# Miches artisans denounce beach occupation: who regulates?

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Published: 2026-07-18T11:46:26.871Z
Modified: 2026-07-18T11:46:26.871Z
Author: Joan Sanz
Topics: Destinos y Sostenibilidad
Summary: The Miches Artisans Association alerts that outsiders are occupying public spaces on the beaches. A conflict that highlights the need to order tourism development on the Miches coast.

## Article

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](https://www.arecoa.com/destinos/2026/07/17/artesanos-de-miches-denuncian-ocupacion-de-espacios-publicos-en-las-playas/). 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.

## Sources

- Arecoa: https://www.arecoa.com/destinos/2026/07/17/artesanos-de-miches-denuncian-ocupacion-de-espacios-publicos-en-las-playas/

## Citation

Miches artisans denounce beach occupation: who regulates?. Turismo News. 2026-07-18. https://turismo.news/en/digest/miches-artisans-beach-occupation