The council organize 77 free guided tours for residents of the Island as part of the campaign Tenerife is yours. The insular director of Tourism, Laura Castro, points out that the registration period is now open and adds that it is expected that some 1,500 people can participate. The initiative is launched for the second consecutive year and the growth is evident. For example, in the offer of tours through the historic centers and natural spaces of the island territory. Last year there were 30 in total and this year they have increased to over 40.
Castro points out that “with this project the aim is for the population to better understand the corners and places of interest on the Island and raise awareness of the environmental and heritage wealth of Tenerife.” The island manager of the area adds: “In this second edition, from the Cabildo we continue with the intention of revaluing the figure of tourist guides integrated into the Association of Professional Tourism Guides of the Island (APIT)”. Likewise, it is addressed to those “active tourism companies integrated in the Charter for the Sustainability of Activities in Nature”, clarifies the insular person in charge of the area.
The CEO of Tenerife Tourism, David Pérez, indicates that this campaign “is part of our sustainability strategy that grants the Biosphere certification with which we seek to convey awareness of respect and conservation for our environments.” “It is presented as an excellent opportunity, on the one hand, to rediscover our Island, its natural and architectural heritage, and, on the other, to learn about and appreciate the work of the guides, who are so important in the tourism value chain,” emphasizes Pérez.
It is done open the registration period for the first routes and activities, through the Web www.tenerifeestuya.com. The page will be updated weekly with the aim of incorporating new itineraries and actions. Those interested can choose between trails in the Anaga Rural Park, the Teno Park or the Teide National Park. During your enjoyment it will be possible to observe the stars or spend a day on the zip lines of Forestal Park, on Mount La Esperanza. Also sign up for themed cultural routes guided through the historic centers of the municipalities of the North and South counties.
Many of the tours also include lunches or tastings of local products, as well as demonstrations of traditional activities. The routes and the offer will be carried out especially during the weekends to encourage citizen participation. Tenerife is yours and therefore you have to know it. An excellent opportunity. And guided.
