Canary Islands Amphibious Chairs Concession

Overview

On November 3, 2025, the Canary Islands' Department of Social Welfare, Equality, Youth, Childhood, and Families formalized a fifty-year concession of amphibious chairs to the La Oliva municipality.

This initiative aims to:

• Improve beach accessibility for people with mobility challenges
• Ensure inclusive public spaces

Details of the Concession

• The government provided:
  • Four adult chairs
  • Two children's chairs
• The municipality's responsibilities include:
  • Transportation
  • Maintenance
  • Safety during the concession period

Broader Context and Funding

This move aligns with broader efforts to promote accessibility across the Canary Islands, backed by European funds from the 'Next Generation' recovery program.

The chairs are part of a larger project to create more inclusive outdoor environments, especially in tourism-heavy beach areas.

Conditions and Commitments

Given that the concession is non-transferable and strictly for public accessibility, violations or misuse could result in revocation.

This agreement highlights the government’s commitment to:

• Ensuring safe, accessible leisure options
• Reflecting ongoing investments to make public spaces more inclusive for residents and visitors with disabilities.