The Cabildo of La Palma has tendered the reinforcement works for the LP-213, the only access road to the coastal area of El Remo, in Los Llanos de Aridane. The budget amounts to €191,778 and the execution period is three months.
Residents of El Remo, in the municipality of Los Llanos de Aridane, had been demanding a solution for their only access road for years. Now, the Cabildo of La Palma has taken the definitive step: it has tendered the improvement works for the LP-213 with a budget of €191,778.57 and an execution period of three months. The intervention aims to halt the deterioration caused by the sea and storms on this coastal road.
A road on the edge of a precipice
The affected section is the only vehicular access to El Remo, a small area in the Valle de Aridane. The proximity to the ocean has been eroding the pavement and the edges, creating an increasing risk for residents and visitors. According to the Cabildo, the works will enhance safety and stop the advance of deterioration, which had already become a constant concern.
The island president, Sergio Rodríguez, emphasized that the action responds to a historical community demand. "There are no first-class and second-class residents. Every area counts and every safe access matters," he stated. The works have been made possible thanks to the coordination between the Cabildo, the Town Hall of Los Llanos de Aridane, and the General Directorate of Coasts of the Government of the Canary Islands.
"There are no first-class and second-class residents. Every area counts and every safe access matters" – Sergio Rodríguez, president of the Cabildo of La Palma
Years of community demands
The El Remo Neighbourhood Association has been the main driver of this improvement. For years, they reported the poor condition of the road and the danger it posed for daily commutes. The mayor of Los Llanos de Aridane, Javier Llamas, acknowledged the joint effort: "El Remo needed a response and that response is now closer, after working hand in hand with the neighbourhood association and the Cabildo to unblock the issue."
The involvement of Coasts has been key, as any intervention on the coastline requires a balance between environmental protection and public use. The head of Coasts, Antonio Acosta, pointed out that "the works demonstrate the importance of coordination between administrations to solve specific problems in coastal areas."
Timelines and practical details
The works will begin once the tender is awarded and are expected to last three months. During this time, residents will have to endure road closures or diversions, but the result will be a safer and more durable access. The island councillor for Infrastructure, Darwin Rodríguez, summarized the goal: "To protect the edge of the road and provide a practical response to a problem affecting those who use that road every day."
For the residents of El Remo, this news brings relief. They will no longer have to fear for their safety every time they enter or leave the neighbourhood. As pointed out by the Cabildo, the island is not only viewed from the large cities; it is also seen from the small coastal areas that, like El Remo, deserve a dignified connection.
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