The towels hang from the balconies of Tao’s Tao building. They are flags that announce summer and the conquest of the “sanitex”. The sea is like a plate at the beach Velilla, which is the best beach in Granada. The sea breeze cools the heat, even though it’s hot. The first line already has a row of umbrellas. Some awnings predict that the families will return home today when the sun sets. Meanwhile, a young woman is getting ready to go into the water by tying her sandals.
A grandmother who immunized her grandson with cream says, “Wait! Don’t be impatient. I’m still working on it.” The cream’s white trace is perfect camouflaged on the boy’s pale skin, as he just began his vacation.
Nivea balls are not available, but refrigerators are available and there are many Coca-Cola umbrellas.
The sound of the lifeguard’s whistle is heard simultaneously with the car’s horn, which screeches to find a parking spot. It’s VE-RANO with all the letters. One in which bathers don’t have to take off their masks when they reach the catwalk. You can feel free, normal, and there are shouts of emotion as well as queues to jump on the Aqua Tropic slides.
For weekends, the occupancy ranges between 80-85%. In July, the average occupancy is around 75%. In August, depending upon the establishment, it can range between 60 and 70%. Jesus Megias (president of the hoteliers) points out that reservations are at an all-time high. These reservations are often made last-minute, an unfortunate habit that is rooted in the ongoing pandemic. The businessman is optimistic about reaching or exceeding the numbers of before. While the summer is a pleasant experience, the sector knows that September will bring new challenges due to inflation and the effects of war. Meanwhile: <>.
Almunecar is always ahead of the curve and lives in perpetual summer, except for the coldest months. The beaches are open 24/7 and lifeguards are on duty in June. The official season begins in all other municipalities on July 1. Today Motril unveiled its lifeguard team. They will provide assisted bathing in Villa Astrida for the entire week.
A group of women from San Cristobal share a reading under an umbrella. The great blue has been taken over by kayaks and paddle surf boards. A group of young people enjoy a beer and toast to their reunion. They are celebrating their reunion. “We have been beach buddies since we were small. Carlos, 23, says that our families own apartments in the area and have known one another since we were 3 years old. To spend a month in the Sexta municipality, we will travel from Jaen, Cordoba, and Madrid. This is our second home. Fran says, “We have grown up here. We have shared our first kisses. And we have hidden to make the first big bottles.”
Isa and five of her friends celebrate Isa’s bachelorette party a little later. They had planned a weekend in Almunecar before they said “Yes, I do” in September. One of her friends laughed and said, “Look, we’re from Almeria, and we have many beaches, but she didn’t want to.”
A group of children look at each other as they attempt to jump on the rock without being scolded.
The beaches are lit up by the lights of their espetos. There is a reserved sign at all tables, on white tablecloths. The prices of the tablecloths have slightly increased as a result. The energy and production costs of hoteliers have risen dramatically, but beach bars were able to hire a thousand workers for this summer. The president of the association of chiringuitos knows that the mirage of full tables is a temporary phenomenon that will only last as long the summer. There is no need to worry for now. Winter is coming. “After such a difficult few years, it is time to take a step back and relax. We are not the solution. He concludes, “We’ll see what happens this fall.”
