The Safe Beaches Plan was launched yesterday by the Andalusian Government to ensure the safe use of the Nerja coastline this summer.
The event which was held on Burriana Beach was attended by a representative of the Andalusian Government, the mayor of Nerja, the councillor for Beaches, lifeguards and members of Civil Protection.
Speaking on behalf of the Andalusian Government, Patricia Navarro, stated that “we are at a crucial moment in the recovery of normality, so we must remain vigilant when it comes to complying with the rules responsibly, in the use of masks, keeping the safety distance, respecting the capacity and extreme hygiene.”
New resources have been provided by the Junta de Andalucía to Nerja an estimated value of 55,853 euros. These include a pick-up vehicle, a 4×4 quad, a jet ski with trailer, 16 water rescue tubes, 12 water rescue cans, 10 lifebuoys, and information posters on safety measures.
The mayor thanked the Andalusian government for its efforts to increase the safety of beach users. “On behalf of the municipality I am grateful for the involvement of the Andalusian Government with Nerja, as well as the work being done by the councillor for Beaches, and the team of 81 lifeguards and assistants, who with the Local Police, Civil Protection and the Guardia Civil are working to ensure that we enjoy our beaches in a healthily safe manner”.
