Overview
- About 1.5 kilometers of shoreline and large sections of the seaside promenade were destroyed, leaving first‑line buildings exposed.
- Authorities required owners of more than 100 homes to vacate temporarily, with local officials estimating 50–60 properties directly affected and possibly thousands of people impacted.
- Damage estimates remain disputed, with municipal figures ranging from roughly €3 million to as high as €9 million, and the town seeking designation as a severely affected area to unlock aid.
- The UME completed on‑site inspections and is preparing a technical report, while the Environment Ministry’s earlier €6 million reinforcement works drew criticism over timing and scope.
- The state’s proposal to shift the promenade inland by about 100 meters—potentially affecting some 300 buildings—met local resistance, as mayors also urge immediate safeguards for sewage and treatment infrastructure to prevent pollution.