Adaptation measures
The adaptation strategies analysed in the LIFE Adapt Cala Millor project are built around a set of measures aimed at reducing the vulnerability of the coastline to the effects of climate change.
Key measures
Below is a summary of the most relevant measures that form part of the strategies analysed in this final phase of the project.
These measures respond to the main risks identified in Cala Millor, such as coastal erosion, the reduction of dry beach width, increased flooding, and the loss of ecosystem services associated with the coastal system.
The measures are presented in a concise way to facilitate comparison. Each strategy combines several of them according to the characteristics of each stretch of the bay.
| Measure | Type | Main function | Presence in strategies |
| Seafront promenade setback | Urban | Reduce the exposure of the urban frontage and free up space for beach adaptation. | Vegetated topography · Berm coastal park |
| Containment structure | Structural | Reduce wave energy and promote beach stability. | Vegetated topography · Berm coastal park |
| Sustainable urban drainage systems | Nature-based | Control runoff and flooding processes in urban development. | Vegetated topography · Berm coastal park |
| Stabilised dune | Nature-based | Dissipate wave energy and stabilise sediment through vegetated landforms. | Vegetated topography |
| Recovery of Estanyol | Environmental | Recover ecological and landscape value in the central area. | Vegetated topography |
| Coastal berm | Nature-based | Create a transition between the beach and the urban space with a protective function, creating a resilient public space and improving thermal comfort. | Berm coastal park |
| Reduction of the urban heat island effect | Nature-based | Reduce heat absorption in urban areas to improve thermal comfort and moderate temperature through the use of high-reflectance materials. | Berm coastal park |
| Climate shelter | Non-structural | Mitigate urban heat island episodes by creating spaces equipped with shade and water. | Berm coastal park |
Compare alternatives
These measures are combined differently in the alternatives currently under evaluation.