As its beaches disappear, Spanish town takes drastic action to stop erosion


By AGENCY
A sign at Platja Gran, the ‘Great Beach,’ warns of falling rocks. Beaches are disappearing in many places around the world, including Spain. — EMILIO RAPPOLD/dpa

Looking out onto the beach of Platja d’Aro, Josep has tears in his eyes.

“I used to play and swim here as a kid, when the beach was twice as big,” the 48-year-old teacher says.

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