by Grupo Vapf | Aug 4, 2022 | Costa Blanca, Grupo VAPF, Grupo VAPF, Grupo VAPF, News
Because when something is always so good, why change it … we are back with a new issue of our Cumbre del Sol Magazine full of news and info!
Our magazine was first issued in 2017 and following the inevitable hiatus caused by the pandemic, we’re back again with more news and information than ever.
For more recent arrivals, and by way of a reminder for the neighbours who have been here for some time, we provide a recap of the wide range of services available at Cumbre del Sol: the Lady Elizabeth International School, Dreamsea Mediterranean glamping, La Cumbre restaurant, Pepe La Sal supermarket, Pure Wellness and Medical Center and Dr. Thomas Dobrucki to name just a few of them. This last service is in fact the subject of the next item in the magazine.
Doctor Dobrucki has been a resident of Cumbre del Sol since 2017 and he granted us a lovely interview in which he told us all about his personal life (what led him to choose Cumbre del Sol as his home) and his professional career (services available, languages spoken, treatments, experience…).
2022 is the first year that we have actually been able to feel free again, with life as it was pre-pandemic. And this is something that we really should celebrate! The events this year, namely Summer Party and the Belgian Fiesta were a huge success, meeting new people, reconnecting with friends and neighbours, forging friendships and above all, having a great time!
Not only that, but we also encourage a healthy life style and forming good habits and together with North Costa Blanca Pádel Club, we helped to organise the Summer Paddle Tournaments which were sponsored by VAPF.
One of the most special things about this edition of Cumbre del Sol magazine is that we have fulfilled the challenge that we set ourselves some time ago, which was to film a video showing the beauty of Costa Blanca Norte. From the charm of the area inland, the cuisine, and endless list of activities such as hiking, horse riding, water sports etc. In short, a reflection on the paradise we live in. Our video Life is your collection of moments will be presented shortly.
And of course! We had to provide a recap of the current status of our developments. In this issue we talk about one of the jewels in VAPF’s crown, Villa Veleta a villa in our Residencial Jazmines,. This individually designed villa is filled with light and the sea makes it presence felt throughout the house. There is also room to mention the Montecala Gardens apartments (Cumbre del Sol) and Golf Suites La Sella (Dénia). Two options for spacious, functional, and efficient apartments with an interior décor that has been carefully chosen and considered down to the last detail. Two developments with a wide range of services (communal areas, swimming pools etc) and in unique locations for making the most of Costa Blanca Norte 365 days of the year.
RSC, clients’ testimonials, expansion, gastronomy… discover what’s new!
Grupo VAPF continues to expand, with 8 municipal districts currently hosting our future projects (Altea, Benissa, Teulada-Moraira, Lliber, Benitachell, Pedreguer, Dénia and Pego). This is unquestionably the start of a new stage of growth offering new locations and homes but without diverging from our main scenario of the Costa Blanca Norte.
As to our commitment to society, in 2021, the VAPF Group reinforced its activities of Corporate Social Responsibility in conjunction with several associations: UNICEF, Doctors Without Borders, Save The Children, ACNUR, Fundación Vicente Ferrer… You can see what we have been doing in the RSC section of the VAPF website, and in the current issue of the magazine.
We also have some testimonials from our new VAPF clients and we mention how the Costa Blanca has become a national and international benchmark as a gastronomic destination thanks to the area’s 7 Michelin starred restaurants, not to mention 12 Repsol suns and the region’s fantastic local produce.
So, has our latest issue of Cumbre del Sol Residential Resort Magazine whetted your appetite? Remember that you can read it and download it completely free by clicking here. Find about everything going on in one of the most exclusive places on the Costa Blanca and make sure you don’t miss our upcoming blog posts.
by Grupo Vapf | Jun 4, 2020 | Events, Events
VAPF Group, builder and developer of Cumbre del Sol Residential Resort, is partnering with We Are Talent Events to sponsor the first professional sporting event in Spain during the COVID-19 crisis. Named the Region of Valencia Tennis Challenge, it will take place during the first weekend of June.
For the event to take place, VAPF has offered up its Residential Resort Cumbre del Sol sports facilities. Cumbre del Sol is an impressive natural enclave on the Mediterranean Sea where most of our large real estate offer is concentrated, thanks to the 3.7 million square metres of land located along the unspoilt coastline.
The Region of Valencia Tennis Challenge consists of bringing together four TOP-100 tennis players from the ATP circuit to play two matches a day in a round-robin format. Matches will be played as best-of-three sets and the third will be a tiebreaker if necessary. The event will begin on Friday, June 5 and end on Sunday, June 7. All matches will be held behind closed doors to ensure compliance with current safety regulations. In addition, players live in the area and all health requirements set by the government will be strictly adhered to.
The goal is to bring people together safely to enjoy the sport while also contributing to a good cause. Once the event is over, all donations and money raised through auctioning the player’s equipment will go towards helping Spanish victims of the coronavirus crisis. The event will also be environmentally friendly, so we can take care of the planet as well as those in need.
