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Magaluf to gain 122 new parking spaces as Calvià pushes ahead with transformation

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Drivers visiting Magaluf could soon find it easier to park, with Calvià Town Hall confirming plans to create 122 new public parking spaces in the heart of the resort after completing the purchase of a long-neglected site in Torrenova.

The council has acquired 11 former commercial properties that have stood empty for years. Once home to restaurants and leisure businesses, the buildings have fallen into disrepair and will now be demolished as part of a wider regeneration project designed to improve one of Mallorca’s busiest tourist destinations.

Parking and sustainable transport

The redevelopment will create 122 parking spaces for cars alongside 72 dedicated spaces for electric bicycles, reflecting the municipality’s aim of balancing improved access for motorists with more sustainable transport options.

The project has secured more than €6 million in funding from the Balearic Government through the Sustainable Tourism Tax (ITS), covering the purchase of the land, demolition work and construction of the new public space.

Plans also include environmentally friendly features such as shaded areas, native planting and a photovoltaic canopy capable of generating renewable energy, helping to reduce the site’s environmental impact while making it more comfortable during the summer months.

Part of a wider regeneration strategy

According to Calvià Town Hall, the scheme forms part of an ongoing effort to reclaim outdated urban areas and reduce congestion in the municipality’s busiest tourist zones.

The demolition will be the third carried out during the current council term, following similar projects at the former Hotel Teix in Magaluf and the Hostal Colón in Peguera. Local leaders say these initiatives are intended to replace obsolete infrastructure with public spaces that better serve residents and visitors alike.

Mayor Juan Antonio Amengual said the project demonstrates how tourism tax revenue can be reinvested directly into local communities, creating practical improvements while helping modernise Calvià’s most visited resorts.

The additional parking is also expected to ease pressure during the peak holiday season, when finding a space in Magaluf can be particularly challenging. Situated close to the resort’s beaches and coastal access points, the new facility aims to improve both traffic flow and accessibility while supporting the area’s continuing transformation from ageing tourist infrastructure to a more modern and sustainable destination.

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Magaluf’s Spectacular Seafront Concert

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One of the biggest free public celebrations of the summer on June 27 Credit: Facebook/CalviaNoticeboard

Magaluf is preparing to throw one of the biggest free public celebrations of the summer as the resort officially unveils its newly transformed seafront promenade on Saturday June 27.

Rather than a traditional ribbon-cutting ceremony, organisers have planned a full evening of entertainment on the beach, combining live orchestral music, cutting-edge technology and local food in a celebration designed to showcase a different side of one of Mallorca’s most famous destinations.

The event marks the completion of the second phase of the Gabriel Escarrer Juliá promenade renovation, a project backed by more than €6 million in investment and funded in part through European recovery funds.

Symphony orchestra takes centre stage

The headline act will be the Balearic Islands Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Pablo Mielgo, which will perform a free open-air concert directly beside the beach from 9.30pm.

Under the theme “Magaluf is Cinema”, the orchestra will perform some of the most recognisable movie soundtracks ever written. Audiences can expect music from Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, Superman, Schindler’s List, Titanic, James Bond and The Pink Panther, alongside other cinematic classics.

Organisers say the concert is intended to reflect Magaluf’s ongoing transformation into a destination focused on culture, family experiences and quality tourism.

300 drones to light up the bay

As darkness falls, attention will turn skyward when 300 synchronised drones launch above Magaluf Bay.

The aerial display will create giant cinema-themed images and animations over the sea, offering a modern and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional fireworks. The spectacle is expected to be one of the largest drone shows staged in Mallorca this year.

K-pop, DJs and food throughout the day

The celebrations actually begin much earlier, with activities running from 6pm.

A K-pop showcase featuring performers from Kpop Baleares will open the entertainment programme, followed by a set from DJ Alba Serrano. After the orchestra and drone display, the evening will continue with live music from Balearic group Lost in Translation, who specialise in reimagining famous movie songs.

Visitors will also be able to enjoy the second GastroFira de Magaluf, featuring restaurants, beach clubs and local businesses serving food and drinks throughout the day and evening. Participating venues include Bondy Beach, Blackbeard’s, Oceans, Kalima, Titanic and several other popular seafront establishments.

For one night, Magaluf’s famous beach will become an open-air cinema, concert hall and food festival all rolled into one. With free entry and no tickets required, organisers are expecting thousands of residents and visitors to attend

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