CALPE, southern Spain, near Benidorm, is targeting people who nip down early to the beach, bagging prime spots with towels and sun-beds. The space-baggers then go back to their apartment or hotel, often not returning until mid-morning. Meanwhile other sunbathers and swimmers are obliged to respect the unofficial “reserved” signs go elsewhere - The Town Hall has introduced bylaws covering “abusive use of the seashore.” These allow the Policia Local and beach-cleaning personnel to remove towels, deckchairs, sun-lounger and beach umbrellas left on the beaches before This morning,

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CALPE, southern Spain, near Benidorm, is targeting people who nip down early to the beach, bagging prime spots with towels and sun-beds. The space-baggers then go back to their apartment or hotel, often not returning until mid-morning. Meanwhile other sunbathers and swimmers are obliged to respect the unofficial “reserved” signs go elsewhere - The Town Hall has introduced bylaws covering “abusive use of the seashore.” These allow the Policia Local and beach-cleaning personnel to remove towels, deckchairs, sun-lounger and beach umbrellas left on the beaches before This morning, the Police made their presence known and patrolled the beach but did not remove any of the many items left out reserving spaces. Picture by Tony Henshaw

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