The event will be broadcast both nationally and internationally and will also be available worldwide on different streaming platforms. There will be live commentary in both Spanish and English and broadcasting will begin the moment the players step on the court until the moment they walk out. To maximize the event’s reach, free viewing has been agreed upon for all major national and international broadcasters and digital platforms, including:
- Spain: GOL
- Portugal: Sport TV
- Latin America: ESPN
- United States: TennisChannel
- Australia: Australian Open, Youtube, Nine’s Wide World of Sports
- Russia: Telesport
- Belgium: Eleven Sports
- Switzerland, Austria, Germany and globally: DAZN
- United Kingdom and Ireland: Amazon Prime Video
- Japan: WOWTV
- Canada, United States, North Africa, Middle East, Asia-Pacific, Turkey: BeinSports
- Globally: ATP Tennis TV, LaLigaSports, Eurosports, DAZN
The players who will participate are Roberto Bautista (No. 12 in the ATP ranking), who has won 9 ATP singles titles, the most notable being his victory at the Dubai Tournament in 2018. He also reached the Wimbledon Championship semi-finals last year. Pablo Carreño (No. 25 in the ATP rankings), who has four ATP singles titles and reached the top 10 after his performance at the 2017 US Open. Alex de Miñaur (No. 26 in the ATP rankings), who, at only 21, already has 3 ATP singles titles, awarding him the appropriate title of “Speed Demon.” Finally, Pablo Andujar (No. 53 in the ATP rankings), who was born in Valencia and has 4 ATP singles titles. Last year, for he reached the fourth round of a grand slam at the US Open for the first time.
It will be a thrill to watch these seasoned and famous professionals face each other, and knowing it’s for a good cause makes it even better!
If you are as keen to watch the matches as we are, don’t forget to tune into the broadcasts and follow our social networks for more information in real-time.
by Grupo Vapf | Feb 25, 2020 | Events, Grupo VAPF, Real Estate
Last Saturday, February 22nd, VAPF celebrated their agencies convention for the third consecutive year. This exclusive event brought together many real estate professionals who work alongside VAPF, with the objective of showing them all the latest developments and new locations planned for 2020.
More than 130 national and international guests gathered at the event, which was celebrated in the five-star Hotel Marriott La Sella in Denia, to spend the day that was divided into two parts.
The event commenced at the hotel, where guests were given their accreditation cards before being welcomed with breakfast. Afterward, everyone headed to the International Lady Elizabeth School for the workshop, which was introduced by the Marketing and Commercial Director, Vicente Mestre.
The newest developments planned for 2020 were presented at the workshop. The upcoming market launch of the Novamar Suites 2 and the new villa projects in the well-established and familiar Residential Resort Cumbre del Sol are worth highlighting. Other locations will also have new developments, such as Racó de Galeno in Benissa, Azure Altea Homes 2 and Blanc Altea Homes, both in Altea, and the La Sella Apartments in Denia.
Once the first half of the workshop was finished, the agents were able to walk around the school and tour Cumbre del Sol where they got to see some of the most recently built homes. Afterward, everyone returned to the Hotel Marriott La Sella, where the morning session came to a close with lunch.
The second part of the day started with a welcoming drink at the Gala Banquet Hall, where all the guests gathered before dinner. At dinner, the guests were entertained by a grand musical and acrobatic show. Vicente Mestre ended the evening by thanking all the agents for their attendance and starting the awards ceremony, with which VAPF aimed to reward the efforts of its agents. These were the winners:
2019 Agency with the Most Sales – Medland Spain
2019 Most Efficient Agency – Seanest – Jan Van Parijs Properties
2019 Best Local Agency – Atina Inmobiliaria
2019 Nobel Agency – Vamos Immo
VAPF’s objective with these events is to strengthen our relationship with our agents. VAPF wants to once again thank everyone who attended the event for being part of our team and for helping make our clients’ dreams come true.
by Grupo Vapf | Feb 17, 2020 | News, Real Estate
Following the success of our first two Agencies Conventions, we will be holding the third edition on February 22nd. The past two events were major triumphs which brought together a considerable number of our agents from 52 estate agencies from all over Europe. Our conventions are the perfect occasion for us to thank them for working so hard to ensure our clients find their dream home on the Costa Blanca. We also take the opportunity to inform them of our new developments and locations.
This year, the event takes place in the Hotel Marriott La Sella, a 5-star hotel, and is due to start at 9:30. Attendees will be welcomed and given accreditation cards, as well as supporting material for the workshop. At 10:30, we’ll head to Residential Resort Cumbre del Sol, where the workshop will begin. We’ll conduct a tour of our properties and present the newest developments we have in store to the agents.
We’ll return to the hotel at 14:30 for lunch, followed by free time so our agents can rest or make the most of the occasion by sharing their experiences. During this time, guests can relax, enjoy the hotel’s spa or golf course. The hotel also has a 24-hour free gym and a hairdressing service.
