Canary Islands Government Expands Management of Port Facilities in Tenerife

Overview

The Canary Islands government has officially extended its management of port facilities to include two additional sites in Tenerife, aiming to bolster local fishing activities.

This move builds on a 2021 agreement where the government’s port authority, Puertos Canarios, transferred control of key maritime facilities to the regional agriculture and fisheries department.

Details of the New Agreement

• Clarifies responsibilities, emphasizing the management of sector-related activities such as:
  • Fishery marketplaces
  • Storage areas
• Highlights Puertos Canarios’ ongoing role in maintaining port infrastructure, including:
  • Docks
  • Protective structures

New Ports and Regional Focus

Adding two ports—El Pris in Tacoronte and Punta Hidalgo in San Cristóbal de La Laguna—reflects the regional government’s focus on:

• Supporting local fishermen
• Enhancing the fishing economy

Goals and Expected Outcomes

Officials hope that

• Better management
• Expanded facilities

will make fishing activities more organized and efficient, ultimately benefiting communities dependent on seafood.

Commitment and Implementation

This adaptation of the original 2021 agreement underscores the government’s commitment to:

• Strengthening the fishing sector
• Ensuring port infrastructure meets industry needs.

The agreement

• Is effective immediately after signing.
• Includes plans to formalize all necessary formalities within three months.