"Let's replace parking lots with gardens": the initiative of local businesses in Ondara

The Trade Association and Corporate The Association of Ondara (ACO), in collaboration with the Ondara City Council and the Valencian Government, launches the PARK(ing) Ondara Experience 2026This campaign, which will take place from September 1 to 19The project will temporarily transform several parking spaces in Ondara into urban gardens linked to local businesses. The initiative aims to raise the profile of the town's commercial and business sector, generate activity in the streets, and invite residents to discover Ondara from a different perspective, combining commerce, green spaces, and gastronomy.

Image: Man sitting at a table in a parking space transformed into a small urban garden with plants and artificial grass in front of a shop.

Example of an urban garden in the PARK(ing) Ondara Experience campaign

The transformation of the streets of Ondara

Under the slogan "Let's change parking lots into gardens", starting from September 14The participating companies will symbolically occupy several parking spaces. They will do so with green, decorative, and creative displays that will form a route through the streets of Ondara. This route will be the subject of an official visit on [date missing]. Friday September 18.

Image: Exterior of the Dilatando Mentes bookstore in Ondara with a mural on the facade and a small urban garden installation with artificial grass, a blue chair and plants in front of the entrance.

Facade of the Dilatando Mentes bookstore with an ephemeral urban garden

According to the ACO Board of Directors, “the PARK(ing) Ondara Experience is an original way to bring local businesses closer to the public and demonstrate that these establishments also contribute to bringing the streets to life from an ecological perspective and with respect for the environment. We want residents and visitors to explore Ondara, discover its shops and restaurants, and enjoy an experience that combines shopping, gastronomy, The music and coexistence."

Urban garden of the PARK(ing) Ondara Experience campaign

Promotions and raffles to boost local commerce

The sales campaign will begin on September 7. For each 10 € With every purchase at participating establishments, customers will receive an entry into a drawing for eight vouchers. These vouchers offer a 25% discount, up to a maximum of 20 €, for the menus PARK(ing) Experience that will be served September 19. In addition, for each 10 € Upon purchase, delivery will be made 1 AKO redeemable at the Gran Tardeo bar service.

Image: Illustrated poster of the PARK(ing) Ondara Experience 2026 event with details of activities and dates.

Poster for the PARK(ing) Ondara Experience 2026 event

ACO has also prepared a second giveaway through its Instagram profile, @acoondaraalong with four other discount vouchers. To participate, users must follow the Instagram account, like the post, and tag another person in the comments.

Image: Informative poster of the PARK(ing) Ondara Experience 2026 with activities, raffles and the Great Afternoon.

Promotional poster for the PARK(ing) Ondara Experience 2026 campaign

Local restaurants join the initiative September 19 with special menus at participating restaurants. Each menu will allow you to earn two AKOswhich can be used during the last day for services and activities determined by the organization.

Image: Shop window of a local store with a small ephemeral garden with chairs and decorations on the sidewalk.

Installation of an urban garden in front of a local business during the PARK(ing) Ondara Experience

The Great Afternoon PARK(ing) Experience: closing party at El Prado

The campaign will culminate on Saturday September 19 ’s relationship with the Gran Tardeo PARK(ing) ExperienceThis event will be held at the El Prado venue. 17 to 30 pmThe day will include children's activities. live music Organized by SWEETSOULZ and SUPERTÓNICA, the event will feature food and social spaces for all ages. The Soledad 2027 Commission will be in charge of bar and food service.

A project focused on sustainability and citizen participation

With this entire campaign, ACO is proposing an initiative that goes beyond traditional commercial promotion. It connects commerce, hospitality, sustainability, and crop and citizen participation.

Image: Exterior of the ns vinslia wine shop in Ondara with a parking area converted into a garden with a Seat 600 car, artificial grass and terrace furniture.

Example of an urban garden from the PARK(ing) Ondara Experience campaign

All information about participating establishments and restaurants, as well as the various campaign activities, will be published progressively through ACO's social media channels and will be available to visitors at participating establishments. For more details, please consult the official landing page.