With the opening of Paseo del Mar, Torrevieja is not simply gaining a new commercial center. The project forms the beating heart of one of the largest urban renewal projects the city has seen in recent decades. The ambition is clear: to restore the historic connection between the city and the port and create a modern meeting place where relaxation, gastronomy, shopping, and recreation come together.

After years of preparation and construction work, the official opening is scheduled for June 11, 2026 , a date that many residents and visitors are eagerly looking forward to.

A new dimension for the port of Torrevieja

Where the harbour area was formerly primarily a functional zone for fishing and nautical activities, a modern waterfront destination is now emerging that is intended to attract visitors all year round.

Paseo del Mar is part of a much broader redevelopment of the port and is intended to form a new connection between the city centre, the promenade, and the marina. The project aligns perfectly with Torrevieja's ambition to further develop as a modern coastal city on the Costa Blanca.

Area and size of the project

The new leisure and hospitality center covers more than 20,000 square meters in the port area of Torrevieja.

Within the complex, approximately 8,500 square meters are allocated for commercial activities, hospitality, and recreation. In total, 27 commercial units will be realized, spread across various buildings and zones.

Moreover, beneath the complex is a spacious underground car park with approximately 650 parking spaces , which should significantly improve accessibility to both the port and the city center.

What can visitors expect?

Paseo del Mar will become a multifunctional destination designed to appeal to both residents and tourists. The offerings consist of a combination of gastronomy, relaxation, and recreation.

The plans include, among other things:

• Restaurants and terraces with a view of the harbor
• Retail and lifestyle businesses
• A modern cinema complex with multiple screens
• A bowling center
• New walking zones along the water
• Public squares and meeting places
• Green zones and recreational areas
• Space for events and cultural activities

The project was designed with the aim of bringing life to the harbor all year round, and not exclusively during the high season.

Approximately 400 new jobs

In addition to its tourist and recreational value, Paseo del Mar also represents a significant economic boost for Torrevieja.

According to the most recent project information, the complex is expected to create approximately 400 direct jobs . These include jobs in:

• Hospitality
• Retail
• Maintenance
• Security
• Administration
• Management
• Leisure and recreation sector

In addition, the project is expected to have an indirect positive impact on other sectors such as tourism, real estate, and local trade.

Investment of tens of millions of euros

The development of Paseo del Mar represents a private investment estimated at more than 60 million euros .

When the additional public investments in the complete redevelopment of the port are also included, the total investment amount rises to more than 100 million euros .

These investments include, among others:

• The redevelopment of the port area
• New promenades
• Improved infrastructure
• Green areas
• Public squares
• New lighting
• Street furniture
• Improved accessibility for pedestrians

More greenery and more space for residents

An important part of the project is the greening of the port area. The new layout includes additional trees, green spaces, and pleasant walking zones that make the port more attractive for both residents and visitors.

More space is also being created for pedestrians, making the connection between the city center and the sea stronger than ever before.

The goal is to create an open and accessible environment where people can walk, relax, enjoy the gastronomy, or simply look out over the Mediterranean Sea.

Opening on June 11, 2026

After various delays during the construction phase in 2024 and 2025, the project is now in the final finishing phase.

According to the most recent communication from the initiators, the official opening of Paseo del Mar is scheduled for June 11, 2026. With this, Torrevieja gains a new attraction that will define the cityscape and the port area for a long time to come.

A new chapter for Torrevieja

Paseo del Mar is much more than a new leisure center. It symbolizes the evolution of Torrevieja into a modern Mediterranean city where living, tourism, relaxation, and quality of life go hand in hand.

For residents, it means more amenities, more employment, and a more attractive living environment. For visitors, it will become a new hotspot on the Costa Blanca. And for Torrevieja itself, it arguably represents the most profound urban transformation of the past few decades.

With the opening on June 11, a new chapter therefore begins for the city and its port.