# Spanish coastal pollution cleanup initiatives

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/spanish-coastal-pollution-cleanup-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-10-09T15:17:28.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Environmental initiatives to combat marine pollution and plastic waste have been organized across various Spanish coastal regions.

In Benalmádena, lifeguards launched a two-part mission involving a community beach clean-up and a 40-kilometer coastal journey via paddleboard and kayaks to collect plastic waste. This effort was prompted by resident complaints regarding beach conditions and aimed to raise awareness for maritime safety.

Broader efforts included the ‘#EuBeachCleanUp’ campaign in Benajarafe, where over one hundred participants collected 65 kilograms of waste. Additionally, the ‘Alerta Eco’ initiative in Mallorca engaged community members in waste collection at Playa de Palma to promote recycling and waste reduction.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-09: Coastal cleanup initiatives held in Spain to combat marine pollution

Environmental cleanup events were held in Benajarafe and Playa de Palma to raise awareness about marine pollution and the importance of coastal protection through community and student participation.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/coastal-cleanup-initiatives-held-in-spain-to-combat-marine-pollution

### 2026-09-12: Benalmádena lifeguards launch beach clean-up and coastal paddleboard mission

Lifeguards in Benalmádena are launching a community beach clean-up and a 40-kilometer paddleboard mission to collect plastic waste and promote maritime safety along the Costa del Sol.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/benalmdena-lifeguards-launch-beach-clean-up-and-coastal-paddleboard-mission

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Cite as: Spanish coastal pollution cleanup initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/spanish-coastal-pollution-cleanup-initiatives