The multiple accidents that occurred last summer at the entrances to the Cova Tallada and the large influx of visitors, have forced to draw up a regulated visit plan for better conservation of this wonderful natural environment.
After the meeting held by representatives of the business sector active tourism with the councilman of Environment and Climate Change Dénia, Josep Crespo, Its counterpart of Xàbia, Doris Courcelles, the director of the Natural Park Montgó, Joseba Rodríguez and the coordinator of the I Marí environmental Servei Fisheries Ajuntament de DéniaToni Martínez, it was agreed to restrict access to the Cova Tallada through the sea. In addition, measures to increase cleaning and conservation of the cave.
At that meeting the need to improve signaling path, accessibility, safety and security and reduced the need to see the large influx of visitors during the summer was also addressed.
For this reason, representatives of the companies have proposed a work plan that includes "a reduction of almost 50% of visitors to the cave in recreational boats"According to Josep Crespo he commented. These measures include the commitment of the company to take 6 double kayaks with customers on every visit accompanied by 2 guides at least make only 2 daily visits to the cave and respect certain areas of the cave when tie the kayaks in its interior.
Extreme security measures
Also seen as security measures: the cancellation of tours 3 or hard red flag; VHF radio take the necessary channels to communicate with the marine environment; require titration to guidelines for the development of recreational kayak activity; have approved vests for customers and occupy the kayak guides; and require customers to participate in the activity with the appropriate footwear to prevent slipping or damage.
As for cleaning, companies commit to take responsibility for the collection and removal of waste generated by its customers.
The edil Josep Crespo has been very satisfied "responsibility and awareness of companies"And he highlighted its initiative"regulate a situation that would impact negatively not only in its sector but also in the environment".
