The coastline of the province of Málaga has been identified as an area of particular concern for drownings, with 18 fatalities recorded in the past year, 2025. The municipalities of Málaga capital, Torrox, and Fuengirola show a higher incidence of accidents, attributed to factors such as sudden changes in depth and the presence of sea currents.
This past weekend, tragedy struck again in the municipality of Torrox, where two people lost their lives. These incidents have reignited public debate on the importance of adopting preventive habits and being aware of the dangers of the sea, even in seemingly safe waters. Sources from Emergencies 112 have highlighted to this newspaper the need for greater caution.
The weekend was particularly tragic on the Andalusian coasts. In addition to the two fatalities in Torrox (an 80-year-old man and a 75-year-old woman on Las Lindes beach, swept away by currents), three other people died in different parts of the region. In Almería, two people died: a 12-year-old girl in the capital and a 31-year-old woman in Carboneras. In the province of Cádiz, a young man lost his life on Torreguadiaro beach (San Roque) due to the waves.
Officials from Emergencies 112 recalled that in the case of the Cadiz beach of Torreguadiaro, a yellow alert for coastal phenomena and rough seas had been activated, a warning that was not heeded. Additionally, on Monday, the body of a possible sixth victim was found near the port of Garrucha (Almería), whose death might be related to migration.
Andalusia, with over 900 kilometers of coastline, accounts for some of the beaches with the highest number of drowning incidents in Spain. According to the Spanish Federation of Rescue and Lifesaving, out of the 107 victims recorded in 2025, 34 occurred in Almería, 26 in Cádiz, and 18 in Málaga. Experts also warn of the risks on beaches near the Málaga coast, such as Cantarriján in Almuñécar (Granada).
With another summer season approaching, authorities are reiterating the importance of prevention. The Regional Government of Andalusia has launched a new campaign under the slogan "Don't wait to see it on the news, in the water, carelessness is an emergency," promoted by the Andalusian Emergency Agency (EMA). The Minister of the Presidency, Interior, Social Dialogue, and Administrative Simplification, Antonio Sanz, emphasized individual responsibility as a key tool for avoiding tragedies.
Basic recommendations include paying attention to the flag system, avoiding swimming in adverse sea conditions, following the instructions of lifeguards and emergency services, and maintaining constant vigilance over children. EMA spokespersons insist that a moment's carelessness can have fatal consequences.
