Orihuela Costa beaches are preparing for Easter

Orihuela Costa beaches are ready for Easter

SEAWEED REMOVAL: Posidonia is left until spring to prevent erosion Photo credit: Orihuela town hall

ORIHUELA’s Street Cleaning and Rubbish Collection department is currently clearing away Posidonia seaweed from Orihuela Costa’s beaches.

Cabo Roig needed particular attention and heavy machinery as it had been most affected by the last spell of bad weather and rough seas that deposited large amounts of the seaweed on the shore, city hall councillor Damaso Aparicio explained.

His department began removing the Posidonia after the storms abated, assisted by the company contracted to remove the seaweed and transport it to the drying and treatment, he said.

“This coincided with the end of the winter period when we leave it to regenerate our excellent sands and prevent erosion,” he added.  “We now expect the beaches to be clear of seaweed in time for Easter Week.”

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Linda Hall

Originally from the UK, Linda is based in Valenca and is a reporter for The Euro Weekly News covering local news. Got a news story you want to share? Then get in touch at editorial@euroweeklynews.com.

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