery of the bib number and the runner’s bag. People with disabilities will also be taken into account and different categories will be established for them.

Alicante to Santa Pola Half Marathon Scheduled for November

Another great article by Mark Nolan at the https://www.theleader.info/

 

 

Over €4 billion Euros invested in Spanish property by golfers

by | 27/05/23 | Golf News, News & Views

A study by IE University and the Spanish Golf Courses Association has shown that golf tourists have invested €4.2 billion in Spanish property, purchasing more than 280,000 homes. Britons top the list of foreigners taking to the fairways in Spain, while Irish golfers are the ones who spend most per day while holidaying here.

It also reveals significant figures regarding the golf sector’s impact on Spain’s economy. It says this sector generates over €12.000 billion in revenue annually and helps create 21,000 plus jobs.

The report goes on to say golfers spend over 3000 euros during a trip with daily expenditure in excess of 300 euros.

It further indicates that over 20% of tourists play golf in Spain and have a second home here. The report claims golfers own 283,000 homes, valued at over €41.000 billion. These owners come to Spain at least once a year and many come at least once every three months.

 

 

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