As you say Hugo, people were parked at the top of the embankment ,as we did, even so Hassan was doing a brisk trade in takeaway food and drink. He was using polystyrene coffee cups before the lockdown, instead of his usual pottery mugs and yes his coffee is very nice.
Was the reason we were told true? Is this to deter visitors? It has been a popular place for locals, never mind visitors to dog walk, potter along the front and generally enjoy the sea for many years.