The cost of the storms on the coast of Marbella: five beaches lose sand and 1,460 tons of reeds

The storms experienced in the province have taken a toll on the coast of Marbella. Up to five beaches in the area—La Fontanilla, Casablanca, Nagüeles, El Alicate, and La Víbora—have seen a "significant loss" of sand, as well as "the appearance of cuts caused by stormwater discharges and strong runoff from the rains," according to a report presented by council member Diego López. Additionally, the City Council has already removed up to 1,460 tons of reeds and plant debris from the coast; materials that have primarily accumulated along the entire eastern coastal front, from Adelfas–Los Monteros to Artola–Cabopino.

The council member indicated that "an exhaustive evaluation of the damages has been carried out and a broad array of human and material resources has been deployed to act simultaneously at different points of the municipality." In this regard, he detailed that the cleanup efforts currently involve twelve manual cleaning workers, supported by three backhoes with operators, two loader shovels, a tractor with a trailer, and two articulated dumpers.

Beach Recovery

The actions are being coordinated in several sections of the coast. Specifically, from Puerto Banús to Guadalmina; from Río Verde to La Venus; from La Bajadilla to El Alicate; from Real de Zaragoza to La Víbora and from Las Cañas to Artola–Cabopino. "The goal is to accelerate the recovery of the beaches, ensure safety, and restore their public use," López stated.

Concurrently, reed stockpiles are being made in areas such as Realejo, El Alicate, El Cable, and Cabopino for later removal by trucks, while the cleaning of access points and the protection of exposed sanitation and supply infrastructures continue after the storms.

Additionally, a "thorough" screening of the sand is being carried out on all the beaches to remove remnants of reeds and weeds.