Works are underway on several beaches in Benalmádena to find a permanent solution to reduce the damage caused by winter storms every year.

Much of the initiative is focused around the areas near to the mouths of rivers and streams where water flows from the land into the sea. During heavy rainfall the increased flow of water washes away the sand on the beaches, meaning it has to be frequently replaced. On a rent visit, Rafael Obrero, the Councillor for Beaches, said the team are working on ways to channel the water to run directly into the sea, so it doesn’t “break across the sand.” Works have already been completed on Playa Malapesquera.

Source: Sur in English January 14th to 20th 2011


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