/.:Benidorm launches €520,000 makeover near popular Levante beach

Benidorm, Spain is set to undertake a €520,000 renovation project on a popular stretch of Avenida del Periodista Emilio Romero, located near Levante beach. The initiative, announced by the Benidorm City Council on October 30, aims to transform the area into a more pedestrian-friendly environment for residents and visitors. The project will focus on the section between Avenida del Mediterráneo and Avenida de Alcoy, with work expected to commence on Monday, November 2, and last for three months, concluding early 2027.

The €520,503 investment will see the entire pavement renewed, with a priority given to pedestrians and enhanced shade to combat the Spanish summer heat. Key features of the redevelopment include the installation of new trees and vegetation, additional street furniture, shaded areas, a climate refuge, and public toilets equipped with accessibility facilities.

Urban cooling systems, such as water misting installations, will also be introduced to reduce temperatures along the avenue. José Ramón González de Zárate, the councillor responsible for Water Cycle and Parks and Gardens, emphasizes that these improvements will fill the existing gaps in facilities along the street, including benches, public toilets, and sun protection.

The project follows a previous phase completed before the summer, which installed new drinking water and sewage pipes beneath the street before being halted to minimize disruption during peak tourist season. Benidorm's council plans to replicate this successful model in future renovations along Avenida del Mediterráneo, between Avenida Europa and Ametlla de Mar.