Alicante is one of the fastest growing cities in Spain. While there is a large economic crisis in the country as a whole, Alicante reeps the benefits of its gorgeous landscape. The number one profitable industry here is tourism. It is one of the handful of cities that make up "La Costa Blanca" on of the largest tourist destinations in Europe.
Being an ideal place to get away, Alicante takes advantage of its warm climate and beautiful shores to sustain its economy. The large flow of people in and out of her borders helps support local restaurants, shops, and tours of the city. These businesses create jobs for locals and lessen the devestating unemployment rate that has plagued the rest of the country. Alicante hosts festivals of all kinds year round, drawing people from all over the world. One of the most famous seasonal attractions in Alicante is going on right now.
The Volvo Ocean Race!
The Volvo Ocean Race is a sailing race that began in the 1970's. Its route stretches around the entire world! The race lasts for nine months and the sailors stop in 10 different cities along the way. Before the race begins this Saturday, Alicante hosts a giant festival for the sailors, locals, and tourists. Hundreds of people flood the port of Alicante to see exhibits, eat local food, learn about the teams, go to concerts, ride rides, and meet the teams. You can find many local artisans selling their goods to countless people. The past week the streets have been packed with all kinds of people from around the world. The resaurants lining the port receive a steady flow of customers coming from the festival. Hotels are booked months in advance to house teams, staff, and sailing fanatics from around the world. The Volvo Ocean Race is just one example of how Alicante utilizes the landscape to create economic opportunities for the city.
Can you think of other ways Alicante could utilize its resources to gain economic stability? What about Portland? Can you think of examples of how Portland uses its landscape to sustain the economy or provide jobs for locals?
Hey Jordan!
ReplyDeleteLili here. The Volvo Ocean race sounds so cool. Just reading about food is making my mouth water. I'm always hungry! Anyway, Alicante looks amazing. I would love to go there! They utilize their surroundings very well. Portland uses it's surroundings too, like the big parks that we have and the bike lanes draw people in, because its very eco (and biker) friendly.
adios for now!
Lili
the volvo ocean race sounds really cool portland can use its forest and parks
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ReplyDeleteHi Jordan! the Volvo Ocean sounds great i wish i could be there.
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The vovo ocean race sounds really exiting. I've heard about it but never known the name of the event. Alicante can advertize its local beaches, since they're so pretty and the weather is warm it probably brings in a lot of people.I know my favorite part of summer or Easter in Mexico was going to the tropical beach. I think Portland could use some of the popular parks and shops around the city. I know that the perfume house on hothorne gets people all around the world.
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Ana-
ReplyDeleteThe volvo race sounds different.I haven't really heard of something so... unique. It would be fun to participate in it at some point! Im glad your enjoying your trip, and i understand how you are getting homesick(; i get homesick very easily when i am gone from home for to long even if i am really enjoying my trip. ! (:
I also get homesick alot and when i say sick i mean SICK. My body has some automatic function that when i get homesick it makes me sick once i got the flu another time i got the worst cold ever so i understand. thanks for reading
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Hey Jordan,
ReplyDeleteThe volvo ocean race sounds amazing! I wish I could be there, it sounds like a lot of fun and a very creative idea. In Portland we use our resources pretty well, we use our parks and many beautiful buildings. We use our parks for biking and have bike lanes on many streets and lots of bike shops around town. We have many very old buildings that are very pretty and interesting. I would love to hear more about your trip and how everything is going, hope you are having an amazing time!
-Jessica
yo habia escuchado esa carrera antes paro no sabia de donde era. me gustaria ir a ver los barcos de vela. Alicante puede utilisar sus playas hermosas como un cemtro de attracion para turistas. portland usa sus bosques y parques para su turismo
ReplyDeleteHi Jordan the Volvo ocean looks beautiful it looks really pretty and i wish i would have to go there one day.
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ese comentario es de miguel
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