The Camí del Calvari in Ibiza was inaugurated this Monday after the culmination of an ambitious rehabilitation and improvement project that has involved a total investment of 2.5 million euros, of which one million came from the Sustainable Tourism Tax (ITS). The action has allowed the renovation of one of the most emblematic historical itineraries of the capital of Ibiza and reinforce its integration into the urban and heritage environment.
The event was attended by the Mayor of Ibiza, Rafael Triguero; the Councilor for Tourism, Culture and Sports of the Balearic Government, Jaume Bauzà; the Island Councilor for Municipal Cooperation, Maria Fajarnés; and the councilors of Urban Planning and Heritage, Juan Flores and Carmen Domínguez. The authorities have visited the remodeled area, which incorporates new street lighting, two viewpoints and an extension of the parking lots, in addition to other structural improvements.
During his speech, Mayor Rafael Triguero stressed that the project “symbolizes the commitment of the City Council of Ibiza with a more accessible and integrated city with its historical environment”. As he explained, the rehabilitation of Camí del Calvari allows “opening even more the doors of our heritage, taking care of it and putting it at the service of citizens”, while improving the quality of life of the neighbors, promoting mobility on foot and reinforcing the connection between the historical heritage and the daily use of urban space.
For his part, Councilor Jaume Bauzà stressed that this action is “a clear example of how the Sustainable Tourism Tax directly reverts to the territory”, improving spaces of daily use for both residents and visitors and betting on “a more sustainable, balanced and quality tourism model”. Bauzà also highlighted the value of institutional collaboration between administrations to make projects of this type a reality.
In the same vein, the island’s councilor Maria Fajarnés pointed out that it is “a work that will open the doors of heritage to both citizens and visitors to Eivissa”, reaffirming the commitment of the Consell with the conservation, protection and dissemination of historical and cultural heritage of the island.
In addition to the beautification of the surroundings, the works have included improvements in the hydraulic equipment, with the installation of a new sewage network that eliminates the old sewage tank. An LED street lighting system has also been installed, with energy rating A, which improves efficiency, uniformity and the feeling of safety, with energy consumption up to 80% lower than that of traditional systems.
After the statements to the media, the authorities made a walking tour of the Camí del Calvari, accompanied by guests and representatives of the press, to see firsthand the final result of an action that is part of the policies of social return of tourism, sustainable mobility and enhancement of urban and landscape heritage of the Balearic Islands.
