Ibiza Town Hall has begun work on the extension of the cycle lane along Avenida de Sant Jordi, despite objections from residents concerned about the loss of parking spaces in the Can Raspalls area.

The works started on Monday, 9 November 2026, and will extend the existing cycle route towards Carrer de Persèfone, near the junction with Carrer de Caldetes and Carrer de les Alzines. The project is intended to complete a missing connection in the cycling network between Ibiza Town and Sant Josep.

However, residents in the affected area have criticised the way the project has been communicated and argue that the new layout will remove 37 parking spaces from a neighbourhood where finding a place to park can already be difficult, particularly during the summer.

Two-Metre Cycle Lane Will Replace Part of the Angled Parking Area

The project provides for a two-metre-wide cycle lane using part of the existing angled parking area along Avenida de Sant Jordi.

The new layout will include a one-metre safety buffer between the cycle lane and the remaining parking area, with parallel parking spaces measuring 2.5 metres wide.

According to the project description, the works will not modify the existing pavements or vehicle traffic lanes.

The intervention also includes changes to pavement surfaces, road markings and other elements of the public space affected by the new route. Existing trees will be relocated as part of the works, although published reports differ on the precise number.

The new section will connect the existing cycle lane with the area around IES Algarb and CEIP Can Raspalls, providing a continuous cycling route towards the neighbouring municipality of Sant Josep.

Residents Object to the Loss of 37 Parking Spaces

The start of construction follows protests by residents of the affected section of Avenida de Sant Jordi.

Residents say the project will eliminate approximately 37 parking spaces and argue that the area already experiences significant parking pressure. They are particularly concerned about the summer months, when the neighbourhood's residential and tourist activity increases demand for available spaces.

They have also criticised the lack of prior consultation, saying they became aware of the imminent works only shortly before construction was due to begin.

Residents from the affected buildings have organised a petition and submitted their concerns to the Town Hall. According to local reporting, 55 affected residents had joined the initiative by 9 November.

Among their requests are a meeting with Ibiza mayor Rafa Triguero and greater consideration of alternative parking arrangements and road safety improvements.

The residents have also highlighted the absence of pavements and public lighting along the affected stretch, arguing that these issues should be addressed as part of the wider improvement of the avenue.

They acknowledge the importance of encouraging cycling and sustainable mobility but question whether the chosen design is the most appropriate solution for the area.

Town Hall Points to 226 New Free Parking Spaces

Ibiza Town Hall has defended the project and confirmed that it will proceed.

The municipality says the cycle lane is necessary to complete the existing network and improve the connection between Ibiza and Sant Josep. It also argues that the project will contribute to safer and more sustainable mobility.

In response to concerns about parking, the Town Hall has highlighted a separate parking facility being prepared on Carrer Antonio Machado, approximately 500 metres from the cycle lane.

The facility is expected to provide 226 free parking spaces.

The municipality says this new parking area will help compensate for the spaces removed along Avenida de Sant Jordi. However, residents have questioned whether it will provide a practical alternative for people living and working in the immediate area, particularly during the summer.

Contract Awarded to Hermanos Parrot for €142,663.96

The cycle lane extension was originally put out to tender with a budget of €150,455.64, including VAT.

The contract was awarded to Hermanos Parrot for €142,663.96, including VAT. The procurement record lists the awarded amount as €117,904.10 before VAT.

The project forms part of the wider Eivissa Habita Integrated Action Plan, which includes investment in sustainable mobility and improvements to public spaces.

The Town Hall's original project announcement identified the connection with IES Algarb and CEIP Can Raspalls as a key objective, giving students, families and school staff an additional option for travelling by bicycle.

Part of a Wider Municipal Parking Plan

The new parking facility on Carrer Antonio Machado is part of a broader municipal programme to improve and organise parking across Ibiza.

The plan has a total budget of €1,001,272.58 and is financed through the Balearic Government's Sustainable Tourism Tax.

It covers ten municipal parking areas, with the intention of organising approximately 1,600 existing spaces and creating around 300 additional spaces.

The Town Hall has presented this wider investment as part of its response to parking pressure while continuing to develop alternatives to private car use.

A Dispute Between Sustainable Mobility and Local Parking Needs

The extension of the Avenida de Sant Jordi cycle lane highlights the challenges of changing urban mobility in an area where residents already face competition for parking.

For the municipality, completing the cycle network is an important step towards improving connections between Ibiza Town, Sant Jordi and Sant Josep, including access to nearby schools.

For residents, the immediate concern is the loss of parking spaces and the lack of what they consider adequate consultation before construction began.

The works are now underway, and the Town Hall has confirmed that the project will continue despite the objections. The effectiveness of the new parking provision and the impact of the revised road layout will become clearer once the intervention is completed.