Drones and CCTV: surveillance for safety on the sand in Spain

A sign showing areas reserved for adults and families stands on a beach as part of new safety measures in Lloret de Mar on June 22. — AFP Relaxnews

Surveillance is the watchword at the seaside this summer, with Spanish beaches using drones, cameras and coloured tape to ensure safety for tourists holidaying in the shadow of the virus.

Although the pandemic is now well under control, Spanish resorts are gearing up for a summer with a difference, with a host of precautions to keep beachgoers safe.