Published October 16, 2025 | Category: Sustainability

TL;DR: Mojácar begins regeneration and climate adaptation efforts under EU Next Generation funds; Almería’s El Toyo beach gets a sustainable sports complex; Serón launches biomass forest management; and provincial water infrastructure gains major investment. These projects mark a new green era for Almería.

Sustainable Projects in Almería 2025 — From Mojácar to Serón and Beyond

Mojácar’s Coastal Regeneration & Climate Adaptation

Mojácar’s town hall has officially initiated a major sustainable transformation plan, laying the groundwork — both literally and figuratively — for its coastal future. The project combines coastal regeneration with climate change adaptation and prevention measures, supported by Next Generation EU funds under Spain’s Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan.

The total allocated investment exceeds €1,152,000. The first phase, budgeted at €432,028, focuses on climate adaptation works (natural barriers, shade and permeable surfaces, resilient planting), while the second phase invests €720,000 in waterfront regeneration — landscaping, accessibility and a coherent seaside design that better withstands heat, wind and storm events.

Two priority zones are in scope: the Parque de las Familias / Congo area and the promenade by the Parador zone. The goal is a continuous, inclusive beachfront with ecological sensitivity and public access at its core.

“We have worked on these proposals for years; with European funds we can now transform Mojácar Playa into a modern and sustainable tourism destination,” the mayor has stated. For official updates on municipal works and PSTD actions, see the Ayuntamiento de Mojácar and the national PRTR hub at planderecuperacion.gob.es (NextGenerationEU).

El Toyo: A Sustainable Beach Sports Complex for Almería

In the capital, the city council has unveiled a beach sports complex in the El Toyo coastal zone, a project valued at approximately €1,001,694.83 and financed under the PSTD — Plan de Sostenibilidad Turística en Destino with Next Generation EU funds. The site will sit by the Palacio de Congresos Cabo de Gata – Ciudad de Almería, forming a hub between convention tourism and active, low-impact coastal sport.

Facilities will include beach volleyball, beach football, handball and rugby courts on sand, small stands, improved coastal landscaping, locker rooms and accessible pathways using permeable materials. The municipality positions it as a blue tourism anchor that regenerates public space while attracting year-round events. See the city’s official portal at almeriaciudad.es. For context coverage, the announcement was also carried by Cadena SER.

Serón’s Biomass Forest Plan: Fire Prevention & Renewable Energy

Inland, Serón is scaling up biomass forest management in 2025: a planned harvest of about 1,500 tons of low-value woody material (scrub, thinning residues) to reduce wildfire fuel load while supplying renewable energy. The approach blends fire prevention, habitat health and circular economy: selective removal of underbrush helps native species and creates local energy value chains.

This mirrors Andalusia’s push to integrate forest biomass into district heating and public buildings, where feasible, while prioritising biodiversity. Provincial coordination and municipal notices are typically published through the Diputación de Almería and town-hall channels.

Province-Wide Water Infrastructure & Desalination Investments

Almería’s semi-arid climate makes water security central to sustainability. In 2025, the Spanish Government outlined a package of roughly €586 million in water infrastructure upgrades across the province — desalination capacity, modernised irrigation networks, reservoir works and selective flood-risk mitigation. These actions align national resilience with the province’s agricultural reliance on greenhouse cultivation and with urban demand along the coast.

The logic is straightforward: resilient beaches and promenades must be matched by resilient water systems upstream. Coordinated planning lowers the environmental footprint, stabilises supply and reduces salinity risks for farms. For policy details, consult Spain’s PRTR site (planderecuperacion.gob.es) and the EU programme page (NextGenerationEU).

Projected Impacts & Community Benefits

Taken together, these projects deliver benefits on multiple fronts:

• Economic diversification: Sports and cultural programming in regenerated spaces extends activity beyond peak summer, stabilising local jobs.
• Climate resilience: Dune recovery, shade, permeable pavements and smarter planting reduce heat-island effect and improve storm tolerance.
• Public health & equity: Accessible walkways, safer crossings and barrier-free beachfronts improve everyday life for families, seniors and people with reduced mobility.
• Environmental restoration: Healthier forests and better-managed catchments support biodiversity and reduce catastrophic fire and flood events.

