Yes, it’s summer and the scourge of the high seas is scouring the waves, or better said, the water just off the beach, in search of floating rubbish.

Viciously armed skiffs crewed by ruthless flotsam hunters will be cruising up and down the coastline of Almuñécar and La Herradura, frightening sharks and harrying jellyfish, in between skimming off unmentionable floating objects.

Six honed sailors on board three sleek embarkations will patrol the lawless waters between Cantarriján and El Barranco de Enmedio so that summer bathers can surface without without unwanted cranial adornments. These relentless patrols will surge through the waves between 11.00h and 19.00h every day so if you’re looking for a peaceful day on the beach… go at night.

(News: Almunecar, Costa Tropical, Granada. Andalucia)