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Successful participation in the 1st Charity Race of the APB held on the occasion of the public unveiling of New Promenade in Palma

Today, Sunday, the Balearic Islands Port Authority (APB) held its 1st Charity Race, held on the occasion of the public unveiling of the New Promenade of Palma, with a successful turnout of over 2,100 registered participants, in an event that combined sport and solidarity. The start of the race was presided over by the president of the Government of the Balearic Islands, Marga Prohens, the mayor of Palma, Jaime Martínez, the president of the APB, Javier Sanz, the president of Projecte Home Balears, Jesús Mullor and the director of the APB, Toni Ginard.

 

President Sanz was absolutely "delighted" by the turnout and very satisfied with the outcome of the event. "We have handed over the promenade to the citizens, as promised, and with an impressive degree of participation," he said. "We have made a promenade for people, and we have celebrated it with a charity run for those of all ages to take part," he added.

 

As for the president of Projecte Home Balears, Jesús Muller, he thanked the APB for being the beneficiary of this charity event, as well as "for bringing together sport and solidarity for a just cause, such as rehabilitation and prevention of young people in the area of addiction, which is the field of Projecte Home. It is a cause for celebration," he concluded.

 

The event featured a packed weekend of dance and physical exercise activities open to the public, as well as a fair of exhibitors linked to sport and health. Today, Sunday, the day started with the 10 km race, followed by the children's races and then the 4 km race and walk for the general public. During the long race, participants were able to run through a restricted area of the port, such as the Poniente quays, which were opened to the public for the occasion.

 

The activities concluded with the prize-giving ceremony and the presentation by the APB to Projecte Home Balears of a cheque for the total amount collected, which came to 10,538.40 euros.

 

How the races were run

 

The sports programme included non-competitive children's events with different routes for ages up to 14 years old, as well as a four-kilometre fun walk open to everyone. Martina Ramis was the little girl in charge of cutting the ribbon that started the final event, in which the citizens were able to walk along Palma’s brand new Promenade.

 

As for the sporting events, there were a four- and ten-kilometre races. Antoni Gran was the overall winner of the men's 10 km race, with a time of 32 minutes and 15 seconds, followed by Lluís Caldentey and José Luis Lobay, in second and third place respectively. In the women's category, Leonor Font won with a time of 36 minutes and 8 seconds, ahead of Francisca De Villalonga in second place and María José Medina in third.

 

In the 4 km race, Yoel Bastida was the winner in the men's category with a time of 13 minutes and 42 seconds, followed by Pau Garcia in second place and Pedro Olmo in third. In the women's race, Carolina Routier won with a time of 16 minutes and 12 seconds, followed by Lucia Monte and Sandra Moreno.

 

In addition, the three groups with the highest number of participants were recognised, a category designed to promote the participation of schools, sports clubs and associations. The Verge del Carme and Montision schools and the Malif Mallorca Trail sports club were the winners, receiving cheques for 500, 300 and 200 euros worth of sports equipment respectively.

 

Presentation to the public

 

The aim of the event was threefold: to involve citizens in the public unveiling of this new urban space on Palma's seafront promenade, to encourage physical activity in an emblematic setting in Palma, and to raise funds for a charitable cause. This initiative was the first of a series of initiative that will turn the new promenade into a permanent civic hub.

 

With this race, the APB completes the comprehensive transformation of the connection between the port and the city. The renovation of Palma's promenade has created a greener, more accessible and sustainable space, designed for public enjoyment and active mobility.

 

This APB project involved an investment of over €50 million and the transformation of 3.5 kilometres of seafront. The new promenade gives priority to pedestrians and cyclists, expands green areas and promotes sustainable mobility, reducing the prominence of road traffic.

 

Over the three years of construction, more than 2,300 new trees have been planted, 37,000 m² of landscaped areas have been created and large areas have been set aside for pedestrians, cyclists and recreational spaces. The project has incorporated sustainable drainage systems, smart LED lighting and charging points for electric vehicles.

The APB kicks off the new phase of Palma's seafront promenade with a visit from the Minister of Transport and the opening of the exhibition “A stroll along the seafront”

The Port Authority of the Balearic Islands (APB) launched the new phase of Palma's seafront promenade today with a visit from the Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, Óscar Puente, who toured the new space accompanied by the president of the APB, Javier Sanz, and other local and regional authorities. The event included the opening of the exhibition “A Walk along the Seafront”, marking the completion of a major transformation that redefines the connection between the port and the city. The renovation has created a greener, more accessible and sustainable space, designed for public enjoyment and active mobility.

