The tourist complex Costa Blanca Explore in Guardamar del Segura has been housing over 300 migrants transferred from the Canary Islands where they spend their days taking part in sports, workshops, and Spanish classes while waiting for asylum and work permits.
The complex, which can accommodate up to 500 people, offers various facilities and activities for the migrants.
The migrants come from various African countries, including Algeria, Senegal, Morocco, Mauritania, and Libya. Many of them arrived in the Canary Islands by canoe. The complex provides a safe and supportive environment for the migrants, with workshops, sports activities, and language classes.
The staff at the complex highlight the good behaviour of the migrants and the positive atmosphere among them. They emphasise that the migrants are eager to work and build a new life in Spain. However, the bureaucratic process for obtaining asylum and work permits can be lengthy, causing delays and many challenges for the migrants.
Despite this, the migrants remain hopeful and determined to succeed. They are grateful for the support and opportunities provided by the complex and the NGOs involved in their care. The complex continues to provide a temporary home and support for the migrants, while they await the opportunity to start a new chapter in their lives.
