Benidorm’s accessible beaches provided services to over eighteen thousand five hundred individuals with mobility issues throughout twenty twenty-four. The figure exceeds that of previous years, positioning this initiative as a benchmark for accessible beach services in the area. Councillor Mónica Gómez shared insights on the service’s performance and highlighted its significance in enhancing user experience.

The municipality operates three accessible beach points in Benidorm, located at Levante beach and two at Poniente beach, specifically at La Cala and the Parque de Elche. Last year, these locations catered to a total of eighteen thousand five hundred and sixty-three users, with Parque de Elche recording the highest number of visitors at nine thousand eight hundred and eleven. Levante followed with six thousand five hundred and thirty-one, while La Cala served two thousand two hundred and twenty-one.

During peak season, more than two thousand five hundred individuals visited the accessible beach points each month, reaching notable highs in June and July. Despite variances in monthly attendance, Gómez stressed the ongoing nature of the demand, noting over five hundred users were recorded in the colder months of January and February when service is reduced.

To enhance this essential service, the local government continually invests in improvements. Recent enhancements included repairs and maintenance work completed in early twenty twenty-four and the introduction of a new crane for safer user transfers, plus three new amphibious chairs, one with a capacity of up to two hundred and twenty kilograms. Mónica Gómez reaffirmed Benidorm’s legacy as a pioneer in inclusive beach services over two decades ago, establishing a model now celebrated worldwide for its accessibility.