Santa Pola

Santa Pola is a Spanish coastal town on the Costa Blanca. It is part of the Autonomous Valencian Community and the province of Alicante.

Fishing

Santa Pola is one of the most important fishing ports of the Spanish Mediterranean coast. In the years 1950-1973 the fishing fleet of Santa Pola was the largest of the Mediterranean. Over 130 fishing boats operated at that time fishing. Even in the 90s for 90 fishing boats were registered in the harbor. 2011 drive only 33 boats on the sea eject their networks after 2011 again have abandoned the fishing 8 " patrones ". Reason is the increase in the price of marine diesel engine, whose liters in 2006 was priced at 39 cents, in 2011 but costs 65 cents. At the same time, the prices of fish have remained stable. Trawlers from other countries can offer their fish freely in the fish auction hall of Santa Pola. This competition is no match for the local fishing industry. Bureaucratic obstacles for the fisheries added. Since 2010 boats must lead with a length of over 24 meters electronic diaries and their catch to Madrid report daily. As of 2012, these rules will also apply to ships of already over 12 meters in length.

Tourism

Tourist attractions include the fishing harbor and the Fisheries and Maritime Museum, which is housed in the former castle in the city center. From Santa Pola from ferries to the nearby island Tabarca, but is administered by the city of Alicante. The beaches of Santa Pola are popular with wind and kite surfers.

Salt lagoons

In seawater salt pans around Santa Pola salt is obtained.

Biotopes

The salt marshes of Santa Pola are also habitat for numerous species of birds, including flamingos. However, this habitat is under severe threat from intensive cultivation in this part of the Costa Blanca.