The beaches of Playa de Poniente and Villa Astrida in Motril now feature assisted bathing points that improve accessibility for people with functional diversity along the coast, ensuring safe, adapted, and inclusive enjoyment.
The mayor, Luisa García Chamorro, accompanied by other council members, presented this accessible beach model, moving towards a coastline adapted for all audiences. The goal is for the beaches, which become meeting points for hundreds of people in summer, to have services, infrastructure, and equipment that meet everyone's needs.
This summer, Motril has doubled the staff reinforcement for these tasks. The assisted bathing areas are exclusively for people with disabilities, allowing access with a maximum of one companion, upon presentation of a disability accreditation card. In case of full capacity, users with preferential rights will have priority.
The service, managed by assistance personnel in 30-minute shifts, will be available during high season, from June 15 to September 6, between 12:15 PM and 7:45 PM. Advance booking is recommended by calling 657369363.
Luisa García Chamorro highlighted that Motril boasts "some of the best beaches in all of Andalusia" and is a "pioneer in the entire province of Granada" thanks to these accessibility resources, aiming for "our beaches to be enjoyed by everyone, not just the residents of Motril, but also by the increasingly numerous visitors".
The councilwoman noted that the new point in the camping area of Playa de Poniente is added to the existing one in Playa Granada, expanding resources and offering "a unique and accessible experience".
The deputy mayor for Beaches, José Peña, emphasized the "great infrastructure" equipped with staff and services to meet users' needs.
Peña reported that the safety deployment includes 25 lifeguards, 4 of whom specialize in assisted bathing, and that coverage has been extended to all beaches, including the Playa de las Azucenas for the first time.
María Ángeles Escámez, deputy mayor for Tourism Promotion, stated that "talking about accessible tourism is talking about equality, rights, and quality," underscoring the administration's responsibility to "advance towards a more inclusive municipality".
The deputy mayor for Social Action, Inmaculada Torres, celebrated the creation of this space as a "historic demand" that allows beaches to be enjoyed "on equal terms".
