Adeje Council Strengthens Beach Security to Curb Unlicensed Vending

Adeje City Council’s new coastal security strategy is already improving how public spaces are managed. According to Radio Sur Adeje, a targeted police operation has successfully reduced unauthorized commercial activity on local beaches. Between March and April, authorities opened 22 cases against vendors operating without the required municipal permits, a slight decrease from the 25 cases recorded during the same period last year.

The operation, which began on March 9, involves a team of twelve officers working in two shifts to provide constant surveillance from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Security Councilor María Mercedes Vargas explained that the team’s primary goal is prevention; they aim to deter rule-breaking rather than simply issuing fines, ensuring a peaceful environment in one of the region’s most important tourism hubs.

The council views this initiative as a necessary step toward better land management. By cracking down on unlicensed activity, the local government hopes to improve the quality of the destination and maintain the area’s competitiveness in the tourism market.

It is important to note that these officers are only authorized to check for business permits on public land. The council clarified that they do not have the authority to handle the sale of counterfeit goods, as that remains the responsibility of the National Police. Through this deployment, Adeje City Council aims to establish a better management model that will continue to reduce illegal street vending over time.