El Palmar, Cadiz in danger

[Pesky Wesky]

And another one from the Telegraph
Battle for Trafalgar as developers eye Spain's last unspoilt shores - Telegraph

[Alcalaina]

This is our favourite beach!

Not a bad article for the Torygraph actually, it is pretty even-handed. There is a lot of straggly illegal building there at El Palmar already, and IF the proposed hotel is as low-key and environmentally non-invasive as they say it will be - big IF - it could provide much-needed jobs without being too disastrous.

But the main factor which has always prevented the Costa de la Luz suffering the fate of the Costa del Sol is the W I N D ... Long may it blow!

[Joturke]

Antonio Verdú, mayor of Vejar was recently interviewed at length on this project’s future and not surprisingly he spoke in detail of how much local support from residents there is for the realization of the project and that despite the continued failure to find a backer to invest in and manage the project-he remained confident of overcoming the objections and financial problems.
Meanwhile those against this long running project, particularly “Ecologistas en Acción continue making their opinions public both nationally and through the European Commission.

It may well be that wind surveys deter potential hotel chains from taking the plunge, but sand surveys did not deter the earlier local development in Costa Ballena.

[jojo]

Originally Posted by Alcalaina

But the main factor which has always prevented the Costa de la Luz suffering the fate of the Costa del Sol is the W I N D ... Long may it blow!

The perfect place for wind turbines !!!!!

Jo xxx

[Alcalaina]

Originally Posted by jojo

The perfect place for wind turbines !!!!!

Jo xxx

Yes, we have plenty of those! And solar farms.

[Alcalaina]

Originally Posted by Joturke

Antonio Verdú, mayor of Vejar was recently interviewed at length on this project’s future and not surprisingly he spoke in detail of how much local support from residents there is for the realization of the project and that despite the continued failure to find a backer to invest in and manage the project-he remained confident of overcoming the objections and financial problems.
Meanwhile those against this long running project, particularly “Ecologistas en Acción continue making their opinions public both nationally and through the European Commission.

It may well be that wind surveys deter potential hotel chains from taking the plunge, but sand surveys did not deter the earlier local development in Costa Ballena.

I can´t make my mind up on this, I can see the pros and the cons. On balance I think I have to oppose it, on the basis that once development starts it is impossible to reverse it, and it´s "wildness" is very special. And it´s unlikely that many jobs would go to local people.

[Pesky Wesky]

Over 80% of the Spanish coastline developed and people are wondering whether part of the remaining 20% should be developed?????!!!!!!

[jojo]

Originally Posted by Pesky Wesky

Over 80% of the Spanish coastline developed and people are wondering whether part of the remaining 20% should be developed?????!!!!!!

They should perhaps look at knocking down some the developed stuff that it now looking shabby, dated and untidy and start again!!!!

Jo xxx

[Alcalaina]

Originally Posted by jojo

They should perhaps look at knocking down some the developed stuff that it now looking shabby, dated and untidy and start again!!!!

Jo xxx

What about the people who live there though? Where do you put them in the meantime?

In El Palmar the existing development consists of small houses, farms, hostels and surf schools, very low key and a bit scruffy. Much of it is illegal.

There is still a lot of undeveloped coast down here, but it is owned by the military. They let the public onto the beaches in July and August, when they hold a sort of ceasfire ... You can watch the squaddies doing their PT exercises on the beach, quite entertaining!

The best thing IMO would be to designate all of it as a nature reserve, legalise what´s there already and then just let it be.

[jojo]

Originally Posted by Alcalaina

What about the people who live there though? Where do you put them in the meantime?

I know it couldnt be done - well not easily, but its Spains downfall now IMO!!! Its the concrete jungle that gives Spain its not so glamorous reputation as a holiday destination unfortunately

Jo xxx