The Junta de Andalucía has closed La Charca and El Molino sections of the main beach after testing water quality on the 15th.
Salobrea Beach Closed Again
by Hugh MacArthur •
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Salobreña Lifeguards at Last
by Hugh MacArthur •
Lifeguard coverage began last weekend, ending a controversial delay on having this very necessary service to guarantee safety on beaches, as much as it can be guaranteed, that is.
Blue Flag Beaches
by Vivienne Hughes •
A total of thirteen beaches along the Costa Tropical have been awarded the Blue-Flag Award by the Asociación de Educación Ambiental y del Consumidor.
Ski-Resort Hotels Close Early
by Martin Myall •
The snow might be hanging around on the northern face of the Sierra Nevada until the official end of season for skiing on the 4th of May, but the hotels are running on empty.
The Asian Seaweed Problem
by Vivienne Hughes •
The invasive Asian seaweed is back, making an appearance down the eastern end of the Costa Tropical on La Mamola beaches.
La Dana Strikes
by David Darby •
Last night, the Dana swept across southern Spain, causing significant disruption along the Costa Tropical, particularly in the municipalities of Almuñécar, Salobreña, and Motril.
Surface Raiders
by Martin Myall •
The Almuñécar Imperial Navy has taken to the seas in the form of surface-cleaning boats, explained the Councillor for Beaches and the Environment, Lucía González.
Salobreña Beach Assistance
by Vivienne Hughes •
Cruz Roja lifeguards on Salobreña beaches are providing assistance for people with mobility problems.
Jet Skis & The Summer
by Martin Myall •
Summer arrives… and so do jet skis, whipping up irritation because of the noise and disregard for the norms governing their use.
The Brown Seaweed Menace
by Vivienne Hughes •
The invasion of Brown seaweed (Rugulopteryx okamurae) is no longer something that appeared along the Atlantic coast of Andalucia, but is now all along the Costa Tropical.