The authorities in San Miguel de Abona have stepped up surveillance of natural areas to tackle illegal camping and protect environmentally sensitive locations across municipality in south Tenerife.
The increased controls involve the Local Police, working alongside municipal environmental personnel to monitor areas where unauthorised camping and overnight stays have been detected.
The initiative is intended to prevent activities that could damage natural spaces, while also ensuring that regulations governing their use are respected.
Officers are paying particular attention to the illegal occupation of public and natural areas, including the installation of tents and other forms of unauthorised camping.
The council says the controls are also aimed at preventing the accumulation of rubbish and other environmental damage associated with inappropriate use of these areas.
San Miguel de Abona has a number of natural and coastal spaces which are regularly used for recreation, walking and other outdoor activities.
The municipality includes popular coastal areas around Golf del Sur and Amarilla Golf, as well as undeveloped stretches of coastline and inland landscapes.
Authorities have stressed that enjoying these areas must be compatible with protecting the environment and complying with local regulations.
The surveillance operation forms part of wider efforts to preserve the municipality's natural spaces and discourage activities that could lead to their deterioration.
Residents and visitors are being reminded that camping is not automatically permitted simply because an area is open or undeveloped, and that overnight stays and camping must comply with the regulations applicable to the particular location.
The council says monitoring of the affected areas will continue as part of its environmental protection measures.
