Torrevieja Council has installed eight new planters on the Juan Aparicio seafront promenade following the removal of several palm trees identified as a potential safety risk. The work was carried out by the Department of Parks and Gardens as part of routine inspections and monitoring of urban trees.

After a technical assessment, specimens considered unstable were removed to prevent possible damage or incidents in one of the town’s busiest and most emblematic areas. The promenade attracts large numbers of residents and visitors, particularly during the spring and summer months.

To preserve the visual character of the area and avoid empty spaces, the council has placed planters containing Chamaerops humilis, commonly known as the dwarf fan palm. This native Mediterranean species is valued for its hardiness, low maintenance requirements and suitability for coastal conditions.

The council says the planters will maintain the green appearance of the promenade while longer-term landscaping options are studied. It has reaffirmed its commitment to keeping public spaces safe, attractive and well maintained for both residents and tourists.