At VAPF Group, we believe that the energy efficiency of a home is very important as it offers many benefits for inhabitants and the environment. Our current developments are as energy efficient as possible. If a home has a high energy efficiency, it has good quality air inside and a greater level of comfort.

Set in idyllic natural surroundings, the Cumbre del Sol Residential Resort in Alicante offers a unique way of life that has attracted a large international community to the sunny Mediterranean coast for decades. Here are just 5 reasons to live in Cumbre del Sol:

VAPF Group has three developments in Altea, one of the most sought-after locations in the Northern part of the Costa Blanca with unique natural surroundings and panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea and Benidorm’s skyline.

VAPF Group was born in 1963 and quickly became a standout development company in the province, following its founder’s motto: “If you have to do something, work hard and succeed; if not, don’t do it”.

For any resident of Cumbre del Sol, the location, climate, and luxury properties are undeniable attractions. However, for families, the most important factor is the knowledge that our children are provided for and can benefit from the very best education available to them. We talked to headmaster Richard Wijeratne from the Lady Elizabeth School, Cumbre del Sol, about the key to success at a school which is ranked as one of the best international schools in Spain, and the developments in store for this year. A private British school for pupils from Early Years to Sixth Form, the Lady Elizabeth School is situated in the beautiful Cumbre del Sol on the Costa Blanca. Much like the area itself, the school is a truly international environment with pupils of 28 different nationalities. While English is the main language of instruction, the school’s international identity is reinforced with compulsory Spanish language until the age of 16, and other languages as main and extracurricular subjects. While the school is attended by day pupils who live in the local area, its dedication to the boarding programme also allows pupils, from the age of 13, to attend from all over Europe. Having recently been extended with the completion of a new Year 5 and 6 Department building, which was opened by Nick Rugg, the Director of ISP Schools in Europe, in a ceremony attended by both parents and pupils, the school is undergoing exciting changes in 2018: “The parents loved it, the children loved it, the staff love it, and we are looking forward to moving into the building at the beginning of February.” Further developments await the school in September 2018, when the Secondary School facilities will be moved to join the Primary School in Cumbre del Sol. [caption id="attachment_11578" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Grupo VAPF at the opening ceremony of the New Primary School Extension[/caption] When it comes to the success and the reputation of the Lady Elizabeth School, the headmaster explains that this is down to the school prioritising the focus on learning at all levels and making sure that the children fully understand the concept of learning: “We want the children to understand the learning process so that they improve more quickly and they are more satisfied in the whole process of learning. So that is the key, as in the Lady Elizabeth School right now, if you ask any child, or if you ask any parent, or if you ask any teacher what is the key to the Lady Elizabeth School they will simply say one word and that is “learning”. Learning in the classroom, learning on the sports field, learning in the theatre, learning in the swimming pool, learning to be good people, learning to understand other cultures, learning to work with adults, learning to work with friends. This is a simple concept, and it works extremely well.” The headmaster goes on to explain that one of the undeniable strengths of the school is the specialist teachers, as well as the wide choice of subjects and external examinations, which means that “all pupils are able to take advantage of their own individual strengths, they do not have to follow the same programme as everybody else. They can choose to do different subjects that they enjoy, and if they enjoy them, then they will work better in them.” For example, when it comes to GCSEs, the pupils choose their minimum of 9 subjects from a total of 18, which include core subjects such as Science, Maths, and Languages, as well as option subjects such as Media Studies and Music. The British Curriculum followed by pupils is complemented by study of the Spanish Section, and in both areas of study, the school achieves outstanding results in comparison to schools both in the locality, and on a national level.  The headmaster comments that “the key to this is we celebrate the success with the children, when we talked about learning being the main focus, learning is key but enjoyment of that is the next point”. At the Lady Elizabeth School, studying this British National Curriculum and gaining A Level qualifications, which are recognised worldwide, allows pupils to pursue further studies anywhere in the world. Proof of the outstanding work of the school is shown through the results achieved by pupils both throughout and at the end of their time at the school. For example, the headmaster notes that over the last 18 years, not one pupil has not achieved their first-choice university in Spain, and comments that many of the Lady Elizabeth School pupils also go on to study in the United States as well as at Cambridge and other Russell Group Universities in the United Kingdom. “The whole programme that is offered here is one of considered success. We are very, very supportive of the pupils and as a result the pupils actually have enormous ambition for themselves.” As well as supporting pupils who choose to go to university, the school focuses on helping the pupils integrate into the world of work. The Careers Department allows pupils to speak to careers officers about their concerns and interests; there is a Careers Fair in which numerous professionals from all fields talk to the pupils about their career path and experiences; and in the compulsory Work Experience programme, 15-year-old pupils must spend a week working at a company. Finally, as well as their studies, the school places the utmost emphasis on helping the children to learn and acquire important values throughout their time at the school: “there is a values system that we concentrate on each month, so we will have ten different values that the whole school will focus on. For example, in January the value may be cooperation, in February it may be loyalty, in March it may be dedication, so what we are doing is we are talking to our pupils and teaching them to understand the importance of good values, of becoming great citizens, of becoming confident  young people, so that they can move into society when they leave the school, and when they are in the school, with great responsibility and maturity, which allows them to look back at the school and say that school was great, they really looked after me.” https://www.facebook.com/TheLadyElizabethSchool/videos/838665192982384/

