The Cabildo of Tenerife will commence the installation of nine traffic and surveillance cameras in January 2025, along with 30 trail gauges at the four road access points and heavily trafficked areas of Teide National Park. This initiative aims to prevent congestion and preserve the integrity of the natural environment.
Rosa Dávila, the president of the Cabildo, has provided details on this initiative, which is backed by the government council’s allocation of 1.8 million euros for the refurbishment and enhancement of public infrastructure within Teide National Park.
This initiative is part of a collaborative agreement with the Department of Ecological Transition of the Canary Islands Government, which encompasses a total investment of 5.4 million euros. This funding is designated for improvements across trails, viewpoints, rest areas, parking areas, and strategies to manage visitor flow.
In summary, the objective is to monitor and regulate visitor loads to prevent overcrowding, facilitate public access, ensure the conservation of natural resources and biodiversity, and enhance universal accessibility for individuals with limited mobility.
Furthermore, efforts will be made to adapt and upgrade 41 trails within the park, a project spanning 130.8 kilometres.
Interventions will also target the 32 viewpoints within Teide National Park and the exterior of the Juan Évora site museum, with improvements made to usage conditions, safety, and maintenance. Additionally, enhancements will be carried out at the rest areas of Alto de Guamaso and Roques de García.
The planned actions include the installation of five interpretative boards at key locations throughout the park, providing educational and informative content.
