El Rosario Invests €278k in Inclusive Beach Safety
El Rosario City Council has committed €278,290 over two years to voluntarily enhance lifeguard and rescue services, including disability access, at Tabaiba, Radazul, and La Nea beaches, driven by a sense of responsibility despite no legal requirement for a town of its size.
The El Rosario City Council is stepping up safety at its beaches, even though it's not legally required to do so for a town of its size. The council is paying for a new lifeguard and rescue service itself.
They've signed a two-year contract worth 278,290 euros with the Aquatic Activities and Lifeguarding Platform. This company has more than ten years of experience in the Canary Islands. The service will cover the beaches of Tabaiba, Radazul, and La Nea.
Lifeguards will be on duty seven days a week during Easter Week and the summer, especially in July and August. This service goes beyond just watching the water. It includes a jet ski and an ambulance. There will also be public awareness campaigns about water safety and sun exposure risks. Equipment will be improved with new basket stretchers for each vehicle, a special mattress to immobilize injured people, and two extra signs to warn about specific sea dangers.
A key part of the new service is that it will be adapted for people with disabilities. This ensures everyone can enjoy the beaches equally, following rules about fair access for all in public places and services.
El Rosario's mayor, Escolástico Gil, explained that the town is funding this important investment itself. He noted that while towns with fewer than 20,000 residents don't have to provide such services by law, the council feels a "responsibility" to offer a high-quality service. The mayor pointed out that the town's coast attracts many visitors during holidays and its population has grown recently, which makes this safety commitment worthwhile.