Grupo VAPF signed an economic collaboration agreement with the payaSOSpital organization, a non-profit association founded in 1999 that brings joy and amusement to hospitalized children in the Valencian Region, with performances by professional clowns, adapted to each child and coordinated with the medical personnel. PayaSOSpitla is a founding member of the Federation of European Hospital Clown Organizations. The mission of payaSOSpital is to improve the life quality of these children, their families and the staff that serves them, helping them to better withstand hospital stays, by taking the drama out of the medical environment and offering moments of relaxation and distraction through humor, laughter and the fantasy. PayaSOSpital carries out its regular programs mainly in hospitals with children patients suffering from cancer or other diseases that require long stays.  

We are pleased to inform you that Magnolias Sunset is already for sale: 5  238 m2 Hiedra model villas, with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, kitchen with independent pantry, garden and private pool. In addition, the villas have a studio located at the ground floor that allows to expand the house or even to create an independent area for visitors. Magnolias Sunset Photos All the villa’s features are fused in an elegant and exclusive environment that stands out for its modern design and location in the heart of the Residential Resort Cumbre del Sol, a privileged place where you can find outstanding services such as La Cumbre Restaurant, Cumbre del Sol Sports Club, Laude The Lady Elizabeth School among others.

Grupo VAPF has launched the new "Villa Laurel" at Magnolias For Life development of Cumbre del Sol Residential Resort, a consolidated area with a very pleasant natural environment and lovely sea views. Villa Laurel is currently in an advanced phase of construction and is expected to be completed by May 2018. Villa Laurel was created as a result of a careful architecture and interior design project that follows the lines of Villa Manzano (also located in Magnolias For Life), resulting in a cozy, warm house where functionality of the spaces, large windows and areas open to the outside aim to make you enjoy the Mediterranean climate. For further information on Villa Laurel-Magnolias For Life, please visit Grupo VAPF website or call +34 900 123 323 for making an appointment to visit the estate.

The presentation Blue Infinity and Lirios Sunrise developments (located at the Cumbre del Sol Residential Estates) took place on Friday 14 July as a first look to the showing houses and informational event on these two exclusive real estate projects. From Grupo VAPF we would like to thank all the real estate agencies who visited us at the showing houses and got a first contact with our astonishing new two developments! Both Blue Infinity and Lirios Sunrise are located on a privileged area of ​​the Cumbre del Sol Residential Estates, within a short distance from Moraira and Jávea and the urban center of Benitatxell. This exclusive, quiet and homey environment is surrounded by all the necessary services, with a wide commercial and leisure alternatives, green areas and spectacular views of Moraig Cove and Mediterranean Sea. Keep tuned for a new post with the photos of the showing houses and the photo call of all the people who attended the event!