Although most businesses have reopened and residents have returned, normalcy has not been fully restored. Access to essential services such as the Ronda hospital and the Ubrique institute remains a challenge due to the poor condition of the roads.
“"We understand there is a lot of damage, but we believe Grazalema needs special attention, not only because of the episode itself, but because of the specific effects it has had on our lives. Almost three months later, we feel that the urgency this situation deserves has not been given."
The El Boyar road (section of the A-372 between Grazalema and Benamahoma) remains closed, significantly impacting tourism. The inability of buses to arrive from Ronda or Ubrique has led to the cancellation of numerous tour operators, causing clear economic damage to the area.
The situation also affects education. The lack of school transport forces students to resort to alternative solutions, such as videoconference classes, despite deficiencies in internet connection. A group of parents has expressed their indignation at the absence of transport for Baccalaureate and Vocational Training students, enrolled at IES Las Cumbres in Ubrique.
“"The Junta's option was, of course, to conduct classes by videoconference, although the connection here is not always as good as it should be."
The local community, which has seen travel times to nearby towns double, believes that crisis management has been insufficient. Given the failure to meet deadlines and the deplorable state of the infrastructure, protests are being considered for next week, seeking an urgent response to their demands.
