Family tribute to his Benavent over 100 years as traders

El Javea Town Hall He has paid tribute to the oldest shop in Xàbia, Benavent. The marriage of Miguel Benavent and Mari Carmen Sendra were greeted by several members of the municipal corporation. During the ceremony, the mayor gave them a plaque and a bouquet of flowers in recognition of his work and career.

This has already served 102 years in the history of trade in Xábia begin a new stage outside the family Benavent following the retirement of the third generation of this saga of traders.

Since it opened in 1914, the place has been a place of sale of hardware, fishing, beach gear, music, baby clothes, suits communion, jewelry, perfumes, food, bicycles, household appliances, to finally become haberdashery. Xabieros all fondly remember their slogan "Benavent has it all".

Councilor for Economic Development, Cesc Camprubí, defined Benavent shop as English court, There you could buy everything. Mayor, José Chulvi, Reviewed this trade has become the people being an inexhaustible source of anecdotes and experiences. A place where everyone has gone to find that thing that was needed to make life easier. He told an anecdote that "when outsiders questioned by the council was the answer, ask Benavent".

Miguel Benavent very excited stated that "the true promoters were my grandfather and my father Francisco Miguel, who have been the essence of success. I have to thank the people of Xàbia, to outsiders, foreigners who have visited us throughout these years"In his parliament he thanked the tribute to the town hall and to the organizers stressing that,"It is an honor we do not deserve".

The establishment is now under construction reopen next month think the mark Benavent. Its new owners, Loli Loli Camacho and Esteve, continue to sell haberdashery, lingerie, packaging and household things. They present in the tribute were very attentive to the advice that both Miguel and Carmen gave Marí "we must have patience, tranquility and time".