The Cabildo is set to demolish a derelict building situated near Pico del Inglés, within Anaga Rural Park, and plans to restore the land for better integration into the natural landscape. This was disclosed yesterday by the island president, Rosa Dávila (CC), alongside third vice president, José Carlos Acha (PP), during a press conference following the Government Council meeting.
“This initiative not only concerns the aesthetic aspect and the preservation of our natural environments but also relates to the safety of our citizens. The structure has been neglected for years after the closure of a snack bar located at the entrance to the viewpoint. It lies adjacent to the left side of the pedestrian pathway leading from the car park to the viewpoint itself,” Dávila elaborated, estimating the cost of this project in the rural park at 98,000 euros.
Additionally, the Government Council has approved the reactivation of the agreement previously established between the Cabildo and Santa Cruz City Council for the refurbishment of the city’s historical Market located in Plaza de la Madera, recognised as one of the oldest in the Canary Islands and designated as BIC. The total investment amounts to 564,000 euros, with each administration responsible for half, and it is anticipated that the work will be finalised between June and July.
Furthermore, coinciding with Education Week, the Government Council sanctioned the 2025-2028 roadmap for the Cabildo Educa training programme. “Notably, we are consolidating a catalogue of 250 training projects, among which I would particularly highlight the Tenerife Island Reading Promotion Programme with an increase in Canarian content, as well as more scientific and mathematical elements to encourage girls’ vocational pursuits,” Dávila remarked.
In terms of Sports, José Carlos Acha announced the approval of the regulatory guidelines for selecting actions within Open Commercial Zones 2025, included in the island’s master plan; along with a cooperative framework agreement between the Tourism Ministry of the Government of the Canary Islands and local councils to ensure alignment of tourism infrastructure projects across the Islands.
PRUG of Teide
On a different note, when asked about the Governing Plan for Use and Management (PRUG) of Teide National Park, Dávila responded that there are still certain “agreements being finalised” with the Government of the Canary Islands regarding the document’s final version, as there are elements that were not fully aligned following changes in the regional and island governments, such as a complete ban on filming advertisements and films or series within the Park. “Several points have been revisited to achieve a consensus on the text, ensuring that the conservation and preservation of the Park remain unquestioned,” she stressed.
The island president pointed out that “this work” has been steadily taking place over recent months, and once “an agreed document” is established, it will be presented to the Teide Park Board of Trustees for subsequent approval by the Government of the Canary Islands. Regarding the transfer of powers concerning Teide National Park, scheduled for January, Dávila indicated that the Government of the Canary Islands is anticipated to release the decree that will facilitate the transfer to the Cabildo within the first quarter.
When questioned about the implementation of the ecotax in the Island’s protected areas, which had been approved in a plenary motion and was also set to be announced this January, she confirmed that efforts regarding this matter are ongoing.
