The new image for the 30th anniversary celebration of the Mediterranean Maritime Park is a natural evolution of the original logo that has accompanied us Ceuta residents throughout the bathing season. The statism of the Vola'or sailboat has inspired the dynamism of a Vola'or in its full leaping splendor, whose fins, both in opening and position, are inspired by the wings of the dragons that characterize the city.

'30 Summers with You' represents the essence of the long-awaited summer season that brings so much life to the Mediterranean Maritime Park and Ceuta. A time that every Ceutan yearns for year-round, to once again feel the salty waters of its lakes and the warmth of the sun between its palm trees. This wonderful oasis is as much a part of all the mackerels as the sea that surrounds us, and although we can see it year-round, it is indisputably synonymous with our summers.

For this reason and more, the new logo is, without a doubt, a sign of affection for everything that the Parque Marítimo represents, for the mackerels and for its 30 summers of history.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Like the Park, Fran Paul was born in Ceuta in 1995.

In his words: "Since then, I've lived with the smell of saltpeter and the music of the sea. I grew up with the setting sun and the easterly winds, which have made me who I am: a proud native of my land, which I carry as my flag wherever I go."

I can't remember a single day when I haven't drawn, written, or created a graphic or audiovisual project. My degree in Audiovisual Communication paved the way for me to create and carve out a future as a creative director in marketing and advertising, working for brands such as CRUZ ROJA, SEA&PORTS, LG, KIA, XIAOMI, and AMG EVENTS, among many others. I'm currently fortunate enough to work as a content manager at ATRESMEDIA.

Like the rest of Ceuta, the Parque Marítimo has been a part of every summer of my life. From the moment the competition was announced, the brainstorming process to create the logo began. There were many discards, many drafts, flying pavans, palm trees, and lighthouses until arriving at the "vola'or" in full flight and its various and satisfying adaptations. This is just a small contribution to the great history of the Parque Marítimo and a great show of affection for a place that has given me so much joy.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS ON THE OCCASION OF THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY

The special program kicks off on June 27 with the election of the Patron Saint Festival Queen . Highlights will follow: on July 11 , a flamenco festival with José Mercé, Jesús Méndez, and Manuela Carpio ; on the 21st, Pignoise , in the midst of its 20th anniversary tour; on the 22nd, an institutional event presented by Los Morancos ; and on the 24th, Café Quijano , which will bring legendary songs to the Park.

The Oktoberfest will be the final event on September 27th . A tuna grilling event is also being planned for June, with a date yet to be finalized.