Almuñécar and La Herradura have got their beaches sorted out and manned, thanks to a budget of 206,000 euros. The town’s new Councillor for Citizen Safety, Paco Robles, presented the 2019 campaign to the press, with its 31 lifeguards, four of whom are qualified to pilot rescue-craft (jet skis & RIBs). There is also a designated ambulance,…
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Salobreña Beaches Ready
by Martin Myall •
Starting last weekend, the lifeguards are on duty along Salobreña beaches. The beaches have also been raked and levelled.
Dutchman Rescues Swimmer
by Hugh MacArthur •
Last Sunday afternoon a westerly gale whipped up the sea off Playa Calahonda and the red flag was flown, yet four young men went swimming.
Dolphins off Salobreña
by Vivienne Hughes •
You know that you’re living somewhere special when you see dolphins swimming just off your beach: here’s a video from Salobreña.
Red-Flag Fines Rejected
by Vivienne Hughes •
The decision by the Motril Town Council to reject a call to make swimming where there is a red flag flying forbidden has drawn criticism.
Lifeguards Signing Off
by David Darby •
Lifeguard cover for Almuñécar and La Herradura will cease this Sunday. So, take good care when taking a dip, and keep a close eye on those kiddywinks!
Where Are The Lifeguards?
by Martin Myall •
Amazing as it might seem, given the date and weather, Motril’s beaches were without lifeguards and warning flags for the first week of July.
Lovely Beach Weather But No Lifeguards?
by Martin Myall •
The Almuñécar socialist opposition party complains that despite the sweltering weather, as of the 1st of September Protección Civil has disappeared from the beaches.
Lifeguards in Stereo
by Martin Myall •
Motril beaches are witnessing the bizarre situation of having both Cruz Roja and Protección Civil staffing the beaches thanks to the hasty actions of the Town Hall.