The Depertment responsible for the Beaches of Orihuela has set up an area for surfing in Cala Cerrada. The surfing hot spot has been marked with clear signage so people know where to head. The Department has been working in collaboration with the group of surfers who practice this sport on the Oriolano coast.
An information panel has been installed at the entrance to the cove which contains the regulations for the use of the space.
“With this action we regulate the practice of this water sport while guaranteeing the safety of bathers,” said Ramón López, Councillor for Orihuela’s Beaches and Citizen Security.
Cala Cerrada is the only beach on the Oriolano coast that, according to experts, brings together the optimal conditions and characteristics for surfing and that is why the practice of this sport has been agreed for this stretch of the coast, but in a way that is safe for all.
You can only surf in the high season (from 15th June to 15th September) until 10:00 in the morning and after until 8pm. Out of season surfers can use the ocean at any time. So long as the sport is carried out with the safety of other sea goers.
Likewise, any surfer who intends to practice surfing must be the holder of a license issued by the relevant federation for this sport.
Finally, Ramón López, has shown his satisfaction with this step forward in the practice of this sport and has ensured that “Orihuela can now become a benchmark for surf tourism because there are weather components that allow practicing it throughout the year.”