The Canary Islands Government has launched the tender for the breakwater expansion at the Port of Tazacorte in La Palma. The project has a budget of more than eight million USD (€7,070,356.92) including tax and is estimated to be completed within 12 months.
The project will extend the breakwater to improve protection against waves, increase port capacity and strengthen Tazacorte’s role in maritime transport. The development will also improve conditions for fishing, tourism and aquaculture, while supporting research projects such as amberjack farming and the Canary Islands Ocean Platform.
The plan also includes reusing rubble from the existing structure and installing photovoltaic-powered beacons. These features will reduce fossil fuel use and form part of a broader strategy to modernise the port network across the archipelago.
The works involve a 102-metre extension to the current breakwater and a new 28-metre perpendicular section. A 34-metre stretch of the existing breakwater will be demolished to facilitate vessel manoeuvring at the entrance.
The new structure will take an “L” shape with concrete blocks and layered rock designed to dissipate wave energy and improve safety. Additional improvements include stainless steel ladders for sea access and new lighting features powered by renewable energy.
Interested companies may submit bids through the Plataforma de Contratación del Sector Público, the official platform for public sector contracting, until 19 October 2025.
