Five popular beaches around the southern Spanish city of Cádiz have been closed to bathers after high levels of faecal bacteria were found in the waters, posing a health risk and sparking warnings
Five Spanish beaches closed to swimmers after 'faecal' bacteria found
Five popular beaches around the southern Spanish city of Cádiz have been closed to bathers after high levels of faecal bacteria were found in the waters, posing a health risk and sparking warnings
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Joe Smith News Reporter
09:45, 29 Aug 2026Updated 09:58, 29 Aug 2026
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