The Town Hall of Marbella has completed the section of the coastal path in the Bahía Marbella area, in Las Chapas, with a 30-metre walkway and modules for toilets and lifeguard services.
The Town Hall of Marbella has announced the completion of a new section of the coastal path in the Bahía Marbella area, in Las Chapas, with the installation of a 30-metre long walkway and two modules: one for public toilets and another for lifeguard and rescue services. This work connects the already completed section with the roundabout located next to the beach, at the end of Príncipe Avenue.
Details of the work
The councillor for Works, Diego López, accompanied by the district director, Carlos Alcalá, explained that the executed section is an extension of the one completed a couple of years ago. The walkway, supported on the ground, features a protective railing and links the existing route with the new access at the height of the roundabout.
The installed modules follow the same model as those progressively being implemented at other points along the municipality's promenade. The public toilet module adds to the network of services for pedestrians, while the lifeguard module will provide a fixed point for rescue teams in that stretch of coastline.
Improvement for residents and visitors
López valued the initiative because it “means continuing to improve the quality of life for residents and also for those who have a second home here.” Now, both residents and tourists can enjoy the complete coastal path in this area, with better conditions for walking and enjoying the surroundings. The continuous pedestrian connection along the Marbella coastline is an ambitious project that is progressing in phases.
The section has direct access from the urbanisation located at that height of the coast, making daily use of the promenade easier. This work is part of the municipal plan for coastal recovery, which aims to connect the entire maritime front of the municipality through a pedestrian walkway.
With this intervention, Marbella adds a new segment to its coastal path, which already exceeds 20 kilometres of continuous route in different phases. The next step will be to address the pending sections in other areas of the municipality, according to sources from the Town Hall.
A walkway for everyday use
The residents of Las Chapas and nearby urbanisations can now walk or cycle this new section without needing to step onto the road. The walkway overcomes a small slope in the terrain and offers direct views of the sea. The toilet and lifeguard modules will be operational during the summer season, with maintenance provided by the Town Hall.
The work has involved an investment of around 150,000 euros, financed with municipal funds. No incidents were reported during the works, which lasted approximately three months.
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