Tenerife council approved a daily cap on visitors to northern areas, specifically Anaga Rural Park, to protect the island’s natural heritage. The new motion will restrict tourist access to areas of the island with the aim of more sustainable tourism managment. The proposal pays particular attention to reducing the flow of private vehicles. Locals and environmentalists have long complained about tourists parking illegally, using unmarked trails and stealing volcanic rocks. The installation of security cameras will aid the stricter traffic controls helping to enforce this new ruling. The Cabildo de Tenerife announced in April an online reservation system for specific trails around the UNESCO Heritage site. Carmen Pena, the councillor behind the proposal, stressed the urgency of addressing the threat to the fragile ecosystem.
