FARNET
Fisheries Areas Network

FLAG Factsheet

Malaga FLAG

Official name: 
GALP Costa de Malaga
Country:
Code: 
ES231
Programming period: 
2007-2013
2014-2020

Area

The FLAG area comprises six coastal municipalities which all have a strong marine and fishing tradition and culture. The area, like most in the coastal enclaves of the Mediterranean, has a large population. The services industry, particularly the tourism sector, accounts for a high percentage of businesses, jobs, and sales in the area.

The fishing sector is also very strong locally with catches in 2015 generating €160.34m. The area’s fleet comprises 260 vessels and is largely artisanal. Commonly landed species are sardine, anchovy, mackerel, tuna and octopus. The area’s fisheries have strong links and ties to other local sectors such as seafood processing and gastronomy.

One of the main challenges for the FLAG is the successful creation and development of added value along the area’s entire fisheries supply chain. Other challenges include the successful incorporation of innovation in the fisheries industry which will generate jobs in the area, specifically innovation which offers integration with tourism activities and the development of techniques which work towards benefiting both sectors. An ongoing challenge for the FLAG is the successful economic development of the territory while also maintaining the area’s marine heritage and culture.

Type of area:
Sea Basins:
Protected areas: 

The area has several protected areas including the cliffs of Maro-Cerro Gordo, the mouth of the Guadalhorce river, the dunes of Artola-Cabo Pino, Calahonda, Fuengirola river, Saladillo-Punta de Baños and seabed of the Estepona Bay. In total these protected areas represent 16% of the FLAG territory.

Population
384 785
Surface area (km²)
465
Population density
829
Total employment in fisheries
1 277
Fishing: 
920
Aquaculture: 
73
Processing: 
284
Women employment in fisheries: 
235

FLAG strategy

The FLAG is committed to boosting innovation and employment in the food processing industry, commercial activity and aquaculture. The creation and modernisation of companies that help to promote an increase in the value of fishing and aquaculture products, employment, technological developments, innovation and energy efficiency.

Objective: 
Adding value, creating jobs, and promoting innovation along the fisheries chain
Priority: 
5
% of the budget allocated: 
47%
Supporting diversification
3
20%
Enhancing and capitalising on the environmental assets
2
3%
Promoting social wellbeing and cultural heritage
4
23%
Strengthening the role of fisheries communities in local development
3
7%

Funding

Total public budget allocated to the FLAG for 2014-2020: 
3 108 010
  • EMFF: 
    2 641 808
  • MS co-financing: 
    466 202
  • Sources of co-funding: 

    Regional

Project examples

While the FLAG has no specific project examples, future projects will be focused on the following areas: 

  • The area’s fish processing industry
  • Pesca-tourism and its relation and integration into the area’s aquaculture and fisheries
  • Innovation in the marketing of fish products and the shortening of supply chains
  • Training and educational initiatives

Calls for proposals

Calls for projects are made annually and are published on the FLAG website: http://www.pescamalaga.org/convocatoria-ayudas-2018/

Partnership

Accountable body: 
GALP Pesca Malaga
Members of the partnership: 

FLAG members include the town halls of Vélez-Málaga, Estepona, Manilva, Algarrobo and Marbella, the community of municipalities of the Costa del Sol-Axarquia, trade unions, the Axarquia Women’s Association and several fisheries enterprises and the fishing organisations (‘cofradías’) of Estepona, Marbella, Fuengirola, and Vélez-Málaga.

Number of individuals/organisations in partnership/general assembly: 
22
% of fisheries actors: 
28%
% of public authorities and other: 
36%
% of other (non-fisheries) private / NGO sector actors: 
36%
Number of individuals on main decision-making body/board: 
16
% of public actors: 
22%
Number of contracted staff in FLAG: 
2,00

Visuals

Map

FLAG Contacts

GALP Pesca Malaga
 
Calle Real 17
29751 Malaga
Spain
FLAG Manager:
Mr. David Camacho Garcia
Phone:
+34 952 50 97 27
FLAG President:
Mr. José Juan Jiménez López
Languages:
  • Spanish (Mother tongue)
  • English (Basic)
Publication date: 
12/09/2017
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