- A new pilot scheme for paid beach showers is being trialled on Matalascañas beach in Andalusia, Spain.
- Beachgoers must scan a digital QR code or use coins to activate the shower, though the machine does not provide change.
- Following a free trial period, a one-minute shower session could cost up to €1 (86p).
- The project, developed by Almonte Council and local partners, aims to reduce water consumption.
- The initiative has received mixed reactions from locals, with some criticising the cost and others supporting the water-saving effort.
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