The Setúbal Municipal Council is refuting accusations made by the Bloco de Esquerda (BE) party regarding restricted access to five beaches in the Arrábida region, linked to the Herdade da Comenda estate. BE alleges the estate is improperly claiming ownership of the coastal areas. Setúbal officials state that access limitations are due to recent landslides which have compromised the safety of roads leading to the beaches. The council maintains the restrictions are a precautionary measure to prevent accidents. They assert the closures are temporary and related to geological instability, not an attempt to privatize beach access. Further assessments are underway to determine the extent of the damage and establish a timeline for repairs and reopening. The situation has sparked debate regarding public access to coastal areas and land management practices.