Should be 5!

THIS summer the Municipality of Mojacar will have four Blue Flags flying on the El Cantal, Lance Nuevo, Marina de la Torre and Venta del BancalVentanicas beaches.

These four blue flags awarded to Mojacar are the recognition of the efforts of the locality’s Council, through its Tourism Department, not only on these beaches but also along the municipality’s 17 kilometres of coast

In reality, it is five Mojacar beaches that should have been awarded a Blue Flag as Venta del Bancal and Ventanicas are two different sectors.

The foundation only con­ siders four as the Venta del Bancal and Ventanicas beaches share the same water sampling point because they are designated in health as the same bathing area.

Equally, the beaches have the SICTED, Tourism Quality Commitment, distinction, which credits and recognises compliance with the quality requisites established by the Secretary of State for Tourism with the support of the Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces, recognising efforts and the commitment to quality and to continuous improvement of tourist destinations.

MOJACAR’S popular ‘Strictly Line Dancing’ class has been strutting its stuff and making waves for over seven years. Led by the dynamic duo, Glynis Hurst and Mary Beth Hazeldine, this energetic collective is more than just a dance group; it’s a closely bonded community swaying to the beat of benevolence.

Last month, these dancers with a heart pulled off an impressive feat.

Anna Ellis

THE beaches of El Ejido are safe and accessible spaces for all bathers and visitors thanks to a wide range of technical, human and resource resources that will be available until September 10.

The lifeguard service has a staff of 42 lifeguards, as well as an emergency health technician. There are now 16 surveillance posts which have been completely renovated and distributed at strategic points along the coast.

The Local Police have specific patrols for beach surveil­

They donated a whopping total of €1,000 to support local charities. Their generous contribution was divided equally among the four following noble organisations, with each receiving a donation of €250: Trex Andalucia Sanctuary, Kim’s Animal Rescue, Turre Food Bank and Stepping Stones.

Every Friday, the Centro de Usos Multiples in Mojacar comes alive with music, as the dancers gather for a three­hour session. It’s not just the dance or the melody that unites them; it’s their shared commitment to infusing entertainment with goodwill that truly sets their spirits soaring.

The ‘Strictly Line Dancing’ class is always keen to introduce more enthusiasts to their dancing family. The invitation is open to both novices and seasoned dancers to step in every Friday at 4pm.