Slap on the wrist

THE provincial coastal authorities have ordered a halt to the extension work being carried out on Poniente beach walkway in Benidorm as the council did not have the necessary authorisation for the work.

walkway and whether the council has now requested the necessary authorisation.

erated water supply points near forest areas and creating an automated detection system for forest fires.

The natural surface of Benidorm has more than doubled over the last few years with two million square metres of gardens and green areas in the town according to the latest municipal figures for 2022 ­ in 2020 they covered 732,000 square metres and in 2012 they numbered only 350,000.