Tenerife Cabildo allocates €500,000 for demolition of abandoned building in Añaza
The Tenerife Cabildo has approved a grant of €500,000 to support the demolition of the long-abandoned building in Añaza, located on the outskirts of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, as part of a major project to restore the coastal landscape and return the area to local residents.
This financial support will help facilitate the expropriation of the land, a necessary first step toward the long-awaited demolition of the structure. The overall project has a total budget of €3 million, which includes €2.5 million from the Canary Islands Government.
A new beginning for the Añaza coastline
Rosa Dávila, President of the Tenerife Cabildo, said the funding marks an important milestone: “This collaboration will unblock a project that the Añaza community has been waiting for. Our direct contribution enables the expropriation and clears the way for transforming the coastline.”
“This is just the first step in an ambitious plan to revitalise this part of Añaza's coastline. The aim is simple: to recover public space for the people, restore access to the sea, and transform a neglected area into a safe, natural environment.”
Project timeline and long-term vision
The Santa Cruz City Council aims to finalise the land expropriation process during 2025. Once complete, the demolition will be put out to tender. The estimated timeline for the entire operation is 36 months, meaning the site could be fully restored by late 2027 or early 2028.
The redevelopment will be carried out in line with the EU’s new Nature Restoration Law and the island’s own strategy to protect and enhance its coastline. Plans include:
- Green spaces and landscaped areas
- Walking paths and social gathering zones
- A safe swimming platform known as “La Mareta”
- Integration with the future coastal promenade
- Archaeological heritage protection
- Sustainable mobility infrastructure
A structure abandoned for 50 years
The current structure was originally designed in 1973 as a luxury hotel featuring 741 rooms across 22 floors. However, construction came to a halt in 1975 due to urban planning irregularities, financial troubles, and lack of final permits.
Since then, the site has remained an abandoned shell for nearly five decades, occupying an area of almost 40,000 square metres. It is widely regarded as a visual blight on the coastline and a serious safety risk.
Once completed, this project promises to turn a derelict coastal eyesore into a rejuvenated, accessible, and environmentally friendly public space for residents and visitors alike.
Share:
