The centre of Playa Blanca is already feeling the benefits of the first phase of the Avenida Papagayo renovation, with 100 new parking spaces now available for residents and visitors.
The project marks a major step forward in the renewal of one of Playa Blanca’s key roads.
The initial phase covers the stretch between the town Church and the Papagayo shopping centre. As part of the works, 35 spaces have been created on the public lot behind the church, alongside 65 additional parallel parking spaces on Avenida Papagayo itself. To accommodate the new layout, the avenida has become a one‑way street towards Las Coloradas between the church and Calle Maciot.
The car park behind the church includes two blue badge spaces for people with reduced mobility (PRM), as well as a dedicated area for motorcycles and another for loading and unloading.
Looking ahead, Mayor Óscar Noda confirmed further improvements are on the way. “We will also build 300 new free public parking spaces in the unused area in front of the Princesa Yaiza Hotel,” he explained.
The mayor added: “The overall urban renewal project extends along the entire length of the Avenida Papagayo to the Ciudad Jardín roundabout, with a total investment of 2.6 million euros.”
Ángel Lago, Yaiza’s Councilor for Public Works, highlighted the comprehensive nature of the scheme. “This is an ambitious project designed not only to improve the road surface, pave, and mark the roadway, but also to build sidewalks, remove architectural barriers to ensure accessibility, and install streetlights – all measures aimed at improving safety for drivers and pedestrians on one of Playa Blanca’s main roads.”
In addition to the Avenida Papagayo works, Yaiza Ayuntamiento will soon begin another major project for the town: a full renovation of the entrance to Playa Blanca via Femés, on the stretch between the Plabacón roundabouts and the Marcastell residential development. That scheme carries a budget of 1.3 million euros.
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