Coastal Cleanup Campaign 2025: A joint effort to preserve the Costa del Sol
Francisco Cerdán, The delegate for Tourism and Beaches of the Mancomunidad de Municipios de la Costa del Sol Occidental, has officially presented the Coastal Cleanup Campaign 2025, This is a key initiative to ensure the sustainability and good condition of our beaches during the high season.
From 3 June to 3 September
The campaign will run from 3 June to 3 September and will cover the whole of the coastline from 3 June to 3 September. from Manilva to Torremolinos. This edition features a total investment of more than 635,000 euros, of which 60% will be assumed by the Mancomunidad and the remaining 40% by the different municipalities involved.
“We do not say that it is an essential service, but it is a priority in terms of sustainability, cleanliness and quality of our water,” Cerdán stressed.
15 vessels in the service of the sea
The operation will be composed of 15 vessels, 4 of type Pelican -large and scattered along the coastline - and 11 smaller ones known as the Gavinas, operating close to the shore.
The company awarded the contract Ecolmare, specialised in maritime services, will be in charge of implementing the plan, offering a impeccable technical and quality control service.
The silent enemy: plastic
During the 2024 campaign, the following were withdrawn 118.99 m³ of marine litter, of which the 85% were plastics. These wastes, mainly generated by humans, take the longest to degrade and pose a direct threat to the environment. marine fauna and the food chain.
“We wake up to pitiful images of beaches littered with bottles and rubbish. We are incapable, at times, of picking up a bag and leaving it by the litter bin,” Cerdán lamented.
Citizen awareness: a shared responsibility
In addition to the technical equipment, the campaign includes a significant public awareness action, The project, promoted by the beach and environment councillors of all the municipalities of the Mancomunidad. The objective: to involve users, fishermen and nautical activities respect and care for the sea.
It is also recalled that celebrations such as St. John's Day generate a large amount of waste, much of which ends up in the sea if not properly managed.
“Let's fight for that individual responsibility on our beach days. Picking up where we leave off makes a difference,” he emphasised.
Security and beaconing: 86,000 metres of order and protection
Prior to the start of the summer, the beaconing of 86,000 linear metres on the coastal strip. This action separates the bathing area from the nautical area and makes it possible to install safe channels for vessels, The EU's role in this area is to strengthen security and to promote related economic activity.
With this campaign, the Western Costa del Sol reinforces its commitment to a tourist model sostenible, seguro y responsable. Las bases están puestas. Ahora, la responsabilidad también es de todos nosotros.