The ASFPLANT Foundation awarded these distinctions during the IX Viles en Flor Gala, held on November 6th at the port of Calp. The Foios delegation, led by mayor Sergi Ruiz, along with councilors Amparo Pérez Sanjuan and Mari Carmen Cabo, received the award that values the local green heritage, including emblematic spaces like the Albereda and historic trees such as the Cuiper Pine and the plane tree on the Barcelona road.
Councilor Amparo Pérez Sanjuan described the two Flowers of Honor as a starting point for continued progress in improving municipal green spaces. "We will continue working to enhance the town's green spaces with the aim of achieving a third flower in the not-too-distant future," she stated, emphasizing the importance of trees in the face of climate crisis and for creating spaces for citizens to enjoy.
Foios boasts 45 green spaces totaling 57,824 m², including parks like Rei en Jaume and l'Albereda, as well as elements of the traditional orchard. The municipality implements sustainable gardening practices, such as biological pest control, utilization of pruning waste, and the use of electric machinery. The transformation of Mediterrani avenue is an example of this.
The City Council plans new projects to enhance sustainability, including the renovation of the irrigation system, the creation of new green spaces, and the expansion of tree-lined areas. With this recognition, Foios joins the Viles en Flor network, reaffirming its commitment to improving its natural heritage.
