FAMDIF, in collaboration with COCEMFE-Murcia, has finalised its annual monitoring of the Regional Accessibility Plan for beaches in the Region of Murcia. This year, the assessment includes seventy-four beaches, conducted by specialist technicians. Three of these beaches have been classified as Accessible Points with assisted bathing, while forty-five are practisable although many require a companion. Eighteen beaches are deemed impracticable or difficult to access, and eight remain completely inaccessible.

Over the past year, the Technical Accessibility Office of FAMDIF completed visits to each beach, starting in June twenty twenty-five to ensure accessibility ahead of the summer season. They also engaged with local coastal technicians to understand the status and availability of accessibility services in each area. The results are published in the ACCEDE Playas mobile app, allowing users to view the current state of accessibility features, including equipment availability and photographs of each location.

In a noteworthy development, the report reveals a general improvement in facilities compared to twenty twenty-four, especially in the municipalities of Cartagena and San Javier. For instance, the beach of El Pedrucho in San Javier has enhanced its category and now offers assisted bathing. Many beaches in Cartagena, such as Galúa and Islas Menores, have upgraded their equipment, increasing their practicability.

However, some beaches have seen a decline in their category due to a lack of maintenance, including Bolnuevo and Nares in Mazarrón, which are now practicable without equipment. The technical team from OTAF stresses the need for better maintenance of pathways, toilets, and technical aids. They also recommend expanding the reserved parking spaces and improving the training of responsible staff, alongside addressing the growing demand for extended hours of assisted bathing services to better meet user needs.