After the attendees have enjoyed their free time in this beautiful and luxurious location, everyone will gather at the hotel lobby at 20:30 for a welcoming drink before dinner, which will begin at 21:00. During the dinner, famous sculptor Toni Marí will be handing out awards to some of the attendees. We aim to recognise and award our agents, who are a part of our VAPF family and who go above and beyond to exceed our clients’ expectations.
Here at VAPF, we want to say thank you once more to everyone who plans to attend this convention. Our agents are a crucial part of our success; its thanks to their commitment and dedication that we can guarantee that Our Clients Come First. We look forward to seeing you all and showing our gratitude in person!
by Grupo Vapf | Feb 27, 2019 | Costa Blanca, Cumbre del Sol
Following the success of the 1st VAPF Agencies Convention that we organised last year, on the 23rd February we held our Second Agencies Convention, an event which brought together a huge number of our agents to inform them about all our news and express our thanks to them for being part of this great family, helping all our properties on the Costa Blanca to find their ideal owner.
The event started at 12:30pm in the SH Villa Gadea hotel in Altea. It began with a welcome speech from Pedro Soliveres, General Manager at VAPF, in which he spoke of VAPF’s trajectory as a well-established company in the heart of the Costa Blanca, a destination in high demand from foreign clients as early as the 70s. Shortly afterwards, our head of aftersales reminded attendees of the importance of our exclusive “Our Clients Come First” service for all owners of VAPF properties, something which sets us apart from our competitors.
We also spoke of our Cumbre del Sol Residential Resort website and the Masterplan section, which both our agents and any visitor to the website can use to see the exact location of each one of our developments in Cumbre del Sol. The new Testimonials section of the website, in which residents of Cumbre del Sol themselves tell us about their experiences of living in this big international community, was also highlighted, as were other aspects such as future news about services in Cumbre del Sol Residential Resort, which we will tell you about in detail on this blog.
We also presented the new iconography in our catalogues for the first time, along with another big piece of news for 2019: our apartment development, Montecala Gardens. These new, modern apartments are situated in Cumbre del Sol Residential Resort and stand out thanks to their excellent location in a natural environment with wonderful views and close proximity to Cala del Llebeig, as well as their communal areas with several pools, large terraces, green spaces, children’s park, and social club.
Another topic discussed was Blue Infinity, one of our main luxury apartment developments. We presented the new features in Block E, situated just behind Block A, which will be made up of 36 new properties whose sea views will be even more spectacular thanks to the height at which they are constructed.
Other developments presented were Magnolias Sunset and Villa Llebeig, as well as the new model in the Lirios Sunrise development: Solmar, which is a model focused on natural light as the main element of each room in the home.
In addition, we talked about the new luxury villas in the Jazmines Residential Area, which we will tell you about in more detail soon. Among these, standout examples include: Villa Perla, with its excellent views of the sea; Villa Estrella, as a result of the natural materials such as slate and natural stone used in its construction; Villa Galera which, as a result of its location on the corner, offers greater privacy; Villa Navío, with two levels and infinity pool; and Villa Mirador, which is the most exclusive plot on the Costa Blanca. We also presented our exclusive pilot villa, Villa Ibiza, which has a pool, jacuzzi, pergola on the terrace, and outdoor bath. All these villas will be available soon on vapf.com.
We then continued with the presentation of VAPF’s social media channels, the digital platforms we use as a link to our community and our audience to keep them informed and to be closer to our clients and every person who is interested in our products. We brought the workshop to an end by talking about our main Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) actions and our collaborations with different associations such as Vicente Ferrer, Doctors without Borders, and Save the Children, contributing our efforts to help to create a better world.
After the workshop, the attendees were able to enjoy a networking lunch on the hotel’s terrace before a couple of hours of free time in which they rested or enjoyed the hotel’s spa.
In the evening, all the attendees met up once more in the hotel lobby where they were welcomed with a drink before the dinner began.
During the gala dinner there was a musical show to entertain the audience. Vicente Mestre, Sales and Marketing Director at VAPF, gave a speech to thank all the agents who had attended the event, highlighting their work not just as agents, but as collaborators and members of the big family that is VAPF. He also spoke of the great challenge of selling homes in a location like the Costa Blanca, where clients are becoming more demanding. It is for this reason that our products are always of the greatest quality to exceed their expectations, and that, although we understand the importance of clients seeing our homes in person, we continue to bet on the digital sector, given that these days it is a window through which to connect with the world.
After this, the award ceremony took place, with prizes in the following categories: Award for Loyalty to Orange Villas; Award for Commitment to Dorothea Schutz from Carisma Immobilien; Award for the Best Salesperson in 2018 to Marc De Bontridder from Zap-Invest, and lastly, the Award for the Agency with Most Sales in 2018 to Second Residence.
Here at VAPF, we want to express our thanks once more to all those who attended. Thank you for walking beside us and for making our objective, your objective: to achieve the greatest satisfaction for our clients.
