Málaga City Council is processing a modification of the renovation project for the Pedregalejo promenade, providing improvements in the sanitation network, public lighting, and kiosks. The additional investment amounts to €857,141.
The Pedregalejo promenade, one of the most emblematic spots on the Málaga coast, is set for a transformation that goes beyond aesthetics. Málaga City Council has announced a series of substantial improvements to the comprehensive renovation project, focused on the efficiency of basic services and the comfort of users. The Urban Planning Management is already processing a contract modification that includes actions in sanitation, supply, lighting, and kiosks, with an additional budget of €857,141.39.
Improvements underground: pipes and pumping
One of the key points of the modification is the optimisation of the sanitation and supply network. Following recommendations from the Municipal Water Company (EMASA), new sections of pipes and valves for irrigation and supply will be installed. Additionally, the new wastewater pumping station, being built in Plaza Miguelito el Cariñoso, will feature more modern equipment: a rotary screen, deflector screen, and a deodorisation system, as well as perimeter acoustic insulation and anti-vibration membranes in the manhole covers. A solution that promises to eliminate bad smells and noise, two long-standing complaints from residents.
“The new pumping station will replace the current one and incorporate state-of-the-art technology to minimise disturbances,” explained councillors Carmen Casero, Penélope Gómez, and Carlos Conde.
On Venezuela Street, drainage will be reinforced with a thrust that, instead of the single 800-millimetre pipe initially planned, will include two 600-millimetre conduits up to the riverbank wall. The aim: to ensure rainwater drainage and prevent the dreaded flooding in the lower area of the promenade.
Lighting adapted to Coastal regulations
The Coastal Demarcation has required modifications to the public lighting for beach access: underground conduits cannot run through the sand, so the lampposts will be 8 metres tall instead of 12. Additionally, the Junta de Andalucía has requested that conduits be pre-installed up to the riverbank wall so that the beach bar owners can have lighting points. A gesture that hospitality workers will appreciate.
The five kiosks on the promenade will also be unified: all will have the same galvanised steel structure, with four opening doors, counters, and a perimeter loft. A homogeneous image that, according to the City Council, will enhance the overall aesthetics. And, as an inclusion detail, one of the public toilets will be adapted for ostomised individuals.
Timelines and budget: the work continues
The original work, awarded for €5,725,039.62 to the company Ingeniería, Obras y Tecnología Europea S.L., began on 6 October 2025 and, with the approved extension, is expected to be completed by the end of this year. The modification currently being processed adds to that initial investment. Meanwhile, the work is progressing in sections to avoid disrupting pedestrian traffic or the activity of bars, according to the agreement reached with the hospitality employers' association Mahos.
The promenade, measuring 1.2 kilometres in length and an average width of 8 metres, will gain in space and accessibility. Height differences will be eliminated, terraces will be rearranged, and pergolas, benches, and new lighting will be installed. A facelift that, judging by the announced improvements, does not remain superficial.
“The goal is to provide the promenade with greater public use and gain space for walkers,” the councillors pointed out.
The residents of Pedregalejo and the tourists who flock to its beach bars every summer will be able to enjoy a renewed promenade, with less noise, better sanitation, and a more cared-for appearance. The expectation is that the works will be completed before the end of the year, just in time for the high season of 2027.
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