Kids love to clamber over rocks. Sometimes they fall down.The rocks I am referring to are on the ground. It is impossible to fall off them into the sea. A scraped knee or twisted ankle are about the worst that could happen The lifeguards are there to assist people not to close down the ocean every time a two foot wave appears. the point is not just safety, it is safety at what price. They could permanently close all the the beaches and then  everybody would be even safer. And we all know how dangerous wet roads are. Why don't they close all the roads when it starts to drizzle. Of course you are correct, you could drown in an inch of water. I'm sure there must be a solution for that. And once again, the use of the term "stupid." Is it possible  for the wise men and women in this forum to disagree without resorting to insults?

I've seen a child knocked over by a huge unexpected wave and dragged under.

blarer,

Go have a look at the rock area the lifeguards seem to have permanently roped off on Playa de la Arena. While it is possible that somebody may trip on them and scrape a knee, there is absolutely no chance of being swept away. EXACTLY which tragedies at Playa de la Arena are you referring to? And, by the way, what's with the aggression and name calling. Edward Bear tells me to move house and you call me a bloody fool just because I disagree with you. You really are not a very friendly group of folks.

My only comment would be outside the UK no one stops at zebra crossings

Have you been to Italy xx

Cartman, I would quit now if I was you, I don't think you are going to win this argument.