Six million from European funds for the development of Anaga and Teno

These two new projects were approved on the 14th at the Tourism sector conference of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism, and will have financing of 3 million euros in the case of Anaga and 2.8 million for Isla Baja Teno. .

“The approval of the financing of these two new projects will consolidate the objective of turning the Island into a more sustainable and friendly destination with the environment and with the visitors who choose us.” The phrase is from the president of the Cabildo, Pedro Martín, who adds: “The puzzle of the operational structure of the new tourist model of Tenerife is being completed, through which we motivate new strategies based on sustainability, something that is valued by consumers ».

“We already offer international markets a safe destination, equipped with the necessary infrastructures and with a wide range of accommodation,” says Martín. He explains that “now, in addition, focused on promoting values ​​such as caring for the environment, sustainability or the promotion of natural spaces and the biodiversity that inhabits them.”

The Next Generation Funds, highlights the insular director of Tourism, Laura Castro, “They will allow us to launch these two programs that we have been excited about and that address aspects that link tourism with local society and the natural environment.”

Castro also points out that these projects join two others presented by the municipalities of Granadilla de Abona and Santiago del Teidewith which of the eight programs approved for Canary Islands four redound on the Island; we are in luck ».

Both plans are added to that of Tenerife Reset, a program that was admitted by the same commission last February. It obtained financing of 7.5 million for the implementation of measures that help the local entities that manage tourist destinations to articulate action plans to improve sustainability that, in close collaboration with the private sector, allow them to recover, maintain and attract tourist demand.

sustainable destination

The objective of making the Anaga Biosphere Reserve a sustainable tourist destination is based on respect for its natural and cultural values ​​with the involvement of residents and visitors. The project will work to promote socioeconomic development and encourage and boost economic activities that bring benefits to the population and the ecosystem. For this reason, in its development, special emphasis is placed on promoting hiking, local gastronomy and the promotion of other ecotourism activities such as bird watching.

In the other approved project, work will be done to convert the Isla Baja region, including the Teno Rural Park, into a destination based on tourism sustainability that generates opportunities for job. The plan seeks to improve profitability and competitiveness by reinforcing SMEs and tourism professionals that operate in the destination and the generation of employment opportunities for its population.

Within the Tenerife Reset Plan, which is already underway, the Cabildo has given the green light to the execution of a program of actions to improve the network of infrastructures and equipment for bird watching, with a budget of 3,484,568 euros. The objective is to study and work on the priority places to intervene based on their ornithological interest, tourist potential and possible synergies with hiking or astrotourism.

The paths of Monte del Agua, Costa de Los Silos and Charcas de Erjos (Los Silos) will be improved and adapted; Las Lagunetas (El Rosario-Tacoronte-Candelaria); the Malpaís de Güímar and El Cabezo (El Médano). The recreational areas of La Caldera (La Orotava) will also be conditioned; Jara loin (Tacoronte); Las Lajas (Vilaflor) and Chío (Guía de Isora), as well as the viewpoints located in Pico del Inglés (Santa Cruz); Los Poleos (Santiago del Teide) and La Grimona and El Lance (Los Realejos).