According to Mayor Ortega, the Peñón “is one of Salobreña’s main attractions, and at the same time, one of its most undervalued.”

So much so, he considers, that “it disappears at night,” despite being “a very important asset for the municipality.” In other words, there’s no lighting up there therefore nobody is going to go up onto the Peñón

Thus, there is a project which involves improving the existing paths and esplanades with a soft surface to make walking easier, including rest areas and soft, pole-beacon-type lighting to allow visitors to enjoy the space at night as well.

Safety measures are also planned, especially to prevent the frequent practice of jumping off the rock. This not only puts those who do it at risk, but could even lead to the loss of the Blue Flag award currently held by La Guardia beach due to safety concerns.

Another objective is to highlight the historical sites on the Peñón, where remains from prehistoric and Roman times have been found. Consequently, the architectural phase of the project must be aligned with the archaeological phase: in other words, you have to get clearance from the Department of Culture before you start knocking the place about.

A contract, which includes both the project drafting and its execution, is currently in the bidding phase. Both phases will be carried out by the same company. Only one company has submitted a bid so far, and the contract is expected to be awarded in the coming days.

Signage systems using QR codes will allow visitors to learn about the history of this site. The Peñón is also has micro-reserves of endemic plants, which will also be pointed out within this project.

The Town Council and the Cultural Department have agreed to meet again once the project is awarded. The project must be completed by the end of June 2026, according to the deadlines set in the call for proposals for the Tourism Sustainability Plan for the Destination, financed with Next Generation EU funds through the Spanish Government’s Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan.

Since an archaeological survey has already been carried out, the architectural design of the project will need to be adapted to it. Drafting the design is expected to take a month and a half, after which construction will begin. The construction itself will not be very complex, as it involves the use of soft materials (gravel for pathways rather than bricks and mortar).

At a later date the Town Council wants to put public lighting around the top so that it stands out in the night’s sky.

(News: Salobrena, Costa Tropical, Granada, Andalucia)

Keywords: Peñon, Playa La Guardia, Cultural Department, Public Lighting, Pathways, Archaeological Importants, Roman Remains

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Readers comment: “Note to self:Bucket list item: Jump off Peñón before everybody gets all official about it.” – Darren

Too late! – Martin