The project, co-financed by the Cabildo of Gran Canaria and European funds, has transformed access to the beach into a pedestrian boulevard. The Tourism Councillor, Carlos Álamo, committed to providing 20,000 euros for the lighting.
The Tourism Councillor of the Cabildo of Gran Canaria, Carlos Álamo, visited the renovated Avenida Alcalde Antonio Rosas on Thursday, in the coastal neighbourhood of Sardina, in Gáldar. The project, which has involved an investment of 1.3 million euros, has been open to the public for a month and has been co-financed by the Tourism Department with 527,376 euros, in addition to Next Generation European funds and municipal contributions.
During the visit, Álamo committed to allocating 20,000 euros from the project's surplus to finance 50% of the lighting project for the area. The mayor of Gáldar, Teodoro Sosa, and the Tourism councillor, Ulises Miranda, accompanied the councillor on the tour.
The renovation has turned the main access to Sardina beach into a central pedestrian boulevard 4.15 metres wide, surrounded by green areas, benches, and outdoor exercise equipment. Approximately 110 existing parking spaces have been maintained, and sidewalks, supply networks, sewage, stormwater, telecommunications, lighting, irrigation, and fire protection have been renewed.
Teodoro Sosa highlighted that the intervention "marks a new step in the urban transformation of the neighbourhood and consolidates this area as one of the tourist references in the north of Gran Canaria." The mayor emphasised that Sardina has a Blue Flag and excellent weather and geographical conditions, attracting visitors from abroad, the Peninsula, other islands, and from Gran Canaria's own domestic tourism.
For his part, Carlos Álamo noted that the project "fits perfectly with Gran Canaria's Tourism strategy to enhance the potential of the island's 21 municipalities." According to the councillor, more and more tourists are leaving the traditionally touristy municipalities in the south to discover the rest of the territory, and he highlighted that "the increase in revenue in non-tourist municipalities has reached 60% in recent years."
The project has been made possible thanks to collaboration between administrations. The Next Generation European funds, as part of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan, have been the main source of financing, along with contributions from the Cabildo and the City Council. Álamo offered his department's willingness to explore new projects in the municipality if budget availability allows.
The new boulevard improves universal accessibility and offers spaces for rest and leisure for both residents and visitors. The renewal of the sidewalks has facilitated pedestrian transit, and the renewed infrastructures ensure the functionality of the space for decades.
Mayor Sosa stated that Gáldar wants to show that "in the north of Gran Canaria there are also high-quality beaches, an excellent gastronomic and dining offer, and significant historical and cultural heritage." The project, as both representatives agreed, is an example of institutional cooperation that benefits both residents and tourists.
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