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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.

The APB presents to the general public the participative process for the transformation of the South Bank of the port of Mahón

The Port Authority of the Balearic Islands (APB) has today presented to all citizens the participatory process for the design of the new South Bank of the port of Mahón, an initiative that seeks to collectively define the future of the seafront between Colàrsega and Cala Figuera.

During the event, the APB also unveiled the process website - https://portmaohoritzo2030.com/ -, a digital space that will allow the general public to find out about the project, learn about the work phases and make contributions that will directly contribute to the project design.

The process, which began last September with meetings with the local institutions (Menorca Island Council, Mahón city council and Es Castell town council) and the commercial sector of the port, will run until the end of the year with the slogan 'The port you want'.

The main aim of this initiative is to listen, gather proposals and build consensus with the various stakeholders involved - residents, traders, social entities, professionals and public institutions - in order to jointly define the future of the South Bank. The conclusions obtained will be directly integrated into the design of the preliminary project, guaranteeing a shared solution suited to the region's real needs.

Open and transparent participation

The public phase of the process starts today with the activation of the website and the presentation of the calendar of face-to-face meetings. The participatory workshops, to be held on 28 and 29 November, will be divided into four thematic areas: mobility and logistics, economic and social boost, residents and business owners, andsustainability. These sessions will allow the general public to debate and contribute ideas on the uses, facilities and priorities of the seafront, thus helping to define a more integrated, accessible and sustainable model for the South Bank.

This initiative is part of the 'Port Maó, Horitzó 2030' strategy, with which the APB reaffirms its commitment to an inclusive, sustainable and people-centred urban transformation, based on transparency, collaboration and dialogue with Menorcan society.

A new waterfront for a friendlier and more sustainable city

The redesign of the South Bank aims to recover space for pedestrians, reduce the prominence of road traffic and promote friendlier mobility. A new cycle lane and an electric public transport system are planned to connect the future Cala Figuera car park with the Cós Nou passenger terminal.

It is also planned to expand the green space, add quality street furniture and create new recreational areas designed for active and continuous use throughout the year.

The port of Mahón is thus preparing to become better integrated into the city, more accessible to all and aligned with the values of social cohesion, environmental sustainability and economic development.

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