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Guardia Civil officers from the Provincial Maritime Service of Granada have issued formal complaints against ten jet ski riders detected operating inside the Paraje Natural Acantilados de Maro Cerro Gordo. Detection took place fronting Cantarrijan Beach in La Herradura inside Almuñecar municipal limits, where specific rules restrict recreational navigation, jet ski use and anchoring outside authorised zones.
Key violations identified
Riders grouped craft near the beach in a highly restricted zone. Agents confirmed motorised nautical artefacts within banned distances from the coastline and recorded unauthorised anchoring or remaining in non-enabled spaces. Complaints covered jet ski navigation inside protected boundaries, operation too close to shore and unauthorised craft presence outside designated spots.
Special status of the protected area
Paraje Natural Acantilados de Maro Cerro Gordo lies on the Andalucian shoreline between Almuñecar and Nerja with cliffs, coves and biological communities. Environmental fragility led to specific regulations limiting recreational boating and nautical activities.
Jet ski rules in Spain explained
Jet ski riders in Spain must meet national maritime safety standards with a nautical licence such as Licencia de Navegacion, required for open water use.
Bathing zones prohibit jet ski entry. In unmarked areas crafts must keep 200 metres from shore except for perpendicular low-speed entry or exit below three knots. Protected natural spaces ban motorised recreational navigation, jet ski use and anchoring outside enabled zones to protect sensitive marine habitats. Users must verify all local rules in advance since ignorance offers no exemption from penalties.
Ongoing surveillance efforts
Guardia Civil units will be on guard with patrols along the Granada and Costa del Sol coastlines to prevent harm to protected spaces and make sure of compliance with environmental, maritime and safety regulations. Recreational jet ski and boat users need to check navigation regulations and environmental restrictions for each area in advance. Special care applies around protected parks, coves, cliffs and vulnerable marine bottoms to safeguard nature and avoid penalties.
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