Tacoronte unveils one of the most significant expanses of developable land along its coastline. This is the Karimar urbanisation, also referred to as Hacienda del Guanche, a sprawling 44,000 square metres of land designated in a partial plan that allows for the construction of residential units, green areas, commercial establishments and educational facilities, an area comparable to six football pitches. The Tacorontero City Council has finally succeeded in releasing land that has remained undeveloped for over 30 years.
The City Council has accomplished this by securing approval from its Local Government Board for the building permit that allows the company Houses Canary Islands to finalise the urbanisation works of this land pocket located in the heart of Guayonje, positioned between kilometre point 2+250 of the TF-165 island road and the nearest cliff on Tacorontera’s shore.
This urban land is situated in a prime location on the island, boasting sea views, yet its fundamental infrastructure – roads, pavements, lighting, sanitation, electricity and water supply systems, along with public parks – has never been finalised. This is despite the fact that the file was initiated 34 years ago, in 1991. An endless series of challenges, ranging from issues faced by developers to bureaucratic delays, have rendered this area virtually unusable.
The City Council grants the permit to complete the basic infrastructure needed for land development
Several of the structures intended to serve as a foundation for the construction of buildings and landscaped areas have already been established. For instance, there are roads awaiting only the surface layer and pavements. However, considerable work remains, which the newly licensed developer will now oversee. The company is expected to invest around one million euros to upgrade this area by improving roads, sanitation, lighting and garden facilities.
Aside from residential purposes, the plan incorporates an educational area, green spaces and a viewpoint
This development effectively “marks the end”, as Tarsis Morales elucidates, “of a state of stagnation that hindered the dignification and provision of necessary services and resources for the Karimar urbanisation. The councillor recalls that construction “will commence within a short timeframe, enhancing the current environment and establishing the groundwork for future urban expansion in the Guayonje neighbourhood.”
Upon completion of these works and pending validation of this initial phase by the City Council, Tacoronte will acquire 44,000 square metres of urban usage, distributed according to the partial plan of the General Planning Plan into 27,000 square metres for residential use, 6,000 for green spaces, 1,200 for commercial use, 1,000 for educational purposes and 500 for public and social facilities, in addition to over 8,000 square metres allocated for roads. There will be a total of 43 plots for housing. Moreover, the Karimar urbanisation will feature a square equipped with a viewpoint.
The successful completion of this initiative, according to Tarsis Morales, will signify “a remarkable enhancement in the quality of life for residents in this area of the city, with quality services and the promotion of the region’s unique panoramic views.”
