An agreement that promises to revitalise coastal access
After nearly three years of legal tensions, Lloret de Mar is on the verge of an agreement that could transform access to its coast. The High Court of Justice of Catalunya (TSJC) had issued a clear ruling: the paths crossing the property of the luxurious Can Juncadella chalet were public, but the full opening of the trail never materialised. Now, thanks to an agreement between the Town Hall and the company Flinder Data, linked to the former Kazakh president, a viable alternative for the path layout has been designed.
The new trail, which will connect Canyelles beach with Morisca cove in Tossa de Mar, will be approximately 1.49 kilometres long. This route is designed to be accessible and aesthetically pleasing, with over a kilometre as a natural path. In areas with steep slopes, stairs and walkways will be constructed to ensure safety and comfort during transit.
Flinder Data will bear the total cost of the project, estimated at 1.5 million euros, which includes both the construction works and the drafting of the special urban planning plan necessary to carry out this initiative. Meanwhile, the maintenance and management of the path will fall to the Town Hall. This collaboration is seen by many as a model to follow in future negotiations between private entities and public administrations.
Despite the optimism generated by this agreement, environmental organisations such as SOS Costa Brava have expressed their distrust. They recall that there have been previous failed attempts where commitments were not fulfilled. “What guarantees do we have this time?” questions Jordi Palaudelmàs, president of SOS Costa Brava. Recent history has left deep scars in the relationships between private owners and local authorities.
Mayor Adrià Lamelas has expressed his satisfaction with the agreement reached: “We gain a path by the sea and the property moves away to have more privacy; it’s a win-win.” However, it remains to be seen whether this optimism will translate into concrete actions within the established timelines.
As this administrative process advances, a critical question arises: will this new path really be accessible to the public? The community eagerly awaits to see how events unfold in the coming months as the agreement is publicly displayed before being put to a vote in May.
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