Alt Empordà

Alt Empordà is a comarca (county) in Catalonia, Spain. Recent news highlights two distinct issues affecting the region. Firstly, the Catalan government has identified Alt Empordà as one of three priority areas for the development of wind farms and solar parks. This is driven by Catalonia's slow progress in meeting its renewable energy targets for 2030. The government aims to streamline the installation of renewable energy infrastructure in these designated areas. Secondly, a diver tragically died while diving near the Sarnella lighthouse in Port de la Selva, located within Alt Empordà. Emergency services responded to the incident, but were unable to save the diver, who reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest. This incident underscores the inherent risks associated with diving activities in the region's coastal waters.