Málaga to Evict Caravans from Sacaba Beach Next Week

Málaga City Council will evict next week the site on Camino de la Térmica, at Sacaba Beach, where caravans and tents have been set up. The measure aims to prevent coexistence issues and the occupation of public space.

Next week, Málaga City Council will proceed with the eviction of caravans, motorhomes, and tents settled on Camino de la Térmica, at Sacaba Beach. The Council justifies the measure to avoid "coexistence problems and occupation of public space." The mayor, Francisco de la Torre, has assured that the issue will be addressed "with some social perspective."

A Socially-Driven Eviction

De la Torre has acknowledged that many of the people living in these vehicles do so due to difficulties accessing housing. "They have all my respect, especially those in that situation due to housing issues," he stated. The City Council has admitted that it "is still looking for solutions" for their relocation, although it has not detailed a specific plan.

The mayor emphasised that beaches are a public space that "must remain free and accessible" for all citizens. For now, he has ruled out closing or restricting the area, but has announced that control will be maintained to prevent new occupations. Although he did not specify the number of affected motorhomes, he acknowledged that there are "quite a few" and that their presence is generating issues with waste and unsanitary conditions at the site.

Opposition Criticism

The municipal group of the PSOE has called for "urgent solutions, including a residential relocation plan" for the dozens of people living in the makeshift parking area. The deputy spokesperson for Con Málaga, Toni Morillas, has expressed her support for the families and criticised that "their situation is a direct consequence of the city model that expels neighbours."

For the local residents, the eviction may bring peace, but also uncertainty about where those people will go. Meanwhile, the City Council insists that the goal is to recover public space for all Málaga residents. Next week, cranes could start to act, although the Council has not confirmed the exact date.