La Asfplant Foundation (Professional Association of Flowers, Plants and Horticultural Technology of the Valencian Community) will hold the next November 6th en Calp la 9th edition of the 'Flors d'Honor' awards ceremony, framed within the program 'Viles en Flor'.
The event will gather local authorities, municipal representatives y professionals of the sector with the aim of highlighting the best environmental management projects developed in the Valencian Community.
A leading municipality in sustainability and respect for the environment
Calp participates in the program 'Viles en Flor' by Sixth consecutive year, a trajectory that has consolidated the municipality as Valencian benchmark in sustainability and respect for the environment.
According to Asfplant, the town has made a firm commitment to the conservation and enhancement of its natural and urban spacesintegrating in a balanced way the green landscape with its development tourist and residential.
Among its most emblematic locations, the following stands out: Peñón de Ifachdeclared natural park in 1987 and symbol of the Costa Blanca , as well as them salt pans, a protected wetland that is home to up to 173 bird species and constitutes a key space for the biodiversity in the Valencian Community.
Natural heritage, beaches and quality of life
With a population of 27.616 inhabitants, according to data from the INE 2025Calp is located in the region of Marina Alta and has 14 beaches and coves with fine sand, in addition to a valuable historical and cultural heritage.
In the last edition of the program, the Alicante municipality She retained the 3 Flors d'Honor, a recognition that reinforces its identity as a town committed to sustainability, the history and quality of life.
'Viles en Flor', a commitment to urban green spaces and social cohesion
The program 'Viles en Flor' It has the support of Provincial Council of Valencia, the Department of AgricultureWater, Livestock and Fishing and the Ministry of Industry, TourismInnovation and Trade.
Your goal is to recognize the trajectory and actions that the Valencian municipalities develop in the improvement of urban green spaces, the Sustainable management, the education. environmental and the citizen awareness about caring for the environment.
In addition, the program seeks improve the image of the municipalities for visitors and tourists, as well as to generate spaces of initial and continuousreflection and debate regarding the sustainable management of the urban environment.
55 municipalities are participating in the new edition
In the new edition of 'Viles en Flor' a total of 55 municipalities, of which the 65% belong to the province of Valencia, the 31% a Castellon and the 6% a Alicante .
The participating municipalities thus contribute to the improvement of quality of life of its inhabitants and to promotion of social cohesion.
Among the towns that achieved the highest distinction in the last edition, with 4 Flors d'Honor, stand out alaquàs, Bétera, Castellon, Cullera, Gandia, Paterna, Picanya, Quart de Poblet y Torrent.
The value of urban green spaces as a tool for the future
The Asfplant Foundation They have emphasized the need to continue expanding the network of municipalities committed to improving the urban and natural environment.
According to its managing director, José Forcadell, who are "The Viles en Flor project demonstrates that urban green spaces are a key tool for improving quality of life, strengthening local identity, and fostering more balanced development.In this regard, he encouraged Valencian municipalities to join an initiative thatIt highlights the collective effort to build more sustainable, healthy and attractive spaces for residents and visitors.».
Recognition of the work done in Calp
For its part, the Mayor of Calp, Ana Sala, has highlighted that participation in the program «It represents recognition of the work that has been carried out for years in favor of the environment and sustainability».
The mayor has indicated that being part of 'Viles en Flor' allows «to share experiences with other municipalities, learn new ways of managing public space and continue moving towards a greener, friendlier city model that is committed to its natural environment».
About the Asfplant Foundation
La Asfplant Foundation is a private non-profit entity who works in favor of promotion of green spaces through raising awareness of society Valencian
The foundation promotes the creation, improvement and conservation of green spaces and the realization of reforestation both in the public and private sectors.
All of their initiatives seek to generate a positive impact at the economic, social and environmental levelsaligning with the UN 2030 Agenda and contributing to the fulfillment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).
