Gibraltar Today – At The Beach: El Rolli

Jimmy Cavilla walks his rescue dogs at El Rolli almost every day, as it is the only beach that allows dogs to swim even in the summer months. To him it is vital that public access is maintained for the enjoyment of the local and their pets.  Sister Dee, known locally for her music, spends almost every afternoon at El Rolli, and described as a place for free spirits. She explained how regulars have a great respect for the area and about the amazing wildlife encounters that she’s witnessed there over the years.  Dog owner Lorraine Moberly lives very close by and moved there in part to be right next to El Rolli. She has enjoyed taking her rescue dogs there over the last 20 years. She suggested some features to make the area safe whilst preserving the heritage. Plans that were proposed in 2021 to develop El Rolli led the Environmental Safety Group to join forces with the Heritage Trust and the Natural History Society presented a joint front to oppose it. ESG’s Janet Howitt explained why it is so important to protect the heritage and marine life. And, Lewis Stagnetto from the Nautilus Project told us about the abundance of marine life in the area, including two species of seahorse! He stressed the importance of protecting the area’s heritage from decay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.