The natural environment of the Cabildo de Tenerife claims to have identified the two party organisers who held an event on January 31 at Diego Hernández de la Caleta de Adeje beach, a protected area of the island where such activities are prohibited.
These two organisers are subject to a fine ranging from 1,000 to 6,000 euros due to infractions for undertaking activities not permitted in the natural spaces of Tenerife. This investigation initiated by the Cabildo runs in parallel to the actions taken by the Civil Guard and the local police on the same day related to disturbances.
According to official sources quoted by the media, it was a gathering organised by a couple to celebrate a birthday, attracting approximately 60 to 70 attendees in the area from five in the afternoon on Friday, January 31.
Video capture of the unsanctioned party at Adeje Caleta. / Ed
As per these official reports, many attendees remained on the beach at La Caleta even after officers from the Civil Guard and the Local Police of Adeje arrived – with three patrols from each force – and issued the requisite sanction notices. While they could not be ordered to vacate the public beach, they were instructed to dismantle the tent they had set up and the sound equipment, as well as cease the music.
The participants stayed until nightfall and before departing from Adeje Caleta, they cleaned up all the litter from the beach. They left behind only the remnants of the fire, which will be collected in the coming hours by staff from the Cabildo de Tenerife.
The conduct of the organisers and the attendees, the majority being foreign tourists, was consistently cooperative. In fact, in addition to picking up all waste, one individual accepted responsibility from the outset regarding the implications of having held a party without proper permissions in a protected area.
Video capture of the unauthorised party at Adeje Caleta. / Ed
The DJ, who refers to himself as ‘motorcycle motorcycle’, is one of those who shared Fiesta Videos and appears in the footage. He addressed numerous criticisms on his Instagram profile regarding the organisation of this “celebration on the hippie beach”, a location where such activities are not allowed.
‘Moto Moto’ acknowledges responsibility for the “organisation” of the event and declares, following the extensive criticism received, that no future celebrations will take place in Adeje Caleta.
The environmental agents of the island corporation have confirmed that no environmental damage was caused at Diego Hernández Beach, which will serve as a mitigating factor in the investigation opened by the natural environment body.
This beach is part of the coves designated as a Site of Scientific Interest at Adeje Caleta. Situated on the southwest coast of Tenerife, within the municipality of Adeje, its 78 hectares harbour geomorphological formations of great significance that are home to various animal and plant populations, leading to its designation as a protected natural space in 1987.
Notice that informs of the repercussions of camping at Adeje Caleta. / Ed
This area has also been an essential tourist destination due to the presence of Diego Hernández beach. For many years, the location was subjected to illegal occupation, resulting in semi-permanent settlements within caves and crevices, significantly impacting the land.
After several failed attempts to clear the area, success was finally achieved in 2020 through an eviction operation involving all relevant administrations within the territorial jurisdiction of the Site of Scientific Interest. Following this, ongoing surveillance was implemented to prevent any reoccupation of the land.
Nonetheless, camping has continued at these coves, a practice that remains prohibited, along with the hosting of parties. The Cabildo de Tenerife, in collaboration with security forces, continues to supervise this area and has strengthened its protection by installing new signs that indicate the penalties for unauthorized activities.
Canarian Police intervening before a group of young people intending to camp in the Caleta de Adeje. / Ed
One of the signs warns, in both Spanish and English: “Attention, camping is prohibited. Non-compliance with this prohibition will lead to sanctions in accordance with current legislation, with fines of up to 600 euros.” Recently, both the Civil Guard and the Canarian police have taken action in recent months at these Adeje Caleta coves to remove individuals attempting to camp.
