Renovation in Peguera: The Boulevard Gets New Life

Renovation in Peguera: The Boulevard Gets New Life

First of four phases underway – pace and everyday life still noticeable

Work on the boulevard of Peguera, the town's main promenade in the municipality of Calvià, began almost a month ago. The renovation covers the entire stretch of about 1.3 kilometres, which was inaugurated around 25 years ago. Four construction phases are planned and the project will run until 2029. On the first 350 metres the roadway and pavements will be completely renewed — and this first stage should, somewhat earlier than originally planned, already be finished in April.

On the Passeig you can currently see the usual mix of construction activity and everyday life: workers in orange vests, delivery vans, deliveries to the cafés, but also locals strolling with dogs or full shopping bags between barriers. The sound of jackhammers blends with the smell of freshly brewed coffee from a bar that remains open despite the construction work. These scenes are familiar here: construction in the morning, chatter at the counter in the afternoon.

Financially, the project is remarkable: the municipality is budgeting roughly 12 million euros in total, about two million of which come from a European fund. That money is intended for materials, accessible solutions and more sustainable surfacing. The Ajuntament communicates concrete technical details; the figures make one thing clear: this is not a cosmetic intervention, but a fundamental renewal.

Why this is important for Peguera is immediately visible in daily life. The promenade connects beach accesses, small shops, restaurants and apartments. Cracks in the surface and broken edges are bad for prams, wheelchairs and bicycle tyres — and annoying for residents and holidaymakers. A renewed surface means better accessibility, fewer tripping hazards and a fresher appearance as the high season approaches.

The longer perspective until 2029 is not just an announcement of a construction site, it is also an opportunity: if the boulevard is renewed in stages, sections can be designed to increase quality of stay — more benches, planters, better street lighting. That does not mean everything will be implemented spontaneously; coordination with businesses and residents is needed so deliveries and footpaths continue to function.

An observation from the town: many shop owners are relieved that the work is being carried out systematically and in phases. A café owner at the plaza told me that customers are still coming because people know it will soon look nicer. An elderly resident praised that finally something is being done about the potholes — for her a real everyday gain.

Of course, a multi-year renovation brings burdens: noise, changed parking possibilities, temporary detours. Pragmatism helps here: increased information from the municipality, clear signage on site and fixed delivery windows for businesses would make everyday life much easier. Those who already live in the neighbourhood have their own little tricks for which routes work best, and these will be important in the coming months.

Looking ahead: if the first phase is completed as planned in April, the project could gain momentum. Experience shows that visible progress — new surfacing, cleaner curbs, fresh planting — lifts the mood in the neighbourhood and motivates small businesses to spruce up their shop windows. The EU funding also ensures that investment is not only short-term repairs but more sustainable.

For Peguera this means: fewer tripping hazards, better paths for everyone, a more modern appearance and the chance for higher quality along the promenade. Anyone walking through the town in the coming months will see construction workers, barriers and progress at the same time. And when the sun sits lower and the cafés put tables back at the edge, people will notice whether the redesign delivers what it promises.

My tip to neighbours and regular visitors: check the information boards, talk to shop owners and bring small, pragmatic suggestions — for example about extra seating or plant choices. Projects like this thrive when they are not only planned from above but also thought through locally. In the end, all of Peguera will benefit.