Comments on: No retail therapy, Zenia Boulevard forced to close shops

By: Russell Sharpley

Russell Sharpley — Sat, 08 Dec 2018 12:15:06 +0000

Why do they not state the justification for the enforced closures?

By: españa101

españa101 — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 13:24:59 +0000

jesus freaking christ I cannot believe how slow and so behind spain is. utterly ridiculous. no wonder spains so broke. spain would be so doomed without the EU. spains economy is horrendous always going backwards and not forward. purely dissapointing. what a joke.

By: K

Mon, 19 Mar 2018 13:37:19 +0000

I feel sorry for the people who seem to be so bothered by it being shut one Sunday a month!

By: Tina Cwicked

Tina Cwicked — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 22:50:55 +0000

In reply to Olive Farmer. If you look on the calendar, there are about 20 days of closure, but I understand why it’s upsetting some people. Sunday is our leisurely day as with many families and is our most commin day for mooching round La Zenia or Habaneras. It is a shame

By: Alan

Alan — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 13:32:50 +0000

It’s a spainish law and their country. If you don’t like it don’t come here .We will not miss you

By: Olive Farmer

Olive Farmer — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 11:09:59 +0000

In reply to Mary Foster. If you read the article properly it clearly states that the stores can open for 40 Sundays and ALL public holidays. As there are 52 Sundays a year (53 in a leap year) there will only be 12 days when they are not open. The article also states that there is a modification to the new law that states during July, August and September the new law does not apply. If all you are living in Spain for is La Zenia Boulevard being open 24/7 365 days of the year then I feel sorry for you. Spain is so much more that shopping centers!

By: Pat

Pat — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 11:05:18 +0000

I think it’s a good idea. It gives the markets a better chance of making a few euros I also think the big corporations make enough in 6 days

By: Mark Padley

Mark Padley — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 08:30:10 +0000

What’s happening to Orihuela Costa, first the chiringuitos were closed down on Punta Prima sea front, now the Boulevard, does the council not want tourism and the money it brings ???? Orihuela Costa is becoming a run down boring lifeless place to live.

By: Stewart

Stewart — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 06:08:07 +0000

Because of shift patterns I know someone who has lost their part time job because of this change. She would cover the days people had off during the week as they obviously didnt work 7 days a week. Now they all have Sunday off and don’t need the person covering… ridiculous in my opinion… Valencia needs to drag itself into the 21st century not be stuck.in Medieval times.. we have markets to celebrate that era !!

By: Mary Foster

Mary Foster — Sat, 24 Feb 2018 20:08:39 +0000

Don’t understand why. As a roman Catholic shopping on a Sunday does not effect my faith.
Sunday is the busiest day, with Spanish people ex pats and visitors.
This will effect the viability of this fabulous facility in this area.
We’ve been residents here for 8 year’s. Think we are going back to the UK and taking our disposal income.