Storm Adam Triggers Landslide on Cabo de Palos Coastal Trail

Heavy rainfall triggered a landslide along part of the Cabo de Palos coastal trail, known as the Blue Trail, leaving the unfinished section cordoned off by local police. The storm, named Adam, caused earth and debris to enter the sea, prompting concerns over ongoing coastal erosion. The affected area lies on the route connecting the harbor entrance with the lighthouse.

Local police cordoned off the damaged section to prevent falls and accidents. Images of sediment clouding the water below the collapsed trail circulated widely on social media. The trail, which was supposed to be completed, had been paused in the summer to avoid disrupting the tourist season. Cartagena City Council had awarded the project to a Cartagena-based company, Jumabeda, for €234,582.94, but work had not resumed by the time of the latest storm.

The contractor was expected back soon, and the damaged section was due to be addressed. The project aimed to improve the walkway's surface, manage runoff, and limit further deterioration of the coves during heavy rain. Residents' association president Raúl Sánchez stated that the Coastal Authority had been informed and was considering ways to reinforce the area.

However, some residents have raised concerns about the project's effectiveness, arguing that reinforcing the top of the cliff would not suffice if erosion continued at the base. The Coastal Authority has been notified of the latest damage, and the work has yet to resume.