Current efforts are focused on replacing the tiles covering these infrastructures, which have shown progressive deterioration since their installation in the 1980s. The situation worsened after recent adverse weather, leading to the decision to remove existing protection and renovate the walkways and balustrades.
These works, which also include smoothing wind-blown sand with heavy machinery, are scheduled for completion before the start of the high summer season. Despite the urgency, these repairs are provisional, pending a more comprehensive renovation.
The municipal government plans to undertake a full renovation of the entire Paseo Marítimo in the next term, provided the Popular Party (PP) wins the elections again. The promenade's current appearance dates back over four decades, when under the socialist government of Carlos Díaz, old beach huts were removed, and an open promenade was created for the city.
Over the years, various specific improvements have been made. During Teófila Martínez's tenure, lighting was renewed, and rest areas were modified. Later, under José María González, stair sections were removed to improve accessibility, the section near Cortadura was semi-pedestrianized, the pavement between Hotel Playa and Puerta de Tierra was widened, and a bike lane was installed.
Despite these interventions, the Paseo Marítimo shows widespread deterioration, with worn pavement, visible subsidence in a section near the Hotel Playa, and a lack of design uniformity, especially after the construction of the bike lane platform. The future comprehensive renovation will be a major and costly undertaking, potentially executed in several phases, aiming to unify the style of the two current sections or simply repair the most affected areas.




