64 Spanish towns celebrated for greener streets as Costa Blanca spot hosts major awards ceremony

Sixty-four Spanish municipalities were honored at the Viles en Flor gala on November 6 in Calpe's Lonja for their efforts to create greener and healthier living environments. The Costa Blanca town of Calpe, a six-year participant, took center stage as host. Organized by the Asfplant Foundation, this ninth annual ceremony celebrated projects improving parks, gardens, and public green spaces while promoting biodiversity and environmental awareness.

Participation grew by 18.5% compared to 2025, with 64 towns joining the program. Nine municipalities received the highest distinction, four 'Flors d' Honor', including Alaquàs, Bétera, Castelló, Cullera, Gandia, Paterna, Picanya, Quart de Poblet, and Torrent. Other municipalities improved their ratings, with Alcàsser, Loriguilla, and Tavernes de la Valldigna gaining from two to three 'Flors d' Honor'.

Special awards recognized Faura's sustainability commitment, Loriguilla's public participation encouragement, Torreblanca's tourism promotion, and Castelló's urban park excellence. New participants included Bonrepòs i Mirambell, Buñol, Foios, Quartell, Ribesalbes, Torreblanca, Vilafamés, Vinalesa, and Xixona. Calpe, with 437,010 square meters of green space (19.23 per resident), retained its three 'Flors d' Honor', supporting 115 plant species in protected natural areas.

The programme's growing participation underscores municipalities' commitment to sustainability, improving quality of life, biodiversity, climate change mitigation, and community gathering spaces.