Almuñécar, February 3, 2026 — The Europe Today: The long-awaited Parque Azul de Vida Submarina, a landmark project blending tourism, culture, and environmental conservation, is moving closer to completion in Almuñécar on Granada’s Costa Tropical, local authorities announced.
Francisco Rodríguez, the councillor overseeing the initiative, confirmed that the first underwater figures have entered the manufacturing phase and will soon be installed on the seabed. He explained that the structures will replicate emblematic elements of the town’s heritage, including arches, mosaics, and historical motifs, reimagined within an underwater setting.
With an estimated budget of nearly €900,000, the project is designed to serve both environmental and cultural purposes, highlighting Almuñécar’s more than 3,000 years of history. The underwater park forms part of the Green Transition and Sustainability Axis of the Almuñécar–La Herradura Sustainable Tourism Destination Plan (PSTD) and is financed through Next Generation EU funds under Spain’s Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience Plan (PRTR).
The structures are being designed by Baschi Innovation 2021, S.L., drawing inspiration from the Phoenician, Roman, and Islamic civilizations that have shaped the town’s historical legacy.
According to the town hall, a total of 140 submerged structures are scheduled for installation at depths ranging between 15 and 25 meters. Tourism councillor Beatriz González Orce said the municipality aims to complete the project before the second quarter of 2026, with final installations expected by spring.
Once operational, the Parque Azul de Vida Submarina is expected to enhance marine biodiversity while offering a unique cultural and tourism experience beneath the waters of the Costa Tropical.
