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Anchor chaos off Alcúdia: Concrete blocks, chains and the risk to bathers

Anchor chaos off Alcúdia: threats to bathers and the seabed

Heavy, improvised moorings near Alcúdia threaten seabed habitats and swimmer safety; a clearer plan is needed.

Published: July 27, 2026
Anchor chaos off Alcúdia: Concrete blocks, chains and the risk to bathers

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What’s behind the anchor chaos off Alcúdia and how does it affect bathers?

Off Alcúdia’s northeast coast, boats are using improvised concrete blocks or tires filled with concrete as moorings instead of official berths. This practice churns the seabed, damages seagrass beds, and leaves long anchor chains that can cut through underwater habitats and threaten swimmers. Areas such as Es Clot, Es Morer Vermell, and the coast in front of Es Barcarès are commonly affected.

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