Protest confirmed in Tenerife to demand the "total shutdown" of Cuna del Alma
A demonstration has been called for next Sunday, 26th April, in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, as campaigners demand a complete halt to construction work on the controversial Cuna del Alma tourist development near El Puertito in Adeje.
The protest, organised by the Asamblea Reivindicativa Canaria, will begin at 11:00am in Plaza Weyler. Marchers are set to pass key government buildings including the Canary Islands Parliament, the Tenerife Cabildo, and the regional Government Presidency.
The action follows a recent court decision, which has ordered a precautionary suspension of work on one section of the site. The ruling effects around 2,500 square metres within a protected coastal zone.
Campaign organisers have described the decision as “a small but significant victory”, particularly as both the project developer and the Canary Islands Government’s Directorate General for Coasts are now under investigation. However, they warn that construction continues at pace across the rest of the large-scale development, potentially causing irreversible environmental damage.
The group is calling for the area to be preserved and transformed into a heritage site museum dedicated to the history and natural environment of Tenerife. They argue the location is of unique importance due to its Guanche archaeological remains, endemic plant life, marine species, and distinctive geological features.
In a strongly worded statement, the organisers say local people have had enough of being “overlooked, sold out, and misled”, urging immediate action to stop what they describe as an unsustainable and damaging project.
The protest also coincides with the second anniversary of the so-called “20A” movement in April. Activists note that, despite ongoing debate, measures such as a tourist eco-tax, already common in many major destinations worldwide, have yet to be introduced in the Canary Islands.
Campaigners stress that the coming weeks will be crucial, as the judge overseeing the case is expected to rule on an expert report submitted by environmental groups. The report details alleged damage across the entire Cuna del Alma site.
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