Lower Marina
Marina Baja (officially in Valencian Marina Baixa) is a region in the province of Alicante (Spain). Its capital is Villajoyosa and its most populated city, Benidorm. It borders the Mediterranean Sea and the regions of Campo de Alicante, Hoya de Alcoy, Condado de Cocentaina and Marina Alta.
Municipalities
| Municipality | Official name | ee Population (2019) | Surface | Density |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benidorm | Benidorm | 68 721 | 38,51 | 1784.50 |
| Villajoyosa | Vila Joiosa/Villajoyosa | 35199 | 38,50 | 900,60 |
| Altea | Altea | 22 290 | 34,43 | 647,40 |
| Alphaz del Pi | l’Alfàs del Pi | 20 482 | 19,26 | 1063.45 |
| The Cloud | the Nucia | 18 603 | 21,36 | 870.93 |
| Callosa de Ensarriá | Callosa d’en Sarrià | 7373 | 34,66 | 212,72 |
| Finestrat | Finestrat | 6715 | 42,25 | 158.93 |
| Marina Polop | Polop | 4965 | 22,58 | 219,88 |
| Relleu | Relleu | 1160 | 76.87 | 15,09 |
| Orcheta | Orxeta | 736 | 24,06 ss | 30.59 |
| Tabena | Tàrbena | 646 | 31,67 | 20,40 |
| Sella | Sella | 580 | 38,72 | 14.98 |
| Benimantell | Benimantell | 483 | 37,90 | 12,74 |
| Bolulla | Bolulla | 420 | 13.60 | 30.88 |
| Beniardá | Beniardà | 232 | 15,74 | 14.74 |
| Guadalest | the Castell de Guadalest | 217 | 15,97 | 13,59 |
| Confrides | Confrides | 187 | 40,00 | 4.67 |
| Benifato | Benifato | 140 | 11,90 | 11,76 |
| Total | 188 623 | 557,98 | 338.05 |
Geography
La Marina Baja is a coastal region, but at the same time very mountainous. It can be divided into two clear areas: the coastline and the interior valleys. It has large mountains, such as the Sierra de Aitana, the Puig Campana, and native rivers such as the Amadorio, the Algar River or the Guadalest River.
Economy
Although some traditional industries in the area can be highlighted, such as the chocolate industry in Villajoyosa, or the loquat cultivation in Callosa de Ensarriá, the most typical activity in this region is tourism. All the coastal municipalities have experienced great growth due to the flow of tourists, as well as the inland municipalities have seen their population loss slow down due to the arrival of new residents from northern Europe. The most important tourist enclave in Spain is also located in this region, the city of skyscrapers, Benidorm.
There are also several theme and leisure parks, such as Terra Mítica, Terra Natura or Aqualandia.
Language
The region is within the official Valencian-speaking linguistic predominance.
Politics
Results of the municipal elections of May 26, 2019 in the Marina Baja region. Elected councilors and votes received are shown:
| Municipality | Popular Party | Socialist Workers Party | Citizens | Municipal commitments | Other Political Groups | Mayor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alphaz del Pi | 4 councillors (1018 votes) | 14 councillors (3369 votes) | 2 councillors (546 votes) | - | PODEM: 1 councillor (466 votes) | Vicente Arques (PSPV-PSOE) |
| Altea | 7 councillors (2656 votes) | 4 councillors (1498 votes) | 1 councillor (446 votes) | 8 councillors (2789 votes) | ALTRE: 1 councillor (439 votes) | Jaume Llinares (Compromís) |
| Beniardá | 1 councillor (49 votes) | 4 councillors (118 votes) | - | Rafaela Llorens (PSPV-PSOE) | ||
| Benidorm | 13 councillors (9162 votes) | 10 councillors (7328 votes) | 2 councilors (2016 votes) | - | Antonio Pérez (PP) | |
| Benifato | 5 councillors (78 votes) | - | David Blanes (PP) | |||
| Benimantell | 1 councillor (35 votes) | 4 councillors (164 votes) | 2 councillors (102 votes) | - | José Manuel Andreu (PSPV-PSOE) | |
| Bolulla | 4 councillors (114 votes) | 3 councillors (109 votes) | - | Andrés Ferrer (PSPV-PSOE) | ||
| Callosa de Ensarriá | 5 councillors (1304 votes) | 4 councillors (1185 votes) | - | 4 councillors (1004 votes) | - | Josep Saval (Compromís) |
| Guadalest | 1 councillors (38 votes) | - | 4 councillors (82 votes) | - | Enrique Ponsoda (PP) | |
| Confrides | 4 councillors (102 votes) | - | ICA-FEPAL: 1 councillor (37 votes) | José Buades (Cs) | ||
| Finestrat | 10 councillors (1576 votes) | 3 councillors (620 votes) | - | Juan Francisco Pérez (PP) | ||
| The Cloud | 13 councillors (4557 votes) | 3 councillors (1338 votes) | 1 councillor (536 votes) | - | Bernabé Cano (PP) | |
| Orcheta | 1 councillor (51 votes) | 6 councillors (291 votes) | - | José Vicente Ferriz (PSPV-PSOE) | ||
| Marina Polop | 3 councillors (534 votes) | 5 councillors (788 votes) | - | 2 councillors (270 votes) | ALP: 1 councillor (135 votes) | Gabriel Fernández (PSPV-PSOE) |
| Relleu | 7 councillors (464 votes) | 2 councillors (174 votes) | - | Santiago Cantó Pérez (PP) | ||
| Sella | 1 councillor (65 votes) | 1 councillor (57 votes) | - | ES: 5 councillors (286 votes) | María del Milagro Llinares (AES) | |
| Tabena | - | 2 councillors (119 votes) | 1 councillor (42 votes) | - | IPT-FEPAL: 4 councillors (186 votes) | Thierry Vicente Armand More Soliveres (PSPV-PSOE) |
| Villajoyosa | 6 councillors (3041 votes) | 8 councillors (4294 votes) | 4 councillors (2048 votes) | 2 councillors (1227 votes) | GPV-CS: 1 councillor (929 votes) | Andreu Verdú (PSPV-PSOE) |
Links
- Canfali Marina Baja Newspaper
- Data and figures from the Lower Navy. Documentation Unit of the Diputación de Alicante
- Town Hall of Benidorm
- Town Hall of Villajoyosa
- Altea Town Hall Archived on 24 October 2020 at Wayback Machine.
- Alfaz del Pi Town Hall
- City Council of La Nucía
- Polop Town Hall of the Marina
- Finestrat City Council
- City Council of Sella
- Directory of companies of the Navy
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