Alicante builds two-kilometer city park on top of train tracks
ALICANTE – The city of Alicante will get a 200,000-square-meter green park on the site of current train tracks.
The Spanish minister of transport, the president of the Valencia region and the mayor of Alicante presented the plans on Monday, April 13, 2026.
The project will cost 420 million euros and should put an end to years of division in the city.
In brief:
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What: A new 200,000-square-foot park on the current train tracks;
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Cost: a total investment of 420 million euros;
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Goal: connect the city of Alicante and create a green lung;
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Schedule: the new intermodal station should be ready in early 2029.
Author: Rick, more than 10 years active on the Costa Blanca. These texts are written from my own experiences and based on current sources.
Page updated on: 12 June 2026
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ToggleConnection between city neighborhoods
The new park will have an area of 200,000 square meters. The green strip will be 2.1 kilometers long.
The design reconnects neighborhoods now separated by the tracks. The train tracks remain in place but disappear under raised platforms with plants and walkways. Existing parking spaces above ground make way for an underground parking garage.
New transportation hub
The construction of the central station for the TRAM d’Alacant is an important part of the plan. The regional government is investing 102 million euros in this station.
This point will soon connect streetcars, trains and buses. Work on this transportation hub should be completed in early 2029.
Conservation of historical heritage
The design takes into account the city’s history. The famous Red Bridge will remain as a landmark.
The old fig treesin Plaza de la Estrella and historic railroad buildings will also be preserved. Surrounding the park will be space for new buildings on the city’s west side.
Important data about the project
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Location: the railroad area between the port and downtown Alicante;
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Total investment: 420 million euros;
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Park area: 200,000 square meters;
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Length of green zone: 2,100 meters;
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Station completion: early 2029.
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