🛑 Emergency Notice Issued for Salou Beach
1. Police Operation Amid Top Manta Crackdown
Between June 5 and June 17, 2025, Catalan authorities launched two major operations against illegal street vendors—commonly known as “top manta”—on Salou’s beaches
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On June 5, Guardia Civil raided two warehouses, seizing over €1 million in counterfeit goods. Protests ensued, with vendors blocking the promenade and throwing stones.
On June 17, a more extensive intervention involving 300+ officers led to 19 arrests, 10 searches in Salou and nearby Reus and Les Borges del Camp, and three officers sustained minor injuries as stones were thrown
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Mayor Pere Granados has insisted there’s no organised street vending on Salou’s promenade, suggesting the problem originates in neighboring Cambrils
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2. Tourist Season Safety Measures & Weather Alerts
With peak tourism underway, several preventative measures are in effect:
Lifeguards, beach police posts, and first‑aid stations are fully operational from early June to mid‑October
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A yellow-level weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued for the Tarragona coastline—from tomorrow at noon to 21:59—advising moderate risk to persons and property
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Beachgoers are urged to:
Monitor beach flags (green = safe; yellow = caution; red = no swimming)
Seek shelter during storms
Contact emergency services (112) if needed
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3. Impact on Tourists and Recommendations
Concern Details
Safety disruption Operations have closed promenades temporarily and may escalate tensions if protests recur.
Police presence Enhanced policing including local and Mossos d’Esquadra provides reassurance, though some interactions could be tense.
Weather disruption Thunderstorms may prompt red flags and halt beach activities. Stay informed with live updates.
Recommendations
Before heading to the beach: Check local weather updates and beach flag status.
During your visit: Adhere to safety protocols—swim only under green flags, follow lifeguard instructions.
If incidents occur: Contact beach police via intercom (e.g. Llevant beach station) or call 112.
For illegal vending: Avoid confrontations and let authorities handle any disputes.
4. Official Statements
Mayor Granados emphasized that despite the public disruptions, these operations are necessary for public safety and law enforcement
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Civil Protection & Generalitat reiterated the weather warning and urged vigilance during thunderstorm periods .
Tourism authorities remind visitors of the safety infrastructure and encourage compliance with flag signs and beach codes .
Summary
An urgent situation is unfolding at Salou Beach involving two parallel concerns: a crackdown on illegal street vending and a moderate weather warning for thunderstorms. While authorities work to ensure both compliance and visitor safety, tourists should stay alert, follow regulations, and be prepared to adapt their plans.
