A few days after the end of the summer, different media reveal that the sun and beach tourism has saved the summer 2010 campaign marmenorense coast because the weather and the provision of recreational, cultural, sports and others ... factors, as in other municipalities, in San Pedro del Pinatar has detected an improvement in statistical data in relation to previous years.
According to the Department of Tourism, during the month of June have increased by 16%, 4% in July and August by 3% over the previous year, the visits received in the Office and Tourist Information "Esplanade" that remain open throughout the year.
Please note that the Office is located in Avenida Poeta Eduardo Flores, 93 are moved during the month of December to the CIT building situated in the Avenida de las Salinas, 55 being located in a strategic place near the center of town .
As to the reasons for visiting the town of San Pedro del Pinatar counted during these months together, include the Sun and Beach (91.85%), Health and thalassotherapy (4%), visiting friends and relatives (2.22%), Business (1.32%) ... and the information requested, Planes (29.81%), Party (13.37%), Culture / City (1246), Transport (12.34%), Tours and Excursions (9.53%), Events and Festivals (3.87% ), Health and Thalassotherapy (3.83%) etc ...
The origin of visitors is varied, highlights an increase over last year in July 20% August 25% of visits from the Region of Murcia and a decrease of 8% in July and 6% other provinces in August nationals staying in other countries.
With regard to national origin, during July around 54% were in Madrid, and followed him to the nearby provinces of Murcia and Albacete (4.15%), Alicante (4.03%), Toledo (3.52%) ... however, in August has been different, a 51.31% came from Madrid, followed by Barcelona (5.55%), Toledo (3.90%), Valladolid (3.74%), Albacete (3.52%) ...
During July, the origin of other countries for the year 2009, detected an increase of 9% for English (53.71%), 4% of French (14.63%) and 27% (7.42%) of Germans, followed from other countries like Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark, Belgium, Italy ... not the case in August, because if that is increased by 19% the visit of British (58.75%) and detected a decrease of 47% (13.43% ) of French and 23% (7.12%) of Germans compared to 2009, followed by Ireland, Italy, Denmark, Portugal ...
The occupancy rate of the 18 establishments that are located in the town and offer a total of 1,400 seats, has been maintained during the month of July for the year 2009, highlighting an increase of 8% the first and the second 19% half of July in 4 star hotels and 51% first and 48% in the second half of July in the Apartments 3 keys.
During the month of August has increased in almost all categories compared to 2009, with an average of 82% occupancy in hotels and apartments in the first half of August and 70% in hotels and 80% in apartments, the second half of August.
With regard to pensions, in the first half of August has been reduced by 10% occupancy in the second half and has been maintained.
This year the Department of Tourism launched the eighth consecutive year of physiotherapy in the Sea during the months of July and August in the swimming area of Mota, in order to improve the physical condition of the swimmers through the implementation of a exercise program led by a physiotherapist, as a new frequency was increased in 2 days, and may attend 2 days per week and 2 days ago, this activity being recommended by health centers and hospitals in the area from their units Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation to alleviate the pains of osteoarthritis, trauma, lumbar ...
The average daily participation was 62 during July and August people 43.
In total, during the months of July and August have attended classes about 1,850 people, the most frequent (1,065 in July and 785 in August) being the larger shares in the afternoon.
During the month of June, the Department of Tourism presented the 9th edition of the Journey Photographic Regional Park, is to make groups of 2-6 persons and follow a route established by photos of flora, fauna and landscape of the park, making Pre-registration to report on Saturday elected from June to December.
For the moment, 15 groups participated and there are 7 registered to do so over the Saturday of September, October and November.
The last Saturday for entries is December 18, 2010.
More information www.sanpedroturismo.com.
In the CIT Building Multipurpose Room, it has been considered during the month of August and September, an exhibition of eight editions of the Photographic Journey and a projection with the 457 photographs submitted for the contest.
And during the month of July, an exhibition of posters of the Virgen del Carmen 1993/2010 on the occasion of the Feast of the Virgen del Carmen, on 16 July.
At the beaches of La Puntica and fly the flag Villananitos Q Quality, but also in the municipality, are certified with the Q for Quality Regional Park Salinas y Arenales de San Pedro, hotels and Thalasia Traiña restaurant and Venezuela.
In addition, various establishments such as Mediterranean Optics, Stationery Library-Gama, Arco Deal, Paloma Opticians & Barber Nefertiti are certified with the Integrated System for Quality Tourism Destinations.
Soon will increase this number to 9 establishments that are in the implementation phase.
From the Department of Tourism together with entrepreneurs bet the town by enhancing the quality of services offered and create a varied and attractive to attract future visitors to San Pedro del Pinatar, improving existing tourism resources and maintaining traditions with the collaboration of all pinatarenses.
Source: Ayuntamiento de San Pedro del Pinatar