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Blue zones: Centenarian hotspots in the Marina Alta Region
By Anna Ellis •
Published: 29 May 2024 • 14:29
The term blue zone refers to regions around the world where people live significantly longer, often exceeding 100 years of age.
Factors contributing to this longevity include lifestyle, diet, healthcare quality, climate, and pollution levels.
In the Alicante province, there were 336 centenarians, comprising 82 men and 254 women.
Marina Alta Region
In the Marina Alta region, data from the Marina Alta Observatory indicated there were 30 people over 99 years old.
Most of them are found in the central part of the region (13 people), while 12 live along the coast and five in the inland areas.
The centenarians in the Marina Alta region reside in several towns known as local blue zones.
Blue Zones
These towns include Beniarbeig, Benimeli, Benissa, El Poble Nou de Benitatxell, Calp, Dénia, Gata de Gorgos, Xaló, Xàbia, Llíber, Parcent, Pedreguer, Pego, Teulada Moraira, La Vall de Laguar, and Els Poblets.
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Originally from Derbyshire, Anna has lived in the middle of nowhere on the Costa Blanca for 19 years. She is passionate about her animal family including four dogs and four horses, musicals and cooking.
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