Los Barrios and Diputación Partner on Ecological and Social Initiatives
los Barrios — April 25, 2025 —
In Los Barrios, Spain, a pivotal meeting between Los Barrios Mayor Miguel Alco and Diputación’s Second Vice President Javier Vidal has set the stage for collaborations on social and ecological initiatives. The partnership aims to enhance community well-being and environmental sustainability. Discussions focused on various projects, including the Mycological Days of the Strait and the promotion of local trails. For further details and updates, be sure to read on.
Los Barrios and Diputación Partner on Ecological and Social Initiatives
Los Barrios, Spain — Second Vice President of Diputación, Javier Vidal, and Los Barrios Mayor Miguel Alco met recently to coordinate social interest initiatives through institutional cooperation.
Mycological Days of the Strait Receive Endorsement
Diputación is supporting the Mycological Days of the Strait,
wich is celebrating its tenth edition.This endorsement ensures a stable relationship
between the organizations. The forum includes conferences, training workshops, exhibitions, and mushroom collection field trips.
Thorough Ecological Transition Plan 2025
Vidal announced the upcoming activation of the Comprehensive Ecological Transition plan 2025,which will include projects in Los Barrios. One focus is cooperation for the surveillance and control of the western Nile virus.
funds will be allocated to municipalities, including Los Barrios, for:
- Municipal surveillance and vector control plans
- diagnostic services
- Mosquito larvae surveillance
- Control measure execution
- Citizen interaction campaigns
Revitalizing Public Spaces
The Comprehensive Ecological Transition Plan includes an Integral Action Plan for the revitalization of public spaces
in Los Barrios. The mayor also requested Diputación’s support for sponsoring cultural activities.
Promoting Trails in Los Alcornocales Natural Park
vidal and Alco agreed on the importance of promoting trails, especially given the municipality’s proximity to Los Alcornocales Natural Park. The Cádiz trails program is recovering two long-distance European paths:
- E9 GR14 of the Atlantic Arch
- E12 GR92 of the Mediterranean Arch
The E12 GR92 includes two stages in los Barrios:
- San Roque-Los Barrios connection
- Los Barrios-Algeciras link
The Los Barrios-Algeciras section has been restored with signage, following the green door
that connects the two bays with Algeciras. The route is 8.5 kilometers long and includes the Throat of the Prior.
Frequently asked Questions
- What is the Mycological Days of the Strait?
- It is a forum featuring conferences, workshops, exhibitions, and mushroom collection field trips.
- What is the Comprehensive Ecological Transition Plan 2025?
- It is a plan that includes various projects in the municipality of Los Barrios, including West Nile virus control.
- What trails are being promoted?
- The E9 GR14 of the Atlantic Arch and the E12 GR92 of the Mediterranean Arch.
