Santa Cruz de Tenerife Advances Plans for €16 Million Añaza Coastal Redevelopment

Plans to transform the coastline in the southwest of Santa Cruz de Tenerife have reached a major milestone. Following recent talks between local and regional authorities, the Canary Islands Government has confirmed that a new bathing area near La Mareta in Añaza is technically feasible. This €16 million project aims to finally integrate the waterfront into the city, a goal long sought by local residents.

Led by the Department of Public Services and Strategic Planning, the project is more than just a beach. Current designs include a coastal platform protected by breakwaters, a sunbathing area, shaded spots, dining facilities, and essential security and maintenance infrastructure. The plan also improves local access by adding 150 parking spaces and a new roundabout to accommodate public transport.

The project is moving quickly: architects are expected to finish their work in June, allowing the city to submit the proposal to the state government by July. This is a vital step toward securing the necessary official permits from the Ministry for the Ecological Transition. Councilman Carlos Tarife noted that the project will be funded through a multi-year partnership between the City Council, the Island Council of Tenerife, the Canary Islands Government, and the central government.

This development is part of a wider effort to clean up the Añaza and Acorán coastline. Alongside the new beach, the city is addressing two long-standing issues: connecting local wastewater to the main treatment network to stop sea pollution, and dealing with the "mamotreto"—the abandoned concrete structure on the coast. The City Council has begun the process of acquiring the building so it can be demolished, finally putting an end to years of urban decay in the area.