The Governing Council of the Canary Islands granted preliminary authorisation yesterday (Monday) to the Elba Hotel Group for the construction of a new four-star hotel in the municipality of La Oliva, Fuerteventura. This permit is the initial step towards the definitive approval that will need to be issued by the Cabildo de Fuerteventura.
This preliminary process means that the project for the hotel meets the necessary quality and energy efficiency requirements, in a bid to promote more sustainable tourism in the archipelago, as established by the Tourism Renewal and Modernisation Law of the Canary Islands.
The new complex will be built on a 66,352 square metre plot of land with an investment of 100 million euros and will be the largest resort in the north of Fuerteventura, will feature 478 rooms for 956 guests, seven restaurants and bars, as well as 26 heated swimming pools, 15 of them for private use in suites.
The Tourism Renewal and Modernisation Law of the Canary Islands stipulates that preliminary authorisations for new tourist resorts will only be granted in Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, and Tenerife that comply with measures aimed at minimising environmental impact. This includes measures for water conservation, reduction of noise and light pollution, and efficient waste management.
This new hotel not only aims to offer high-quality services but also to align with a model of excellence and eco-efficiency. It is crucial for the tourism development of the region that new projects respect density, infrastructure, and services that positively contribute to the environment and the local community.
For more information on policies and requirements that new hotels and resorts must meet, visit the official website of the Government of the Canary Islands: https://www.gobiernodecanarias.org/
