Torremolinos Rolls Out Smart Lockers at Playamar and La Carihuela Beaches for Storing Belongings and Charging Phones

Torremolinos City Council has installed two smart locker units at Playamar and La Carihuela beaches, a new service that lets beachgoers store their belongings and charge electronic devices while spending the day by the sea.

How Torremolinos' Smart Beach Lockers Work

The units, known as Smart Beach Lockers, are designed to adapt to seasonal needs or specific events, as they can be relocated depending on demand. They also run independently thanks to solar panels built into the top of each unit.

The system offers compartments in different sizes: large ones for umbrellas or chairs, medium ones for bags or towels, and small ones for personal items. With this range of options, the council aims to make the beach experience more comfortable, secure, and better suited to the needs of both residents and visitors.

The lockers open electronically and are managed through the Novality mobile app and a web platform.

Defibrillator and SOS Point Add an Extra Layer of Beach Safety

The units also include an automated external defibrillator and an SOS alert point, adding an extra layer of safety to the beach environment.

Investment and Funding Behind the Project

The initiative represented an investment of €62,797.79, taxes included, and is part of the "Torremolinos, Smart Paradise" Tourism Sustainability Plan, included under Spain's Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan and funded by the European Union through the Next Generation EU funds.

Source: La Noción