URGENT action has been demanded by Mijas Town Hall to stop its dwindling beaches from rapidly disappearing into the sea.
Mijas Town Hall fired off a fresh warning to the Spanish government this week over the ‘structural’ erosion of its coastline.
Ana Mata urged Madrid to fast-track long-delayed plans to stabilise the shore with permanent breakwaters.
The mayor slammed the lack of progress as ‘unacceptable’ for one of the Costa del Sol’s top tourist hotspots.
Mijas chiefs say the government have left the municipality to pick up the pieces year after year as storms continue to eat away at the sand.
Despite repeated promises from the central government, Mata insists there has been little movement on key projects in hammered areas including La Cala and El Bombo.
“The problem is not temporary, it’s structural,” Mata said.
The mayor called for ‘an immediate, clear and actionable response’ from the Ministry for Ecological Transition.
Currently, the town is forced to rely on costly sand replenishment works.
Officials say the short-term fix simply washes away with the next bout of bad weather.
Town hall chiefs say this cycle is draining public funds, while failing to provide a lasting solution. Mata has now demanded full transparency from Madrid.
The leader asks a detailed update on the progress and what obstacles remain.
She is also pushing for an urgent face-to-face meeting with coastal authorities to hammer out a ‘realistic and verifiable’ roadmap.
Mijas is one of the Costa del Sol’s most visited destinations and its beaches are a cornerstone of the local economy.
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The area is a major haven for British expats who rely on the summer season.
Mata warned that continuing to rely on emergency measures is no longer sustainable.
“It is unreasonable that a municipality as important as Mijas should still be dealing with this through temporary fixes,” she said.
With summer approaching, pressure is mounting on Madrid to act and to foot the bill for the permanent works.
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