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Chromatic diversity of Formentera’s seafloor on display in exhibit by Daniela Carestia

cartell 2020 expo danielaSolo imagina, the new exhibit set to take up residence at Centre Antoni Tur ‘Gabrielet’ from this Wednesday, offers islanders artist Daniela Carestia’s particular vision life at the floor of Formentera’s surrounding seas. The show is characterised, among other features, by a rich diversity of colours and recycled materials, and will remain on view until 2 October from 10.30am to 1.30pm and 7.00pm to 9.30pm.

21 September 2020
Department of Communications
Consell de Formentera

This weekend, Formentera Zen

foto 2020 Formentera ZenThe Formentera Department of Tourism reports that Friday 25 September marks the start of the latest Formentera Zen. A programme spanning talks, workshops and classes will take place outdoors at Gecko Beach Club in line with Covid-19 protocol.

Showcasing nine leaders in the fields of personal health and wellness, the programme will begin after a 6.30pm welcome address to attendees from Consell de Formentera president and tourism chief Alejandra Ferrer. Workshops and classes will continue all day Saturday and into the day on Sunday.

The complete programme can be viewed here. The Consell de Formentera contracted Puro Bienestar to organise the event.


21 September 2020
Department of Communications
Consell de Formentera

Associations encouraged to request subsidies for cultural celebrations and activities

The Formentera Department of Culture reports it is currently accepting applications for funding from non-profit groups that promote culture, community involvement and traditional festivities. €32,000 has been unlocked for the initiative.

Culture and festivities chief Susana Labrador gave special thanks to the groups “doing all they can to put together cultural programming for patron saint celebrations” and offered encouragement to those whose organising efforts have been hamstrung by “ongoing restrictions and other difficulties”.

Review committee
A special committee will be responsible for awarding funding based on a review of applications and supporting documentation. Funding recipients must file taxes and be physically headquartered on the island, not to mention figure on local and regional governments’ registries of civic organisations. Cash disbursements cover the period from November 2019 and October 2020 and can be retroactive.

Applications must be submitted to the Citizen Information Office (OAC) either by calling 971.32.10.87 and requesting an in-person appointment or on the Consell’s online platform, OVAC, by 31 October.

18 September 2020
Department of Communications
Consell de Formentera

Formentera saves nearly five hundred pallets from rubbish tip

foto 2020 paletsThe Formentera Department of Environment reports that 459 pallets have been repurposed since the 2019 launch of a programme encouraging islanders to reuse wood pallets from the local household waste recycling centre, or Deixalleria.

The first of its kind, the project aims to give new life to pallets at the transfer station that are bound for shredding and shipment to Eivissa—a service that the Consell de Formentera provides at a loss. It costs €171 to ship one tonne of 25-kilogram pallets to Formentera’s northern neighbour. To date the programme has brought savings totalling €1,950.

Environment chief Antonio J. Sanz highlighted the programme’s warm reception among islanders in the midst of the pandemic and lockdown measures. European, national and regional administrations require that local governments implement such initiatives to promote the reuse of materials and waste.

The free pallets can be picked up from the Deixalleria provided interested parties register and complete certain conditions, such as promising to use them sensibly and respect environmental regulations, and not resell pallets. It is expressly prohibited to burn pallets that have been chemically treated or painted. The Consell de Formentera reserves the right to reclaim any donated pallets if recipients break these rules.

18 September 2020
Department of Communications
Consell de Formentera

Formentera unveils events and promotional activities to wind down season

foto 2020 platja final estiuThe Formentera Department of Tourism reports that, after postponement in May due to public health concerns, an array of intimate events are set to take place in the closing days of September and the early part of October. The activities will be tailored to ongoing exceptional circumstances and covid-19 public health and safety protocol will be in place.

From 25 to 27 September next week it’s Formentera Zen. Dedicated to health and physical and emotional wellbeing, the event see an array of world-renowned speakers converge in an altogether singular backdrop. Formentera Zen has already registered the maximum number of participants and no space remains.

Also next week, on Saturday and Sunday (26–27 September), Plaça de la Constitució will welcome Fernando Valmaseda as he presents an episode of Capital Radio’s “Miradas Viajeras” foregrounding Formentera’s biggest tourist draws. With a set mounted in Plaça de la Constitució from 10.00am to 1.00pm, passersby can follow the national programme in real time.

The aim of these events, according to Consell president and tourism chief Alejandra Ferrer, is “to promote Formentera in a particularly tough year where efforts need to centre on upgrading our island’s image and, to the extent possible, presenting perks to our visiting tourists. Getting there will mean respecting public health protocol and convincing travellers to visit all year long.”

Formentera 2.0 and Formentera Fotogràfica
1–4 October the island will host the eighth Formentera 2.0, an event devoted to digital communication and networking. Occurring simultaneously is Formentera Fotogràfica, an event that boasts international names in photography, professionals from the sector, adepts of imagery and enthusiasts of visual culture. Regata Ophiusa is also scheduled to take place from 9 to 11 October.

Marketing pushes
President Ferrer pointed out that, uncertain times or not, the island’s marketing efforts continue: “Working with traditional and online media outlets, we led a targeted inter-island campaign at the start of the new normality which was extremely well-received. A similar push currently under way highlights end-of-summer events.”

Other efforts, including press trips and next week’s “Miradas Viajeras”, have sought to reach national audiences by harnessing written press and online media outlets.

Press trip, travel blogs and global efforts
The summer months also saw Formentera’s tourism team leading marketing pushes to court Italian, Swiss, French, Portuguese and Dutch travellers. Recently at the centre of such efforts have been a visiting Portuguese influencer and a visiting German media outlet, and in the week ahead the island will welcome a group of French journalists.

Expos
4–7 October the Consell de Formentera will participate remotely in San Sebastián Gastronómika, the World Travel Market of London and the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) of Cannes, all of which are projected to take place virtually.

16 September 2020
Department of Communications
Consell de Formentera

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