82,217 Tourists On Island Per Day
Figures are out for the “Total Human Pressure” on the island, which is the total number of people on each day including residents and tourists. The total figure is 249,905, of which 82,217 are tourists. In both Yaiza (Playa Blanca,) and Tias (Puerto del Carmen,) the number of tourists on any given day exceeds the number of residents.
Puerto Naos Wall Coming Down
The so called “Wall of shame,” a concrete wall running the length of the fishing pier at Puerto Naos in Arrecife, is being brought down this week, and will be replaced by a less intrusive wall that will once again allow visitors to see the harbour from the road. The move will also liberate and area that will be turned into a small urban park.
Fish Market To Become Gastro Area
The Municipal fish market in Arrecife will refurbished and, together with the nearby La Recova market, will become a gastronomic area for the capital, specialising in sea food, and with the chance to try the products.
New Requirements For Affordable Housing
A new Canary Islands law establishes the requirements for residents to apply for affordable housing, and replaces the old draw system. New rules require people to have lived on the islands for at least 12 years and there is then a a scale that will take into account different social, economic and family circumstances of the applicants.
Playa Blanca Roads Refurb Back On
Avenidas Papagayo and Femés will undergo a refurbishment this spring, which will include new tarmac, pavements and street furniture. The total investment is 4 million Euros and will be funded by the Ayuntamiento.
Record February At Airport
709,321 passengers used the airport in February, representing and increase of 0.5% on last year and a substantial increase on the 552,000 in 2019, then highest pre pandemic level.
Haze Expected
Haze caused by suspended dust is expected on Friday, which will also see a slight rise in temperatures across the island.
We’ll add more news here as it comes in this week…….
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