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Portuguese Caravel in the Basque Country: Bathing Prohibited in Biarritz and Anglet

Summary by berria.eus
As the summer progresses and the water warms up, the Portuguese man-of-war is reaching the beaches of the Basque Country. This species has been found all along the coast, and bathing has been banned in Miarritz (Lapurdi) and Angelu (Lapurdi), as this species can cause serious injuries. Portuguese man-of-war have also been found on Zurriola beach in San Sebastian, but the City Council of San Sebastian has stated that they have not bitten anyone. …
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Red flag, Thursday 24 July, on the beach of Marbella in Biarritz and Friday 25 July, on about ten beaches of Bidart in A...

As the summer progresses and the water warms up, the Portuguese man-of-war is reaching the beaches of the Basque Country. This species has been found all along the coast, and bathing has been banned in Miarritz (Lapurdi) and Angelu (Lapurdi), as this species can cause serious injuries. Portuguese man-of-war have also been found on Zurriola beach in San Sebastian, but the City Council of San Sebastian has stated that they have not bitten anyone. …

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berria.eus broke the news in on Friday, July 25, 2025.
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