The Government begins the second phase of emergency works on the beaches of Malaga due to the storm train: where is action being taken?

The government has started the second phase of emergency works this week at several beaches in the province of Málaga that were affected by the recent series of storms. Specifically, actions are being taken at beaches in Marbella, the area of San Pedro de Alcántara, Benalmádena, and Torre del Mar (Vélez-Málaga), as explained this Tuesday by the Sub-delegation of the Government in Málaga. This second phase includes sand movements following the shifts from Cabopino to Las Chapas and from El Cable beach to Fontanilla in Marbella. In San Pedro de Alcántara, the work will focus around Guadalmina. Furthermore, in Benalmádena, efforts will concentrate on Malapesquera beach, and in Torre del Mar (Vélez-Málaga), near the mouth of the Vélez River. Due to these works, which have been agreed upon with the respective municipalities, and the necessary sand movements to carry out the tasks, the affected beaches will be closed to the public for the duration of the works. The Coastal Authority of Andalucía Mediterráneo concluded at the end of March the first phase of the emergency works on the beaches of Málaga affected by the storm series in recent months. At Peñoncillo beach in Torrox, Cala del Moral in Rincón de la Victoria, Bajondillo beach in Torremolinos, and Santa Amalia beach in Fuengirola, various sand contributions and beach reprofiling have been carried out. In this last town, various foundations that appeared after the demolition of the Hotel Mare Nostrum over 30 years ago have also been removed. Additionally, at El Bombo beach in Mijas, the reprofiling and sand contributions have also been completed. The government is investing 1.3 million euros in these emergency works to adapt the beaches of Málaga. The Sub-delegation details that the Royal Decree-Law 5/2026 also includes an investment package of 2 billion euros in aid to municipalities for the repair of infrastructure and municipal services on the beaches. The Sub-delegation of the Government of Málaga has reminded that the westerly storm caused damage to several beaches in the province, resulting in sand loss, damage to furniture and urban facilities, tilting, and beach elevation loss.