The coastal town of Fuengirola, located on the famous Costa del Sol, launched, in 2021, the Local Action Plan Urban Agenda 2030. This municipal initiative aims to position the city as a benchmark in sustainability, innovation and quality of life by 2030, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the European Green Deal policies.

To achieve this goal, the City Council has promoted various initiatives for over three years that not only seek to transform the municipality but also establish it as a model for other localities with similar characteristics.

THE GRAND PARK OF LA LOMA: THE CITY’S LARGEST GREEN LUNG

One of the most recent initiatives under this framework has been the construction of the Grand Park of La Loma, a multifunctional green space of approximately 30,000 square meters, now consolidated as the largest green lung of Fuengirola. It comprises 16,000 square meters of landscaped areas, featuring over 300 trees and nearly 11,000 shrubs, forming a unique natural environment in the region.

The park offers extensive rest and family recreation areas, such as picnic zones and spaces designed for outdoor enjoyment, in addition to a variety of sports and recreational facilities for all ages. Among its main attractions are a 7-a-side artificial grass football field, three padel courts, handball and volleyball courts, a climbing wall and a BMX obstacle course. Additionally, the park provides citizens with cycling paths, including one exclusively for children.

DEFECTIVE INSTALLED LED LIGHTING

The previous LED lighting system, installed by another provider, had severe reliability issues. Most luminaires failed within a short period, making an urgent upgrade to a more efficient and durable solution. In response, the Fuengirola City Council opted for Carandini, which delivered a total of 131 LED luminaires in record time, distributed as follows: 4 Mikos size S, 24 Junior units with vertical fixation and 103 Junior units with V-fixation.

All were supplied with a 3000K colour temperature and a marine-grade finish, a treatment specifically designed to resist degradation from exposure to aggressive environments such as coastal areas. This finish significantly enhances the resistance and durability of any luminaire, ensuring optimal performance in coastal municipalities like Fuengirola.

MOVING TOWARDS MORE SUSTAINABLE, SMART AND FUTURE-READY URBAN SPACES 

The Grand Park of La Loma is a clear example of a municipal model integrating environmental, socio-economic and territorial sustainability, placing citizens’ well-being at its core. In this context, selecting a high-quality, durable and reliable lighting system reflects the administration’s commitment to the environment and the community.

The new Carandini lighting system installed in the park has significantly improved energy consumption, reducing it by up to 20% compared to the previous provider. Additionally, it has optimized light uniformity, and the installed luminaires are fully compatible with the city’s remote management system, facilitating integration and maximizing energy savings.

This project has been co-financed by the Fuengirola City Council and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) under the Multi-Regional Operational Program of Spain (POPE) 2014-2020, within the EDUSI Strategy.