Paguera gets a new boulevard: Renovation underway, first works already visible

Paguera gets a new boulevard: Renovation underway, first works already visible

Four phases until 2029, small shops and holidaymakers watch on

On a sunny morning, when you walk from Paguera's beach promenade to the main thoroughfare, you can now hear drills and the dull pounding of rollers. It smells of freshly laid asphalt and coffee from the next bar, which had to move its tables just a few metres away. The renovation of the boulevard has been underway for just under a month; the southwestern part of the municipality of Calvià is being refurbished in four sections.

The boulevard itself is about 1.3 kilometres long and was opened roughly 25 years ago. In the first construction phase, the road surface and pavements will be completely renewed over approximately 350 metres. Good news for the impatient: this first stage should already be finished in April, slightly earlier than planned.

The total cost of the project is around €12 million. About €2 million comes from a European fund intended for urban improvements. The works will continue until 2029, leaving time for phased planning, consideration for local businesses and coordination with residents and tourism services.

What does this mean for Paguera beyond the construction noise? First: better paths for strollers and wheelchairs, safer pedestrian crossings and less dust in the cafés. Small boutiques and ice cream parlours along the promenade hope for fewer trip hazards and shop windows that invite customers in again. For holidaymakers exploring the town on foot, a well-kept boulevard makes a much friendlier impression.

On site I observed residents sitting on a bench counting the convoy of construction vehicles, while at the corner a hairdresser placed his chair outside to remain visible despite the works. That is a Mallorcan way of saying: we adapt and stay open. Workers in orange continue their work, there are improvised detours for pedestrians, and the local bakery still sells croissants to construction workers who talk about their breaks.

Why is this important for Mallorca? A well-maintained infrastructure not only strengthens the image of a place but also makes everyday routes easier for locals, improves accessibility and increases attractiveness for seasonal visitors. If the works proceed step by step until 2029, it will be easier to balance renewal and protection of the local economy than with a complete simultaneous closure.

Ideas for the implementation: more seating, additional bicycle parking, trees for shade on the hottest stretches and drinking fountains would be appreciated by many. Such small extras do not cost the world but bring quality of life back to the promenade.

The renovation requires patience with dirty shoes and occasional noise. It also brings the chance to make Paguera's main axis fit for the coming decades. When the first 350 metres gleam in April, terraces will notice how an orderly pavement draws both visitors and locals back onto the street.

For residents and day visitors: a little tolerance, an extra glance at the detours and a willingness to continue supporting the small shops. That way Paguera will remain lively during the renovation and will end up with a promenade that people can once again walk along with pride.