SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE December 20 (EUROPA PRESS) –
The Cabildo of Tenerife will restrict access on foot to the paths within Teide National Park from 00:00 on Saturday, December 21, due to the declaration of a pre-alert for wind issued by the Government of the Canary Islands.
Specifically, the General Directorate of Emergencies, using forecasts from AEMET and other available resources, has declared this Friday a pre-alert for winds affecting the Teno Massif, Cordillera Dorsal, and Teide National Park. It is anticipated that wind gusts could reach 30-50 km/h on the summits and 70-80 km/h on Teide.
Rosa Dávila, the president of the Cabildo of Tenerife, stated that this measure is being implemented to “ensure the safety of individuals” as it is “not safe” to traverse the trails. She noted that in addition to the high winds, there is a possibility of rainfall occurring over the weekend.
The affected trails will include Trail No. 7: Montaña Blanca-Pico Teide, specifically the segment between the summit of Montaña Blanca and the junction with trails No. 7 and No. 11 at Mirador de La Fortaleza; Trail No. 9: Teide – Pico Viejo – TF-38 road, specifically the section where it intersects with trails No. 38 (Cuevas Negras) and No. 12 (Mirador de Pico Viejo).
Additionally, Trail No. 10, Telesforo Bravo, will be closed; Trail No. 11 from the Mirador de La Fortaleza; Trail No. 12 at Pico Viejo Viewpoint; Trail No. 23, Regatones Negros; and Trail No. 28, Chafarí.
The regulations established by the Cabildo of Tenerife on November 30 outline procedures for adverse meteorological conditions. They state that in official alert situations due to Adverse Meteorological Phenomena (AMP) declared by the Government of the Canary Islands, access to the aforementioned trails within Teide National Park will be prohibited, and the trails will remain closed 24 hours a day while the declaration is active.
Blanca Pérez, the island’s councillor for the Natural Environment, Sustainability, and Security and Emergencies, has reminded that individuals who do not comply may face penalties amounting to 600 euros.
Additionally, any necessary rescue fees from the Government of the Canary Islands or the Consortium for Prevention, Fire Extinction, and Rescue of Tenerife could range from 2,000 to 12,000 euros.
