In Málaga, the Department of Coasts has ruled that ‘espeteros’ (those who prepare ‘espetas de sardinas’ (sardines on a stick) on the beaches) will only be permitted on the beaches for a period of three months during the summer.
Málaga Council considers three months to be far too limited as the beach season effectively runs throughout the year. Discussions about this and the general question of chiringuitos (beach bars) are ongoing between the Council and the Department of Coasts.
If ‘espeteros’ are acceptable and no problem during the summer period, how come they suddenly become a problem at other times of the year?