Calpe is getting ready to enjoy the patron saint's fiestas, which will begin on 31 July, and for this reason the Town Hall has hosted a meeting to coordinate the security operation for the festivities. The meeting was attended by the Councillor for Public Safety, Guillermo Sendra, together with members of the Local Police, the Department of Festivities, led by Mariola Mulet, the Department of Equality, the 2024 Festivities Commission and two representatives of the group of clubs.
During the meeting, various aspects were discussed to ensure that the fiestas run safely for residents and visitors. Thus, the regulation of noise schedules has been addressed and it has been agreed to establish a regulation of the schedules of noisy activities to minimise the inconvenience to residents. This measure seeks to balance the enjoyment of the fiestas with the residents' rest, establishing specific time slots for concerts, open-air dances and other noisy activities.
This year, for the first time, regulations have been established for the operation of the peñas or casales during the fiestas, which must be registered with the OAC and must keep to a timetable both inside and outside the premises depending on the days of the fiestas, adapting to the official programme of the fiestas. The aim is to keep noise emissions within limits that do not exceed the limits of the ordinance and do not generate conflicts with neighbours.
Safety during the fiestas has also been given absolute priority. To this end, a comprehensive plan has been designed which includes the reinforced presence of the Local Police and collaboration with other security forces. In addition, strategic control points will be set up in the busiest areas to prevent and act quickly in the event of any incident.
On the other hand, the City Council, in its commitment to equality and the fight against gender violence, will set up Violet Points in the Plaza Mayor to prevent and, if necessary, act in the event of possible cases of male violence during the patron saint festivities. These points will be set up in the Plaza Mayor on 30 July and 1,2,3,4,5 August from 23:30 to 03:30. It will be a visible space staffed by qualified personnel and coordinated with the different professional agents involved. Its aim is to promote respect for women so that they can enjoy the fiestas without violence or the risk of sexist aggression of any kind or intensity.