 

This APB project involved an investment of over €50 million and the transformation of 3.5 kilometres of seafront. The new promenade gives priority to pedestrians and cyclists, expands green areas and promotes sustainable mobility, reducing the prominence of road traffic.

 

During his visit, the president of the APB highlighted the participatory process involved in the project, ‘in which we have been very careful to introduce and take into account the sensitivities of business owners, shopkeepers and residents in the area’. Meanwhile, Minister Puente stressed that “Palma now has a port area that is fully integrated into the city, designed for people, leisure and sustainability”.

 

Over the three years of construction, more than 2,300 new trees have been planted, 37,000 m² of landscaped areas have been created and large areas have been set aside for pedestrians, cyclists and recreational spaces. The project has incorporated sustainable drainage systems, smart LED lighting and charging points for electric vehicles.

 

“A stroll along the seafront”: the story of a transformation

 

The day included the opening of the exhibition “A stroll along the seafront”, which provides a historical overview of how the promenade has evolved from its origins to the present day. The exhibition explains how this road was created in response to a strategic need: to connect the Old quay with the recently built West dock and the new Paraires and Poniente quays, facilitating the port connection and the growth of the port of Palma.

 

Visitors can learn how the first construction project was drawn up in 1944, which resulted in a port service road that was opened for public use shortly afterwards. Over the decades, the promenade evolved and adapted to the urban development of the city, with successive extensions and improvements, such as its widening to two lanes to absorb the growing road traffic.

 

The exhibition devotes a prominent space to the latest major redevelopment, begun in 2022 and completed this year, which has profoundly transformed its physiognomy and urban function. This new promenade gives people a new protagonism, integrates the port into the life of the city and converts the seafront into a space for meeting and conviviality.

 

“A stroll along the seafront” can be visited at the Port Centre in the port of Palma (entrance on Camino de la Escollera) from Monday to Friday, from 10:00 to 13:00 and from 16:00 to 19:00, until 23 December.

 

Charity and sports weekend

 

The APB is holding the first Port Authority of the Balearic Islands Charity Run to celebrate this transformation of Palma's seafront. It will take place on 15 and 16 November, and all proceeds from registration fees will go to Projecte Home Balears.

 

The event will begin on Saturday with a fair featuring sports and social organisations in the Plaza de Sant Domingo de la Calzada, along with free activities for all ages. On Sunday 16th, starting at 10:00 am, the 10 km race will begin, which will pass through port areas that are usually closed to the public for the first time. This will be followed by children's races, another 4 km race and a 4 km walk for the general public.

 

Registrations are available through the EliteChip website. Race bibs and race T-shirt must be collected on Saturday. 

 

This initiative seeks to promote physical activity, solidarity and sustainability, with drinking water stations to reduce the use of plastics. The event is part of the APB's strategy to bring the port closer to the public, promoting greater port-city integration and fostering coexistence between port and maritime activity and public use. 

The renovation of Cala el Fonduco improves the safety and functionality of the quay and reinforces port-city integration in Es Castell

The Port Authority of the Balearic Islands (APB) has completed the rehabilitation of the surrounding area of Cala el Fonduco, in the port of Mahón. The action combines the improvement of the quay in terms of operations and safety with the urban transformation of the port space to make it more user-friendly, accessible and sustainable.

 

The main aim of the project was to guarantee the durability and stability of the lower platform of the quay, reinforcing the safety and operational conditions of the direct mooring management service provided by the APB in this area. These improvements make it possible to offer a more efficient and reliable service to vessel users, as well as ensuring the long-term conservation of a key infrastructure of the port of Mahón and the municipality of Es Castell.

 

In addition to the structural consolidation, the intervention included the redevelopment of the adjacent road, with a new mixed paving of cobblestones, suitable for both vehicular and pedestrian traffic, and the installation of street furniture that improves the functionality and quality of the public space. In this way, the Fonduco becomes a more orderly and accessible environment, enhancing the connection between the port and the city.

 

During the execution of the works, Es Castell Town Council took the opportunity to replace the drinking water and sewerage pipes. This coordination between authorities has made it possible to optimise resources and contribute to the sustainability and efficiency of urban services, avoiding future damage to the renovated road.

 

The works contract, awarded to the Moll Cala Fonduco joint venture with a budget of 498,306.16 euros, is part of the APB's strategy of recovering and improving port spaces to promote greater port-city integration and enhance the coexistence between marine activity and public use.

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