Alcúdia: Construction on the Harbor Promenade — More Shade or Just More Steel?

Construction back on the promenade

On early Monday morning, barricades were again standing along Alcúdia's harbor promenade. After an interrupted season the workers unpacked their machines — but don't worry: at night you can hardly hear anything in the old town; work takes place during the day, usually between 8 and 17, when most shops are open.

What exactly is happening?

In short: it's being patched, tidied, and made a bit greener. Broken paving stones are being replaced, curbstones realigned and some areas are getting a new subbase where rainwater previously caused problems. Technicians are also installing several surveillance cameras to better monitor the harbor area in future — for security reasons, they say.

A small but visible point: the harbor authority plans to plant about 50 new trees and palms. That sounds like a summer idyll, but it's also practical: on hot days several shady seating spots will be created, often used already by mid-afternoon.

Why was work paused during summer?

The work stopped during the high season so tourists and business owners wouldn't be disturbed by construction — some will recall the barricades of previous years. The decision to pause during the busy time was met with understanding: cafés on the Passeig Marítim had full tables, and according to a waitress near the fish market "constant noise would have done a lot of damage."

Now, with early-November weather — cooler wind from the sea, often fog over the bay in the mornings — it is a good time to finish the work before Christmas brings the next wave of visitors.

When will it be finished?

The estimate: Before Christmas. That's optimistic but understandable. Small neighborhoods and business owners expect the sea view to be clean and accessible again by then. If the weather cooperates and no unexpected underground damage appears, the deadline should hold.

A local resident who walks his dog along the promenade daily said: "Nice if the stones are in order, but please don't make everything too sterile. A few benches, some nature — that's enough."

What does this mean for visitors and locals?

For holidaymakers: small detours, occasional barricades, rare full closures of paths. For business owners: the hope to present a fresher look by year-end. And for the town: a safer, shadier promenade with modernized equipment.

I will check the harbor more often in the coming weeks — maybe with a thermos and the dog on a leash — and report whether the new green area actually provides shade and whether the new cameras do more than just offer shiny housings.