Overview

• Crews fenced off El Bobo at dawn Wednesday in Valencia’s Malvarrosa, launching the phased removal of the 1990s-era beachfront eateries.
• Casa Isabel’s furniture is already being taken out ahead of its scheduled teardown on 13 October, according to local reporting.
• Levante-EMV reports the mayor and other city officials attended the kickoff, with the initial demolition expected to last a couple of days.
• Owners say they will invest up to €1 million in their premises and are urging authorities to renew the busy public promenade.
• Visible damage to the walkway, including broken marble pieces, is cited as evidence of deterioration as coverage notes the story is developing.