The Department of Tourism scheduled Sunday May 6 as the Second Day of Cleaning of the Coast , a group action that began last year for the improvement of the environment and sustainable tourism . It also aimed to involve society in tangible actions that benefit the environment . That the entire coastline of Xàbia has been zoned from the Cova Tallada to the Granadella , so that each area is coordinated by the participating associations and clubs . There are many collaborating entities , from diving clubs to active tourism companies as well as the Nautical Club and Marina Nou Fontana . The excursionists , school children , Red Cross , Fisherman ’ s Association , Oceanographic Institute are also involved . Anyone interested in Participating in future cleanups should contact the tourist office : tel
96 579 43 56 or e-mail : turisme @ xabia . org . From : La Marina Plaza
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According to initial reports 265 people took part in the event with many people travelling to the coast from as far away as Sagunto , Alcoi , Paterna , Puzol , Valencia , Gandía and Alzira as well as Dénia , Oliva and Teulada . A total of 78 large sacks of rubbish and debris were removed , including plastics items , polystyrene packaging , iron and lead weights as well as a number of tyres and the ubiquitous shopping trolley . The general feeling of the participants was that , despite the amount of rubbish still being thrown onto the beaches and into the sea , that the coast was cleaner than the previous year .