Las Teresitas beach was "decorated" with protest graffiti against construction.
Protest graffiti has appeared on Las Teresitas beach against the construction of a hotel, sparking outrage among local residents and environmentalists.
On Saturday morning, Las Teresitas beach in Santa Cruz de Tenerife was "decorated" with protest graffiti. Inscriptions such as "Capital destroys the coast" and "No to the hotel!" appeared on the walls. This is how people expressed their protest against the construction of a hotel complex in the area.
Photos of the graffiti quickly spread across social networks. They were published by the "Friends of Anaga" group, which has been criticizing plans to develop this coastal area for many years.
The Santa Cruz de Tenerife City Council, together with the state-owned company Gestur, wants to build a five-star hotel here. This is part of a major plan to reorganize the Las Teresitas coastal area. The hotel is planned to be built on land owned by the city, but outside the beach area. It is said that this will help attract more tourists and make the area more prestigious.
The hotel will be built on the site where parking was previously planned. It will be slightly above the promenade to better fit into the landscape. The city authorities promise that the project will include a lot of greenery, open spaces, and the architecture will be in harmony with nature and local culture.
The mayor's office says that the construction of the hotel is a response to the growing number of tourists in Santa Cruz. This will create new jobs and help the economy grow. They also promise to improve access to the beach, expand pedestrian zones and launch more public transport.
The City Council assures that everything is done legally and in accordance with the city's development plan. They want to develop tourism, but in a way that does not lead to an excessive influx of people.
Although the tourism business supports this idea, local residents and environmentalists are not happy about it. This is evidenced by the graffiti that appeared on the beach. They believe that the construction of the hotel will destroy the unique atmosphere of Las Teresitas, one of the most famous places in Santa Cruz.