Tenerife Sea Sports Center Construction Imminent
Construction is finally set to begin on Tenerife's 6.3 million euro Sea Sports Center in Valleseco, following the imminent land transfer and aiming for a new two-story facility by 2026.
A long-awaited project for a new water sports center in Tenerife is finally moving forward. This center, officially called the Tenerife Sea Sports Center (Cdmar) but previously known as Cidemat, is located in the Valleseco neighborhood of the capital. Soon, the Island Council (Cabildo) will be able to start construction to transform this area into a hub for nautical activities.
The Port Authority expects to approve the transfer of the land to the Island Council before the end of the year. This approval is crucial for the project to proceed. According to Pedro Suárez, President of Ports, the project plans are "very advanced," as he told DIARIO DE AVISOS.
The current Cidemat building, which has been closed and "abandoned" since 2020, will be completely demolished. A new facility will be built in its place during 2026. The approved plans, developed by Gestur, detail a large two-story building. Its main entrance will be at ground level, accessible from the San Andrés highway. The center will feature a spacious public area, designed to function as a dry marina and an outdoor gathering space with bleachers. Wide ramps will also provide direct access to the sea.
The new facility will also include an urban park on its roof, a cafeteria, and dedicated classrooms for training. Essential services like restrooms, changing rooms, storage, and a reception area will also be available. The design aims to seamlessly integrate the new building with the surrounding city, connecting it via pedestrian walkways that will link the Los Charcos area with the Carboneras warehouses in Valleseco.
While the Island Council had initially planned to start construction in the last quarter of the year, they were awaiting the land transfer from the Port Authority. This final step is now close to being resolved. Once approved, construction will begin. The project is estimated to cost 6.3 million euros and is expected to take 21 months to complete.