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Formentera welcomes Michel Mouffe's new exhibit, Saturday May 4 at 5.00pm

Friday, 03 May 2019 10:45

expo-michel-mouffe-xarxses-1- Tomorrow (Saturday May 4, 5.00pm) marks the opening of Michel Mouffe's exhibit A las cinco de la tarde. Islanders have until the end of summer to catch the display at can Senieta, which is open from 5.00pm to 8.00pm in May and 6.00pm to 9.00pm July through August [except for Sundays].

May 3, 2019
Àrea de Comunicació
Formentera Council

Council plans job openings announcement next week to reinforce range of summer services

Thursday, 02 May 2019 13:31

plantilla-escoles-estiu-20181 The human resources department of the Formentera Council announces the impending publication of a series of positions for services in the summer high season.

Four positions will be listed for blue zone parking attendants, two for environmental “informers,” thirteen for youth workers at the summer school, three for the inspection brigade (two of which, with option to work at sea, require professional skipper's accreditation).

The job listings will be posted next week to the public-administration employment section, ofertes públiques, of the regional jobseekers' service (SOIB) website.

May 2, 2019
Àrea de Comunicació
Formentera Council

Summer hours in effect for metred parking on Formentera

Tuesday, 30 April 2019 15:54

foto 15m parquin regulat The Formentera Department of Mobility reports that from tomorrow, Wednesday May 1, summer hours will be enforced across metred parking areas in La Savina, Sant Francesc, Sant Ferran and Es Pujols. In la Savina, Sant Francesc and Sant Ferran metred parking rules are in effect from Monday to Sunday 9.00am to 9.00pm and, in Es Pujols, Monday to Sunday from 10.00am to 12 midnight.

Blue zone parking passes will be valid in any blue spaces on the island, while drivers of vehicles that are ineligible for the blue zone reduction must pay €1.20 per hour.

Drivers can leave their cars parked a maximum of one day in summer, as opposed to the three-day limit applied in winter. As far as green zone parking is concerned, motorists in La Savina can park up to 15 days (drivers of authorised vehicles have up to 24 hours).

15-minute parking
The rollout of 15-minute parking spaces started in November and the scheme will continue through summer. Located in Sant Francesc and Sant Ferran, these spaces are designed to promote vehicle circulation in areas of heavy business activity and parking shortage.

Fiften-minute parking passes can be obtained by any driver for free and are valid for any associated 15-minute space. No other passes will be accepted for vehicles parked in 15-minute spaces.

For more details visit http://www.zonablava.com.

30 April 2019
Communications Department
Consell de Formentera

Formentera reactivates lifeguard service

Thursday, 02 May 2019 12:02

foto-part-de-la-plantilla-soco1 The president's office of the Formentera Council reports that yesterday marked the start of lifeguard and rescue service on Formentera beaches. The service extends from May 1 to October 31 and is funded by the administration.

Ten lifeguards took to their stations yesterday and another five will join the ranks at the start of June. June 15 marks the start of the season for rest of the crew (23 lifeguards in all), who will remain on duty until September 15. The crew will drop to 15 from September 15-30 and shrink to 10 for the month of October.

This year safety upgrades were performed on watchtowers at es Arenals, ses Illetes and Llevant, and a new tower was put in at es Pujols. The crew purchased two boats—one for ses Illetes and the other for Cala Saona—as well as rescue material.

Lifeguard and rescue staff completed refresher courses for some of the most frequent parts of the job, like reanimation and emergency preparedness.

Adapted and 'heart safe' beaches
Es Arenals and es Pujols beaches are both equipped to allow swimming for individuals with reduced mobility. The Council recommends calling ahead of time to request the service, which is available from 12 noon to 5.00pm (green flag hours) and can be reached by calling 609.768.506. Defibrilators are available everywhere lifeguard services are offered in case of cardiac arrest.

For information about sea conditions, visit www.platgesdebalears.com

May 2, 2019
Àrea de Comunicació
Formentera Council

Formentera celebrates International Dance Day

Tuesday, 30 April 2019 11:25

festa-dia-de-la-dansa-1- The education office of the Formentera Council reports that yesterday, Monday April 29 at 6.00pm, the local school of music and dance celebrated International Dance Day in the interpretative centre at Can Marroig.

An audience of roughly one hundred enjoyed music and dance performances by 48 island youth specialising in guitar, music for beginners (five to seven years old), accredited dance and modern dance. Material spanned a breadth of styles, from Tchaikovsky's “Swan Lake” and Shakira's “La, la, la”.

April 30, 2019
Àrea de Comunicació
Formentera Council