Hotel Association representatives and Councillors from Sant Llorenç and Son Servera will travel to Madrid on May 9 to demand that the Ministry of Ecological Transition provide an ‘urgent solution’ to the constant loss of sand from the beaches.
They have been demanding action to regenerate Cala Millor’s beaches since 2014, but nothing has been done. On top of that, Costas has still not authorisated beach services in the area, so there are no sun beds and umbrellas available for locals or tourists.
"The beach is in an even worse state than it was after storm ‘Gloria’ and we can't even clean it or carry out maintenance,” said Sant Llorenç Tourism Councillor, Colau Bordal, and Son Servera Tourism Councillor, Jose Miguel Servera. “The season looks promising but hoteliers are uncertain because there are constant complaints about the poor state of the beach.”
In 2016, the Hydraulic Institute of Cantabria requested a report on the beach and proposed temporary action. In April 2019, the document was presented to Costas, but there was no response.
The Councillors point out that it is a specific sand transfer project that includes an extensive environmental impact study, which has been presented to Costas with a diagnosis, execution and impact.
On February 19, 2021, the Son Servera Town Hall wrote to Costas to ask what was happening and followed up in April and July, but there’s been no answer.
“These beaches are one of the most important tourist resources for both Municipalities and the transfer project would be financed by the municipalities,” said the Councillors. “This is an urgent measure to save the season and continue working on more long-term projects.”
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I was in Cala Millor recently and didn't notice a lack of sand.
Sorry David. You simply sounded like one of those people who've never been outside of Calvia, except to and from the airport. To them, Palma is "the East". You know, all built up, unlike magaluf.
Is there no sand at all? Is there sand towards Cala Bona? I hope they will replace the sand at Cala Millor soon. I’m sure it will effect tourism. I was hoping to visit Cala Millor but if it has no sand.
Morgan, I Take it that question is for me as you have not used a title. The areas you indicated I would consider the islands south. No the areas I stay are in the west some times port andrtax, sometimes soller and points in between. I also like cala fornels which is on the south and is quiet with 2 great family run hotels wonderful people. I have stayed at illetas and paguera at the Villamil when it was a forte operation. The island has many places to choose as personal needs prevail and these change as an individuals life requirements change. Unlike you I do not criticise resorts for their focus they provide what people spend their hard earned cash want for and enjoy the holidays
The "less developed western side". I presume you mean Cala Major, Illetas, Portals Neus, Palmanova, Magaluf, Santa Ponça, et al? The areas with the highest population density and more hotels per sq. Km than anywhere else on the island? That "western side"?
It’s not the part of the island I usually visit. I normally stay on the less developed western side.I have visited that area and the beeches were nice sandy, safe and very suitable for kid and families. And my younger friends with families like that area. Paul is right that’s why families prefer the east coast. Portugal is being pushed by U.K. Tavel firms and it has great beaches although the sea can be a bit chilly. The Portuguese have also opened e gates to allow U.K. citizens rapid clearance out of airports. It all makes for easy holidays when kid are with you
So sad for such a lovely place. The hotels are really modern and staffed by incredibly friendly staff. However, a resort with no sand on the beach??? No safe access to the sea??? We have been coming 3/4 times a year apart from the last 2 covid years. We are booked for 2 weeks in May. If we find no beach, sadly we will not return until there is.