On the ground, Mojácar’s redesign opens segments of promenade that were functionally underused; El Toyo’s complex transforms spare coastal land into an active, inclusive public asset; and Serón’s biomass plan reduces the fuel load threatening forest-edge hamlets.

Key Success Factors & Recommendations

For these initiatives to reach their potential, several principles are essential:

• Joined-up planning: Beach works, water systems and upland ecosystems must be planned together, not in silos.
• Transparent reporting: Publish milestones (budget, timelines, contracts, monitoring) in accessible dashboards to sustain trust.
• Maintenance funding: Allocate multi-year O&M budgets; a great build without upkeep quickly loses impact.
• Local voice: Co-design elements (seating, shade, play, cultural markers) with neighbourhood groups and businesses.
• Replication: Use El Toyo’s specs as a template for Carboneras, Adra, Vera and other coastal towns seeking blue-tourism pivots.

Final Thoughts

Almería’s sustainability story in 2025 is no longer theoretical — it is taking shape in concrete works along the shore, in forests and across water infrastructure. Mojácar is reimagining the promenade with climate in mind; El Toyo is pairing public space regeneration with active tourism; Serón is treating forests as living infrastructure; and the province is aligning with Spain’s PRTR to secure its water future.

What emerges is a province that is not only beautiful but increasingly built for endurance. As these projects move from plans to places, we will keep tracking timelines, budgets and on-the-ground experience — and we’ll spotlight the towns and villages where sustainability becomes part of daily life.

For more on the natural landscapes and environment of Almería, visit our Nature & Environment category.

Published October 15, 2025 | Category: Latest News

TL;DR: Aemet issues a new alert for Almeria Weather as rain and storms return this week. Showers are expected across most of the province until Saturday, with the heaviest rainfall in Berja, Albox, Vera, and Almeria city.

Aemet warns: Almeria Weather turns unstable again

The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has issued a new warning for Almeria Weather. After a few calm days following DANA Alice, a new cold air mass at high altitude is set to bring rain and thunderstorms back to the province starting Wednesday afternoon and continuing through Saturday, October 18.

According to Aemet, “an anticyclone over the British Isles is sending cold air to Spain, which, when combined with humid easterly winds, will create unstable conditions and storms across the eastern peninsula and the Balearic Islands.” This setup will once again affect large parts of Almeria, with a high probability of rainfall across multiple towns.

Rain forecast across Almeria

Showers are expected this afternoon between 12:00 and 18:00 across nearly the entire province. Aemet’s forecast map shows a rain probability of 95% to 100% for municipalities such as Berja, El Ejido, Almeria city, Laujar de Andarax, Ohanes, Abla, Nacimiento, Gérgal, Velefique, Bacares, Bayarque, Serón, Macael, Albox, Huércal-Overa, Oria, Taberno, Tabernas, Níjar, Gádor, Viator, Enix, Sorbas, Carboneras, Mojácar, Vera, Garrucha, Los Gallardos, and Lubrín.

These midweek showers are only a prelude. Aemet forecasts that Thursday and Friday will remain unstable, though with fewer areas experiencing significant rainfall. Rain will mainly affect inland and northern parts of the province, including Berja, Laujar de Andarax, Ohanes, Abla, Fiñana, Serón, and Bayarque.

Weekend outlook: Almeria Weather to improve by Saturday

According to Aemet, occasional showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected on Thursday and Friday, especially in mountainous areas during the afternoon. On Saturday, October 18, rain is forecast mainly along the Mediterranean coast and inland areas in the morning. The probability of rain will range between 40% and 50%, gradually decreasing later in the day.

Residents are advised to stay updated through Aemet’s official forecast for real-time alerts and local updates on Almeria Weather.

Source: Official data from Aemet (State Meteorological Agency of Spain)

For more updates from across the province, visit our Nature & Environment category.