He Council of Tenerife The contracting file for the project to improve the environment of the seagulls beach and its connection with Playa Chica, in the municipality of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, for a budget of 184,016 euros financed entirely by the island corporation.
The acting island president, Pedro Martín, explains in a statement that the execution of this project will entail a budget of approximately 2 million euros, with which it is intended to condition the coastal edge of the beach, improve access and connection with Playa Chica, adapt the parking area and provide this space with the necessary services for its use in safe and healthy conditions.
Pedro Martín explains that “it is a work that is in high demand by the public, on a black volcanic sand beach, with a notable influx throughout the year that has historically been very important” for the citizens of the city.
This action is part of the Medi-Fdcan Tenerife and the Sea program, which seeks to improve the island’s coastline, promoting natural and coastal values and facilitating access to and use of the coast.
In previous years, an intervention was carried out to improve the stability of the slopes of the cliff in which Las Gaviotas beach is inserted, with the aim of improving the safety of use of the beach and minimizing the risk of landslides.