Puerto de la Cruz has a problem with its beaches: the popular Playa Jardín is closed due to sewage, and San Telmo Beach is far too small for visitors to the town in the north of Tenerife. The sea at Playa Martiánez, on the other hand, is barely accessible to many visitors due to huge rocks.
Puerto de la Cruz Town Hall has now given the go-ahead for a comprehensive clean-up operation. According to a press release, the local council aims to make Playa de Martiánez more accessible again. The necessary permits have already been obtained.
The beach improvement works are being led by Felipe Rodríguez, with the support of Mayor Leopoldo Afonso. The aim is to remove the shells washed up by the sea and some of the stones. More extensive changes are also in the pipeline.
Puerto de la Cruz plans to improve Playa Martiánez
The planned works include cleaning – for example, removing shell fragments – and targeted beach nourishment using heavy machinery. It is not yet possible to do away with stones entirely, as the surf would immediately wash the sand away. However, a solution is also being planned for this.
The work is expected to take around two weeks and will also take place on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. According to the town hall, work will mainly be carried out at night to cause as little disruption as possible.
„We are determined to provide our residents and visitors with beaches that Puerto de la Cruz can be proud of. These improvements are an important step towards a more accessible and attractive coastline,“ says Felipe Rodríguez.
North Tenerife: Improvements to Playa Martiánez
Mayor Leopoldo Afonso adds: „The refurbishment of Playa de Martiánez demonstrates the shared commitment of the local council and the local community. We want every part of our town to be as accessible as possible for everyone.“
The current measures are not linked to the major project for the comprehensive regeneration of the site, which was unveiled in January 2023. As part of this project, which has a budget of 10.8 million euros, the city plans to build a new breakwater. This should also ensure that sand loss becomes a thing of the past once and for all.
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