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flag Two Spanish beaches closed due to sewage contamination, part of 92 2025 incidents in the Balearics.

flag Two Spanish beaches, one in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote, and another in Cala Millor, Majorca, have been temporarily closed due to faecal contamination from elevated bacteria levels, with the Lanzarote closure linked to intestinal enterococci and the Majorca closure caused by a sewage spill from a broken pump. flag The closures, occurring before Easter, are part of a broader trend, with 92 contamination incidents reported across the Balearic Islands in 2025, 20 leading to swimming bans. flag Authorities are testing water and investigating sources, while environmental groups urge improved monitoring and infrastructure, including a planned €4 million sensor network for 150 beaches. flag Nearby beaches remain open.

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