The annual report on the state of the coastline, published recently, included the beach in its list of areas with environmental concerns. The organization points to alleged poor management linked to sand extraction and the existence of a sewage system overflow that supposedly discharges waste directly onto the sand.
In response, the local council has issued an official statement denying the existence of such a continuous discharge point. According to municipal sources, the mixing of rainwater and sewage only occurs exceptionally and sporadically, coinciding exclusively with torrential or very heavy rain episodes, a situation they describe as common in current sanitation systems.
Furthermore, the local government noted that drainage improvements have been carried out in the area by Costas del Estado. Regarding sand extraction, the City Council reiterated its long-standing opposition to this practice, considering it unsustainable for coastal conservation.
The situation creates a paradox, as La Paella beach still holds the Blue Flag. This international award recognizes water quality, safety, and environmental management, parameters that the municipality defends as proof of the beach's good condition.
