SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, 10 Jul. (EUROPA PRESS) –
The announcement was made by Rosa Dávila, the president of the Tenerife Island Council, stating that non-resident tourists on the island will be required to pay a fee to access natural spaces, starting this Friday with a pilot project at the Masca ravine in Buenavista. The full details will be revealed during a press conference on Friday.
As previously mentioned in May, a collaboration between Buenavista Town Hall, Puertos de Tenerife, and the Cabildo will lead to enhanced services and improved security, including the reopening of Masca pier, which had been closed since 2018.
Initially, there will be a daily limit of 275 individuals allowed to pass through the ravine, with an estimated annual capacity of 100,000 visitors. They can access the area independently or through active tourism companies, with a bus service available to regulate mobility to the location.
The fees for the visit will be managed by the public company Tragsa, with the price yet to be determined as a general regulation for all natural spaces is being developed.
The president highlighted that this new visitation model will help reduce traffic to and from the ravine, decrease the number of accidents and rescue operations, and the limited number of visitors will aid in lowering environmental impact.
Furthermore, up to four boats along with kayaks and canoes will be permitted to anchor at the entrance of the pier. The construction of the pier required an investment of 1.6 million Euros by the island authorities, creating a 46-block concrete dock along with a promenade and a boarding platform that can serve as a helipad as well.
An agreement between the Council and the Town Hall also involves extending the working hours of environmental guards, which will now run from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. during the summer months.
