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Residents of Marbella and surrounding areas are sick to death once again over excessive noise and have been raising concerns over the negative impacts of fireworks in urban zones, demanding stricter enforcement of existing regulations.
Despite years of complaints, locals say authorities have failed to curb the use of fireworks, which they claim the authorities turn a blind eye to even though it can cause severe consequences for both animals and people.
According to residents, festive seasons bring a troubling toll: birds and pets suffer stress, panic attacks, and even, on some occasions, heart attacks, with dogs often fleeing in fear, getting lost, or being hit by vehicles. Human health is also affected, with noise pollution and sleep disturbances particularly impacting children, the elderly, and those with medical conditions.
Marbella residents accuse local police of turning a blind eye
Critics have accused the local police of “absolute inaction” in enforcing municipal regulations that ban fireworks and firecrackers in urban areas. Neighbourhood associations are demanding that Marbella Council implement tougher measures, including fines for shops illegally selling fireworks and penalties for individuals violating the ban. “We want this situation of stress and danger for people and animals to end,” they emphasised.
As well, community groups are calling for environmental responsibility and sustainable celebration alternatives. They point to global trends where cities have adopted silent fireworks or outright bans, describing such moves as acts of “responsibility, ethics, and common sense.”
For residents suffering from excessive noise from outside their homes, immediate assistance is available through the Marbella Council’s Environmental Protection Unit, reachable via ayuntamiento.marbella.es or by calling the Policia Local at 952 770 000. Complaints can also be filed with local neighbourhood associations or escalated through national groups like Juristas Contra el Ruido (juristas-ruidos.org) for legal advice. Documenting incidents with timestamps and decibel readings strengthens cases for enforcement. Spain has always been a noisy place, but little by little the volume is being turned down.
