The Tenerife Cabildo has announced the immediate installation of surveillance cameras at the entrances to Teide National Park, part of a €1.8 million investment aimed at regulating visitor numbers, protecting the environment, and enhancing the overall experience for those visiting one of the Canary Islands, and Spain’s, most iconic natural sites.
The initiative, supported by Next Generation EU funds, is part of a wider agreement with the Canary Islands' Department for Ecological Transition, and will be carried out by the public company Tragsa with work ongoing until May 2026.
Smart Technology for Sustainable Management
Over the next few days, a total of nine surveillance and visitor-counting cameras will be installed at the park’s four main road access points and other high-traffic areas. In addition, 30 digital counters will be placed along key hiking trails to monitor visitor flow in real time.
The goal is to prevent overcrowding, minimise environmental impact, and ensure sustainable enjoyment of the national park. The project reflects the Cabildo’s commitment to conservation while also improving the safety and educational value of the park for tourists and residents alike.
Infrastructure Improvements
Beyond the surveillance system, the investment will also fund major infrastructure upgrades across Teide National Park. This includes improvements to the 41 hiking trails, which span over 130 kilometres, as well as work on 32 scenic viewpoints and the Juan Évora Ethnographic Museum.
Rest areas at Alto de Guamaso and Roques de García, two key visitor locations, will also be upgraded. Additionally, five new interpretive tables featuring updated environmental information will be installed, two of which are newly designed.
A Safer, Smarter, and More Respectful Experience
These measures aim to offer a safer, more educational, and environmentally respectful experience for the millions of people who visit Teide each year.
By combining modern technology with thoughtful infrastructure planning, the island’s government is working to preserve the natural heritage of Tenerife for future generations.
