The local administration in Mijas has expressed concern over the ongoing regression and instability of its beaches. According to a municipal statement, this situation directly impacts the environmental integrity and quality of the coast, the safety of certain areas, and the region's primary economic driver: coastal tourism.
In a letter addressed to the Directorate General for the Coast and the Sea of the Ministry for Ecological Transition, the mayor emphasized that the current problem is not temporary but structural. An immediate and operational response is demanded regarding the situation and the planned progress for pending actions.
“"The lack of structural solutions directly affects the integrity and environmental quality of the beaches; the safety and functionality of certain sections, and the main economic activity: tourism linked to the coast."
The mayor recalled that the need for a stable solution was identified some time ago, leading to an initiative by the General State Administration to intervene in the areas of El Bombo and La Cala. However, no significant progress has been observed, nor has an institutional explanation been provided for the halt in these actions.
The Mijas City Council is forced to carry out sand replenishment and other palliative interventions annually, incurring high economic costs and providing only provisional relief. In the last month and a half alone, 247,000 euros have been invested in regeneration work following winter storms, an effort repeated every year due to the lack of definitive stabilization.
Given this situation, a detailed report has been requested on the processing status of the stabilization project in La Cala and El Bombo, including milestones, pending procedures, existing obstacles, and the planned timeline. Furthermore, an institutional and technical meeting has been requested between the Directorate General for the Coast and the Sea, the Coastal Demarcation, and the Mijas City Council to establish a clear and verifiable roadmap.
