A woman's lifeless body was found Thursday morning on the sand of Vilassar de Mar, prompting a police investigation. The discovery was made after beachgoers alerted authorities to the presence of a person on one of the town's busiest beaches.
People walking along Vilassar de Mar’s Palomares beach Thursday morning saw something out of place. A body lay on the sand. The Maresme coast, usually calm at that hour, changed in an instant. Mossos d’Esquadra, Catalonia’s police, arrived fast.
Police told La Vanguardia that the first call came from people who noticed someone motionless on the shore. It was early, a workday, and the beach was nearly empty. Most locals had not yet arrived.
Emergency services received the call about the body at approximately 09:45–09:55 in the morning, according to several independent reports.
Officers found a woman’s body. No one knows yet how she died. Police have started an investigation. They have not released her name or any details about what happened before her death. Regional outlets like Capgros and El Caso report the woman was about 70 years old. Police have not confirmed her identity.
The spot sits close to Cabrera de Mar. Locals know it well. On this morning, though, the usual crowd was gone. Only police and a few onlookers stood by. La Vanguardia and other sources note the area is called both Palomares and Almadrava beach. Both names point to the same stretch, next to the old Palomares restaurant.
Details are still scarce. Mossos d’Esquadra moved quickly. Police sources, cited by several publications, say the death likely came from an accident or natural causes. They do not suspect foul play. The investigation will show what happened. For now, the town waits. People want answers. Even familiar places can surprise.
At the time of publication, the results of the autopsy and the official cause of death had not yet been released. Media outlets note that the Mossos d'Esquadra are awaiting forensic conclusions before making any final statements about the nature of the incident.
