Environmental organizations demand control measures in Cala d'Hort

Palerm lamented that the area has become a ‘black spot’ where, year after year, there are alterations to the terrain and a high risk of fire, as well as other problems associated with the reality that this place continues to suffer.

The environmental group believes that what is happening in Cala d'Hort is an example of what is happening in the rest of the island, showing ‘a serious lack of regulation and control’ and being an example of what happens when measures are not taken.

In this sense, Palerm referred to places such as Benirràs or Cala Salada, where at the time action was taken ‘with a little more intention’. ‘The truth is that most areas on the island are not regulated, and this is a problem,’ he concluded.

The Sant Josep Town Council reiterated yesterday that they are working on this issue.
Hazel Morgan, from Amics de la Terra, lamented that, despite the good intentions shown by the council, ‘in the end it is clear that it is not a priority and that they don't care about the biodiversity of this area’.

Once again, Morgan criticised the fact that the Govern has the powers to begin applying the Natura 2000 Management Plan for the West Coast of Ibiza, which has been approved since 2022 ‘and still has done nothing’.

The truth is that Amics de la Tierra has sent the Balearic government up to three letters demanding the implementation of the plan ‘and we are frustrated by the lack of responses and the absence of signs of concern in this matter’. Morgan demanded that any promotion of the area be removed from the government's website, and reminded that Amics de la Terra has denounced to Europe the lack of management of the institutions in this protected area.

According to what Periódico de Ibiza y Formentera reported on Monday, at the start of the tourist season and coinciding with the Easter holidays, dozens of vehicles once again jammed the area to enjoy the sunset from the Es Vedrà viewpoint.

Last February, the owners of the land blocked accesses and paths with large stones in an attempt to curb excessive tourism and avoid the pressure that is experienced every year in this emblematic enclave of Ibiza. The closure was carried out on the two paths that lead to s'fEra des Mataret and also to the car park that used to be at this viewpoint, as well as the access to the second car park that was set up a few years ago, located closer to the beach.

It should be remembered that the property owners have been demanding effective measures from the Consistory for years. The Town Hall authorised the closure of the access and announced new measures to avoid the collapse of the road, informing about the reinforcement of surveillance by police patrols and a camera system that will automatically record the number plates of vehicles parked incorrectly with fines of up to 3,000 euros. However, this measure is not expected to be implemented until next summer.