Granadilla de Abona will compensate businesses for losses due to the waterfront renovation in 2026.

The town of Granadilla de Abona has decided to help businesses affected by the renovation on the El Médano promenade. This was announced by Carmen Delia Mesa, who is responsible for employment and development issues in the local council. She assured that the money for this would be included in the 2026 budget.

Local entrepreneurs have already complained that the renovation, which began in May 2025, at the height of the season, is very disruptive to them. They say that the dust, noise, and everything else negatively affects their work.

More than half a million euros from European funds have been allocated for the reconstruction of the promenade. The works are expected to last six months and are divided into two stages. Currently, the section from the central square to the first part of the Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes de Rojas promenade is being worked on.

Mesa explained that if the works had not started on time, the money would have simply been lost: "Either we do it now, or the funding will be cancelled. We had to take it on, otherwise we would not have received anything." She also added that the delays were due to the fact that the previous government was not in a hurry: "The change of government did not help either. Although the same advisor was responsible for the construction, without a team to deal with it in the first place, important projects for the city are postponed."

Regarding how much money will be given to entrepreneurs, Mesa clarified that they will not be compensated for lost profits, but only for basic expenses such as rent, employee insurance, or contributions for entrepreneurs.

"Assistance will be provided to those who have been most affected by the renovation. A special commission will review the applications, and the construction department will determine which establishments have been most affected," she said.

The councilor emphasized that the works are complex, but the promenade has not been completely closed, although she admitted that "it creates some inconvenience for customers."

In conclusion, Mesa stressed that the renovation is very important, despite the difficulties for entrepreneurs: "When we started working on this, we realized that we had to act. Thanks to this money, we will do everything without spending from the city budget, and we will also be able to help those who need it most."