Extra facilities for bathers with special needs at the beaches of Águilas this summer

Amphibious bathing chairs, mobility crutches and flexible walkways at numerous Águilas beaches in 2025

With the weather in the Costa Cálida set to warm up over the second half of May preparations for the summer have been stepped up another notch in Águilas, where new facilities have been installed at some of the beaches to improve accessibility for all under the Sustainable Tourism plan.

The latest improvements include 6 new amphibious bathing chairs, which enable physically disabled people weighing between 25 and 130 kilos to enjoy a dip in the Mediterranean under supervision and in complete safety, as well as flexible wooden walkways which can be laid wherever and whenever they are required. In addition, 8 amphibious crutches have been acquired in various sizes, improving mobility in the water for physically impaired bathers. The crutches are made from water resistant materials including aluminium and rubber to guarantee their durability and buoyancy while ensuring that they do not sink into the sand.

5 beach walkers are also now in the possession of the beach lifeguard and monitoring team for the summer, while the 13 flexible walkways can be laid on all kinds of terrain. They feature a non-slip surface and are 100% recyclable, and the white border markings are designed to help those with poor eyesight.

The council has also explained that all lifeguards and beach monitors this summer will be adequately trained to ensure that those with special needs are as well looked after as possible, making the beaches of Águilas an attractive destination for those who might otherwise not be able to enjoy their seaside holidays fully.

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