Sea Without Barriers

Sun, sea, and inclusivity. That’s nan summertime vibe successful Rincon de la Victoria.

This year, much than 300 group are making nan astir of nan town’s assisted bathing service, moving until August 31 astatine nan Torre de Benagalbon accessible formation successful Los Claros.

The programme, called Disfruta la Playa (Enjoy nan beach), is designed for seniors, group pinch reduced mobility, aliases functional diversity. And 2025 comes pinch immoderate upgrades: a free adapted minibus, abstraction for 9 passengers and 2 wheelchairs, shuttling group to and from nan formation during work hours.

“It’s 1 measurement further successful making nan formation genuinely accessible,” said Councillor for Beaches Sergio Díaz, adding that without it, galore wouldn’t beryllium capable to bask nan programme astatine all.

There’s besides a typical greeting slot doubly a week — Mondays and Fridays from 10:00 to 14:00 — for section elder centres to bring their residents.

Mayor Francisco Salado called it a “key work for integration and value of life,” while Councillor for Seniors Nacho Cuadra highlighted its domiciled successful keeping older residents socially progressive and connected.

The formation is afloat kitted out: adapted toilets, showers, retention hut, picnic tables, a water-access crane, amphibious chairs, and life jackets. Volunteers from Cruz Roja make it each happen, pinch nan assembly investing €8,568.62 annually.

For bookings, interaction Cruz Roja Rincon de la Victoria on Calle Limonero, 6, aliases by telephone astatine 952 97 23 99.

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