On Saturday, the seventh of June twenty twenty-five, the Orihuela Coast Council officially commenced the summer season on its beaches, marking an earlier start than in previous years. Lifeguard services were activated last weekend and will continue uninterrupted until the fifteenth of September, significantly ahead of the usual mid-June timeline. The operational hours will extend from ten in the morning to eight in the evening during July and August, while hours will adjust to end by seven PM in the two weeks surrounding the summer peak.

The lifeguarding contract, valued at three point six million euros, was awarded to Ambumar SYA S.L. last year, covering a four-year period from two thousand twenty-four to two thousand twenty-seven. This contract includes vital safety provisions such as surveillance, aquatic rescue, assistance and first aid, as well as adapted bathing facilities for individuals with reduced mobility. Additionally, an ambulance and basic life support services will be in place.

Further enhancements this year include the addition of a watercraft with a rescuer operator, supported by a basic life support ambulance. Starting in July, more resources will roll out, including a rescue zodiac, a second watercraft, and an advanced life support ambulance, alongside various other support equipment like semi-rigid boats, rescue stretchers, and automated external defibrillators to bolster rapid response capabilities.

During the high season, staffing will increase from twenty-six to thirty-three lifeguards, with three lifeguard supervisors, three emergency technicians, and one nurse on duty, ensuring maximum safety at designated adapted bathing zones located at Cala Bosque, Cala Capitán, La Glea, and Barranco Rubio. Councilor Manuel Mestre highlighted the dedication to making the sea enjoyable for everyone, along with the utmost safety guarantees.