Torremolinos has officially launched its high-season summer beach safety operation, deploying close to 50 trained professionals across its seven-kilometre coastline. Running daily from June 1 to September 30, the boosted will provide a secure environment for the thousands and thousands of expats and holidaymakers hitting the sand this summer.

Mayor Margarita del Cid introduced the reinforced operation, discussing a record increase in both personnel and advanced medical equipment. The upgrade comes as part of a fresh €1.1 million town investment into the incredibly popular coastline, ensuring emergency teams can deal with any medical incidents instantly and efficiently.

Daily lifeguard hours and covered beaches in the area

The full high-season service is now active daily from 11am to 8pm. Beach lovers will find the increased lifeguard presence distributed across 11 fixed watchtowers monitoring four main beaches, La Carihuela, Bajondillo, Playamar and Los Alamos.

A note for early/late season visitors. Outside of the peak June-to-September window (from after Easter until June 1), surveillance remains active from 11am to 7pm on weekends and bank holidays.

Smart beach tech and real-time monitoring

This year “Safe Beach” technology will be introduced to the coast. Visitors can now scan QR-enabled panels installed along the shoreline to get instant, real-time updates on tides, rip currents, and general sea conditions.

The safety team is also utilizing the advanced Orion geolocation system, which tracks lifeguard positions and logs walkie-talkie communication to trim down emergency response times. Additionally, a new video-surveillance system has been set up to track beach activity, and extra lifeguard reinforcements will automatically deploy to high-risk areas on days when strong Levante winds create rough undercurrents.

Life-saving medical equipment stationed on the shoreline

Another huge part of the upgrade is new medical and rapid-response assets, which have already proven successful in local emergency interventions this season

A mobile ICU ambulance and two fully equipped first-aid stations. Three 1,000cc jet skis. Five automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and A dedicated Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV), packed with emergency medical gear to treat patients before a standard ambulance arrives.

All beach operations are managed from a central coordination hub seamlessly linked to Spain’s emergency networks, including the Local Police, Proteccion Civil, 061, and 112.

Improved beach accessibility and WhatsApp bookings for bathing devices

Torremolinos focuses aren’t just on safety this summer but also on accessibility. The shoreline features specialized flags designed for colour-blind users to easily read water safety levels. For those with reduced mobility, motor-assisted bathing devices and amphibious chairs are available at four distinct accessible zones. To make the process smoother and eliminate long queues under the hot sun, users can now book these assisted bathing devices in advance via WhatsApp.

For more information on the new safety measures or booking the bathing devices visit the Torremolinos Town Hall website

Marbella’s summer celebration is here as the town hall officially unveils the schedule for the 2026 San Bernabe Fair. A full few days running from Monday, June 8 to Sunday, June 14, this year’s patron saint festivities will give you the mix of traditional Andalucian culture, live music, sport and more

What is the San Bernabe fair schedule for 2026?

On Monday, June 8 at 10pm at Parque Francisco Cuevas Blanco, the opening night will hold the official opening speech, local coronation ceremonies, and a dazzling fireworks display titled “Efecto Prisma” at Faro Beach.

From Tuesday, June 9 onwards, the celebration splits into two different experiences

The day fair held in Marbella’s core at Parque de la Alameda and Avenida del Mar, runs daily from 1pm to 9pm. This year’s central entrance archway pays tribute to the local motorcycle club, Motoclub Peña Los Mentirosos.
The night fair, takes place at the Arroyo Segundo fairgrounds near La Cañada from 9pm until late.

What can visitors do at the day and night fairs?

Day fair is all about Andalucian culture. Visitors can jump between traditional open-air tented bars and local venues like La Viña and Gallery Marbella to enjoy local wines, manzanilla, and classic tapas. The streets will come alive with afternoon pop-rock and flamenco performances. You can catch live music sets by local favourites like Monty Montero, Tony Cultura, and Versionados directly in old town venues. The streets transform with bursts of colour, with locals dressed in traditional flamenco attire, with spontaneous dances across the plazas.

When the sun goes down, the action moves to the newly expanded Arroyo Segundo fairground, which has grown by more than 10,000 square metres this year to accommodate crowds and fresh additions.

The site features an huge array of fairground rides for all ages, classic skill games, and carnival stalls. The new Espacio Joven is a dedicated youth zone with experiences tailored to suit younger festival-goers. Large-scale marquee tents will serve food, fully stocked bars will be available, and larger dancefloors hosting nightly DJs and live party bands.

To make the night fair accessible to everyone, dedicated “Noise-Free Periods” will take place on select days from 7pm to 10pm, turning off loud music, sirens, and flashing lights for individuals with extreme sensory sensitivities.

What traditions will I see and what sporting events are scheduled?

San Bernabe honours the historical 1485 conquest of Marbella by the Catholic Monarchs. On Thursday, June 11 (the official Feast Day), a Solemn Mass will be held at the Parish Church of Nuestra Señora de la Encarnacion at 11am, followed by a civic-religious procession through the historic center. Families can also enjoy the classic parade of “Giants and Big-Heads” and historical re-enactments winding through the streets.

For sports lovers, an amazing town programme features over 800 participants. There will be the 51st Feria Tennis Tournament at the Paco Cantos Sports Complex, a local Petanca Tournament at Rio Huelo, and the return of the popular official Feria Golf Tournament concluding on June 14.

Public access to both the fair grounds is completely free, with food and drink available for purchase inside individual booths.

Parking and public transport are all close by. For the full schedule, official programme and more details visit the Marbella Town Hall website.

Benalmadena Marina as it is now. Credit: Junta