Beach season has officially begun!!!!!!!!!

The beach season has officially begun, and Estepona has done in the best way possible as the water off their shores has been classed as excellent.

Playa de la Rada

Beaches councillor Susana Aragon announced that the council has received a report from the Ministry of Health with results of samples taken from local waters and sent off for analysis by a European Commission authority.

“Once again, Estepona can boast having beaches in prime condition for bathing which meet all health requirements,” the councillor said.

The result came as the area increased its number of blue flag beaches to four. 

The Blue Flag is a certification by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE)[1] that a beach or marina meets its stringent standards.

The Blue Flag is a trademark owned by FEE which is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization, consisting of 65 organizations in 60 member countries in Europe, Africa, Oceania, Asia, North America and South America.

FEE's Blue Flag criteria include standards for water quality, safety, environmental education and information, the provision of services and general environmental management criteria. The Blue Flag is sought for beaches and marinas as an indication of their high environmental and quality standards.
At the end of May, the AEAC consumers’ and environmental education association renewed the flags on La Rada, El Cristo and El Padron beaches and awarded one to El Saladillo beach for the first time.


It is also good to know that the lifeguard service on the beaches has begun yesterday. 

The service has 17 lifeguards on each shift and it will be active until next September 15. In addition to the lifeguards, two nurses will be on each one and a mobile ICU, with all the necessary equipment so people can be treated during transport to hospital.

Do not forget to use the sunblock !!!!!!!!!!!

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