Oasis Palmeral Maspalomas: €6 Million Restoration of the Iconic Palm Grove

Southern Gran Canaria is getting a multi-million-euro facelift: the Consorcio Maspalomas Gran Canaria is investing six million euros in the landscape restoration of the Oasis Palmeral — the iconic palm grove directly adjacent to the famous Maspalomas dunes. At the same time, the Consorcio has signed the contract for the complete renewal of street lighting between Playa del Inglés and San Agustín, funded by EU Next Generation funds. CITA News, your Gran Canaria news source, reports on the biggest infrastructure projects in the tourism heartland of the Canary Islands.

Oasis Palmeral: Restoring the Green Heart of Maspalomas

The Palmeral de Maspalomas is far more than a tourist attraction — it is a protected natural heritage site and the ecological centrepiece of the south. The palm oasis stretches between the Maspalomas Lighthouse and the Charco (lagoon), forming a unique ecosystem together with the dunes that has been protected since 1987 as the "Reserva Natural Especial de las Dunas de Maspalomas."

The six-million-euro investment covers the restoration of the vegetation structure, improvements to irrigation systems, path reinforcement and the removal of invasive plant species. The goal is to return the Palmeral to its natural state while keeping it accessible to visitors — a balancing act between conservation and tourism that could become a model for the entire region.

New Lighting from Playa del Inglés to San Agustín

Alongside the Palmeral restoration, the Consorcio is modernising the entire street lighting along the coastal promenade between Playa del Inglés and San Agustín. The contract was recently signed as part of the broader "Impulsa Maspalomas" plan, funded by the European Next Generation programme. The new LED lighting will not only be more energy-efficient but will also improve safety for pedestrians and tourists along the promenade — a direct benefit for the evening economy in the tourist zone.

Maspalomas Investing in Its Future

These projects are part of a series of modernisation measures designed to keep the south of Gran Canaria competitive for decades to come. The municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana has set itself the goal of renewing the Maspalomas tourism model — moving away from pure beach competition towards sustainable, experience-driven tourism that combines nature, culture and modern infrastructure.

For visitors, this means: the south of Gran Canaria is becoming not only more beautiful but also safer, greener and more future-proof. Anyone visiting the dunes, the Palmeral and the promenade in the coming years will experience a significantly upgraded environment.

More information about Consorcio Maspalomas projects is available on the San Bartolomé de Tirajana municipal website (Maspalomas).