Granadella beach split into
two after heavy rain
The
summer storm which
hit Xàbia in early August and
especially overnight brought
torrential rains and stormy seas
which has caused major damage to
two of the municipality’s popular
coves as well as personal property
across the urbanisations. Weather
stations at Viveros Montgó Verd
and Cap de la Nau collected
143.4mm and 135.7mm. Two of the
town’s most popular beaches were
badly damaged during the storm.
Playa de la Barraca suffered minor
damage which has been addressed
by workers during the morning to
return the beach to normal as soon
as possible. However, the beach at
La Granadella saw major damage
which has effectively seen it split
into two as heavy rain pouring
from the hills around the cove
filled the dry river bed and caused
massive erosion as it travelled
towards the beach area and the
sea. 48 sun beds & 21 umbrellas
were lost and the snack bar also
suffered damage. Javeamigos
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