The municipality of Mijas has launched its lifeguard and rescue service for the summer season, which will operate daily between 11 AM and 8 PM. From June 1st to September 30th, a total of 62 lifeguards will patrol the coastline, forming the best-staffed service in all of Andalusia.

The mayor, Ana Mata, visited the operation at El Torreón beach, highlighting that the team is complemented by 24 support staff, bringing the total to 86 personnel. She emphasized that over 90% of those hired are registered residents of Mijas, reaffirming the council's commitment to local employment.

This deployment is the result of a two-year contract awarded to the company Socorrismo Málaga, with a possible two-year extension, at an annual cost of 1.56 million euros. The permanent team includes a service coordinator, 40 aquatic lifeguards, a nurse with two health technicians in the ambulance, ten lifeguards for adapted beaches, three boat skippers for rescue vessels, three accompanying lifeguards, and two assigned to the Senda Litoral (Coastal Path).

One of the notable innovations is the installation of a public address system across all 16 beaches for managing emergencies and alarms, featuring pre-recorded messages in multiple languages. The technical equipment includes an ambulance, three jet skis, a rescue drone, a buggy adapted for medical attention and rescue, and two bicycles for patrolling the Senda Litoral.

The service will cover the entire 14 kilometers of coastline, from Calahonda to El Ejido. The central coordination post will be located at La Cala beach. Six first-aid stations with watchtowers will be strategically placed, along with additional towers on other beaches and adapted stations equipped with amphibious gear and an electric hoist for individuals with reduced mobility.