Miches artisans denounce beach occupation: who regulates?

JSBy Joan SanzCurated by Joan Sanz. · July 18, 2026 · Follow on LinkedIn

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The Miches Artisans Association (Artemi) has stepped forward to denounce a situation that, mark my words, has been simmering on the Miches coast for months: outside groups would be occupying public spaces on the beaches, according to the original source at Arecoa. This is no small deal.

Artisans who have sold their crafts on the shore for years now see their livelihood shrinking while no one regulates these spaces. In my view, what's happening in Miches is the classic symptom of a destination growing fast but without a solid coastal zoning plan. Hotel development accelerated, but public space management lagged behind.

I see an opportunity here: MITUR and the local government should sit down with Artemi to create a beach-use regulation that protects local small entrepreneurs. Because if not, community-based tourism, the very soul of Miches, will get diluted amid opaque concessions. The challenge is doable: organize without banning.

Quick questions

What are Miches artisans denouncing?

They denounce that outside groups are occupying public spaces on Miches beaches, affecting access and the livelihood of local artisans who sell their crafts on the shore. The Artemi association made it public via Arecoa.

Who is Artemi?

Artemi is the Miches Artisans Association, which brings together small traders and craftspeople who work on the local beaches. They have been the spokespersons for this complaint.

Which Miches beaches are affected?

The complaint does not name a specific beach but refers to public beaches in the Miches area in general, where artisans carry out their activity. The problem is the occupation of coastal space throughout the municipality.

Is this related to the new hotels in Miches?

Indirectly, yes. Rapid hotel development in Miches has attracted outside investors and operators. Without clear public-space regulation, conflicts like the one denounced by artisans arise over beach occupation.

What can be done to solve the conflict?

The ideal step is for MITUR and the Miches local government to sit with Artemi and define a beach-use regulation that protects local artisans, orders occupation, and guarantees public access. Organize without banning is the key.

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