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Excitement is brewing along the Costa del Sol as Grupo Tremon, owners of the much-loved, but dormant Tivoli World amusement park, submitted comprehensive technical documentation for the Urban Transformation Action (Acción de Transformación Urbana).
This filing at Benalmadena City Hall marks a significant step in the long-awaited revitalization of the park. It will allow the construction of a new, remodeled version of the leisure centre to be approved.
Closed since September 2020 in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic and €11 million in debts that led to operator Parques Reunidos’ bankruptcy, Tivoli has stood as a poignant symbol of stalled dreams. After a series of legal snags, Mayor Juan Antonio Lara signed a pact with Tremon General Director Andres Gilabert in February 2025. Lara said, “This is a significant step that shows that our government will work diligently to make the reopening of Tremon a reality as quickly as possible.” stressing The social urgency of the project.
What will Tivoli World look like after its reopening?
The €100–200 million investment will reshape the 65,000 m² site into a busy mixed-use centre. The amusement park will be reduced in size to make room for two hotels including a four-star themed hotel, as well as a shopping center with brands such Domino’s. The core attractions will be updated, including 27 of the 85 original rides. For example, a new Ferris wheel and a safer and better free-fall tower.
The construction is now planned for spring 2028, but the start of 2026. grand opening After 3 to 4 years of hard work. First, the park needs to be launched. This will ensure there is a strong recreational component while the commercial part grows. This timetable is in perfect timing to take advantage of the Costa del Sol tourism recovery, which is now 85 percent higher than pre-pandemic. It is hoped that Tivoli will become a year-round destination in Benalmadena, along with other sites such as Puerto Marina.
The project will create 1,000 direct and indirect positions in hospitality, retail, and operations. Priority will be given to the 110 former employees who were affected by the 2020 closing. Former staff who have been lauded as heroes for protecting the site and preventing vandalism will get their old jobs.
