Tenerife’s "Bajamar Endless Summer" Festival Sparks Debate Over Coastal Tourism and Sustainability
The upcoming "Bajamar Endless Summer" festival in Tenerife highlights the growing trend of hosting coastal cultural events while incorporating sustainability initiatives like organized beach cleanups to address environmental concerns.
The rise of cultural events held in Tenerife’s natural landscapes has sparked an important conversation about how we manage summer leisure and its impact on our coastline. A prime example is the upcoming "Bajamar Endless Summer," which will host the latest stop of the Boncho Tour on August 29. This event combines music, food, and local shopping right by the town’s natural pools.
Running from 2:00 PM until midnight, the festival features a lineup including DJ Belinda, Beat Creator, Las Mellizas, We Are Trash, and a closing set by La Maldita. Beyond the music, organizers have curated an artisan market and a variety of food options, including vegan and gluten-free choices. Now in its seventh year, the event highlights a growing trend: small-scale festivals that use the unique beauty of the La Laguna coast as a key part of the experience.
The event also emphasizes corporate responsibility. On August 30, the organizers are partnering with Cerveza Dorada for a coastal cleanup day dubbed "Por un Boncho Limpito" (For a Clean Boncho). This initiative addresses calls from environmental groups and local residents for mass events in sensitive areas to include strict waste management and restoration plans.
With free entry and a diverse program, the festival serves as a gauge for both local and tourist activity as the high season winds down. By making sustainability a core focus, the organizers are attempting to strike a balance between enjoying the coast and protecting its natural heritage—a challenge currently facing many municipalities across the Canary Islands.